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Event:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Majere shoots in and drives through. Makarov sprawls well.#TD2#
Makarov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (0) vs (2) Majere
Makarov 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.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Makarov is retaining full guard.
Majere trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Makarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Majere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Majere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Majere drops back, looking for a kneebar! Makarov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Makarov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Makarov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makarov (4) vs (2) Majere
A lull in the action here as Makarov stalls from top position.
Majere regains half guard.
Majere has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Majere wants to get back to full guard but Makarov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (7) vs (2) Majere#T2#
Majere has given up his back here. Will Makarov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Makarov (10) vs (2) Majere
Makarov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Majere is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Makarov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Majere for as long as he can get away with.
Makarov is not going to allow Majere to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Majere is in bad spot here.
Makarov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Makarov wants to control but Majere is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Majere rolls, trying to escape but Makarov keeps control of the position.
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.
Majere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Majere keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov gets his hands free as Majere looks to control.
Majere can't escape the position.
Majere trying to control the hands but Makarov breaks the grip.
Majere tries to escape but Makarov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Makarov controls the action.
Makarov tries to get the hooks in deep but Majere pushed the leg off. #T5##SUB#
Makarov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Majere is defending well though. Makarov let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Makarov looking for the choke from the back.
Will Makarov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Makarov is hanging on to Majere's back as he tries to escape.
#T6#
Makarov controls the position.
Majere is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Makarov controlling from the back.
Majere tries to escape but Makarov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Makarov is trying to stick to Majere's back but Majere is turning into Makarov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Makarov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Majere. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (10) vs (4) Majere
Majere slips nicely into half guard.
Majere is just content to waste time from the top position. Makarov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T7#
Makarov has control of Majere's left arm, preventing Majere from doing any damage.
Majere won't allow Makarov to sweep him here.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Makarov is keeping the position.#T8#
Makarov is trying to keep Majere in close.
Makarov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Majere is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Makarov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Makarov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (12) vs (4) Majere
Makarov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T9#
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Majere looking for subs off his back but Makarov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Majere wants to sweep but Makarov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (15) vs (4) Majere#T10#
Makarov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Majere! Score +2 for reaching mount: Makarov (17) vs (4) Majere
Majere looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Makarov (20) vs (4) Majere
Majere is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Makarov controlling the position well here. Majere rolled but Makarov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T11##SUB#
Majere preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Makarov.
Makarov controls the position.
Makarov keeps control of the position as Majere tries to break free.
#T12#
Makarov trying to control momentarily.
Majere trying to control the hands but Makarov won't let him.
Majere is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Makarov controlling the positon.#T13#
Makarov is trying to control but Majere is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Makarov tries to control but Majere wriggling away.
Majere can't escape the position.
Makarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Majere manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Majere moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makarov wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Makarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 281 Darkins vs Shaw
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Farquharson shoots in but Majere avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Majere stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Majere drives through with a takedown into Farquharson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (0) vs (2) Majere
Farquharson trying to control the position here.
Majere sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Farquharson's guard.
Farquharson trying to control but Majere postures up.
Farquharson is in trouble now - Majere has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (0) vs (5) Majere
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Farquharson tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Majere with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Majere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Farquharson prevents Majere from taking his back.#SUB2#
Majere is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Farquharson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Farquharson shrugs it off.
Farquharson's coaches at New York Public Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Farquharson has given up his back here. Will Majere look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Farquharson (0) vs (8) Majere#T2##SUB2#
Farquharson has hold of Majere's leg, trying to break free but it's let Majere lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Farquharson is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Majere throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Denubis Majere!
Our winner, Denubis Majere, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
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 13 wins and 35 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bystrom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bystrom jumps guard but Majere stands there with Bystrom around his waist. Bystrom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Majere gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bystrom (0) vs (2) Majere
Bystrom gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Majere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing Majere from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bystrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bystrom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Majere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bystrom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Bystrom is looking to sweep but instead, Majere has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bystrom wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Majere is working for a kimura but Bystrom is defending it quite comfortably.
Majere prevents Bystrom from improving his position.#T2#
Bystrom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Majere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Majere's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bystrom (4) vs (2) Majere
Majere breaks Bystrom's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (4) vs (4) Majere
Bystrom can't keep his opponent in guard - Majere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Majere passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bystrom! Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (4) vs (7) Majere
Bystrom tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Majere is stalling here but it's allowed Bystrom to get half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Majere pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Majere pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Majere is trying to work for a kimura but Bystrom is defending well.
Majere frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (4) vs (10) Majere#T4##SUB2#
Majere wants to finish this one by submission but Bystrom is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Majere.
Bystrom is in all sorts of trouble here.
Majere fails to advance to Bystrom's back.
Majere moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Bystrom (4) vs (13) Majere
Bystrom wants to escape the position.
#T5##SUB2#
Bystrom tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Majere has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Bystrom is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Denubis Majere!
Denubis Majere thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Torkel Bystrom spoke after the fight, saying 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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Event:
SSG 269 Macker vs Finn
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Majere fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Borgia to the ground. Majere is now in Borgia's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Borgia
Borgia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Majere forces his way into half guard.
Borgia controlling the position for now.
Majere sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Majere is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Borgia defends it well.
Majere controlling the action here. #T1#
Majere is looking to take a break and control but Borgia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Majere tries to pass the half guard into mount. Borgia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Majere seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Majere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working.
Borgia trying to control here.
Borgia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Majere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Majere's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Majere (2) vs (4) Borgia
Our spies down at at Globo Gym (5000) inform us that Borgia has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Borgia patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Majere is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Majere fending off the submission attempt from Borgia.
Majere is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Majere wants to control his opponent's hands but Borgia gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Borgia has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Majere has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Borgia is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Majere defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Majere's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
Borgia is hanging on to Majere's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Borgia has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Majere's body.
Let's hope that Borgia 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.
Majere is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Majere defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Majere defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Majere's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T5##SUB2#
Majere is looking to control the hands but Borgia breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Borgia!
A very excited looking Alexander Borgia 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. |
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Event:
SSG 254 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Majere closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pushkin circles away.
Majere shoots in for a takedown but Pushkin shows good takedown defense.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pushkin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Majere is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pushkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pushkin wants to counter with a clinch but Majere pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denubis Majere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pushkin shoots in but Majere avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Majere fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Majere has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Pushkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (0) vs (2) Pushkin
Pushkin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (0) vs (5) Pushkin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin controlling his opponent. #T1#
Pushkin trying to control but Majere is having none of it.
Majere really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Majere is squirming around, avoiding Pushkin's attempts to control the action.
Majere is controlling an arm, preventing Pushkin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T2#
Pushkin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Majere wants to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away.
Majere is looking to get to half guard.
Pushkin is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Majere is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Majere (0) vs (8) Pushkin
I would not like to be Majere right now.
#T3#
It looks like Pushkin 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.
Pushkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pushkin trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Majere manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pushkin's guard. Nice work there by Majere.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (8) Pushkin#SUB2#
Pushkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pushkin trying to control the position.
Pushkin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Majere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (10) Pushkin
Pushkin preventing the sweep.
Pushkin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pushkin wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.#T5##SUB#
Majere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pushkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pushkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Pushkin 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.
Pushkin trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Majere being controlled here, momentarily. #T6##SUB#
Majere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pushkin defends it easily.
Pushkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Pushkin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pushkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard. #T7##SUB#
Majere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pushkin defends it easily.
Pushkin being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pushkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pushkin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pushkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Pushkin trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Pushkin advances to half guard.
Pushkin is pressing down on Majere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Majere is holding on for now.
Majere is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pushkin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Majere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pushkin in particular looking to stall.
Majere is looking to control Pushkin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Majere avoid being mounted?
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Majere is staying active underneath Pushkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pushkin trying to control the pace. #T10#
Pushkin is trying to control. Majere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pushkin content to control rather than advance.
Majere is staying active underneath Pushkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11#
Majere is pressing down on Pushkin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Majere is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
Majere bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pushkin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (4) vs (10) Pushkin#T12#
Pushkin seems keen to control Majere's posture.
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pushkin is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Pushkin looking for a guillotine here but Majere defends easily.
Majere pushing down on Pushkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pushkin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majere is working away from the top position though.
Majere trying to mount his opponent but Pushkin defends it. #T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Pushkin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pushkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pushkin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pushkin is trying to control the position but Majere postures up.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pushkin is trying to keep Majere in close.
#SUB2#
Pushkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T14##SUB2#
Majere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pushkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pushkin, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pushkin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (4) vs (12) Pushkin
Pushkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Majere has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pushkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pushkin wins on points by 12 to 4.
A very excited looking Aleksandr Pushkin 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. |
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Event:
SSG 244 Sadiq vs Thumb
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Majere closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (0) vs (2) Majere
Le Boulder's coaches at Canucks Combat Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Le Boulder has a hand on Majere's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Majere takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (0) vs (5) Majere
Majere prevents Le Boulder from getting the reversal.
Le Boulder wants to control but Majere is having none of it.
Le Boulder looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Majere manages to capitalize on a mistake by Le Boulder to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Le Boulder (0) vs (8) Majere
Le Boulder rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Le Boulder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Le Boulder is controlling Majere's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Le Boulder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le Boulder swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Le Boulder looking for a sweep. Not yet Le Boulder, not yet.
Le Boulder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Majere manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (8) Majere
Le Boulder pushes down on Majere's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Le Boulder trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom.
Le Boulder passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (5) vs (8) Majere
Le Boulder tries to control but Majere wriggling away. #T2#
Le Boulder controlling the pace for now.
Majere manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Majere tries to get to full guard but Le Boulder has control of the leg.
Le Boulder wants to pass to mount but Majere is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Le Boulder passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (8) vs (8) Majere
Majere is looking for a sweep.
Le Boulder trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Majere's face as Le Boulder controls the position. #T4#
Majere tries to improve position but can't.
Le Boulder wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy.
Le Boulder controls the position.#SUB#
Le Boulder goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Majere rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Le Boulder's guard! Nice work there by Majere! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (8) vs (10) Majere
Majere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Le Boulder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
Majere advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (8) vs (13) Majere
Le Boulder is looking to regain half guard here but Majere keeps moving and retains side control.
Le Boulder is working hard here to advance position.
Le Boulder struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Majere tries for a kimura but Le Boulder is defending well.
Majere tries to advance to mount but Le Boulder denies him. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Le Boulder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Le Boulder is looking to regain half guard here but Majere keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Majere wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Le Boulder, who protects the arm well.
Majere controls the position.
Le Boulder is looking to reverse the position.
Le Boulder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Who's going to make the next move?
Le Boulder manages to work his way to half guard, despite Majere's best efforts.#T7#
Le Boulder is looking to control Majere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Le Boulder avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Boulder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le Boulder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Majere preventing the sweep.
Le Boulder pulls Majere in close to prevent any damage.
Le Boulder 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: Le Boulder (10) vs (13) Majere
Le Boulder wants to pass to mount but Majere is defending the position.
Le Boulder trying to control the pace. #T8#
Majere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Le Boulder is working away from the top position though.
Le Boulder controlling the action here.#T9#
Majere is pressing down on Le Boulder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.
Le Boulder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Le Boulder'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.#SUB2#
Majere looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Le Boulder passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (13) vs (13) Majere
Majere seems a little lost for a moment, as Le Boulder dominates the positioning.#T10#
Le Boulder wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy.
Le Boulder controls the position from side control.#T11#
Majere is looking for a sweep.
Majere is not content to let Le Boulder control the position.
Le Boulder controlling the position from side mount.
Majere has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T12#
Le Boulder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Le Boulder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majere keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Majere wants to control but Le Boulder postures up.#T13##SUB#
Le Boulder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Majere is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Majere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Majere is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Le Boulder wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy.
Le Boulder controlling the position from side mount.
Le Boulder trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Boulder is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Majere will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Majere gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Majere wins on points by 14 to 13.
An out of breath Denubis Majere 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:
SSG 242 Makarov vs Hall
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jones (4) vs (0) Majere
Majere is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Majere! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (6) vs (0) Majere
Jones content just to control the position here. #T1#
Jones tries to control but Majere wriggling away.
Jones wants to control but Majere has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Majere is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Majere won't allow Jones to pass to mount. #T2#
Jones is trying to control. Majere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Majere is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Majere avoid being mounted?
Majere 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.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Majere is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Majere is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones'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.#SUB#
Majere is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (9) vs (0) Majere#SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Majere turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (9) vs (2) Majere#T3#
Jones looking to control but Majere passes into half guard.
Majere wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Majere is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Majere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Majere's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (13) vs (2) Majere
Majere trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Jones is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Majere knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Majere for a finish. #SUB#
Jones is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Majere knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Majere for a finish. #T4##SUB#
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Majere has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Jones looking for the choke from the back.
Jones wants to control but Majere is keeping busy.
Majere breaks Jones's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (13) vs (4) Majere
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
#T5##SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Majere pushes his legs off easily.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Majere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Majere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T6##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Majere is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Majere in particular looking to stall.
Majere wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Majere takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7#
Jones is looking for a sweep. Majere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Majere looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Majere seems to be looking for submissions.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well. #T8#
Majere trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away. #SUB2#
Majere is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Majere trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well. #T9#
Jones trying to hold on to Majere's head to control him but Majere postures up.
Jones is trying to control but Majere manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (13) vs (7) Majere#SUB2#
Majere with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Majere is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T10#
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Majere manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jones to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jones (13) vs (10) Majere
Jones looking very determined here, making life difficult for Majere.
#SUB2#
Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Majere. #SUB2#
Majere patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jones manages to reverse the position and now he's in Majere's guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (15) vs (10) Majere
Majere wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Majere looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
#T11#
Majere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (15) vs (12) Majere
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Majere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Majere might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Majere defends easily.
#SUB#
Jones has an active guard here but Majere has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Majere sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Majere 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.
Majere is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones tries to roll over but Majere keeps him under control.
Majere trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (15) vs (15) Majere#T14#
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Majere's attempts to control the action.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones wants to control but Majere is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Jones gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Jones takes the fight on points by 16 to 15.
A very excited looking Kevin Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SSG 229 Thumb vs Grace
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 31 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Bystrom drives through and clinches with Majere against the cage.
Bystrom jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Majere walks away with a smile on his face. Bystrom gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Majere closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Majere (4) vs (0) Bystrom
Majere wants to control but Bystrom is keeping him busy.
Majere has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (6) vs (0) Bystrom
Bystrom is squirming around, avoiding Majere's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom is looking to improve his position but Majere isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Bystrom keeps trying to improve his position.
Majere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bystrom is desperately trying to improve his position but Majere has a good base and remains in mount.
Bystrom is squirming around, avoiding Majere's attempts to control the action.
Bystrom 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: Majere (6) vs (2) Bystrom
Bystrom wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Majere has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bystrom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bystrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bystrom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Majere is trying to control the position but Bystrom postures up. #SUB#
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Majere is tightening it up a little... Bystrom has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bystrom reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bystrom taps out! Nice BJJ there by Majere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Denubis Majere!
During a confident post fight interview, Denubis Majere thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Torkel Bystrom had this to say: 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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Event:
SSG 225 Elvul vs McCain
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bar.
Bar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Majere defends it nicely.#TD#
Majere closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bar quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Bar
Majere is looking to take a break and control but Bar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bar is looking to control Majere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bar avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Bar keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass.
Majere wants to control from the top but Bar keeps moving.
Majere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bar wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Bar is retaining full guard.
Bar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Bar#T3#
Bar content to stall in guard here.
Bar postures up.
Bar looking to pass the guard.
Bar controlling from the top position. #T4#
Bar tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Majere 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.
Bar trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom. #T5#
Majere working a defensive guard here.
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.#SUB#
Majere isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bar stacks Majere on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bar! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (5) Bar
Majere tries to bench press Bar off him but Bar keeps the position. #T6#
Bar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Majere! Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (2) vs (7) Bar
Majere doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Bar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Majere is looking to escape.
Majere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Bar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Majere is desperately trying to improve his position but Bar has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Bar works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Majere (2) vs (10) Bar
Majere can't escape the position.
Bar is looking to control Majere but Majere is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bar doesn't have the hooks in and Majere manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (4) vs (10) Bar
Majere trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom.
Bar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Majere manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (4) vs (12) Bar#T8#
Majere seems keen to control Bar's posture.
Bar trying to move into half guard but instead Majere has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (6) vs (12) Bar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bar keeping moving, preventing Majere from controlling successfully.
Bar wants to sweep but no luck.
Majere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Majere wants to control from the top but Bar keeps moving.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Majere won't allow Bar to sweep him here.
Bar keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass. #T10#
Bar can't keep his opponent in guard - Majere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Majere in particular looking to stall.
Majere trying to control the action but Bar is working from the bottom. #T11#
Bar wants to improve his position but Majere is controlling well.
Bar trying to control but Majere postures up.
Bar is refusing to be controlled, as Majere sits in half guard.
Bar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Majere trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom. #T12#
Majere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majere controls from within his opponent's guard.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T13#
Bar wants to sweep but no luck.
Majere stands and throws Bar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (9) vs (12) Bar
Bar has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Majere goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Majere but great work by Bar. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Majere (9) vs (16) Bar
Majere can't do much from the bottom here.
Majere tries to bench press Bar off him but Bar keeps the position. #T14#
Majere tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (9) vs (18) Bar
Majere really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Majere is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bar tries to control but Majere wriggling away.
Bar moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Majere (9) vs (21) Bar
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar wins on points by 21 to 9. |
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Event:
SSG 216 Ibrahim vs Ieyasu
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Makarov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (0) vs (2) Makarov
Makarov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Majere is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makarov is taking a breather. Majere 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but Majere defending well. #T1#
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makarov is taking a breather. Majere 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Makarov 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.
Makarov wants to free his trapped foot but Majere is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB2#
Makarov wants to work for an arm triangle but Majere is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Makarov trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it.
Makarov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Makarov wants to take a breather but Majere is having none of it.
Makarov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (0) vs (5) Makarov
You can see the frustration on Majere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Makarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majere keeps working. #T4#
Majere can't do much from the bottom here.
Majere is not content to let Makarov control the position. #SUB2#
Makarov tries for a kimura but Majere is defending well. #T5#
Majere is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makarov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Majere (4) vs (5) Makarov
Majere wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy.
Majere has the hooks in. Makarov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Makarov trying to control the position but Majere manages to sink in the hooks.
Majere is hanging on to Makarov's back as he tries to escape.
#T6#
Makarov wants to control his opponent's hands but Majere gets his hands free.
Majere keeps control of the position as Makarov tries to break free.
Makarov controlling Majere 's hands.
Majere doesn't have the hooks in and Makarov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (4) vs (7) Makarov#T7#
Makarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.
Majere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Majere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makarov controls the pace.#T8#
Makarov preventing the sweep.
Majere has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majere is pulling down on Makarov's head. It's preventing any offense from Makarov, at least for the moment.#T9#
Makarov wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
Makarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Makarov trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Makarov controlling from the top position.
Makarov pushes down on Majere's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T10#
Makarov is taking a breather. Majere 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.
Majere is trying is best to control the position here.
Makarov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Makarov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Makarov trying to control from Majere's half guard. Majere has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Makarov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Majere manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (6) vs (7) Makarov
Makarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
Makarov seems keen to control Majere's posture.#T12#
Makarov working a defensive guard here.
Makarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makarov has Majere pulled in close to control his posture.
Makarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makarov, not yet. #T13#
Majere being controlled here momentarily.
Makarov is continuing to stall.
Majere controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Makarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Majere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Majere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T14#
Makarov pulls Majere in to control the position.
Makarov is trying to control the position but Majere postures up.
Makarov wants to sweep but no luck.
Majere trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makarov is trying to keep Majere in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov wins on points by 7 to 6.
Sergey Makarov is the new heavyweight champion!
Sergey Makarov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 213 Majere vs Makarov
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Makarov is looking to clinch but Majere is avoiding it.
#TD#
Makarov tries to sprawl but Majere drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Makarov
Makarov manages to get to full guard.
Majere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Makarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Makarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
Makarov is adopting a defensive guard.
Makarov 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.
Majere trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Majere passes into half guard. #SUB#
Majere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makarov is just riding it out for now. Majere eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere is looking to pass Makarov's guard but actually Makarov recovers to full guard.
Majere looking to pass the guard. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makarov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Makarov#SUB2#
Makarov drops back looking for a leg! Majere is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Majere manages to kick Makarov off! Makarov jumps back into Majere's guard.
Makarov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Majere tries to roll over but Makarov keeps him under control.
Majere trying to control but Makarov postures up.
Majere is staying active underneath Makarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makarov controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that Makarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Majere working for submissions but it's allowed Makarov to get to half guard.
#T5#
Makarov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Makarov trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it.
Makarov trying to control from half guard but Majere is working away.
Majere wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Makarov passes into side control, despite Majere's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (5) Makarov#T6#
Majere is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Makarov is trying to get an arm triangle but Majere is defending well.
Makarov trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom.
Majere stops Makarov from passing to mount.
Majere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T7#
Makarov wants to control for a moment but Majere uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Makarov trying to control from half guard but Majere is working away.
Makarov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
It looks like Makarov 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.
Makarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Majere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Makarov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Majere! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (8) Makarov
Makarov controlling his opponent.
Majere is trying to escape the mount.
Majere tries to lock up and control but Makarov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Makarov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Majere has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Makarov tries to control but Majere wriggling away. #T10#
Makarov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Makarov fails to advance to Majere's back.
Makarov wants to control the pace but Majere is squirming around nicely.
Makarov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11##SUB2#
Makarov wants to finish this one by submission but Majere is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Makarov.
Majere regains half guard.
Majere is staying active underneath Makarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makarov tries to pass to full mount but Majere defends it. #T12#
Makarov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Majere keeping hold of Makarov's head, controlling as best he can.
Majere tries to roll over but Makarov keeps him under control.#T13#
Majere won't allow Makarov to pass to mount.
Majere is looking to improve his position.
Makarov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Majere manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
Makarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Majere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Majere working a defensive guard but Makarov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (11) Makarov
Makarov taking a break here but Majere is having none of it and regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Majere wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov wins on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Sergey Makarov 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:
SSG 205 Majere vs Tosanesti
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Chris Tosanesti!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tosanesti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Denubis Majere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majere goes for a double leg but Tosanesti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tosanesti continues to drive forward.
And Tosanesti tries to counter it with a takedown but Majere pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tosanesti goes for a takedown in the clinch but Majere prevents it.
Tosanesti tries to score a body lock takedown but Majere shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Majere lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Tosanesti
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tosanesti 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.
Majere being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere won't allow Tosanesti to sweep him here. #T1#
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Tosanesti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majere is looking to pass into half guard but Tosanesti pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tosanesti is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Tosanesti
Tosanesti trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Majere has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tosanesti stopping the sweep attempt from Majere.
Majere 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: Majere (4) vs (2) Tosanesti
Majere is thwarting Tosanesti's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Majere wants to pass the guard but Tosanesti is defending well.
Majere prevents Tosanesti from improving his position.
Majere tries to pass to full mount but Tosanesti defends it. #T3#
Tosanesti tries to get to full guard but Majere has control of the leg.
Majere tries to pass to full mount but Tosanesti defends it. #SUB#
Majere is working for a kimura but Tosanesti is defending it quite comfortably.
Tosanesti holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Majere wants to take a breather but Tosanesti is having none of it.
Majere controlling the action here.
Majere seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tosanesti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Majere wants to pass to mount but Tosanesti is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Majere is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Majere controlling the action here.#T5#
Majere trying to control from half guard but Tosanesti is working away.
Majere prevents Tosanesti from improving his position.
Tosanesti trying to control here.
Tosanesti is holding on to half guard well.#T6#
Majere stalling away here and it's allowed Tosanesti to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Tosanesti is retaining full guard.
Majere preventing the sweep.
Tosanesti trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
Tosanesti wants to sweep but no luck.
Majere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T7#
Majere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tosanesti keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Tosanesti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tosanesti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Majere controls the pace.#T8#
Majere preventing the sweep.
Tosanesti 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: Majere (4) vs (4) Tosanesti
Tosanesti is taking a breather. Majere 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.
Majere tries to roll over but Tosanesti keeps him under control.
Tosanesti working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Majere's thigh. Majere counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tosanesti won't allow Majere to sweep him here. #T9#
Tosanesti wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
Tosanesti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majere is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Tosanesti content to stall in guard here.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Tosanesti from controlling successfully.
Tosanesti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Majere trying to keep a closed guard but Tosanesti is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Tosanesti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Majere wants to sweep but no luck.
Tosanesti passes Majere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Majere trying to control but Tosanesti postures up.
Tosanesti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Majere is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Majere tries to get to full guard but Tosanesti has control of the leg.
Tosanesti trying to control from half guard but Majere is working away.
Majere is trying to maintain the position but Tosanesti is very close to passing his half guard.
Tosanesti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Majere is refusing to be controlled, as Tosanesti sits in half guard. #T13#
Majere trying to control but Tosanesti postures up.
Tosanesti trying to control the pace.
Tosanesti wants to take a breather but Majere is having none of it. #T14#
Tosanesti controlling the action here.
Majere might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tosanesti tries to pass to full mount but Majere defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tosanesti controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Majere gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Majere takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Denubis Majere retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Denubis Majere thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Chris Tosanesti stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'. |
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Event:
SSG 188 Banner vs Majere
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 10 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Banner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Banner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Banner (4) vs (0) Majere
Majere is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Banner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Majere's legs.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majere keeps working.
Majere tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Majere wants to control but Banner postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere tries to buck Banner off but Banner is having none of it.
Banner tries to advance position but instead Majere slips a leg back in to half guard.
Banner prevents Majere from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Banner is working for a kimura but Majere is defending it quite comfortably.
Majere is in trouble now - Banner has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (7) vs (0) Majere
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner wants to take Majere's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Banner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Majere is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (7) vs (2) Majere
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Majere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (9) vs (2) Majere
Majere 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: Banner (9) vs (4) Majere
Banner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Majere jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (9) vs (7) Majere
Banner sneaks back into half guard.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Banner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banner looking to control.
Banner can't keep his opponent in guard - Majere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Majere moves into full mount! Banner won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (9) vs (10) Majere
Majere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Majere might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Banner is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Majere wants to control the pace but Banner is squirming around nicely.
Banner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Majere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Majere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Banner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Banner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Majere seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Banner is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Denubis Majere!
Denubis Majere is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Denubis Majere thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Roddy Banner had this to say: 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 37 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Majere goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hirsch prevents it.
#TD#
Hirsch has picked Majere up - he's going for a ride! Hirsch dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Majere
Hirsch controlling the pace.
Majere won't allow Hirsch to pass to mount.
Hirsch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Majere tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Hirsch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere 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.#T1#
Hirsch'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.
Majere keeping control of the position.
Hirsch stalling. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (0) Majere
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Majere is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere tries to control the position but Hirsch now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (8) vs (0) Majere
Majere is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hirsch.
#T5#
I really don't envy Majere right now.
Hirsch trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Majere doesn't escape.
Hirsch has the hooks in. Majere is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hirsch has good solid back control here. #T6#
Hirsch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Majere is really stuck here.
Hirsch 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.
Majere is really stuck here.
Majere just trying to survive but Hirsch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hirsch is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T8#
Further stalling from Hirsch.
Majere trying to control the action but Hirsch just sinks the hooks in.
Hirsch keeps control of the position as Majere tries to break free.
#T9#
Hirsch 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.
Majere just trying to survive but Hirsch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Majere is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hirsch's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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.#T10#
Majere tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Majere right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hirsch's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T11#
Majere is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hirsch.
Majere tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Hirsch biding his time, controlling Majere.
Majere tries to roll but Hirsch sticks to his back.
#T13#
Hirsch is riding his opponent, not letting Majere buck him off.
Majere is trying to break free.
Hirsch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Majere's body.
#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Harry Hirsch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Dan Catara!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Catara decides to pull guard.
Catara keeping moving, preventing Majere from controlling successfully.
Catara has his hands on Majere's head, controlling the position.
Majere slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (3) vs (0) Catara
Catara told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Catara regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catara trying to control but Majere postures up.
Majere wants to control but Catara is keeping him busy. #T1#
Catara won't allow Majere to pass to mount.
Majere is just content to waste time from the top position. Catara takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Catara 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: Majere (3) vs (2) Catara
Majere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catara looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Catara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majere keeps working. #T2#
Majere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Catara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Majere working a defensive guard here.
Catara is fighting to break Majere's control of his arms but Majere is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Catara trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom. #T3#
Catara might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Majere haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Majere is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Catara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Catara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Catara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Catara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Majere wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Majere looking for a sweep. Not yet Majere, not yet.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Catara from controlling successfully.
Catara is looking to advance position but Majere has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Majere (7) vs (2) Catara
Catara is looking to improve his position but Majere isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Catara sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Catara is defending well.
Majere prevents Catara from improving his position.
Catara wants to control but Majere passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (10) vs (2) Catara
Catara is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Catara is not content to let Majere control the position. #SUB#
Majere thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Catara is not content to let Majere control the position.
Catara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T7#
Majere is controlling the pace.
Catara trying to hold on to Majere's head to control him but Majere postures up.
Catara tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Majere has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (13) vs (2) Catara
Majere tries to control but Catara wriggling away. #T8#
Catara wants to hold on but Majere pushes him away.#SUB#
Majere has hold of Catara's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Catara manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Majere looking to control but Catara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Catara is looking to improve his position but Majere isn't that keen on the idea.
Majere avoids the attempt from Catara to control.
Majere controlling his opponent.
Catara wants to control but Majere is having none of it.#T10#
Majere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Majere avoids the attempt from Catara to control.
Majere is stalling here but it's allowed Catara to get half guard.
Majere slows the pace down in half guard.
Majere working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Catara's thigh. Catara counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T11#
Majere pushes down on Catara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Majere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Majere wants to take a breather but Catara is having none of it.
Majere works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (16) vs (2) Catara#SUB#
Majere tries for a kimura but Catara is defending well.
Catara manages to work his way to half guard, despite Majere's best efforts.
Catara is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Majere works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (19) vs (2) Catara
Catara tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Catara is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Majere has control of Catara's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Catara regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Majere looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Catara tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Majere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Catara is looking to get to half guard.
Majere trying to control but Catara is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catara is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majere takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
A victorious Denubis Majere thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Early Grayce !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grayce or perhaps it was just good defense by Majere, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Majere tries to keep at a distance but Grayce has taken the fight into the clinch.
Majere drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grayce pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Grayce moves into the clinch.
Majere gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grayce .
#TD2#
Grayce lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (0) vs (2) Grayce
Grayce looking to pass the guard.
Majere will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayce trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grayce drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Majere manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grayce has Majere in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Grayce #T1##SUB2#
Grayce is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grayce wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Grayce working for a triangle but Majere defends it easily.
Majere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grayce 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: Majere (2) vs (4) Grayce #T2#
Majere regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grayce trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Grayce is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Grayce from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Majere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grayce defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grayce trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Grayce drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Majere manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grayce has Majere in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (4) vs (4) Grayce
Grayce looking to control.
Majere wants to control from the top but Grayce keeps moving.
Grayce 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.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Grayce had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Majere defends it easily.
Majere trying to control but Grayce is working from the bottom. #T4#
Majere wants to pass the guard but Grayce is keeping the position.
Grayce looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Grayce working for a triangle but Majere defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Grayce is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grayce wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Majere stands and throws Grayce 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (7) vs (4) Grayce
Grayce tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Majere wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Majere wants to control but Grayce is keeping him busy.
Grayce regains half guard.#SUB#
Majere is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grayce trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Grayce looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Grayce is looking for a sweep. Majere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Majere is trying to control. Grayce wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Majere is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grayce sees it coming and defends easily.
Majere tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grayce knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grayce is staying active underneath Majere, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grayce wants to get back to full guard.
Grayce gets full guard.#SUB2#
Grayce looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Grayce working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Majere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Majere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Grayce had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Majere defends it easily.#T7##SUB2#
Grayce isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Majere stacks Grayce on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Majere! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (10) vs (4) Grayce
Grayce is trying to get back to half guard.
Grayce tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Majere presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (12) vs (4) Grayce
Majere controlling his opponent.
Grayce is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Majere tries to control but Grayce wriggling away. #SUB#
Majere is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Grayce is surviving well by controlling Majere's body position as best he can.
Grayce keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Grayce tries to improve his position but Majere has taken his back! Majere has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Grayce tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Majere pushes Grayce away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Denubis Majere!
An out of breath Denubis Majere 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:
CWC 352
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Bjorn Akerfeldt!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Akerfeldt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akerfeldt shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Majere closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Majere lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Akerfeldt
Our spies down at at Iron Wolf Private Gym inform us that Akerfeldt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Majere wants to control from the top but Akerfeldt keeps moving.
Majere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akerfeldt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Akerfeldt
Akerfeldt stopping the sweep attempt from Majere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerfeldt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Akerfeldt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Majere looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Majere looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Majere! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Majere (6) vs (2) Akerfeldt
Akerfeldt is trying to work for a sweep but Majere has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (8) vs (2) Akerfeldt
Akerfeldt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Majere wants to control the pace but Akerfeldt is squirming around nicely.
Akerfeldt can't escape the position.
Majere controlling from mount.
Majere'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.
Majere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Akerfeldt for as long as he can get away with.
Akerfeldt is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2##SUB#
Majere is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Akerfeldt is surviving well by controlling Majere's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Akerfeldt has left one of his arms exposed and Majere doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Akerfeldt screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denubis Majere!
Denubis Majere seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 342
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Guillo Perez !
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Perez has closed the distance and engaged Majere in a clinch.
Majere is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Perez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Majere stops a takedown attempt from Perez .
#TD2#
Perez has Majere pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Perez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Majere tumbling to the mat - Perez dives into Majere's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (0) vs (2) Perez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez stopping the sweep attempt from Majere.
Perez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majere is keeping the position for now.
Perez wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Majere keeping full guard, as Perez tries to pass.
Perez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Perez looking to sit in guard and control but Majere gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Perez
Majere has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Perez has his foot on Majere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Majere works his way back into a safe position though.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Perez is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Majere is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Majere trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Perez looking for a guillotine here but Majere defends easily.
#SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Majere advances to half guard.
Majere not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Perez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Perez wants to sweep here but Majere controlling him for the moment.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majere postures up.
Majere wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Majere won't allow Perez to sweep him here.
Majere sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Perez 's guard.
Perez is looking to control Majere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perez avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Majere is working for a submission of some sort.
Perez is looking to control Majere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perez avoid being mounted?
Majere moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (5) vs (2) Perez
Perez can't do much from the bottom here.
Perez is trying to escape the position but Majere is controlling the position. #T5#
Perez is looking for a sweep.
Majere has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Perez ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (7) vs (2) Perez
Perez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Perez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Majere is working for a guillotine from mount but Perez frees his head quite easily.
Perez can't escape the position.
Perez wants to control but Majere is having none of it.#T6#
Perez is squirming around, avoiding Majere's attempts to control the action.
Perez is desperately trying to improve his position but Majere has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Majere working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perez is looking to escape.
Majere prevents Perez from getting the reversal.
Perez wants to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Majere trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Majere avoids the attempt from Perez to control.
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perez is looking to escape.
Perez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8##SUB#
Majere working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Perez turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Majere off and cradles Perez 's limp body as Majere celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Denubis Majere!
After winning the bout, Denubis Majere 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:
CWC 337
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Arthur Kincaid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Majere fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kincaid to the ground. Majere is now in Kincaid's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kincaid (0) vs (2) Majere
Majere stands and throws Kincaid's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (0) vs (5) Majere
Kincaid tries to bench press Majere off him but Majere keeps the position.
Kincaid struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Majere is trying to get an arm triangle but Kincaid is defending well.
Kincaid sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere prevents Kincaid from improving his position.
Kincaid trying to get back to full guard but Majere takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (0) vs (8) Majere
Kincaid tries to reverse the position but Majere maintains control.
We've been hearing good reports from Kincaid'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.
Kincaid regains half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Majere 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.
Majere is pressing down on Kincaid's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kincaid is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Kincaid is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Majere has latched onto it... Big trouble! Majere pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Kincaid is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Majere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denubis Majere!
A very excited looking Denubis Majere 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. |
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Event:
CWC 334 - Diesel vs Majere
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 29 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Diesel stuffs the takedown.
Majere shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diesel as he avoids it easily.
Majere tries for a takedown but Diesel circles away easily#TD#
and Diesel counters with a shoot takedown. Majere fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Majere
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denubis Majere.
Majere wants to hit a sweep here but Diesel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Majere there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Majere
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere can't escape the position.
Majere has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Diesel avoids the attempt from Majere to control.
Diesel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Majere to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (8) vs (0) Majere
Majere is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Majere tries to break free.
#T3#
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Majere just trying to survive but Diesel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Diesel has the hooks in. Majere is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Majere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Majere trying to control the hands but Diesel won't let him.
Majere can't escape the position.
#T5#
Majere trying to control the hands but Diesel breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Majere right now.
#T6#
Diesel avoiding Majere 's attempts to control his hands.
Diesel doesn't have the hooks in and Majere manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (2) Majere
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Majere from controlling successfully. #T7#
Majere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Majere is looking to advance position but Diesel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (12) vs (2) Majere
Majere keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Majere wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.#T9#
Majere is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Majere is just holding on here. Diesel manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (15) vs (2) Majere
Majere rolls, trying to escape but Diesel keeps control of the position.
Majere is still trying to improve position.#T10##T11#
Majere trying to control the hands but Diesel breaks the grip.
Diesel has the hooks in. Majere is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Majere trying to control the action but Diesel just sinks the hooks in.
Diesel is trying to stick to Majere's back but Majere is turning into Diesel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diesel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Majere. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (15) vs (4) Majere
Majere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Majere keeps trying to improve his position.
Majere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard. #T14#
Majere trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Majere is looking to pass into half guard but Diesel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Diesel is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (17) vs (4) Majere
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
Kurt Diesel retains his light heavyweight title!
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - Miyagi vs Al Jhit
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Guillo Perez ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Majere gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Perez (0) vs (2) Majere
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Majere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Perez is just riding it out for now. Majere eventually gives up the hold.
Majere is thwarting Perez 's attempts to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Perez '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.
Perez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Perez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Perez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Majere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Majere trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Perez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Majere has passed into half guard!
Majere is controlling the pace.
Majere wants to free his trapped foot but Perez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Perez manages to get to full guard.
Perez is pulling down on Majere's head to control his posture. #T2##SUB#
Perez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Majere defends well.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Majere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Majere is aware though and is defending well.
Perez looking for a sweep. Not yet Perez , not yet.
Majere passes into half guard.
Majere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Perez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Majere wants to take a breather but Perez is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Perez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Perez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Majere stacks Perez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Majere! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (0) vs (5) Majere
Majere has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Perez ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Perez (0) vs (7) Majere
Majere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Majere is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Perez wants to control but Majere is having none of it.#T4#
Perez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Perez is working hard here to advance position.
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perez is looking to escape. #T5#
Perez is looking to get to half guard.
Perez gets back to half guard.
Perez is staying active underneath Majere, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Majere is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Majere wants to control but Perez is keeping him busy.
Perez is looking to get back to full guard here but Majere has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (0) vs (10) Majere#SUB2#
Majere working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T6#
Majere tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Perez is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Majere is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Majere tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Majere controlling from side mount. #T7#
Majere is looking to take a break and control but Perez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perez is looking for a sweep.
Perez sneaks back into half guard.
Perez keeping hold of Majere's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
Perez wants to get back to full guard but Majere has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (0) vs (13) Majere
Perez wants to control but Majere is having none of it.
Majere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Perez can't escape the position.
Perez wants to control but Majere is having none of it.#SUB2#
Majere swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Perez is now in Majere's guard. A big mistake from Majere there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (2) vs (13) Majere
Perez wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Majere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T9#
Majere 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: Perez (2) vs (15) Majere#SUB#
Perez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.
Majere is thwarting Perez 's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Perez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Perez looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Majere is trying to control. Perez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Majere seems to be looking for submissions.
Perez gets back to full guard.
Perez keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass. #SUB#
Perez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Majere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Majere slips nicely into half guard.
Majere is looking to pass Perez 's guard but actually Perez recovers to full guard.
Perez controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself.
Perez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
Perez is trying to keep Majere in close.
#T12#
Majere controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Perez looking for a guillotine here but Majere defends easily.
Perez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Perez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Majere has picked Perez up and slammed him! Perez can't keep hold of the triangle and Majere manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (2) vs (18) Majere
Majere has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Perez (2) vs (20) Majere
Perez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Perez tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Majere working for a submission but Perez is keeping him at bay.
Perez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Majere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Majere working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Majere wants to control the pace but Perez is squirming around nicely.
Majere controlling from the full mount.
Majere wants to control the pace but Perez is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Majere controlling his opponent.
Perez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Perez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Perez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Majere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Majere thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Majere trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majere wins on points by 20 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Denubis Majere thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWCFN 10
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bjorn Akerfeldt!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Majere fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akerfeldt sprawls well initially but Majere persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Akerfeldt
Akerfeldt wants to improve his position but Majere is controlling well.
#SUB#
Majere seems to be working for a kimura but Akerfeldt defends the submission attempt.
Akerfeldt gets full guard.
Majere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akerfeldt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt is looking for a triangle but Majere pushes his legs off easily.
Akerfeldt wants to sweep here but Majere controlling him for the moment.
Majere wants to control from the top but Akerfeldt keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akerfeldt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akerfeldt wants to sweep but no luck.
Majere looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Akerfeldt 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: Majere (2) vs (2) Akerfeldt
Majere is trying to maintain the position but Akerfeldt is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Akerfeldt seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Majere.#SUB#
Majere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akerfeldt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akerfeldt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Majere swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Akerfeldt is posturing up here but Majere has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Akerfeldt tries to roll out but it's too tight and Akerfeldt has to tap! Slick submission there by Majere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denubis Majere!
Denubis Majere decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 84
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Jin Yi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Yi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Majere's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yi (2) vs (0) Majere#SUB2#
Majere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Majere working for a triangle but Yi defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Yi is posturing up here but Majere has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Yi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Yi has to tap! Slick submission there by Majere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denubis Majere!
A relieved looking Denubis Majere thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Jin Yi had this to say: 'Next time, there will be no next time.'. |
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Event:
CWC 328 - Omoran vs Trump
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Majere gets caught napping as Wang dives in and scores a takedown. Majere manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Majere
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Majere is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Majere looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majere is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Majere is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Majere keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Majere's guard.
Majere is in trouble now - Wang has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Majere
Wang tries to control but Majere wriggling away.
Majere is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Majere sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Majere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang controlling the action here.
Majere has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wang prevents Majere from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Wang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Majere! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (8) vs (0) Majere#T3#
Majere can't escape the position.
Wang controlling from mount.
Wang looking to control but Majere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Majere is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Majere is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Wang is looking to work his way around to Majere's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Majere is looking to get to half guard.
Majere slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (11) vs (0) Majere
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Wang is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T5#
Majere is wriggling around trying to escape.
Majere 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: Wang (11) vs (2) Majere
Wang keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass.
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Majere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (13) vs (2) Majere#SUB2#
Majere looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wang passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (16) vs (2) Majere#SUB#
Wang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T6#
Wang advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (18) vs (2) Majere
Wang is looking to work his way around to Majere's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Majere keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Majere has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Wang's lack of action.
Majere is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Majere is staying active underneath Wang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Majere wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Majere moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Majere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wang defends it easily.#T8#
Wang passes into half guard.
Wang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Majere is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang trying to control the pace.
Majere is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9#
Wang controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Majere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Majere tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Majere looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wang has picked Majere up and slammed him! Majere can't keep hold of the triangle and Wang manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (21) vs (2) Majere
Majere is not content to let Wang control the position.
Majere tries to improve position but can't.
Majere is not content to let Wang control the position. #T11#
Majere is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Majere is not content to let Wang control the position.
Majere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Majere is letting Wang control him for a moment. #T12#
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Majere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang happy to just control the position for now.
Wang advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (23) vs (2) Majere#T13#
Wang trying to control but Majere is having none of it.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Majere tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang tries to take his opponent's back but Majere turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (23) vs (4) Majere
Majere slips nicely into half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Majere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wang is just riding it out for now. Majere eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Majere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wang is just riding it out for now. Majere eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
A victorious Long Wang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 327 - Prelims
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 24 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Lemieux clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Lemieux ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lemieux no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemieux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lemieux has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemieux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux looking to control but Majere passes into half guard.
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Majere has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majere is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Majere is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Majere tries to pass to full mount but Lemieux defends it. #SUB2#
Majere is looking for a kimura but Lemieux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Majere to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back.
Majere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Majere is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB2#
Majere is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lemieux has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lemieux wants to control but Majere is keeping busy.
Lemieux is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Lemieux is defending against the submission attempts here by Majere.
#SUB2#
Majere is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lemieux has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB2#
Majere is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lemieux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Majere. #SUB2#
Majere is looking for a kimura here.
Lemieux won't allow Majere to pass to mount. #T4#
Lemieux trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Majere manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (3) Majere
Lemieux tries to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Lemieux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lemieux regains half guard.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Majere passes into side control, despite Lemieux's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (6) Majere#T5#
Majere has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lemieux! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lemieux (0) vs (8) Majere
Lemieux is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Lemieux defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Majere. #SUB2#
Majere goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lemieux is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (8) Majere#SUB2#
Majere is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.#T6##SUB2#
Majere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
Lemieux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Lemieux lying in Majere's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Majere decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lemieux taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denubis Majere!
Denubis Majere thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Prelims
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Everett Arroyo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arroyo looks for a takedown but Majere sprawls well.#TD#
Arroyo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Majere to the ground. Arroyo is now in Majere's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arroyo (2) vs (0) Majere
Arroyo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arroyo content to stall in guard here.
Majere keeping full guard, as Arroyo tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Arroyo'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.
Majere being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo pushes down on Majere's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Majere tries to roll over but Arroyo keeps him under control.
Arroyo controlling the action here.
Arroyo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arroyo (5) vs (0) Majere
Majere is trying to escape the mount.
Arroyo controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Arroyo wants to control the pace but Majere is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arroyo controlling the position easily from mount.
Majere is trying desperately to improve position.
Majere holds on to Arroyo around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T3#
Arroyo tries to control but Majere wriggling away.
Arroyo controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Majere is looking to improve his position but Arroyo isn't that keen on the idea.
Arroyo controlling the pace for now.
Majere is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Arroyo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Majere working to try and regain half guard.
Arroyo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Majere 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: Arroyo (5) vs (2) Majere
Majere slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arroyo (5) vs (5) Majere#T5#
Majere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arroyo keeps working. #SUB2#
Majere tries for a kimura but Arroyo is defending well.
Majere takes a little break here. Arroyo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Arroyo struggling a bit here.#T6#
Arroyo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Arroyo tries to buck Majere off but Majere is having none of it.
The referee asks Majere politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Majere prefers to stall for the moment though.
Arroyo can't do much from the bottom here.
Arroyo is looking for a sweep.
Arroyo sneaks back into half guard.#T7#
Arroyo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Majere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Majere's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arroyo (9) vs (5) Majere
Majere turns into Arroyo and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arroyo (9) vs (7) Majere
Majere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Majere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majere wants to control from the top but Arroyo keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arroyo holds on and takes a little breather.
Arroyo trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Arroyo pulls Majere in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Majere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arroyo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Majere passes into half guard. #T9##SUB2#
Arroyo is defending against the submission attempts here by Majere.
#SUB2#
Majere is working for a submission of some sort.
Arroyo is pressing down on Majere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arroyo has Majere pulled in close to control his posture. #T10#
Arroyo controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself.
Majere slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Arroyo trying to control the position.
Majere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arroyo controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself. #T11#
Arroyo is adopting a defensive guard.
Arroyo trying to control the position.
Arroyo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arroyo (11) vs (7) Majere
Arroyo wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving. #T12#
Arroyo is stalling in the full guard.
Majere keeping full guard, as Arroyo tries to pass.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Arroyo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Majere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arroyo trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom. #T13#
Arroyo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arroyo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Majere's guard.
Majere 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.
Arroyo trying to control from half guard but Majere is working away. #SUB#
Arroyo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Majere trying to control but Arroyo postures up.
#SUB2#
Majere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arroyo is trying to control. Majere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arroyo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Majere is refusing to be controlled, as Arroyo sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Majere desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Arroyo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arroyo (14) vs (7) Majere
And that's the end of the fight!
Arroyo takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
Everett Arroyo very nearly forgot to thank Knockaround Guys Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CWC 319 - Prelims
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Galvao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Majere was covering up waiting for the punch and Galvao finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (0) vs (2) Galvao
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao content to stall in guard here.
Galvao 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Majere pulls Galvao in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Majere working for submissions but it's allowed Galvao to get to half guard.
#T1#
Galvao is thwarting Majere's attempts to control the position.
Majere's coaches at Oblivion Gate have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Majere wants to get back to full guard but Galvao has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (0) vs (5) Galvao
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.
Galvao content just to control the position here. #T2#
Let's hope that Galvao 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.
Majere prevents Galvao from taking his back.
Majere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Galvao manages to capitalize on a mistake by Majere to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Majere (0) vs (8) Galvao #SUB2#
Galvao patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere is in bad spot here.
Majere staying busy and making it hard for Galvao to control.
Galvao controlling the position well here. Majere rolled but Galvao kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Majere rolls, trying to escape but Galvao keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Galvao just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Majere prevents Galvao from getting a body triangle.
Galvao is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Majere is keeping busy.
#T5#
Galvao really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Majere.
Galvao controlling well, preventing Majere from escaping the position.
What can Majere do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Majere manages to reverse the position and now he's in Galvao 's guard. Nice work there by Majere.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (8) Galvao #T6#
Galvao is pulling down on Majere's head to control his posture.
Majere sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Galvao 's guard.
Majere is trying to control the action in half guard but Galvao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Galvao controlling the position well. #SUB#
Majere seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
Galvao works his way to full guard. Good work.
Galvao working a defensive guard here.
Majere trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom. #T8#
Galvao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Galvao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Majere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Majere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Majere advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (5) vs (8) Galvao #SUB#
Majere is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Galvao has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Galvao 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galvao tries to buck Majere off but Majere is having none of it.#T10#
Galvao holds on to Majere's head and controls the position momentarily.
Galvao 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.
Galvao is trying to control Majere's posture but Majere avoids it.
Majere tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Majere wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Galvao , who protects the arm well.
Galvao can't do much from the bottom here. #T11##SUB#
Majere looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Majere tries for a kimura but Galvao is defending well.
Galvao prevents Majere from moving into mount. #T12#
Galvao is looking for a sweep.
Majere tries to move to full mount but Galvao actually manages to regain half guard.
Galvao tries to roll over but Majere keeps him under control.
Galvao is pressing down on Majere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Galvao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T13#
Galvao trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
Majere being controlled here momentarily.
Majere looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Galvao trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
Galvao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Galvao working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Galvao wins on points by 8 to 5. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Prelims
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 33 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Dalton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dalton (4) vs (0) Majere
Dalton takes a little break here. Majere wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dalton'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.
Majere sneaks back into half guard.
Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Majere preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Majere has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Majere's legs - danger averted.
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Majere for as long as he can get away with.
Majere trying to control the position.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dalton looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Majere pulls Dalton in close to his closed guard and prevents Dalton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majere is keeping the position for now.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dalton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (7) vs (0) Majere
Majere seems a little lost for a moment, as Dalton dominates the positioning.
Dalton trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom.
Dalton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dalton trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom. #T3#
Majere is looking for a sweep.
Dalton wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy.
Majere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Majere 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.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Majere will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majere keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Majere manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dalton's best efforts.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Majere defends it.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Majere is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Majere is in trouble now - Dalton has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (10) vs (0) Majere
Dalton controlling from mount.
Dalton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Majere is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dalton trying to control but Majere is having none of it. #T6#
Majere tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton fails to move to back control.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Majere can't escape the position.
Dalton looking to control but Majere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Majere is controlling an arm, preventing Dalton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Majere tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Dalton controlling from mount.
Dalton fails to move to back control.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Majere tries to reverse the position but Dalton maintains control.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Dalton avoids the attempt from Majere to control.
Dalton fails to move to back control.
Dalton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dalton trying to control but Majere is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Majere is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.
Further stalling from Dalton.
Dalton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Majere is looking to escape.
Majere is controlling an arm, preventing Dalton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T11#
Dalton controlling from mount.
Majere sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Majere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dalton controlling the action here.#T12#
Majere won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
Dalton content to control rather than advance.
Majere is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton controlling the pace.
Dalton trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it.
Dalton is trying to control the action in half guard but Majere is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Dalton stalling.
Dalton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Majere! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (13) vs (0) Majere
Majere tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Majere manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T14#
Majere tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Majere keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dalton is just content to waste time from the top position. Majere takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Majere keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Pacer Dalton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Zulu vs Silva Jr
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 23 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jackson clinches.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Majere manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Majere manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Majere is trying to control but can't.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Majere actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Majere tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.#T1#
Majere has his hands clasped together around Jackson's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Majere actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Majere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson prevents Majere from improving his position.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson is thwarting Majere's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Majere wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Majere for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Majere trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Majere controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Majere trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Majere has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T6#
Jackson is taking a breather. Majere 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.
Jackson continues to stall.
Majere tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Majere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Majere controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Majere is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Majere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Majere is trying to control but can't.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Majere won't allow it.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Majere wants to control but Jackson 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.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Majere is trying to control but Jackson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (3) vs (0) Majere
Jackson moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (6) vs (0) Majere#T10#
Jackson gets his hands free as Majere looks to control.
Jackson biding his time, controlling Majere.
I really don't envy Majere right now.
Majere trying to control the hands but Jackson breaks the grip.
Jackson is riding his opponent, not letting Majere buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jackson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T11#
Jackson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Majere trying to control the position but Jackson manages to sink in the hooks.
Majere is in bad spot here.
Jackson controls the action.
Jackson gets his hands free as Majere looks to control. #T12#
Jackson 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.
Jackson wants to control but Majere is keeping busy.
Jackson is riding his opponent, not letting Majere buck him off.
Majere just trying to survive but Jackson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Majere right now.
Majere has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #T13#
Jackson controlling from the back.
Jackson gets his hands free as Majere looks to control.
Majere is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Majere trying to control the hands but Jackson won't let him.
Majere tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
A very excited looking Tyrano Jackson 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. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Prelims
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Duck Dodgers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Dodgers drives through and clinches with Majere against the cage.
#TD2#
Majere gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dodgers (0) vs (2) Majere
Dodgers's coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dodgers gets full guard.
Majere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Majere passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dodgers (0) vs (5) Majere
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dodgers is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Dodgers's face as Majere controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Majere gets to mount! Dodgers was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dodgers (0) vs (7) Majere
Majere controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Dodgers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Majere controlling from the full mount.
Dodgers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dodgers is looking to escape.
Dodgers can't escape the position.
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dodgers is looking to escape.
Majere avoids the attempt from Dodgers to control.#T5#
Majere controlling from the full mount.
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.
Dodgers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Majere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Dodgers can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Majere with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Majere prevents Dodgers from getting the reversal.#T7#
Majere wants to control the pace but Dodgers is squirming around nicely.
Majere controlling the pace for now.
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dodgers is looking to escape. #T8#
Dodgers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Majere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dodgers is working to get back to half guard.
Majere controlling from mount. #T9#
Dodgers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Majere prevents Dodgers from getting the reversal.
Majere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Majere looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Let's hope that Majere 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.
Dodgers wants to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Majere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dodgers is looking to improve his position but Majere isn't that keen on the idea.
Majere controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Dodgers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Majere wants to control the action but instead Dodgers gets a body lock and reverses into Majere's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dodgers (2) vs (7) Majere
Majere is pulling down on Dodgers's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dodgers is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Dodgers passes Majere's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Majere is controlling Dodgers's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Majere is trying to control but Dodgers passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dodgers (5) vs (7) Majere#T13#
Majere tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Majere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dodgers trying to control the position but Majere is working away.
Dodgers working away.#T14#
Majere is trying to escape the position but Dodgers is controlling the position.
Majere can't do much from the bottom here.
Majere is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Majere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majere wins on points by 7 to 5.
A victorious Denubis Majere thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 312 - Prelims
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Everett Arroyo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Majere darts in looking for a takedown but Arroyo gets double underhooks and turns Majere into the cage.
Majere throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arroyo's waist but Arroyo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Majere off to one side. #CL#
Majere gets tackled into the cage by Arroyo. Arroyo maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Majere works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arroyo (0) vs (2) Majere
Arroyo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arroyo is keeping the position for now.
Arroyo controlling the position.
Arroyo is trying to keep Majere in close.
#SUB#
Arroyo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Let's hope that Majere 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arroyo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Majere defends it easily.
Majere showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Arroyo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Majere has passed into half guard!
#T2#
Arroyo trying to hold on to Majere's head to control him but Majere postures up.
Arroyo tries to get to full guard but Majere has control of the leg. #T3#
Majere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arroyo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Majere manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Arroyo (0) vs (5) Majere
Majere trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Arroyo can't escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Arroyo'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.
Arroyo is working hard here to advance position.
Arroyo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arroyo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Arroyo wants to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Majere controlling the pace for now.
Arroyo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Majere looking to control and managing it successfully.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Majere.
Arroyo is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Arroyo tries to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Majere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Arroyo regains half guard.
Arroyo tries to roll over but Majere keeps him under control.#T7#
Arroyo trying to control from the bottom.
Arroyo tries to get to full guard but Majere has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Majere in particular looking to stall.
Arroyo trying to control from the bottom.
Majere passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arroyo (0) vs (8) Majere
Majere is staying tight to Arroyo's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Arroyo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Majere is looking to take a break and control but Arroyo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arroyo is being controlled here. #T9#
Arroyo can't do much from the bottom here.
Arroyo tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Majere easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arroyo (0) vs (10) Majere
Majere controlling the pace for now.
Arroyo is trying to escape the mount.
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arroyo is looking to escape. #T10#
Arroyo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Majere prevents Arroyo from improving his position.
Majere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arroyo keeps working.
Arroyo trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Majere prevents Arroyo from improving his position.
Majere is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Majere trying to control from Arroyo's half guard. Arroyo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Arroyo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Arroyo is looking for a triangle but Majere pushes his legs off easily.
#T12##SUB#
Arroyo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Majere escapes and throws Arroyo's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arroyo (0) vs (13) Majere
Majere advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arroyo (0) vs (15) Majere
Arroyo is looking to improve his position but Majere isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Majere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arroyo is looking to escape.
Majere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14##SUB2#
Majere looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Arroyo working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arroyo is squirming around, avoiding Majere's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majere wins on points by 15 to 0.
Denubis Majere thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - Prelims
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 19 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Majere shoots in and drives through. Lemieux sprawls well.
And Lemieux tries to counter it with a takedown but Majere pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Majere drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Lemieux#SUB#
Majere 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.
Lemieux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lemieux is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Lemieux#SUB#
Majere working for a triangle but Lemieux defends it easily.
Lemieux is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving. #T1#
Lemieux passes Majere's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Majere moves into full guard.
Lemieux pushes down on Majere's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Majere has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Majere is not content to let Lemieux control the position.#SUB#
Majere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Lemieux wants to work for an arm triangle but Majere is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux prevents Majere from improving his position.
Majere gets full guard.#SUB#
Majere is looking for a triangle here but Lemieux uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (5) Lemieux
Lemieux trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Lemieux is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Majere knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Majere gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Majere is not content to let Lemieux control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lemieux in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Lemieux is trying to work for a kimura but Majere is defending well.
#T4#
Majere is not content to let Lemieux control the position.
Lemieux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lemieux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lemieux is pushing down on Majere's leg trying to pass to half guard. Majere is fighting to maintain full guard but Lemieux has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lemieux wants to pass to mount but Majere is defending the position.
Majere tries to get to full guard but Lemieux has control of the leg.
Lemieux wants to free his trapped foot but Majere is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5##SUB#
Majere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lemieux wants to take a breather but Majere is having none of it.
Lemieux prevents Majere from improving his position.
Lemieux works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (8) Lemieux
Majere is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Majere is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Majere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lemieux tries to advance to mount but Majere denies him.
Majere can't do much from the bottom here.
Majere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lemieux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Majere sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lemieux is working for a kimura but Majere is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7#
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majere keeps working.
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lemieux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Majere knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Majere is pressing down on Lemieux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Majere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8#
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemieux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lemieux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lemieux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lemieux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Majere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Majere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T9##SUB#
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lemieux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lemieux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Majere working a defensive guard but Lemieux passes into half guard.
Majere wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy.
Lemieux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Lemieux trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it. #SUB#
Majere looking for submissions off his back.
Majere won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount.
Lemieux prevents Majere from improving his position.#T11##SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Majere is just riding it out for now. Lemieux eventually gives up the hold.
Lemieux wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy. #T12#
Lemieux is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Majere looking for submissions off his back.
Lemieux trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it.
Lemieux wants to take a breather but Majere is having none of it.
Lemieux trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it.
Majere is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Majere won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount.
Lemieux passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (11) Lemieux
Majere is not content to let Lemieux control the position.
Majere stops Lemieux from passing to mount.
Majere is trying to improve his position.
Majere regains half guard.#T14#
Lemieux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Majere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Majere looking for submissions off his back.
Majere is refusing to be controlled, as Lemieux sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Majere manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lemieux passes Majere's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemieux tries to pass to full mount but Majere defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemieux wins on points by 11 to 2.
Our winner, Don Lemieux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 304 - Prelims
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 36 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Majere tries to avoid it but Schultz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Majere to the ground. Majere escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown but Majere shows good takedown defense.
Schultz has been working on his balance at Average Judas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Majere.#TD2#
Majere closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Majere lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Majere
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.
Majere stopping the sweep attempt from Schultz.
Majere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schultz working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Schultz trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass. #T2#
Schultz working a defensive guard here.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Majere controls the pace.
Schultz seems keen to control Majere's posture.
Majere's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Schultz trying to control the position.
Schultz wants to improve his position but instead Majere has moved into half guard.
Majere is thwarting Schultz's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Schultz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schultz is trying to keep Majere in close.
Schultz 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.
Schultz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T5#
Majere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schultz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majere looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there. #T6#
Schultz is trying to hold Majere in close to prevent damage but Majere has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schultz manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7#
Schultz working a defensive guard here.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
Schultz is trying to control the position but Majere postures up.
Schultz is pulling down on Majere's head to control his posture. #T8#
Majere is stalling in the full guard.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Majere seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T9#
Schultz pulls Majere in to control the position.
Majere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Majere is posturing up here but Schultz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Majere tries to roll out but it's too tight and Majere has to tap! Slick submission there by Schultz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Schultz!
Mike Schultz made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 290
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jorge Dos Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Majere drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dos Santos (0) vs (2) Majere
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Majere from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Majere defends well.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Dos Santos looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Majere 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.#T1#
Dos Santos controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself.
Majere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Majere from controlling successfully.
Majere postures up.
#T2#
Majere slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Majere.
Majere stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Dos Santos trying to control the position here. #T3#
Dos Santos trying to control the position.
Majere wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Dos Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Majere passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Santos (0) vs (5) Majere
Majere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working. #T4#
Dos Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dos Santos tries to buck Majere off but Majere is having none of it.
Dos Santos is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face as Majere controls the position. #T5#
Dos Santos is trying to control Majere's posture but Majere avoids it.
Dos Santos is trying to improve his position.
Majere is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos tries to buck Majere off but Majere is having none of it.#T6#
Majere working away.
Majere takes a little break here. Dos Santos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos manages to get back to half guard.
Majere trying to advance position but Dos Santos counters by regaining guard.
Majere trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom. #T7#
Majere pushes down on Dos Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Majere in particular looking to stall.
Dos Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Majere forces his way into half guard.
Dos Santos trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Santos (0) vs (8) Majere
Dos Santos tries to hold on but Majere postures up.#T8#
Dos Santos is trying desperately to improve position.
Majere trying to control but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Dos Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dos Santos tries to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Dos Santos is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Dos Santos is squirming around, avoiding Majere's attempts to control the action.
Majere prevents Dos Santos from getting the reversal.#T10#
Dos Santos wants to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Majere controlling from the full mount.
Majere trying to control but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Majere avoids the attempt from Dos Santos to control.
Majere prevents Dos Santos from getting the reversal.#T11#
Majere looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dos Santos can't escape the position.
Dos Santos tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dos Santos can't escape the position.
#T12#
Majere controlling the position easily from mount.
Dos Santos can't escape the position.
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dos Santos is looking to escape.
Dos Santos can't escape the position.
#T13#
Majere controlling the pace for now.
Dos Santos is working to get back to half guard.
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dos Santos is looking to escape.
Dos Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Majere controlling from mount.
Majere prevents Dos Santos from getting the reversal.
Majere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position but Majere isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majere wins on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Denubis Majere thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Majere fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nickal to the ground. Majere is now in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Majere
Majere slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nickal controlling Majere's posture.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Majere content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Nickal has locked up a guillotine! Nickal's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Majere is holding on here and Nickal must be using up a lot of energy. Majere has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Nickal gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bo Nickal!
Our winner, Bo Nickal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Andreev has Majere up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Majere has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Andreev regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (0) vs (2) Majere
Andreev wants to sweep here but Majere controlling him for the moment.
Andreev wants to control but Majere passes easily into half guard.
Majere is trying to control the action in half guard but Andreev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andreev is holding on to half guard well.
Andreev is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions off his back.
Andreev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Majere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Majere's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andreev (4) vs (2) Majere
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Andreev looking to hold on to the position here but Majere rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Andreev advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (7) vs (2) Majere
Majere is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Andreev is trying to get an arm triangle but Majere is defending well.
I wouldn't like to be where Majere is right now.
Andreev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Andreev wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy.
Majere tries to buck Andreev off but Andreev is having none of it.
Majere 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.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Majere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andreev controlling the position from side mount. #T2##SUB#
Andreev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Majere prevents Andreev from moving into mount.
Andreev wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Andreev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Majere stops Andreev from passing to mount. #SUB#
Andreev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Majere knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majere keeps working.
Andreev tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Majere gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Andreev (9) vs (2) Majere#SUB#
Andreev goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Majere is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (9) vs (4) Majere
Andreev being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Andreev looking for a guillotine here but Majere defends easily.
Majere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5##SUB#
Andreev has his foot on Majere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Majere works his way back into a safe position though.
Andreev wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Andreev has his foot on Majere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Majere works his way back into a safe position though.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Majere wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
Majere works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Andreev trying to get back to full guard but Majere takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (9) vs (7) Majere
Majere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andreev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Andreev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Majere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Majere's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andreev (13) vs (7) Majere#SUB#
Andreev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Andreev looking for the RNC.
Majere is trying to break free.
#T7##SUB#
Majere 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 Andreev gets his way!
#SUB#
Majere showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Andreev is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Majere knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Majere for a finish.
Andreev doesn't have the hooks in and Majere manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (13) vs (9) Majere
Andreev is trying to control the position but Majere postures up. #SUB#
Andreev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Majere defends it easily.
Majere preventing the sweep. #T8#
Andreev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Majere advances to half guard. #SUB#
Andreev actively working from the bottom here.
Majere is taking a breather. Andreev 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.
Majere wants to control but Andreev is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions off his back.
Majere controlling the action here.
Majere is keen to just control but Andreev is a slippery customer.#T9#
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Majere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Andreev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Majere is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Andreev! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (13) vs (12) Majere#T10#
Andreev regains half guard.#SUB#
Andreev actively working from the bottom here.
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Andreev moves into full guard.
Majere is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Andreev is looking for a triangle here but Majere uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (13) vs (15) Majere#T11#
Majere trying to control the action but Andreev is working from the bottom.
Andreev tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Majere presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Andreev (13) vs (17) Majere
Majere controlling his opponent.
It looks like Majere 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.
Andreev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.
Andreev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Andreev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andreev is pressing down on Majere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Majere passes into half guard.
Majere is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Andreev looking for a sweep. Not yet Andreev, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andreev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (15) vs (17) Majere
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Andreev trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Majere looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Andreev stays in close to Majere's body and controls the position.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Andreev sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Andreev has gone for a leg lock! Majere slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andreev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (15) vs (19) Majere#SUB2#
Majere drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Andreev dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (17) vs (19) Majere
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Majere seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majere wins on points by 19 to 17.
A relieved looking Denubis Majere thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 286
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Derek Trucks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Trucks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Majere is trying to trip Trucks. He has hold of a leg but Trucks is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Majere persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trucks (0) vs (2) Majere#SUB#
Trucks is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Majere rolls with it to try and escape but Trucks cranks on the arm and Majere is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derek Trucks!
During a confident post fight interview, Derek Trucks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Helio Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Silva closes the distance and pushes Majere back into the cage.#TD#
Silva lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Majere
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Majere bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Majere
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva has control of Majere's left arm, preventing Majere from doing any damage.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Majere from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva pulls Majere in to control the position. #T1#
Silva'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.#SUB2#
Majere drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (4) vs (2) Majere
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Majere swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Majere has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Majere wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Majere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva postures up.
Majere 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: Silva (4) vs (4) Majere
Majere performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Majere wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is trying is best to control the position here.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Majere wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Majere trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva 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.#T6#
Silva is trying to keep Majere in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Majere controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva'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.
Silva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Majere is now in half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Majere is looking for a kimura here.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva is pulling down on Majere's head. It's preventing any offense from Majere, at least for the moment.
Silva looking to control.
#T8#
Silva pulls Majere in close to prevent any damage.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva is trying to keep Majere in close.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Majere controls the pace.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva pulls Majere in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (6) vs (4) Majere#T10#
Majere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Majere is controlling Silva's posture.
Majere 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: Silva (6) vs (6) Majere
Silva is not content to let Majere control the position.#T11#
Majere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva tries to roll over but Majere keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Majere is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Silva is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Denubis Majere!
Denubis Majere seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 278
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Majere looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is trying to control the position but Majere postures up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Majere from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Majere frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie has switched to an armbar! Majere is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ruben Gracie!
Ruben Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 272
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Eduardo Cunha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Majere shoots in and gets a takedown into Cunha's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cunha (0) vs (2) Majere
Majere content to stall in guard here.
Cunha wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cunha 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.
Cunha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Majere manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cunha (2) vs (2) Majere
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Majere has his hands on Cunha's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Cunha is stalling in the full guard.
Majere wants to sweep but no luck.
Cunha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Majere 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: Cunha (2) vs (4) Majere
Cunha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cunha seems keen to control Majere's posture.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Cunha is retaining full guard. #T2#
Majere won't allow Cunha to sweep him here.
Majere pushing down on Cunha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cunha tries to get to full guard but Majere has control of the leg.
Cunha wants to control but Majere is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cunha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cunha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cunha wants to sweep but no luck.
Majere postures up.
Cunha is trying to hold Majere in close to prevent damage but Majere has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere prevents Cunha from improving his position.
Cunha works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Majere wants to pass the guard but Cunha is keeping the position.
Cunha is trying to keep Majere in close.
Cunha seems keen to control Majere's posture.
Majere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Majere 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.
Majere won't allow Cunha to sweep him here.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunha swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Majere stopping the sweep attempt from Cunha.
Cunha working a defensive guard here.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Cunha is keeping the position.
Cunha wants to sweep here but Majere controlling him for the moment.
Cunha controlling the position.
Cunha being controlled here, momentarily.
Cunha managing to control the position. #T5#
Cunha wants to sweep here but Majere controlling him for the moment.
Majere controlling from the top position.
Cunha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majere won't allow Cunha to sweep him here.
Cunha trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
Majere won't allow Cunha to sweep him here.
Cunha is pulling down on Majere's head. It's preventing any offense from Majere, at least for the moment.#T6#
Majere stopping the sweep attempt from Cunha.
Majere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Majere is fighting to break Cunha's control of his arms but Cunha is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cunha looking for a sweep. Not yet Cunha, not yet.
Cunha controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself.
Majere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cunha controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself.
Majere forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Cunha is trying to maintain the position but Majere is very close to passing his half guard.
Cunha controlling the position well.
Majere tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cunha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cunha trying to hold on to Majere's head to control him but Majere postures up.
Cunha tries to roll over but Majere keeps him under control.
Cunha manages to get to full guard.
Cunha 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.#T8#
Cunha controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself.
Majere won't allow Cunha to sweep him here.
Cunha is trying to hold Majere in close to prevent damage but Majere has managed to pass into half guard.
Majere controlling the action here.
Majere is looking to take a break and control but Cunha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Majere 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.
Cunha is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Cunha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cunha has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cunha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
Cunha looking to control.
#T10#
Majere preventing the sweep.
Cunha pulls Majere in close to prevent any damage.
Majere wants to control from the top but Cunha keeps moving.
Majere won't allow Cunha to sweep him here.
Majere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cunha is pulling down on Majere's head. It's preventing any offense from Majere, at least for the moment.
Cunha can't keep his opponent in guard - Majere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cunha keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cunha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majere is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Majere seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cunha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cunha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cunha.
Majere passes Cunha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cunha wants to get back to full guard.
Cunha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cunha seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cunha trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
Cunha wants to sweep here but Majere controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Majere advances to half guard.
Cunha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cunha controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself.
Cunha wants to control but Majere passes easily into half guard.
Cunha is trying to maintain the position but Majere is very close to passing his half guard.
Majere trying to control from half guard but Cunha is working away.
Cunha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Majere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Cunha working a defensive guard here.
Cunha pulls Majere in to control the position.
Cunha is trying to control the position but Majere postures up.
Majere trying to control but Cunha is working from the bottom.
Majere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majere wants to control from the top but Cunha keeps moving.
Majere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cunha wants to sweep here but Majere controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Majere controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cunha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cunha wants to sweep here but Majere controlling him for the moment.
Cunha is pulling down on Majere's head. It's preventing any offense from Majere, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Majere slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majere wins on points by 4 to 2.
A relieved looking Denubis Majere thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 245
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Jean Cristopher La Vellei! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Majere darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: La Vellei (0) vs (2) Majere#SUB#
La Vellei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Majere pulls his head out easily.
Majere controlling the pace.
La Vellei wants to improve his position but Majere is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
La Vellei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Majere pulls his head out easily.
La Vellei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
La Vellei trying to control from the bottom.
Majere seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
La Vellei wants to improve his position but Majere is controlling well.
La Vellei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majere is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
La Vellei looking for a kimura from the bottom but Majere passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (0) vs (5) Majere#T2#
La Vellei tries to buck Majere off but Majere is having none of it.
La Vellei is working hard here to advance position.
Majere tries to move into full mount but can't pass La Vellei's legs.
La Vellei wants to control but Majere postures up.
La Vellei is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Majere's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
La Vellei is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Majere has latched onto it... Big trouble! Majere pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it La Vellei is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Majere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denubis Majere!
Denubis Majere seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Atanase Teodor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Majere is trying hard to land a takedown here. Teodor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Majere looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Denubis Majere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majere shoots in for a double leg but Teodor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Atanase Teodor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denubis Majere.#CL#
Teodor moves into range and clinches up with Majere.
Majere is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Teodor pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Teodor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Teodor has Majere pulled in close to control his posture.
Teodor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teodor is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Majere has gone for a leg lock! Teodor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Majere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teodor (2) vs (0) Majere
Teodor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Teodor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majere is keeping the position for now.
Majere is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Majere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teodor is one step ahead there.
Teodor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Teodor content to stall in guard here.
Teodor pushing down on Majere's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Teodor slows the pace down in half guard.
Majere trying to hold on to Teodor's head to control him but Teodor postures up.
Majere gets full guard.
Majere looking for a sweep. Not yet Majere, not yet.
Teodor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Majere controlling the position.#T3##SUB2#
Majere is looking for a triangle but Teodor pushes his legs off easily.
Majere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Teodor controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere keeping full guard, as Teodor tries to pass.
Teodor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Majere working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Majere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teodor is one step ahead there.
Teodor wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.
Majere 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.#SUB2#
Majere isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Teodor stacks Majere on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Teodor! Score +3 for passing guard: Teodor (5) vs (0) Majere
Majere is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Majere being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Majere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Teodor advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Teodor (7) vs (0) Majere
Majere is trying to escape the mount.
Teodor wants to take Majere's back here but Majere is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T6#
Majere tries to hold on but Teodor pushes him away.
Teodor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Teodor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Majere is looking to escape.
Teodor controlling the position easily from mount.
Majere keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Teodor controlling his opponent.
Majere is desperately trying to improve his position but Teodor has a good base and remains in mount.
Teodor content just to control the position here.
Majere regains half guard.
Majere wants to get back to full guard but Teodor has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Teodor (10) vs (0) Majere
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Teodor wants to control the pace but Majere is squirming around nicely.
Majere tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Teodor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Majere is just holding on here. Teodor manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Teodor (13) vs (0) Majere
Majere is really stuck here.
Majere 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.
Majere trying to control the hands but Teodor breaks the grip.
Teodor controls the action.
Teodor struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T9#
Majere manages to reverse the position and now he's in Teodor's guard. Nice work there by Majere.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teodor (13) vs (2) Majere
Teodor keeping moving, preventing Majere from controlling successfully.
Teodor pulls Majere in close to his closed guard and prevents Majere from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10#
Teodor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Majere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teodor keeping moving, preventing Majere from controlling successfully.
Teodor working a defensive guard here.
Teodor looking for a sweep. Not yet Teodor, not yet. #T11#
Teodor 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: Teodor (15) vs (2) Majere
Majere is trying to control but can't.
Majere controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Teodor is looking to advance position but Majere won't allow it.
Majere is trying to control but Teodor manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Teodor (18) vs (2) Majere
Majere is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Teodor controlling the position easily from mount.
Teodor'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.
Teodor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Majere is looking to escape. #T13#
Teodor content just to control the position here.
Majere is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Teodor wants to take his opponent's back but Majere doesn't allow it.
Teodor controlling his opponent.
Majere is squirming around, avoiding Teodor's attempts to control the action.
Majere regains half guard.#T14#
Teodor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Teodor wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy.
Majere moves into full guard.
Majere trying to keep a closed guard but Teodor is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teodor trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Teodor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teodor takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
After winning the bout, Atanase Teodor 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 33 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Henry Of Skalitz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Majere closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Majere lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Of Skalitz (0) vs (2) Majere
Of Skalitz is adopting a defensive guard.
Majere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Of Skalitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
It looks like Majere 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.
Majere trying to control but Of Skalitz is working from the bottom.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Of Skalitz is retaining full guard.
Majere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Of Skalitz looking for a sweep. Not yet Of Skalitz, not yet. #SUB2#
Majere drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Of Skalitz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Majere has Of Skalitz in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Of Skalitz (2) vs (2) Majere
Of Skalitz looking to pass the guard.
Of Skalitz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Majere being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB2#
Majere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Of Skalitz sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Of Skalitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Majere is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Of Skalitz defends well.
Of Skalitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Of Skalitz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Majere controls Of Skalitz momentarily but Of Skalitz frees himself.
Of Skalitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Majere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Of Skalitz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MY YARD™️ 'RESURRECT' that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Majere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Majere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Majere seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Majere looking to control.
Of Skalitz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Of Skalitz forces his way into half guard.
Of Skalitz is taking a breather. Majere 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere wants to control but Of Skalitz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Of Skalitz wants to pass to mount but Majere is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Majere regains full guard. Nicely done.
Majere is trying to control the position but Of Skalitz postures up.
Of Skalitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Of Skalitz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Of Skalitz (2) vs (4) Majere
Of Skalitz looking for a sweep. Not yet Of Skalitz, not yet.
Majere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Majere is continuing to stall.
Majere wants to control from the top but Of Skalitz keeps moving. #T7#
Majere preventing the sweep.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Of Skalitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majere sitting in guard here, content to control.
Of Skalitz controlling Majere's posture.
Of Skalitz wants to sweep here but Majere controlling him for the moment. #T8##SUB2#
Majere is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Of Skalitz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Of Skalitz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Of Skalitz (4) vs (4) Majere#SUB2#
Majere is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Of Skalitz is aware though and is defending well.
Of Skalitz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Of Skalitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Of Skalitz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Majere is trying to control the position but Of Skalitz postures up. #T9#
Majere keeping moving, preventing Of Skalitz from controlling successfully.
Of Skalitz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Majere is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Of Skalitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Of Skalitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Majere has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Of Skalitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Of Skalitz passes Majere's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Of Skalitz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Majere tries to roll over but Of Skalitz keeps him under control.
Majere trying to control from the bottom.
Majere might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Of Skalitz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Majere trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Majere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Majere is trying to maintain the position but Of Skalitz is very close to passing his half guard.
Of Skalitz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Majere is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Of Skalitz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Majere sees it coming and defends easily.#T12#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Of Skalitz in particular looking to stall.
Of Skalitz continues to stall.
Majere is looking for a sweep. Of Skalitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Of Skalitz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Majere tries to get to full guard but Of Skalitz has control of the leg. #T13#
Of Skalitz wants to free his trapped foot but Majere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Of Skalitz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Majere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Majere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Of Skalitz pulls his head out easily.
Of Skalitz wants to pass the guard but Majere is defending well.
Of Skalitz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Of Skalitz prevents Majere from improving his position.
Of Skalitz is controlling the pace.
Majere trying to hold on to Of Skalitz's head to control him but Of Skalitz postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Of Skalitz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Majere gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Majere wins on points by 5 to 4.
Denubis Majere decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Airton Vega!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Majere drives through with a takedown into Vega's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Vega#SUB2#
Vega working for a triangle but Majere defends it easily.
Majere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Vega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Majere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Vega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Majere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Majere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Vega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Vega is looking for a triangle but Majere pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Majere sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Vega looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Majere passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Majere is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Vega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Vega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Majere pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Vega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Majere pulls his head out easily.
Majere passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (5) vs (0) Vega#SUB#
Majere with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Majere content just to control the position here.
Majere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vega for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Majere working for a submission but Vega is keeping him at bay.
Vega is desperately trying to improve his position but Majere has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vega is looking to escape.
Vega 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: Majere (5) vs (2) Vega
Majere keeping full guard, as Vega tries to pass.
Majere wants to sweep here but Vega controlling him for the moment.
Majere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Vega drops back looking for a leg! Majere is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Majere manages to kick Vega off! Vega jumps back into Majere's guard.
Majere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Majere swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB#
Vega avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Majere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vega manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (7) vs (2) Vega#SUB2#
Majere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Majere has managed to get both his arms back between Vega's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vega is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (7) vs (4) Vega#SUB2#
Vega 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.
Vega tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Vega stopping the sweep attempt from Majere.
Vega trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Vega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vega wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
Majere has control of Vega's left arm, preventing Vega from doing any damage.
Majere 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.#SUB2#
Vega drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Majere manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vega has Majere in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (9) vs (4) Vega#SUB2#
Majere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Majere has managed to get both his arms back between Vega's legs - danger averted.
Majere controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6##SUB2#
Vega throws his legs up looking for a submission but Majere uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (12) vs (4) Vega
Majere works to advance to full mount. Vega defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (14) vs (4) Vega
Majere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Majere tries to control but Vega wriggling away.
Majere controlling the pace for now.
Majere looking to control but Vega is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Majere controlling from mount. #T7#
Vega is desperately trying to improve his position but Majere has a good base and remains in mount.
Vega tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere content just to control the position here.
Majere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vega is looking to improve his position but Majere isn't that keen on the idea.
Majere controlling from mount.
Vega has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vega really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Majere controlling from mount.
Vega can't escape the position.
#T8#
Vega is still trying to improve position.
Majere controlling the position easily from mount.
Vega can't escape the position.
Vega gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Majere seems content to control.#SUB2#
Vega looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Majere pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (17) vs (4) Vega#SUB#
Majere jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vega manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Majere working away.
Vega is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Vega stops Majere from passing to mount.
Vega tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Majere presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (19) vs (4) Vega#SUB#
Majere wants to finish this one by submission but Vega is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Majere.
Majere controlling the pace for now.
Vega tries to hold on but Majere postures up.
Vega can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Majere working for a submission but Vega is keeping him at bay. #T10#
Majere 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#
Majere working for a guillotine from mount but Vega is in no mood to give up.
Vega is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vega slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Vega looking for submissions off his back.
Majere is taking a breather. Vega 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.#SUB#
Majere is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T11#
Majere sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Majere is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vega defends it well.
Vega is pressing down on Majere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Majere slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (22) vs (4) Vega
Vega struggling a bit here.
Vega is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Majere controls the position from side control.
Vega struggling a bit here.
Majere tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vega tries to bench press Majere off him but Majere keeps the position.
Majere tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vega gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Vega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Majere is looking for a kimura but Vega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Majere to get the leverage. #T13#
Majere moves into full mount! Vega won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (25) vs (4) Vega
Majere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Majere continues to stall.
Majere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Majere prevents Vega from getting the reversal.
Majere controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Vega is desperately trying to improve his position but Majere has a good base and remains in mount.
Majere avoids the attempt from Vega to control.#SUB#
Majere looking to secure an arm triangle but Vega defends it well. #SUB#
Majere looking for a guillotine from mount but Vega is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vega is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majere takes the fight on points by 25 to 4.
Denubis Majere thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roger Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Majere shoots in and bounces Ribeiro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
Majere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Majere advances to half guard.
Majere is pressing down on Ribeiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ribeiro is holding on for now.
Ribeiro is looking to control Majere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Majere is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere content to control rather than advance.
Majere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ribeiro for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Majere is controlling well.
Ribeiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ribeiro keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass. #T2#
Majere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Majere is aware though and is defending well.
Majere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Majere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ribeiro looking to control.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Majere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ribeiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Majere drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Majere jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Majere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5##SUB2#
Majere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Majere trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Majere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Majere'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.
Majere trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
Majere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
Majere works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Majere controlling the pace.
Ribeiro tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Majere has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (5) vs (0) Ribeiro
Majere looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Majere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Majere jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ribeiro manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Majere looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T10#
Majere controls the position from side control.
Ribeiro struggling a bit here.#T11##SUB#
Majere tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Majere has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Majere tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Majere 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 Ribeiro's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Majere is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ribeiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ribeiro tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (7) vs (0) Ribeiro#T12#
Majere controlling the pace for now.
Ribeiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Majere jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ribeiro manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ribeiro being controlled for a moment.
Ribeiro wants to control but Majere postures up.#T13#
Ribeiro is letting Majere control him for a moment. #SUB#
Majere tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Majere has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here as Majere stalls from top position.
Majere advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (9) vs (0) Ribeiro
Majere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Majere pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Majere looking to control and managing it successfully.
Majere avoids the attempt from Ribeiro to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Majere controlling his opponent.
Ribeiro is controlling an arm, preventing Majere from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majere takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Denubis Majere thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Rafael gets a takedown into half guard.
Rafael tries to pass to full mount but Majere defends it.
Rafael trying to control from half guard but Majere is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere is positioning himself well to prevent Rafael advancing to mount.
Majere blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rafael.
Majere is not content to let Rafael control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Majere avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rafael. #SU2#
Rafael decides to stand up.
A head kick by Rafael misses
enabling Majere to counter with a crisp jab.
Rafael fails with the takedown
and Majere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rafael misses with a takedown attempt
and Majere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Rafael pushes Majere up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Majere to work.
#T2#
Majere has Rafael pushed against the cage.
Rafael is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Majere manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rafael wants a takedown but no success here.
Denubis Majere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Rafael.
Majere stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Rafael is looking for a takedown.
Rafael tries to land knees in the clinch but Majere avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Majere.
Rafael drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Majere is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denubis Majere.
Rafael tries to clinch up
enabling Majere to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rafael throws a right hand that misses
and Majere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rafael misses with a takedown
and Majere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rafael throws a head kick that misses
and Majere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Majere has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A head kick by Rafael misses
and Majere counters with a straight right hand.
Rafael wants to clinch
and Majere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Rafael looking to score a takedown here. Majere is defending well but Rafael drives through and ends up in Majere's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denubis Majere dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rafael has his takedown stuffed
and Majere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Rafael looking to score a takedown here. Majere is defending well but Rafael drives through and ends up in Majere's guard.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Rafael from controlling successfully.
Majere being controlled here, momentarily.
Rafael trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rafael postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Majere is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rafael, into his guard.
 #T1#
Rafael is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rafael is trying to control the position but Majere postures up.
Majere passes Rafael's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Majere stops Rafael from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rafael has his hands clasped together around Majere's back. He's all about the action.
Rafael is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rafael is breathing heavily.
Rafael wants to get back to full guard.
Majere is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Majere passes to full mount! #T3#
Rafael is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Majere controlling his opponent.
Rafael is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Majere content just to control the position here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rafael is trying to escape the mount.
Majere is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rafael can do to turn this around?
Majere controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denubis Majere dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rafael doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Majere counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Rafael changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Majere looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Majere tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rafael presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Majere is trying desperately to improve position.
Majere blocking the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rafael tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Majere avoids a strike by Rafael and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Rafael's guard! Fantastic escape!
#T1#
Majere seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rafael wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Majere is now in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rafael is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Rafael looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rafael won't allow Majere to pass to mount.
Rafael is looking to control Majere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rafael avoid being mounted?
Rafael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Majere tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rafael knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Majere is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rafael!
Rafael tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Majere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rafael is trying to escape the mount.
Denubis Majere is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rafael throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Rafael is in all sorts of trouble here.
Majere manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rafael to take his back!#T4#
Majere 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.
Rafael is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Majere controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Rafael right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denubis Majere showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Majere, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denubis Majere!
Our winner, Denubis Majere, 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.
Alex Rafael was interviewed post fight and said 'di lo mejo de mi pero hoy no se pudo'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNuggets doesn't manage to clinch there - Majere circles away.
Majere wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Majere.
McNuggets shoots in and drives through. Majere sprawls well.#CL#
Majere has taken the fight to the clinch.
Majere has McNuggets pressed against the cage, preventing McNuggets from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McNuggets avoiding damage.
Majere stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Majere swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Majere has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Majere throws a punch but it's blocked by McNuggets. #TD#
Majere drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1##SUB#
Majere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Majere looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Majere looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Majere 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.#SUB#
Majere is looking to cinch up a triangle. McNuggets throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Majere's body to avoid the submission. Majere has instead reached around McNuggets's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Majere arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Denubis Majere!
Denubis Majere seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thug tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Majere paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Majere on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Majere throws a hook to the side of Thug's head but Thug sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thug shoots in but Majere avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Majere avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thug lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thug closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thug is looking to clinch.
Majere throws out a counter right but Thug avoids it with no problem.
Thug shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Majere sprawls well. Majere wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thug gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Majere on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1##KD2#
Majere lands a big right hand that sends Thug crashing to the mat! Majere stays standing though and waves Thug back to his feet!#ROC2#Thug is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Young Thug has been cut.
Majere cracks Thug with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denubis Majere!
Our winner, Denubis Majere, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erskraquer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Majere's waist but Majere gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Erskraquer off to one side. #CL2#
Majere has Erskraquer up against the cage in a clinch.
Majere scores with a nice hook to the head.
Erskraquer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Majere gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Erskraquer is trying to break the clinch but Majere is controlling him.
Majere prevents Erskraquer from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Erskraquer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Majere uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erskraquer has control of Majere's left arm, preventing Majere from doing any damage.
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Erskraquer is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Erskraquer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Erskraquer keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass.
Majere stands and throws Erskraquer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Majere working away.#SUB2#
Majere is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Erskraquer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB2#
Majere thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Majere tries to advance to mount but can't.
Erskraquer is looking for a sweep.
Majere works to advance to full mount. Erskraquer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Majere looking to secure an arm triangle but Erskraquer defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Majere with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Majere working for a submission but Erskraquer is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Majere looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Majere looking for a guillotine from mount but Erskraquer is having none of it. #T4##SUB2#
Majere working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Erskraquer turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Majere off and cradles Erskraquer's limp body as Majere celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Denubis Majere!
A relieved looking Denubis Majere thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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