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Event:
RISE X28
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Shaver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaver throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
so Shaver counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
Shaver pushes down on Nurmagomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaver trying to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov defending well. #SUB2#
Shaver is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Shaver to pass to mount.
Shaver misses with a head shot. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Shaver being controlled here momentarily.
Shaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaver looking to pass the guard.
Shaver slips nicely into half guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nurmagomedov pushes Shaver off looking to stand but Shaver dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Shaver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurmagomedov defends it well.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaver thows a huge punch but Nurmagomedov dodges it nicely.
Nurmagomedov is staying active underneath Shaver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nurmagomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Shaver is trying to work for a kimura but Nurmagomedov is defending well.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab by Shaver.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Nurmagomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaver.
Shaver fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shaver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nurmagomedov swivels and escapes.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ward Shaver.
Nurmagomedov lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Ward Shaver has been cut.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination that misses
and Shaver counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov cracks a nice hook into Shaver's ribs.
Shaver has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagomedov sets himself, and Shaver steps forward looking for the clinch! Nurmagomedov avoids it this time.
Shaver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nurmagomedov but Nurmagomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shaver tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaver throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurmagomedov's waist but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shaver off to one side.
Nurmagomedov throwing a counter right hand but Shaver manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov Throws a clean left jab. Nurmagomedov Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Shaver's chin! Shaver crumbles to the ground and Nurmagomedov follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Nurmagomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
After winning the bout, Khabib Nurmagomedov 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:
RISE 64:
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Shaver drives through with a takedown into Brown's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaver is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully.
Brown wants to stand up but Shaver is controlling him.
Shaver chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is pulling down on Shaver's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaver, at least for the moment.
Shaver with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Shaver postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shaver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully.
Shaver passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shaver is working Brown over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brown stops Shaver from passing to mount. #T2#
Shaver passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Brown!
Brown wants to control but Shaver is having none of it.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Shaver's attempts to control the action.
Shaver in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brown holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shaver tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Shaver in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shaver punching from mount but Brown doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Shaver pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shaver scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shaver tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Shaver scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brown?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shaver lands a couple of good shots and Brown has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Shaver has managed to slip his arm under Brown's chin. This could be all over... yep, Brown is tapping out! Submission win for Shaver.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ward Shaver!
An out of breath Ward Shaver 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:
RISE 45: Halo v Motts
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Shaver walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Ward Shaver has been cut.
Shaver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esposito moves away.#TD#
Shaver feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shaver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shaver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Esposito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esposito keeping full guard, as Shaver tries to pass.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving.
Shaver throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shaver stands and throws Esposito's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Esposito is trying to control Shaver's posture but Shaver avoids it.
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esposito keeps working.
Shaver is chipping away with strikes.
The strikes coming from Shaver are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shaver 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.
Shaver fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shaver working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver trying to control the position but Esposito is working away.
Shaver has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shaver tries to advance to mount but Esposito denies him. #T2#
Esposito avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shaver.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Esposito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaver throws an elbow but Esposito slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shaver wants to control but Esposito is keeping him busy.
Shaver tries to score with some ground and pound. Esposito controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Shaver tries to advance to mount but Esposito denies him.
Esposito is looking to reverse the position.
Shaver sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Esposito is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shaver misses with the ground and pound.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Esposito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shaver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Esposito.
Shaver throws a leg kick
and Esposito counters with a straight right hand.
Esposito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Esposito wants it to stay on the feet.
Shaver stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Esposito.#T4#
Shaver looks to land a combination but Esposito avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Esposito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaver doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Esposito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaver looks for a takedown but Esposito sprawls well.
Esposito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ward Shaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esposito throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaver shoots in but Esposito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ward Shaver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ward Shaver's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shaver shoots in for a takedown but Esposito shows good takedown defense.
Esposito doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ward Shaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito is looking to slow Shaver down with leg kicks.
Shaver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaver tries to score a power double leg takedown but Esposito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaver somewhat.#TD#
Shaver gets a double leg takedown into Esposito's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Shaver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaver throwing strikes from guard but Esposito blocks nicely.
Esposito can't keep his opponent in guard - Shaver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Esposito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shaver keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Esposito is defending well.
Esposito 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.
Ward Shaver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaver wants to take a breather but Esposito is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shaver not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shaver controlling the action here.
Esposito is looking for a sweep. Shaver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaver thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Esposito avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shaver.
Esposito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaver is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Esposito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaver throws out the jab.
Esposito appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Esposito connects with a looping right hand.
Shaver shoots in for a takedown but Esposito shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ward Shaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esposito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shaver momentarily.
Shaver shoots and misses
and Esposito counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaver.
A little jabbing left from Esposito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Esposito throws a hook but Shaver avoids it easily.
Esposito checks a low kick from Shaver.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esposito throws a lazy right hand but Shaver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Shaver moves out of range as Esposito strikes.
Shaver tries to counter with a takedown but Esposito is quick to defend against it.
Esposito swings for the body but Shaver moves out of range.
A jab from Esposito misses.
Shaver with a poor takedown
and Esposito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shaver gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Shaver is rocked!#CUT2#Ward Shaver's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaver glances at the clock... BAM! Esposito nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Shaver crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Shaver is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Esposito!
Leonardo Esposito thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 34: Maestre v St Stone
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Shaver moved out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Shaver moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaver manages to avoid it.
Shaver moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaver blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Shaver.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Shaver moved out of range nicely.
Shaver takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaver is just out of range.
Shaver takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at For Pride and Prodigies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shaver closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shaver lands in his opponent's guard.
Shaver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thibodeaux is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Thibodeaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaver.
Shaver looking to pass the guard.
Shaver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thibodeaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaver.
Thibodeaux wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thibodeaux wants to improve his position but instead Shaver has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Shaver seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Shaver is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Shaver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thibodeaux defends it well.
Shaver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux is defending against the submission attempts here by Shaver.
#SUB2#
Thibodeaux is defending against the submission attempts here by Shaver.
#T3#
Shaver not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shaver thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thibodeaux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shaver.
Shaver missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shaver works his way into side control.
Shaver working the ground and pound. #T4#
Shaver in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Thibodeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaver looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thibodeaux is avoiding damage well.
Shaver looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thibodeaux is avoiding damage well.
Thibodeaux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaver on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thibodeaux is trying to control Shaver's posture but Shaver avoids it.
Shaver fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ward Shaver dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shaver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook. Shaver ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Shaver with a poor takedown
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Shaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Shaver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Darius Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ward Shaver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaver, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shaver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Shaver shoots for a double leg takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls well. He's pushed Shaver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1##TD2#
Shaver shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shaver showed some decent athleticism there.
Shaver scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thibodeaux won't allow Shaver to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shaver thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thibodeaux's head.
Shaver wants to pass to mount but Thibodeaux is defending the position. #T2#
Shaver with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ward Shaver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shaver prevents Thibodeaux from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaver throwing shots but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Shaver trying to control from half guard but Thibodeaux is working away.
Shaver frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thibodeaux is trying to escape the mount.
#T3##SUB2#
Shaver looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shaver looking to finish Thibodeaux with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thibodeaux!
Shaver scoring with strikes but Thibodeaux is staying in there.
Shaver punching from mount but Thibodeaux doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shaver postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thibodeaux looks a forlorn figure.
Shaver landing shots from mount. #T4#
Shaver throws some wild stikes that Thibodeaux manages to avoid easily.
Thibodeaux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shaver throws some wild stikes that Thibodeaux manages to avoid easily.
Shaver lands a heavy elbow.
Shaver putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaver breaks from Thibodeaux's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shaver punching from mount but Thibodeaux doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shaver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shaver landing strikes from the mount.
Shaver throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ward Shaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Shaver counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shaver.
Shaver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thibodeaux works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shaver drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shaver jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shaver forces his way into half guard.
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thibodeaux is looking to escape. #T1#
Shaver landing punches.
Poor strikes thrown by Shaver there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB2#
Shaver is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thibodeaux can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Shaver working the ground and pound effectively.
Shaver looking to finish Thibodeaux with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thibodeaux!#T2#
Shaver misses with a head shot.
Thibodeaux wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shaver.
Shaver with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Shaver looking to secure an arm triangle but Thibodeaux defends it well.
Shaver punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Shaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thibodeaux is looking to escape.
Shaver thowing shots but they're missing.
Shaver working Thibodeaux over with strikes here.
Shaver throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Shaver throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thibodeaux because Shaver loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Shaver moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thibodeaux has worked his arm free - good work by Thibodeaux!
Thibodeaux is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Shaver connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thibodeaux some visible discomfort.
#SUB2#
Shaver is trying to get an arm triangle but Thibodeaux is defending well.
Thibodeaux managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shaver.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shaver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shaver working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ward Shaver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shaver winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ward Shaver!
A very excited looking Ward Shaver 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:
RISE 23: West v Maestre
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Shaver fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chevrolet to the ground. Shaver is now in Chevrolet's guard.
Shaver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chevrolet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shaver controls the pace.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Chevrolet is keeping the position.
Shaver throws an elbow that misses. Chevrolet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shaver's guard. Nice move by Chevrolet!#REVR#
Shaver wants to sweep here but Chevrolet controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chevrolet manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Shaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Chevrolet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Shaver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chevrolet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chevrolet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Chevrolet keeps moving.
Chevrolet wants to sweep here but Shaver controlling him for the moment.
Chevrolet is pulling down on Shaver's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaver, at least for the moment.
Shaver throwing strikes from guard but Chevrolet blocks nicely. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shaver is looking to work some ground and pound but Chevrolet has wrist control.
Chevrolet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Chevrolet keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shaver has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Shaver shoots in and gets a takedown into Chevrolet's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shaver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Chevrolet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaver is one step ahead there.
Shaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Chevrolet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chevrolet haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chevrolet controls Shaver momentarily but Shaver frees himself.
Shaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chevrolet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaver is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shaver misses with a takedown attempt
and Chevrolet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Ward Shaver has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaver.
Moncontour Chevrolet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ward Shaver.
Chevrolet throws a hook to the side of Shaver's head but Shaver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shaver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Chevrolet counters with a head kick that drops Shaver to the mat! Shaver scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Shaver is rocked!
Chevrolet is looking to slow Shaver down with leg kicks.
Shaver is still on wobbly legs! Can Chevrolet finish him?
BAM! Chevrolet delivers a spinning backfist that drops Shaver like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Moncontour Chevrolet!
An out of breath Moncontour Chevrolet thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Johan Kaber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ward Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Shaver gets caught napping as Kaber dives in and scores a takedown. Shaver manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kaber (2) vs (0) Shaver
Kaber trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom.
Shaver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaver has control of Kaber's left arm, preventing Kaber from doing any damage.
Shaver looking to control.
Shaver keeping moving, preventing Kaber from controlling successfully.
Kaber sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kaber drops back looking for a leg! Shaver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shaver manages to kick Kaber off! Kaber jumps back into Shaver's guard. #T1#
Shaver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaber manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaber (2) vs (2) Shaver#SUB#
Kaber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaver defends it easily.
Kaber keeping full guard, as Shaver tries to pass.
Shaver passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kaber (2) vs (5) Shaver
Kaber is not content to let Shaver control the position. #T2#
Kaber is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shaver is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kaber (2) vs (7) Shaver
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaber has given up his back here. Will Shaver look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Kaber (2) vs (10) Shaver#SUB2#
Shaver working for the choke. #SUB2#
Shaver is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kaber is defending well though. Shaver let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Shaver is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kaber has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kaber rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3#
Kaber is looking to improve his position.
Shaver is trying to control. Kaber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaber gets back to full guard.
Kaber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Kaber is keeping the position.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Kaber keeps moving.
Shaver pushes down on Kaber's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Shaver trying to control from half guard but Kaber is working away. #SUB2#
Shaver wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shaver looks winded!#SUB2#
Shaver is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kaber still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kaber has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kaber (6) vs (10) Shaver#SUB#
Kaber in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Shaver is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johan Kaber! |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Keenwah Graines! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ward Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Graines fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Graines tries to keep at a distance but Shaver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shaver is working for takedown but Graines is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Graines has hold of one of Shaver's legs. Shaver is fighting the takedown attempt but Graines gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Graines (2) vs (0) Shaver
Shaver keeping moving, preventing Graines from controlling successfully.
Graines passes Shaver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Graines is trying to control. Shaver wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Shaver is trying to maintain the position but Graines is very close to passing his half guard.
Graines wants to free his trapped foot but Shaver is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shaver is not content to let Graines control the position.
Shaver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graines is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Shaver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graines pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Shaver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shaver.#SUB2#
Shaver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graines defends well.
Graines won't allow Shaver to sweep him here.
Graines tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaver is retaining full guard.
Graines trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graines trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Graines wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving.
Shaver trying to control the position.
Graines wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shaver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graines is aware though and is defending well.
Graines is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaver keeping moving, preventing Graines from controlling successfully. #T4#
Graines sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shaver's guard. #SUB#
Graines 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.
Graines trying to control the action but Shaver is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Graines is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Graines content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Graines trying to control from half guard but Shaver is working away. #SUB2#
Shaver looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Graines is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6##SUB#
Graines seems to be working for a kimura but Shaver defends the submission attempt.
Graines trying to control from half guard but Shaver is working away.
Graines trying to control the pace.
Graines stalling away here and it's allowed Shaver to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7#
Graines is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Graines might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Graines trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom.
Shaver is trying to keep Graines in close.
Shaver is pulling down on Graines's head to control his posture.
Graines trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom. #T8#
Shaver controls Graines momentarily but Graines frees himself.
Graines stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Shaver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graines defends it easily.
Graines trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Shaver has his foot on Graines's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graines works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Shaver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graines looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Graines tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaver is retaining full guard. #T10#
Shaver working a defensive guard but Graines passes into half guard.
Shaver controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Graines is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shaver defends it well.
Graines trying to control the pace.
Graines wants to free his trapped foot but Shaver is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Graines trying to control the action but Shaver is working from the bottom.
Shaver is trying to control but can't.
Graines is looking to advance position but Shaver won't allow it.
Graines trying to control from half guard but Shaver is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver is pressing down on Graines's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Graines wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving. #T12#
Shaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graines is one step ahead there.
Graines looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shaver is trying to keep Graines in close.
Graines trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom. #T13#
Graines pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaver is keeping the position for now.
Shaver keeping moving, preventing Graines from controlling successfully.
Shaver pulls Graines in to control the position.
Graines controlling from the top position. #T14#
Shaver trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaver keeping full guard, as Graines tries to pass. #SUB#
Graines drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shaver looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shaver looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shaver! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Graines (2) vs (4) Shaver
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver wins on points by 4 to 2. |
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