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Event:
SSG 289 Octavio vs Maximus
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Pablo Octavio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 13 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Octavio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Octavio (4) vs (0) Maximus
Maximus controls the position for a moment.
Maximus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Octavio off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Octavio (4) vs (4) Maximus
Maximus biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Maximus 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#
Octavio trying to control the hands but Maximus breaks the grip.
What can Octavio do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Maximus trying to control.
Maximus is riding his opponent, not letting Octavio buck him off. #T2#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maximus.
Yet more stalling tactics from Maximus.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Octavio's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Maximus is looking to control Octavio but Octavio is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Maximus biding his time, controlling Octavio.
Maximus is not going to allow Octavio to sit and survive in this position.
Maximus has good solid back control here. #T4##SUB2#
Maximus tightening his grip on Octavio, looking for the choke.
Maximus is riding his opponent, not letting Octavio buck him off.
Octavio is keeping busy.
#T5##SUB2#
Maximus looking for the RNC.
Maximus has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Octavio prevents Maximus from getting a body triangle.
Maximus is riding his opponent, not letting Octavio buck him off. #T6#
It looks like Maximus 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.
Octavio trying to control the action but Maximus just sinks the hooks in.
Octavio wants to escape the position.
Maximus controls the action.
Octavio looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Maximus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Octavio is keeping busy.
#T7#
Maximus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Octavio manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maximus's guard. Nice work there by Octavio.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (6) vs (4) Maximus
Octavio stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.#T8#
Octavio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maximus managing to control the position.
Maximus being controlled here, momentarily.
Octavio tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard. #T9#
Octavio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Octavio won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Maximus keeps trying to improve his position.
Maximus pulls Octavio in close to prevent any damage.
Octavio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T10#
Octavio is stalling in the full guard.
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Octavio is one step ahead there.
Octavio content to stall in guard here. #T11#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maximus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (6) vs (6) Maximus
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Octavio is trying to keep Maximus in close.
#SUB#
Octavio looking for a guillotine here but Maximus defends easily.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Octavio is keeping the position for now.
Octavio seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T12#
Octavio seems keen to control Maximus's posture.
Octavio trying to control the position.
Maximus passes Octavio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Octavio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Octavio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Maximus looking to sit in guard and control but Octavio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (8) vs (6) Maximus#T13#
Maximus is pulling down on Octavio's head to control his posture.
Octavio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maximus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maximus wants to hit a sweep here but Octavio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maximus there! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (11) vs (6) Maximus#T14#
Maximus wants to hold on but Octavio pushes him away.
Maximus 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: Octavio (11) vs (8) Maximus
Octavio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maximus 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.
Octavio keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Pablo Octavio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Maximus shoots in but no luck this time.
Doe goes for a double leg but Maximus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maximus continues to drive forward.
Doe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Maximus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Doe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maximus is in Doe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Doe
Doe wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Doe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Doe has Maximus pulled in close to control his posture.
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Doe has his hands on Maximus's head, controlling the position.
Doe is looking to sweep but instead, Maximus has passed into half guard.
Doe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Maximus controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus is thwarting Doe's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Doe gets back to full guard.
Doe seems keen to control Maximus's posture.
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Doe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Doe is looking for a triangle but Maximus pushes his legs off easily.
Doe has control of Maximus's left arm, preventing Maximus from doing any damage.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Doe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.
Doe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Maximus slips nicely into half guard.
Maximus slows the pace down in half guard.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but Doe defending well.
Maximus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maximus.
Maximus prevents Doe from improving his position.
Doe 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.
Maximus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maximus wants to pass to mount but Doe is defending the position. #T7#
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Doe wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maximus not doing much here.
#T8#
Maximus prevents Doe from improving his position.
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maximus is looking to stall here but Doe recovers full guard.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Doe looking for a sweep. Not yet Doe, not yet.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maximus continues to hold on tight.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Doe has his hands on Maximus's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Doe is trying to keep Maximus in close.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #T11#
Doe wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Doe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maximus'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.
Maximus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Doe
Doe being controlled for a moment.
Doe struggling a bit here.
Doe 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#
Doe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Doe for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Maximus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maximus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (8) vs (0) Doe
Doe is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Maximus.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe is squirming around, avoiding Maximus's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Alexander Maximus, 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 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 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 26 wins and 13 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Maximus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (4) vs (0) Borgia
Maximus controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Borgia wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy.
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Maximus is trying to control. Borgia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia trying to control but Maximus postures up.
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Maximus trying to control the pace.
Maximus is pressing down on Borgia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Borgia is holding on for now.
Borgia wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maximus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (7) vs (0) Borgia#T3#
Borgia wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Borgia is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maximus avoids the attempt from Borgia to control.
Borgia is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Borgia prevents Maximus from taking his back.
Maximus trying to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Maximus with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Borgia tries to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borgia tries to reverse the position but Maximus maintains control.#T5#
Maximus fails to move to back control.
Maximus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borgia is squirming around, avoiding Maximus's attempts to control the action.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Maximus fails to advance to Borgia's back.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borgia is working to get back to half guard.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maximus tries to control but Borgia wriggling away. #T7#
Borgia working to try and regain half guard.
Maximus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borgia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maximus'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.
Borgia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maximus trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Maximus avoids the attempt from Borgia to control.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Borgia for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Maximus.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Maximus is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T9#
Maximus trying to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Borgia tries to reverse the position but Maximus maintains control.
Borgia 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.
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Maximus stalling.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
Maximus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maximus is looking to advance position but Borgia won't allow it.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
#T11#
Borgia gets full guard.
Borgia controls Maximus momentarily but Maximus frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Borgia holds on and takes a little breather.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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?
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Maximus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maximus won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borgia looking to control.
Maximus trying to move into half guard but instead Borgia has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (7) vs (2) Borgia#T13#
Borgia wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Borgia postures up.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Maximus looking to control.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass. #T14#
Maximus seems keen to control Borgia's posture.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia is fighting to break Maximus's control of his arms but Maximus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
After winning the bout, Alexander Maximus 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:
SSG 268 Bar vs Maximus
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 21 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bar fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bar gets caught flat footed, as Maximus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (0) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bar is pulling down on Maximus's head. It's preventing any offense from Maximus, at least for the moment.
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Maximus is looking to advance position but Bar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bar (4) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus gets back to half guard.
Maximus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus trying to control here.
Maximus trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bar manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (7) vs (2) Maximus#T2#
Maximus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bar controlling his opponent.
Maximus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maximus tries to lock up and control but Bar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Bar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maximus controls the position.
Maximus wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bar (10) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus just trying to survive but Bar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Maximus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
Bar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maximus trying to control but Bar postures up.
Bar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maximus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bar (10) vs (6) Maximus
Maximus doesn't have the hooks in and Bar manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (12) vs (6) Maximus#T5#
Maximus looking to control.
Bar 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Bar from controlling successfully.
Maximus trying to keep a closed guard but Bar is proving a slippery customer.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Maximus controlling the position.
Maximus can't keep his opponent in guard - Bar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maximus trying to control here.
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Maximus being controlled here, momentarily.
Maximus managing to control the position.
Maximus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (12) vs (8) Maximus#T8#
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Bar wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Bar.
Bar keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass.
Maximus is looking to pass into half guard but Bar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bar is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (14) vs (8) Maximus
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Maximus working a defensive guard here.
Maximus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maximus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bar preventing the sweep.
Maximus is pulling down on Bar's head to control his posture. #T10#
Maximus trying to keep a closed guard but Bar is proving a slippery customer.
Bar being controlled here momentarily.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Bar 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. #T11#
Bar stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
Maximus pulls Bar in close to prevent any damage.
Bar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maximus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bar preventing the sweep. #T12#
Maximus pulls Bar in close to prevent any damage.
Bar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Maximus 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: Bar (14) vs (10) Maximus
Maximus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Bar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bar tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg. #T14#
Maximus is trying to control. Bar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bar wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bar keeps working.
Maximus tries to pass to full mount but Bar defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
Wilhelm Bar is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
SSG 259 Chai vs Maximus
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 5 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Maximus gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Maximus
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face as Maximus controls the position.
Chai is trying to control Maximus's posture but Maximus avoids it.
Chai seems a little lost for a moment, as Maximus dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (0) vs (6) Maximus#T1#
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Maximus controlling his opponent.
Maximus avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chai regains half guard.
Maximus is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus trying to control the pace.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.
Chai holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Chai is looking to control Maximus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maximus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (9) Maximus
Maximus tries to take his opponent's back but Chai turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (9) Maximus
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard. #T4#
Chai wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Maximus trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus controlling the position.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Maximus working a defensive guard here.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chai won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Maximus has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.#T6#
Maximus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (11) Maximus
Chai pulls Maximus in to control the position.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #T7#
Maximus stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maximus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Maximus is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Maximus passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (14) Maximus
Chai wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Chai is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Chai tries to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Maximus prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Chai tries to lock up and control but Maximus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maximus controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Maximus 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.#T10#
Maximus pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai can't escape the position.
Maximus wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely.
Maximus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maximus tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
Maximus prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Chai stops Maximus from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Chai can't escape the position.
Maximus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Chai wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (2) vs (17) Maximus
Maximus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chai's body.
Chai trying to control the hands but Maximus won't let him.
Maximus is looking to control Chai but Chai is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T13#
Maximus controls the position.
Chai wants to escape the position.
Maximus controls the action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maximus.
Yet more stalling tactics from Maximus.#T14#
Maximus trying to control momentarily.
Chai tries to roll but Maximus sticks to his back.
Maximus wants to control the position but Chai frees himself and scrambles - Maximus manages to regain control in side control.
Chai is letting Maximus control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai prevents Maximus from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 17 to 2. Alexander Maximus retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Alexander Maximus, 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 250 Makarov vs Maximus
Date: Jan 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 18 wins and 9 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maximus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makarov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maximus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makarov feinted with a counter takedown.
Maximus fails with the takedown.
Sergey Makarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Maximus.#TD#
Makarov 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: Makarov (2) vs (0) Maximus
Maximus won't allow Makarov to pass to mount.
Maximus manages to get to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Makarov'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.
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov preventing the sweep.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving. #T1#
Maximus is trying to control the position but Makarov postures up.
Makarov trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus is adopting a defensive guard.
Maximus being controlled here, momentarily.
Makarov stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.#T2#
Makarov trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Makarov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus has his hands on Makarov's head, controlling the position.
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maximus is trying to control the position but Makarov postures up.
Maximus has Makarov pulled in close to control his posture.
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.#T3#
Maximus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus is trying to control the position but Makarov postures up.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus trying to control the position here. #T4#
Makarov passes Maximus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maximus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makarov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makarov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makarov (2) vs (4) Maximus
Maximus 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 Maximus manages to sink in the hooks.
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.
More stalling from Maximus.
Will Maximus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maximus controls the action.#T5#
Will Maximus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus controlling from the back.
Makarov wants to escape the position.
Makarov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maximus.
Maximus looking to hold on to the position here but Makarov rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Maximus trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom. #T6#
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maximus is fighting to break Makarov's control of his arms but Makarov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maximus trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Makarov is retaining full guard.
Makarov managing to control the position. #T7#
Makarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makarov, not yet.
Maximus postures up.
Makarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makarov has his hands on Maximus's head, controlling the position.
Makarov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maximus trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Makarov wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Makarov is retaining full guard.
Makarov is pulling down on Maximus's head to control his posture.
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Makarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9#
Maximus is fighting to break Makarov's control of his arms but Makarov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makarov trying to control the position.
Maximus won't allow Makarov to sweep him here.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makarov swivels though and keeps the full 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.#T10#
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Makarov is keeping the position.
Maximus trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Maximus content to stall in guard here.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving. #T11#
Makarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus passes Makarov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Maximus 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.
Makarov wants to get back to full guard.
Makarov won't allow Maximus to pass to mount.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Makarov is pressing down on Maximus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Makarov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maximus is aware though and is defending well.
Makarov working a defensive guard here.
Makarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus stands and throws Makarov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (2) vs (7) Maximus#T13#
Maximus controlling the position from side mount.
Makarov is trying to improve his position.
Makarov is working hard here to advance position.
Makarov manages to get back to half guard.#T14#
Maximus is trying to control the action in half guard but Makarov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maximus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Makarov wants to get back to full guard.
Makarov wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy.
Maximus trying to control the action but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Makarov trying to control but Maximus postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is trying to control. Makarov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (2) vs (10) Maximus
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 10 to 2.
Alexander Maximus is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Alexander Maximus 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:
SSG 237 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
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 23 wins and 12 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 14 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Maximus 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: Maximus (2) vs (0) Hlervu
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.
Maximus content to control rather than advance.
Hlervu is looking to control Maximus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hlervu avoid being mounted?
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Hlervu defends it.
Maximus trying to control from Hlervu's half guard. Hlervu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB2#
Hlervu working for a triangle but Maximus defends it easily.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving. #T2#
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maximus pushes down on Hlervu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maximus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Hlervu#T3#
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Maximus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hlervu is looking to escape.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximus'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.
Maximus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hlervu is looking to escape. #T4#
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Maximus fails to move to back control.
Hlervu wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus trying to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
Maximus is really struggling to control Hlervu but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Hlervu wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus wants to control the pace but Hlervu is squirming around nicely.
Maximus controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Hlervu is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.
Hlervu keeps trying to improve his position.
Maximus trying to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
Hlervu gets back to half guard.
Maximus uses his free foot to push down on Hlervu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hlervu. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (8) vs (0) Hlervu#T7#
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hlervu for as long as he can get away with.
Maximus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hlervu is looking to escape.
Hlervu has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (11) vs (0) Hlervu
Hlervu trying to control the position but Maximus manages to sink in the hooks.
Hlervu tries to escape but Maximus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Maximus wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy.#T8#
Maximus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hlervu's body.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hlervu is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Maximus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Maximus keeps control of the position as Hlervu tries to break free.
Maximus trying to control momentarily.
Maximus keeps control of the position easily here as Hlervu tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus tries to keep control of the position but Hlervu is staying busy.#T10#
Maximus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Maximus is controlling the position but Hlervu somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Maximus content to control rather than advance.
Hlervu is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T11#
Hlervu is trying to maintain the position but Maximus is very close to passing his half guard.
Hlervu won't allow Maximus to pass to mount.
Maximus trying to control the pace.
Hlervu is trying to maintain the position but Maximus is very close to passing his half guard.
Maximus uses his free foot to push down on Hlervu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hlervu. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (14) vs (0) Hlervu
Hlervu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Hlervu has given up his back here. Will Maximus look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (17) vs (0) Hlervu
Maximus not allowing Hlervu to control his hands.
I really don't envy Hlervu right now.
Maximus is looking to control Hlervu but Hlervu is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hlervu tries to escape but Maximus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Hlervu do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
Hlervu trying to control the hands but Maximus won't let him.
Hlervu breaks Maximus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (17) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu looking to pass the guard.
Hlervu trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Hlervu stays in close to Maximus's body and controls the position.
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Hlervu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Hlervu from controlling successfully.
Hlervu advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (17) vs (5) Hlervu
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hlervu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 17 to 5.
After winning the bout, Alexander Maximus 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:
SSG 232 Elvul vs Solo
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
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 22 wins and 12 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 13 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Maximus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (4) vs (0) Hlervu
Maximus staying calm.
Maximus tries to advance to mount but Hlervu denies him.
Hlervu seems a little lost for a moment, as Maximus dominates the positioning.
Maximus tries to advance to mount but Hlervu denies him.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hlervu keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus staying calm.#T1#
Hlervu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maximus trying to control the position but Hlervu is working away.
Hlervu is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus wants to control but Hlervu is keeping him busy.
Hlervu can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Hlervu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hlervu will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hlervu keeps working.
Maximus is really struggling to control Hlervu but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Hlervu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maximus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maximus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maximus taking a breather here.
Maximus trying to control the action but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Hlervu stops Maximus from passing to mount. #T4#
Hlervu can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maximus controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Hlervu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hlervu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maximus is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Hlervu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus is working away from the top position though.
Maximus tries to pass to full mount but Hlervu defends it.
Hlervu is staying active underneath Maximus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Hlervu defends it.
Maximus trying to control the pace.
Hlervu tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg. #T6#
Hlervu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hlervu.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hlervu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Hlervu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (4) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu 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.
Maximus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T7#
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maximus working a defensive guard but Hlervu manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (4) vs (5) Hlervu
Maximus is not content to let Hlervu control the position. #T8#
Maximus is looking for a sweep.
Maximus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hlervu passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (4) vs (8) Hlervu
Maximus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Hlervu controlling the pace for now.
Maximus tries to lock up and control but Hlervu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Maximus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlervu controlling the pace for now.
Maximus reaches up to try and control the position but Hlervu seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Maximus rolls and tries to escape and now Hlervu has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (4) vs (11) Hlervu
Hlervu biding his time, controlling Maximus.
Hlervu avoiding Maximus 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Maximus holding both Hlervu 's hands and preventing any damage.
Hlervu controlling well, preventing Maximus from escaping the position.
Maximus looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hlervu.
#SUB2#
Hlervu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Maximus tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Maximus trying to control the action but Hlervu just sinks the hooks in.
Maximus breaks Hlervu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (6) vs (11) Hlervu#T12#
Maximus 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.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Hlervu is retaining full guard.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
Maximus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (9) vs (11) Hlervu#T13#
Hlervu is trying to control Maximus's posture but Maximus avoids it.
Maximus has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maximus (11) vs (11) Hlervu
Hlervu wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Hlervu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximus'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.#T14#
Further stalling from Maximus.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Hlervu is defending well. #SUB#
Maximus is looking for a kimura here.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Hlervu is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Maximus is heads and Hlervu is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
Alexander Maximus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Chris Tosanesti!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maximus enables Tosanesti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maximus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (0) vs (2) Tosanesti
Tosanesti being controlled here momentarily.
Maximus trying to control the position.
Maximus 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: Maximus (2) vs (2) Tosanesti
Maximus wants to free his trapped foot but Tosanesti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maximus controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tosanesti for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Tosanesti is trying is best to control the position here.
Tosanesti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tosanesti keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Maximus stalling.
Maximus works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (2) Tosanesti#T2##SUB#
Maximus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tosanesti prevents Maximus from improving position.
Maximus controls the position from side control.
Maximus wants to control for a moment but Tosanesti uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3#
Maximus is looking to advance position but Tosanesti won't allow it.
Maximus is just content to waste time from the top position. Tosanesti takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Maximus content to stall in guard here.
Tosanesti is controlling Maximus's posture.#T4#
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tosanesti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tosanesti working a defensive guard here.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tosanesti controlling Maximus's posture. #T5#
Tosanesti is trying to keep Maximus in close.
Maximus pushes down on Tosanesti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maximus not doing much here.
Maximus is thwarting Tosanesti's attempts to control the position.
Tosanesti is not content to let Maximus control the position.#T6#
Maximus controlling the pace.
Tosanesti wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tosanesti won't allow Maximus to pass to mount.
Tosanesti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tosanesti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.#T7#
Maximus'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.
Maximus trying to control but Tosanesti is working from the bottom.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Maximus continues to stall.
Tosanesti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Tosanesti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tosanesti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Tosanesti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tosanesti has Maximus pulled in close to control his posture.
Maximus stays in close to Tosanesti's body and controls the position. #T10#
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Tosanesti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tosanesti managing to control the position.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Tosanesti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tosanesti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus trying to move into half guard but instead Tosanesti has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (5) vs (4) Tosanesti
Tosanesti being controlled here momentarily.
Maximus controls Tosanesti momentarily but Tosanesti frees himself. #T12#
Maximus being controlled here, momentarily.
Maximus managing to control the position.
Tosanesti 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. #T13#
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximus pulls Tosanesti in close to his closed guard and prevents Tosanesti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Tosanesti from controlling successfully.
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tosanesti is one step ahead there. #T14#
Tosanesti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Tosanesti controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tosanesti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus 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: Maximus (7) vs (4) Tosanesti
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tosanesti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alexander Maximus waved his t-shirt featuring Silverback Sweatshop's logo in front of the cameras.
Chris Tosanesti spoke after the fight, 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 210 Kersikov vs Ibrahim
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
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 21 wins and 11 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 32 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maximus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lima's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Lima
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lima is looking to cinch up a triangle. Maximus throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lima's body to avoid the submission. Lima has instead reached around Maximus's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lima arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcelinho Lima! |
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Event:
SSG 204 Johnson vs Elvul
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maximus has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Maximus.#TD2#
Maximus pulls guard effortlessly.
Maximus controlling the position.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is fighting to break Maximus's control of his arms but Maximus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes 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. #T1#
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus controlling the position.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Maximus
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Barnes keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass. #SUB#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maximus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maximus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maximus! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (2) vs (6) Maximus#T5#
Maximus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maximus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (6) vs (6) Maximus#SUB#
Maximus is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Maximus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Maximus.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (8) Maximus#T6##SUB#
Barnes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maximus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Barnes. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (6) vs (11) Maximus
Maximus advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (6) vs (13) Maximus
Maximus controlling from mount.
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Barnes wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnes 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: Barnes (8) vs (13) Maximus
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB#
Barnes 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.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
Maximus controlling Barnes's posture.
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (15) Maximus#T9#
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Maximus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maximus is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Maximus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maximus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.#T10#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Maximus is taking a breather. Barnes 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.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Maximus is taking a breather. Barnes 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.
Let's hope that Maximus 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.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg. #T12#
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13##SUB#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (18) Maximus
Barnes can't escape the position.
#T14#
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes can't escape the position.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus takes Barnes's back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (8) vs (21) Maximus
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 21 to 8.
Alexander Maximus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SSG 192 Schaubi vs Bik
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Maximus swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhodeo.#TD#
Maximus drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Maximus won't allow Rhodeo to sweep him here.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Rhodeo is keeping the position.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.#T1#
Maximus won't allow Rhodeo to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo controls Maximus momentarily but Maximus frees himself. #SUB2#
Rhodeo working for a triangle but Maximus defends it easily.
Rhodeo is pulling down on Maximus's head. It's preventing any offense from Maximus, at least for the moment.
Maximus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodeo 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#
Rhodeo looking for a guillotine here but Maximus defends easily.
#T2#
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maximus'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.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rhodeo is still trying to improve position.
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rhodeo 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.#T3##SUB2#
Rhodeo working for a triangle but Maximus defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Maximus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhodeo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximus has managed to get both his arms back between Rhodeo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rhodeo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maximus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rhodeo being controlled here, momentarily.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass.
Maximus preventing the sweep. #T4#
Maximus 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.
Rhodeo is trying to keep Maximus in close.
Maximus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.
Rhodeo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there. #T5#
Maximus controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a triangle but Maximus pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
Rhodeo controls Maximus momentarily but Maximus frees himself.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Maximus passes Rhodeo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maximus prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Maximus seems content to control.
Rhodeo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Maximus moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is trying to escape the position but Maximus is controlling the position.
Rhodeo is trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maximus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rhodeo tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus not doing much here.
Maximus prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.#T8#
Maximus is taking a breather. Rhodeo 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.
Maximus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maximus content to control rather than advance.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rhodeo! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (8) vs (0) Rhodeo
Maximus avoids the attempt from Rhodeo to control.
Rhodeo is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rhodeo is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Rhodeo is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Maximus postures up.
Rhodeo regains half guard.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Rhodeo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Further stalling from Maximus.
Maximus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rhodeo! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (11) vs (0) Rhodeo#T11#
Rhodeo is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maximus prevents Rhodeo from getting the reversal.
Rhodeo wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Maximus works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (14) vs (0) Rhodeo#T12#
Rhodeo tries to break free.
Rhodeo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rhodeo holding both Maximus 's hands and preventing any damage.
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Maximus gets his hands free.
Rhodeo tries to escape the position.
Maximus controlling the position well here. Rhodeo rolled but Maximus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Maximus has the hooks in. Rhodeo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T13#
Maximus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rhodeo.
Rhodeo tries to break free.
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.
Rhodeo tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rhodeo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
Rhodeo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maximus has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (17) vs (0) Rhodeo
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus wants to take Rhodeo's back but he can't do it this time.
Rhodeo is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 17 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alexander Maximus waved his t-shirt featuring Silverback Sweatshop's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSG 182 Beat The Man 7
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Maximus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gascoigne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gascoigne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maximus dives in and grabs Gascoigne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gascoigne pushes down on Maximus's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus fails with a takedown attempt.
Maximus shoots in looking for a takedown but Gascoigne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maximus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Gascoigne tries to counter it with a takedown but Maximus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maximus fails with the takedown.
Gascoigne shoots in looking for a takedown. Maximus tries to sprawl out of it but Gascoigne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maximus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Maximus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gascoigne tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maximus is in Gascoigne's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Gascoigne
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage.
Gascoigne wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Gascoigne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.
Gascoigne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Gascoigne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gascoigne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Gascoigne looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascoigne, not yet.
Gascoigne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gascoigne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Gascoigne
Gascoigne content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Maximus has Gascoigne pulled in close to control his posture.
Maximus continues to stall.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maximus controls Gascoigne momentarily but Gascoigne frees himself.
Gascoigne won't allow Maximus to sweep him here. #T4#
Gascoigne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gascoigne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Maximus wants to improve his position but instead Gascoigne has moved into half guard.
Maximus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Maximus tries to get to full guard but Gascoigne has control of the leg.
Gascoigne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Gascoigne wants to pass to mount but Maximus is defending the position.
Gascoigne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maximus is looking for a sweep. Gascoigne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascoigne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gascoigne controlling the action here.
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascoigne trying to control the pace. #T6#
Maximus is looking for a sweep. Gascoigne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping busy.
Gascoigne prevents Maximus from improving his position.
Maximus trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Maximus is looking for a sweep. Gascoigne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gascoigne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gascoigne stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
Gascoigne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maximus wants to hit a sweep here but Gascoigne passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maximus there! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (2) vs (5) Gascoigne
Gascoigne controlling his opponent.
Maximus tries to lock up and control but Gascoigne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Gascoigne trying to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Gascoigne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gascoigne manages to capitalize on a mistake by Maximus to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (2) vs (8) Gascoigne
Maximus is in bad spot here.
Maximus prevents Gascoigne from getting a body triangle.
Gascoigne biding his time, controlling Maximus.
Maximus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9#
Gascoigne gets his hands free as Maximus looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gascoigne's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gascoigne is not going to allow Maximus to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
Maximus tries to roll but Gascoigne sticks to his back.
Maximus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gascoigne's guard. Nice work there by Maximus.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (4) vs (8) Gascoigne
Maximus looking to sit in guard and control but Gascoigne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (4) vs (10) Gascoigne
Gascoigne trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Maximus trying to control the position here.
Gascoigne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gascoigne tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Gascoigne keeps trying to improve his position.
Maximus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (6) vs (10) Gascoigne#T12#
Gascoigne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
Maximus stays in close to Gascoigne's body and controls the position.
Gascoigne 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.
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maximus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (9) vs (10) Gascoigne#T13#
Gascoigne can't do much from the bottom here.
Gascoigne is trying to escape the position but Maximus is controlling the position.
Maximus wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping him busy.
Gascoigne wants to control but Maximus postures up.
Maximus taking a breather here. #T14#
Gascoigne regains half guard.
Maximus wants to take a breather but Gascoigne is having none of it.
Gascoigne tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gascoigne is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascoigne wins on points by 10 to 9.
Paul Gascoigne thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 173 Beat The Man 6
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 9 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Maximus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schaubi (0) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schaubi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
Schaubi controlling the position.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Schaubi.
Schaubi seems keen to control Maximus's posture.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schaubi trying to control the position here.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #T2#
Maximus looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schaubi is one step ahead there.
Maximus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schaubi wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Schaubi controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Maximus trying to control the position here.
Maximus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schaubi controls the pace.
Maximus controls Schaubi momentarily but Schaubi frees himself. #T5#
Schaubi pushing down on Maximus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schaubi passes into side control, despite Maximus's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (2) Maximus
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Schaubi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Schaubi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Maximus is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Schaubi slows the pace down.
I wouldn't like to be where Maximus is right now.
Maximus being controlled for a moment. #T7#
Maximus is looking to reverse the position.
Maximus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Schaubi's best efforts.
Maximus wants to improve his position but Schaubi is controlling well.
#T8#
Schaubi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maximus trying to control from the bottom.
Maximus is looking to improve his position.
Maximus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T9#
Maximus wants to get back to full guard but Schaubi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (8) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus is trying to improve his position.
Schaubi takes a little break here. Maximus wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Maximus tries to buck Schaubi off but Schaubi is having none of it.#T10#
Maximus struggling a bit here.
Maximus is trying to improve his position.
Schaubi gets to mount! Maximus was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (10) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus keeps trying to improve his position.
Maximus stops Schaubi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T11#
Maximus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximus is looking to get to half guard.
Schaubi controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Maximus tries to improve his position but Schaubi has taken his back! Schaubi has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Maximus tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Schaubi pushes Maximus away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abu Schaubi!
Post fight, Abu Schaubi took to the microphone: 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
SSG 170 Manning vs Chai
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Maximus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barnes to the ground. Maximus is now in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maximus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Maximus trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Well, if Maximus 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.
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barnes won't allow Maximus to pass to mount.
Barnes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maximus has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Maximus
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maximus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (8) Maximus
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.
Maximus is trying to take his opponent's back.
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Barnes is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes can't escape the position.
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Maximus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.#T6#
Barnes controlling the position.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Maximus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximus has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes 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.
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard.
More stalling from Maximus.#T8#
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Maximus advances to half guard.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Maximus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus stalling. #T10#
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (11) Maximus#T11#
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Barnes is controlling an arm, preventing Maximus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Maximus 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.#T12#
Maximus looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maximus controlling from mount.
It looks like Maximus 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.
Barnes manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T13#
Maximus is controlling the pace.
Maximus tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (14) Maximus
Maximus controlling his opponent.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Barnes prevents Maximus from taking his back.
Barnes can't escape the position.
Maximus controlling from mount.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maximus controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 14 to 0.
Alexander Maximus very nearly forgot to thank Silverback Sweatshop 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:
SSG 163 Robinson vs Banner
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Strakapoud. No joy for Maximus on that attempt. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Strakapoud. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (0) vs (4) Strakapoud#SUB2#
Strakapoud thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Maximus is defending against the submission attempts here by Strakapoud.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maximus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Strakapoud has gone for a leg lock! Maximus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Strakapoud's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (4) Strakapoud
Maximus content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Strakapoud is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strakapoud 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.
Strakapoud can't keep his opponent in guard - Maximus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Strakapoud actively working from the bottom here.
Maximus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Maximus'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.
Maximus passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (4) Strakapoud
Strakapoud 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.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Strakapoud is looking to get to half guard.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strakapoud is looking to get to half guard.
Maximus controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Strakapoud can't escape the position.
Maximus wants to take Strakapoud's back but he can't do it this time.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strakapoud is trying to escape the mount.
Strakapoud has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (8) vs (4) Strakapoud
Strakapoud can't escape the position.
Maximus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Strakapoud is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Strakapoud is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maximus off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Strakapoud turns into Maximus and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (8) vs (6) Strakapoud
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strakapoud slips nicely into half guard.
Maximus trying to hold on to Strakapoud's head to control him but Strakapoud postures up.
Maximus controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Strakapoud is working for a submission of some sort.
Strakapoud passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (8) vs (9) Strakapoud#SUB2#
Strakapoud is working for a guillotine from mount but Maximus frees his head quite easily.
#T5#
Strakapoud wants to take Maximus's back but he can't do it this time.
Maximus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maximus tries to hold on but Strakapoud postures up.#SUB2#
Strakapoud working for a submission but Maximus is keeping him at bay.
Maximus tries to hold on but Strakapoud pushes him away.
Maximus holds on, trying desperately to control.
Maximus is looking to improve his position but Strakapoud isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Strakapoud fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Strakapoud working for a guillotine from mount but Maximus is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Strakapoud jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maximus manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Strakapoud tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maximus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Strakapoud working away.#T7##SUB2#
Strakapoud thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Strakapoud tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strakapoud has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maximus is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Strakapoud is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maximus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maximus regains half guard.
Maximus trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Strakapoud seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura here.
#T8#
Maximus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strakapoud is working away from the top position though.
Strakapoud tries to pass to full mount but Maximus defends it.
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Strakapoud is working for a kimura but Maximus is defending it quite comfortably.
Maximus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Strakapoud prevents Maximus from improving his position.#T9##SUB2#
Strakapoud is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maximus is just riding it out for now. Strakapoud eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Strakapoud 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.
Maximus is controlling Strakapoud's trapped leg to prevent Strakapoud from advancing to side control.
Maximus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Strakapoud being controlled here momentarily.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strakapoud's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (10) vs (9) Strakapoud#SUB2#
Strakapoud is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maximus controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Maximus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strakapoud has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximus has managed to get both his arms back between Strakapoud's legs - danger averted.
Maximus controlling from the top position. #T11##SUB2#
Strakapoud looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Strakapoud had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.
Strakapoud keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass. #SUB2#
Strakapoud looking for subs off his back but Maximus has passed one foot through into half guard.
Maximus slows the pace down in half guard.
Maximus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (13) vs (9) Strakapoud#T12#
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Strakapoud is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Strakapoud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strakapoud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (16) vs (9) Strakapoud
I would not like to be Strakapoud right now.
#T13#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maximus.
Maximus controlling well, preventing Strakapoud from escaping the position.
Maximus biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Strakapoud right now.
Strakapoud is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Strakapoud can't escape the position.
Good control from Maximus.
Strakapoud tries to escape but Maximus has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Strakapoud looks winded!
Maximus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Strakapoud for as long as he can get away with.
Strakapoud breaks Maximus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (16) vs (11) Strakapoud
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus has Strakapoud pulled in close to control his posture.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 16 to 11.
Alexander Maximus very nearly forgot to thank Silverback Sweatshop 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:
SSG 161 Gerbandi vs Nutz
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maximus looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Gascoigne
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.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Gascoigne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascoigne is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus stays in close to Gascoigne's body and controls the position.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascoigne is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne is pulling down on Maximus's head to control his posture.
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Gascoigne is controlling Maximus's posture.
Gascoigne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gascoigne controlling the position.
Gascoigne tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Gascoigne pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gascoigne is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Gascoigne
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus looking to control.
Maximus 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.
Maximus controls Gascoigne momentarily but Gascoigne frees himself. #T3#
Maximus keeping full guard, as Gascoigne tries to pass.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gascoigne won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Gascoigne tries to pass.
Maximus has control of Gascoigne's left arm, preventing Gascoigne from doing any damage. #T4#
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully.
Maximus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gascoigne won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Gascoigne tries to pass.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully.
Maximus is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Gascoigne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascoigne sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maximus's guard.
Maximus is trying is best to control the position here.
Maximus is trying to maintain the position but Gascoigne is very close to passing his half guard.
Maximus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gascoigne 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. #T6#
Gascoigne looking to pass the guard.
Maximus has control of Gascoigne's left arm, preventing Gascoigne from doing any damage.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully.
Gascoigne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus managing to control the position.
Gascoigne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Gascoigne preventing the sweep.
Gascoigne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Maximus pulls Gascoigne in to control the position.
Maximus trying to control the position.
Gascoigne tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard. #T9#
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gascoigne wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Gascoigne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gascoigne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Maximus pulls Gascoigne in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus 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.
Gascoigne sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Gascoigne controlling him for the moment.
Gascoigne looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus being controlled here, momentarily.
Maximus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gascoigne is now in half guard. #T12#
Maximus is trying to control but can't.
Gascoigne trying to control from Maximus's half guard. Maximus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Maximus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gascoigne controls the pace.
Maximus trying to control the position.
Maximus can't keep his opponent in guard - Gascoigne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Gascoigne is keen to just control but Maximus is a slippery customer.
Maximus is positioning himself well to prevent Gascoigne advancing to mount.
Maximus tries to roll over but Gascoigne keeps him under control.
Gascoigne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maximus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gascoigne is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Maximus tries to get to full guard but Gascoigne has control of the leg.
Maximus is doing well to control the position and prevent Gascoigne from advancing to side control.
Gascoigne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maximus trying to hold on to Gascoigne's head to control him but Gascoigne postures up.
Maximus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascoigne trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Maximus is heads and Gascoigne is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Alexander Maximus made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 153 Hlervu vs Thumb
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Maximus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rhodeo! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (4) vs (0) Rhodeo
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodeo keeps working.
Maximus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rhodeo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rhodeo for as long as he can get away with.
Rhodeo is trying to control Maximus's posture but Maximus avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Maximus stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo is trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo keeping his opponent close.#T1#
Rhodeo is looking to regain half guard here but Maximus keeps moving and retains side control.
Rhodeo keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus slows the pace down.
Rhodeo wants to control but Maximus postures up.
Rhodeo tries to bench press Maximus off him but Maximus keeps the position.
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
Rhodeo prevents Maximus from improving position.
Rhodeo tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.#T2#
Rhodeo is trying to control Maximus's posture but Maximus avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Maximus stalls from top position.
Rhodeo tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maximus 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 Rhodeo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Maximus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rhodeo tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Maximus working away.
Rhodeo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Maximus is staying active.
Maximus 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 Rhodeo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rhodeo wants to control but Maximus postures up.
Rhodeo is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rhodeo stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
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.
Maximus continues to stall.
Rhodeo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maximus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (4) vs (4) Rhodeo#T4##SUB2#
Maximus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rhodeo.
Maximus wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Maximus rolls, trying to escape but Rhodeo keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maximus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rhodeo struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rhodeo keeps control of the position as Maximus tries to break free.
#T5#
Rhodeo trying to control momentarily.
Maximus trying to control the hands but Rhodeo won't let him.
Rhodeo trying to control momentarily.
Rhodeo has the hooks in. Maximus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rhodeo not allowing Maximus to control his hands. #T6#
Maximus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Maximus trying to control but Rhodeo postures up.
Rhodeo is keen to just control but Maximus is a slippery customer.
Rhodeo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maximus! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (4) vs (7) Rhodeo
Maximus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maximus tries to hold on but Rhodeo postures up.
Maximus 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: Maximus (6) vs (7) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maximus trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rhodeo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Maximus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (9) vs (7) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhodeo is being controlled here.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Rhodeo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodeo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maximus's best efforts.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard but Maximus has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (12) vs (7) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom here.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Rhodeo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus tries to advance to mount but can't. #T10#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodeo keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodeo keeps working.
Rhodeo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T11#
Rhodeo won't allow Maximus to pass to mount.
Maximus is controlling the pace.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Rhodeo is working away.
Maximus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (15) vs (7) Rhodeo
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but Rhodeo doesn't allow it.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Rhodeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximus content just to control the position here.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Maximus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rhodeo is looking to escape.
Rhodeo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Rhodeo wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Rhodeo is trying desperately to improve position.
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Maximus wants to control the pace but Rhodeo is squirming around nicely.
Rhodeo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus content just to control the position here. #T14#
Rhodeo 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: Maximus (15) vs (9) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus pulls Rhodeo in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rhodeo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
After winning the bout, Alexander Maximus 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:
SSG 144 Beat The Man 1
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Maximus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schaubi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.
Maximus passes Schaubi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maximus wants to advance to full mount but Schaubi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Maximus trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schaubi pulls Maximus in close to his closed guard and prevents Maximus from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi won't allow Maximus to sweep him here. #SUB#
Maximus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Schaubi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schaubi postures up.
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schaubi is one step ahead there.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Schaubi stays in close to Maximus's body and controls the position.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet. #T4#
Maximus controls Schaubi momentarily but Schaubi frees himself.
Maximus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schaubi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (2) vs (5) Schaubi
Maximus is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Schaubi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Maximus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schaubi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maximus is looking to get back to full guard here but Schaubi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (2) vs (8) Schaubi
Maximus struggling a bit here.#T6#
Schaubi happy to just control the position for now.
Maximus is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face as Schaubi controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maximus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maximus isn't going anywhere.#T8#
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maximus tries to bench press Schaubi off him but Schaubi keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus can't do much from the bottom here.
Maximus tries to bench press Schaubi off him but Schaubi keeps the position.
Schaubi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus is looking to regain half guard here but Schaubi keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Schaubi 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 Maximus's shoulder. That is not cool. #T10#
Maximus keeping his opponent close.
Maximus is looking for a sweep.
Schaubi taking a breather here.
Schaubi is continuing to stall.#T11#
Maximus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maximus is trying to escape the position but Schaubi is controlling the position.
Schaubi working away.
A lull in the action here.
Maximus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T12#
Maximus is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus is holding on to half guard well.
Schaubi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (2) vs (11) Schaubi
Maximus wants to control but Schaubi is having none of it.#T13#
Schaubi controlling from mount.
Maximus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schaubi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Maximus is working to get back to half guard.
Maximus 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.
Maximus wants to control but Schaubi passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (2) vs (14) Schaubi
Maximus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi wins on points by 14 to 2.
Post fight, an emotional Abu Schaubi said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
SSG 139 Hlervu vs Maximus
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
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 27 wins and 9 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hlervu drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Maximus
Maximus keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass.
Maximus managing to control the position.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus pulls Hlervu in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Maximus seems keen to control Hlervu's posture.
Hlervu controlling from the top position.
Maximus pulls Hlervu in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Maximus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hlervu has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Maximus
Maximus tries to buck Hlervu off but Hlervu is having none of it.
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.
Maximus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hlervu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maximus is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hlervu is trying to work for a kimura but Maximus is defending well.
#T3#
Hlervu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (8) vs (0) Maximus
Maximus wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Maximus is looking to get to half guard.
Maximus tries to hold on but Hlervu postures up.#T4#
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maximus is looking to get to half guard.
Maximus tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Maximus is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus regains half guard.
Maximus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hlervu is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Hlervu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximus won't allow Hlervu to pass to mount.
Maximus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hlervu is trying to control. Maximus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6##SUB#
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Hlervu has latched onto it... Big trouble! Hlervu pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Maximus is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Hlervu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tendren Hlervu!
Our winner, Tendren Hlervu, 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 135 Bandini vs Gambini
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Vovchanchyn rushes Maximus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maximus after a bit of a struggle.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
Maximus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vovchanchyn prevents it.
Maximus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vovchanchyn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and clinches.
Maximus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maximus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vovchanchyn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus is pressed up against the cage. Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maximus down to the mat. Maximus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vovchanchyn as he jumps to the side.
Vovchanchyn wants to counter with a clinch but Maximus pushes him away.#CL2#
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maximus prevents it.
#T1#
Maximus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vovchanchyn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maximus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maximus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown but no success here.
Maximus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Maximus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vovchanchyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maximus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Vovchanchyn instigates a clinch.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maximus prevents it.
#T2#
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maximus has Vovchanchyn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vovchanchyn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Maximus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vovchanchyn regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Vovchanchyn
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maximus won't allow Vovchanchyn to sweep him here.
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maximus passes Vovchanchyn's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Maximus controlling the pace.
Maximus is trying to control. Vovchanchyn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Vovchanchyn is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vovchanchyn trying to hold on to Maximus's head to control him but Maximus postures up.
Vovchanchyn 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.
Well, if Maximus 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.
Maximus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Vovchanchyn
Vovchanchyn is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximus works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (8) vs (0) Vovchanchyn
Vovchanchyn trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vovchanchyn staying busy and making it hard for Maximus to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus keeps control of the position as Vovchanchyn tries to break free.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the action but Maximus just sinks the hooks in.
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.
#T6#
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vovchanchyn for as long as he can get away with.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the action but Maximus just sinks the hooks in.
Vovchanchyn staying busy and making it hard for Maximus to control.
Maximus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T7#
Vovchanchyn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maximus trying to control.
Vovchanchyn is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maximus off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Maximus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Vovchanchyn right now.
Maximus keeps control of the position easily here as Vovchanchyn tries to buck him off.
Will Maximus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Vovchanchyn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Maximus looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Maximus is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vovchanchyn is defending well though. Maximus let's go of the attempt for now.
Vovchanchyn rolls, trying to escape but Maximus keeps control of the position.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the hands but Maximus won't let him.
Maximus tries to keep control of the position but Vovchanchyn is staying busy.
Maximus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T9#
Vovchanchyn wants to escape the position.
Vovchanchyn looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maximus.
Maximus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vovchanchyn doesn't escape.
Maximus not allowing Vovchanchyn to control his hands.
Maximus controlling the position well here. Vovchanchyn rolled but Maximus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
Maximus gets his hands free as Vovchanchyn looks to control.
What can Vovchanchyn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vovchanchyn is keeping busy.
#T11#
Maximus is trying to stick to Vovchanchyn's back but Vovchanchyn is turning into Maximus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maximus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vovchanchyn. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (8) vs (2) Vovchanchyn
Vovchanchyn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maximus is trying to keep Vovchanchyn in close.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom. #T12##SUB2#
Vovchanchyn drops back looking for a leg! Maximus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maximus manages to kick Vovchanchyn off! Vovchanchyn jumps back into Maximus's guard.
Maximus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vovchanchyn controls the pace.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Vovchanchyn stays in close to Maximus's body and controls the position.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Vovchanchyn from controlling successfully. #T13#
Maximus seems keen to control Vovchanchyn's posture.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Vovchanchyn controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Maximus has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vovchanchyn doesn't defend quickly enough and Maximus has managed to lock this one up! Can Vovchanchyn escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Maximus on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Maximus!
After winning the bout, Alexander Maximus 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:
SSG 131 Maximus vs Schaubi
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Schaubi darts in and clinches Maximus up against the cage.#TD2#
Schaubi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schaubi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Maximus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaubi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi being controlled here, momentarily.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass. #T2#
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard. #T3#
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Schaubi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schaubi has Maximus pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Maximus looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (0) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi preventing the sweep.
Schaubi passes Maximus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maximus is looking to control Schaubi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maximus avoid being mounted?
Maximus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schaubi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schaubi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maximus's guard. #T6#
Maximus keeping control of the position.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maximus wants to get back to full guard.
Schaubi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximus keeping hold of Schaubi's head, controlling as best he can.
Maximus wants to improve his position but Schaubi is controlling well.
#T7#
Schaubi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (0) vs (5) Schaubi
Maximus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus tries to hold on but Schaubi postures up.#T8#
Schaubi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schaubi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maximus is looking to get to half guard.
Schaubi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maximus wants to hold on but Schaubi pushes him away.#T9#
Schaubi content just to control the position here.
Maximus is trying desperately to improve position.
Schaubi controlling the pace for now.
Schaubi tries to push Maximus's head away but Maximus is holding on tight.
Maximus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T10#
Maximus wants to control the action here but instead Schaubi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (0) vs (8) Schaubi
Maximus is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus tries to lock up and control but Schaubi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maximus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus tries to hold on but Schaubi postures up.
Maximus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schaubi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maximus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schaubi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maximus tries to control Schaubi's body but Schaubi pushes him off. Maximus squirms to his side and now Schaubi has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (0) vs (11) Schaubi#T12#
Maximus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Schaubi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Maximus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Schaubi's guard. Nice work there by Maximus.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (11) Schaubi#T13#
Maximus content to stall in guard here.
Maximus is looking to advance position but Schaubi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (2) vs (15) Schaubi
Maximus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maximus has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (2) vs (18) Schaubi
Schaubi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Maximus right now.
#T14#
Schaubi gets his hands free as Maximus looks to control.
Schaubi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Maximus rolls, trying to escape but Schaubi keeps control of the position.
Maximus wants to control his opponent's hands but Schaubi gets his hands free.
Maximus looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi wins on points by 18 to 2.
Abu Schaubi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
SSG 128 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Banner dives in and scores a takedown into Maximus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (0) vs (2) Banner
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Banner
Banner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Banner wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus stays in close to Banner's body and controls the position.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at K.O MMA inform us that Banner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Banner keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Banner wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (2) Banner
Maximus tries to advance to mount but can't.
Banner tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
Banner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maximus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Banner tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Banner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus not doing much here.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus is working away from the top position though.
Banner gets full guard.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #T4#
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner is trying to hold Maximus in close to prevent damage but Maximus has managed to pass into half guard.
Banner is trying to control but Maximus passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (8) vs (2) Banner
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but Maximus keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Banner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maximus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Banner defends it.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Maximus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maximus is looking to advance position but Banner won't allow it. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions off his back.
Maximus is thwarting Banner's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (11) vs (2) Banner
Banner struggling a bit here.
Banner is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus taking a breather here. #T7#
Banner is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Banner tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner keeps trying to improve his position.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maximus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Maximus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maximus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maximus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner is trying to control Maximus's posture but Maximus avoids it.
Banner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (11) vs (4) Banner
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus wants to get back to full guard.
Banner wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Maximus defends it.
Maximus is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (11) vs (7) Banner#T9#
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Maximus is looking to improve his position but Banner isn't that keen on the idea.
Banner is trying to take his opponent's back.
Banner controlling his opponent.
Banner tries to control but Maximus wriggling away.
Maximus gets back to half guard.
Maximus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Banner wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving. #T10#
Banner wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Banner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (11) vs (10) Banner
Maximus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (13) vs (10) Banner
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Maximus trying to control the action but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus is thwarting Banner's attempts to control the position.
Maximus is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Banner tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Banner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Maximus wants to free his trapped foot but Banner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banner is refusing to be controlled, as Maximus sits in half guard.
Maximus works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (16) vs (10) Banner#T12#
Maximus trying to control but Banner is having none of it.
Maximus is really struggling to control Banner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Banner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus is thwarting Banner's attempts to control the position.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus tries to pass to full mount but Banner defends it. #T13#
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
Banner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Banner trying to control from the bottom.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Banner defends it.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus prevents Banner from improving his position.
Maximus passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (19) vs (10) Banner#T14#
Banner is working to get back to half guard.
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Banner for as long as he can get away with.
Banner wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 19 to 10.
After winning the bout, Alexander Maximus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Roddy Banner spoke after the fight, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
SSG 123 Laulhere vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Freddy Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Maximus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximus tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Barnes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maximus clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (0) vs (4) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes working for a choke but Maximus is defending well.
Barnes controlling well, preventing Maximus from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Barnes is looking to control Maximus but Maximus is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Maximus controlling Barnes 's hands.
Maximus is keeping busy.
Barnes not allowing Maximus to control his hands. #SUB2#
Barnes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Maximus is defending well though. Barnes let's go of the attempt for now.#T2#
Maximus trying to control the hands but Barnes breaks the grip.
Barnes is trying to stick to Maximus's back but Maximus is turning into Barnes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barnes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Maximus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (4) Barnes
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Maximus pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maximus trying to control the pace.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maximus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (6) Barnes
Maximus trying to control the position.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maximus 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.#T4#
Maximus keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Barnes passes Maximus's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maximus sees it coming and defends easily.
Maximus wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
#T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Maximus is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Maximus is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maximus manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6#
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (4) vs (6) Barnes
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Maximus controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maximus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for a triangle but Maximus defends it easily.
#T7#
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Maximus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Maximus stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (7) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Maximus works to advance to full mount. Barnes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maximus (9) vs (6) Barnes
Maximus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Barnes wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Maximus maintains control.
Maximus wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Maximus stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Maximus trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Maximus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (9) vs (8) Barnes#T11#
Maximus pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maximus'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.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #T12#
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes is fighting to break Maximus's control of his arms but Maximus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Maximus 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.#T13#
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (11) vs (8) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maximus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (11) vs (10) Barnes
Maximus is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in QUBE Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Maximus is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Our winner, Alexander Maximus, 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 119 Waterman vs Kimura
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Torres has Maximus up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Torres jumps guard and drags Maximus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres has control of Maximus's left arm, preventing Maximus from doing any damage.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Maximus is fighting to break Torres's control of his arms but Torres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maximus passes Torres's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Torres is staying active underneath Maximus, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Still in half guard, Maximus seems content to control.#SUB#
Maximus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Maximus 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.
#SUB#
Maximus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Torres sees it coming and defends easily.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Maximus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Torres is defending against the submission attempts here by Maximus.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Torres is refusing to be controlled, as Maximus sits in half guard. #T4#
Maximus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Torres for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Maximus wants to work for an arm triangle but Torres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maximus is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Maximus controlling the pace.
Torres desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Torres is refusing to be controlled, as Maximus sits in half guard.
Maximus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Torres is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Torres gets full guard.#T6#
Torres keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Torres is adopting a defensive guard.
Maximus stands and throws Torres's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (3) vs (0) Torres#T7#
Torres is trying to improve his position.
Maximus controls the position.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Maximus working away.
Torres is not content to let Maximus control the position. #T8#
Maximus is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Maximus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Torres is being controlled here.
Maximus wants to take a breather but Torres manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Maximus.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #T9#
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Maximus is looking to advance position but Torres has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (3) vs (4) Torres
Maximus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Torres controlling the pace for now.
Maximus is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Maximus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximus looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (3) vs (7) Torres
Maximus can't escape the position.
Torres is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Maximus trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Maximus trying to control the hands but Torres won't let him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Maximus trying to control the hands but Torres won't let him. #T12#
Maximus rolls, trying to escape but Torres keeps control of the position.
Maximus trying to control but not successfully.
Torres controlling from the back.
Torres's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maximus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T13#
Maximus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Maximus wants to get back to full guard.
Torres trying to pass the guard but Maximus defending well.
Maximus is trying to control but can't.
Maximus won't allow Torres to pass to mount.
Maximus is looking to control Torres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maximus avoid being mounted?
Maximus is holding on to half guard well.#T14#
Maximus trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (3) vs (10) Torres
Maximus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Torres 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!
Maximus tries to hold on but Torres postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 10 to 3.
Our winner, Miguel Torres, 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 113 Hlervu vs Kyng
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Matt Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maximus gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (4) vs (0) Barnes
Maximus moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maximus (6) vs (0) Barnes
Maximus is looking to work his way around to Barnes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Maximus 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#
Maximus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Barnes has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Maximus's lack of action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus controlling the pace. #T1#
Barnes is staying active underneath Maximus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maximus is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Barnes is staying active underneath Maximus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at QUBE Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barnes won't allow Maximus to pass to mount.
Maximus is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maximus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
Maximus is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus is proving a slippery customer.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Maximus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Barnes is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Maximus works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (9) vs (0) Barnes
Maximus content just to control the position here. #T5#
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Maximus looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Maximus controlling from mount.
Maximus fails to take his opponent's back.
Barnes 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.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (12) vs (0) Barnes#T7#
Maximus tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Maximus controlling from mount.
Maximus trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape. #T8#
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Maximus wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes regains half guard.
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Maximus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard. #T10#
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maximus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T11#
Barnes wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus 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.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus controlling from the top position. #T12#
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (12) vs (2) Barnes
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Barnes stands and throws Maximus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (12) vs (5) Barnes
Maximus struggling a bit here.
Maximus is not content to let Barnes control the position. #T13#
Barnes controlling from side mount.
Maximus is not content to let Barnes control the position. #SUB2#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maximus tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. #T14#
Maximus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Maximus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Maximus tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maximus has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 12 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Maximus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 110 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maximus 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: Maximus (2) vs (0) Hlervu
Hlervu is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus slows the pace down in half guard.
Hlervu is trying to control but can't.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Hlervu is working away.
Hlervu tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus trying to control the pace.
Hlervu is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hlervu for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Hlervu is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus stalling away here and it's allowed Hlervu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Maximus trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Maximus is really struggling to control Hlervu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hlervu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hlervu working for a triangle but Maximus defends it easily.
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Maximus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Hlervu.
Maximus stands and throws Hlervu's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Hlervu
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hlervu keeps working.
Hlervu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maximus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (5) vs (4) Hlervu#SUB2#
Hlervu is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Maximus is defending well though. Hlervu let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Hlervu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hlervu doesn't have the hooks in and Maximus manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (7) vs (4) Hlervu#T6##SUB2#
Hlervu has his foot on Maximus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus works his way back into a safe position though.
Maximus trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus won't allow Hlervu to sweep him here.
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hlervu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Maximus is now in half guard.
Hlervu wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Maximus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Maximus is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Hlervu has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Maximus is in a lot of trouble! Hlervu is straining to finish and he's done it! Maximus taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tendren Hlervu!
Tendren Hlervu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 108 Gomes vs Maximus
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gomes looking to score a takedown here. Maximus is defending well but Gomes drives through and ends up in Maximus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Maximus
Gomes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maximus manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
Maximus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (2) vs (5) Maximus
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Maximus trying to control from Gomes's half guard. Gomes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes 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.
Gomes seems keen to control Maximus's posture.
Gomes wants to improve his position but instead Maximus has moved into half guard.
#T2#
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximus is pressing down on Gomes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomes is holding on for now.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well. #T3#
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomes is controlling Maximus's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gomes trying to control but Maximus postures up.
Maximus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Maximus is pressing down on Gomes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomes is holding on for now.
Maximus is thwarting Gomes's attempts to control the position.
Gomes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Is It Avatary Enough? , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Maximus slows the pace down in half guard.
Gomes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Gomes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position. #T5#
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
Gomes is trying is best to control the position here.
Maximus is looking to advance position but Gomes won't allow it.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #T6#
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gomes working a defensive guard here.
Maximus won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
Maximus trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Maximus postures up.
Gomes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maximus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomes's guard. #T7#
Gomes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maximus has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (2) vs (8) Maximus
Maximus moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (2) vs (11) Maximus
Gomes has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Gomes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Maximus controlling the position well here. Gomes rolled but Maximus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T8#
Maximus is hanging on to Gomes's back as he tries to escape.
Maximus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gomes's body.
Gomes is trying to break free.
Will Maximus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maximus is hanging on to Gomes's back as he tries to escape.
Maximus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T9#
Gomes is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Gomes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Maximus trying to control.
Maximus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gomes doesn't escape.
Let's hope that Maximus 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.
Gomes is trying to break free.
#T10#
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Maximus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Maximus biding his time, looking for the opening.
Maximus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gomes is in bad spot here.
Maximus 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.
Maximus trying to control momentarily.
#T11#
Gomes tries to escape the position.
Gomes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maximus.
Gomes wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Maximus 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, Gomes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Maximus keeps control of the position as Gomes tries to break free.
#T12#
Will Maximus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maximus not allowing Gomes to control his hands.
Gomes tries to break free.
Maximus is looking to control Gomes but Gomes is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Gomes is having to fend off submission attempts from Maximus, who is looking to sink in the choke. Maximus doesn't have the hooks in though and Gomes manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (11) Maximus
Gomes looking to sit in guard and control but Maximus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (13) Maximus#T13#
Gomes pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage.
Gomes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Maximus is now in half guard.
Gomes controlling the position for now.
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maximus wants to free his trapped foot but Gomes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Maximus wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Maximus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (4) vs (16) Maximus
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Maximus is trying to take his opponent's back.
Maximus controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 16 to 4.
A very excited looking Alexander Maximus 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 106 Hlervu vs Shart
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Freddy Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maximus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Barnes
Maximus won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #SUB2#
Maximus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximus has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus 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. #SUB2#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maximus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control here.
#T2#
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Maximus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximus has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maximus passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (5) vs (2) Barnes
Maximus trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Maximus defends it.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maximus trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Maximus gets full guard.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #T5#
Barnes postures up.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maximus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maximus has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (7) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (10) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Maximus keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Maximus controls the position.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Barnes prevents Maximus from moving into mount. #SUB#
Maximus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maximus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maximus tries to advance to mount but Barnes denies him. #T8#
Barnes manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes is controlling Maximus's trapped leg to prevent Maximus from advancing to side control.
Maximus wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Barnes trying to control but Maximus postures up.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Maximus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9##SUB#
Maximus 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.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Maximus seems content to control.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
Maximus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (13) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Maximus's attempts to control the action.
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes prevents Maximus from taking his back.#T11#
Barnes can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maximus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes regains half guard.
Maximus trying to control the pace. #T12#
Barnes wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
Well, if Maximus 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.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (13) vs (4) Barnes#T14#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Maximus 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.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Alexander Maximus 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 98
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Torres. No joy for Maximus on that attempt. #CL2#
Torres moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Torres has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maximus uses from the top position.
Torres seems keen to control Maximus's posture.
Maximus pushes down on Torres's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus controlling the action here. #T1##T2#
Maximus wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maximus controlling the pace. #T3#
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus prevents Torres from improving his position.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximus is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position.
Maximus controlling the pace. #T4#
Maximus is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus is controlling the pace.
Torres trying to control but Maximus postures up.
Maximus is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Torres keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Maximus content to control rather than advance.
Maximus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Torres is staying active underneath Maximus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maximus trying to control the pace.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Maximus is taking a breather. Torres 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.
Maximus is keen to just control but Torres is a slippery customer.
Torres gets full guard.
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #T7#
Maximus passes Torres's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Torres is looking to control Maximus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.#T8#
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Torres for as long as he can get away with.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now. #T9#
Torres is trying is best to control the position here.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it.
Maximus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maximus wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy. #T10#
Maximus passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (3) vs (0) Torres
Torres has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (6) vs (0) Torres#SUB#
Maximus seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Torres's chin but Torres turns very nicely into Maximus's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Torres.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (6) vs (2) Torres
Torres controlling from the top position. #T11#
Torres's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maximus controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself.
Torres is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maximus holds on and takes a little breather.
Torres passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (6) vs (5) Torres#T12#
Maximus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maximus is doing well to control the position and prevent Torres from advancing to side control.
Maximus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Torres's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Torres's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (10) vs (5) Torres
Torres looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maximus.
Maximus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Torres doesn't escape. #T13#
Torres looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Maximus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Torres is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Torres can't escape the position.
Torres prevents Maximus from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T14#
Maximus 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.
Torres looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maximus.
Maximus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Torres.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Maximus's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Alexander Maximus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 96
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Schaubi moves into the clinch.
Schaubi is pressed up against the cage. Maximus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schaubi down to the mat. Schaubi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schaubi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Schaubi rushes Maximus and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Schaubi pulls Maximus into guard.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Schaubi is pulling down on Maximus's head to control his posture.
Maximus 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Schaubi 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.
Maximus 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.
It looks like Maximus 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.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard. #T2#
Schaubi trying to control the position here.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maximus advances to half guard.
Maximus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaubi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maximus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Maximus is trying to control. Schaubi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schaubi! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (3) Maximus
Maximus controlling from mount. #T4#
Schaubi stops Maximus from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Maximus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schaubi is looking to escape.
Schaubi is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Maximus prevents Schaubi from getting the reversal.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximus tries to control but Schaubi wriggling away.
Maximus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schaubi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maximus can't control as he wanted to and Schaubi manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T6#
Maximus wants to take a breather but Schaubi is having none of it.
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maximus is taking a breather. Schaubi 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.
Schaubi wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
#T7#
Maximus stalling away here and it's allowed Schaubi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Maximus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Schaubi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus is pushing down on Schaubi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schaubi is fighting to maintain full guard but Maximus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schaubi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Maximus prevents Schaubi from improving his position.#T9#
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Schaubi is working away.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maximus is keen to just control but Schaubi is a slippery customer.#T10#
Maximus content to control rather than advance.
Maximus prevents Schaubi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Maximus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Schaubi is working away.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is defending well. #T11#
Maximus content to control rather than advance.
Maximus prevents Schaubi from improving his position.
Maximus stalling.
Schaubi tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg. #T12#
Schaubi wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy.
Maximus trying to control the pace.
Maximus trying to control from Schaubi's half guard. Schaubi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13#
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi looking to control.
Maximus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (6) Maximus
Schaubi is trying to get back to half guard.
Schaubi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Maximus's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T14#
Maximus trying to control the action but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Maximus works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (9) Maximus
Maximus controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Maximus 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 9 to 0.
A victorious Alexander Maximus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Abu Schaubi was interviewed post fight and said 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 93
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 3 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banner as he avoids it easily.
Maximus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Banner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner is pressing down on Maximus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maximus is holding on for now.
Maximus wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Banner is looking for a kimura but Maximus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banner to get the leverage.
Maximus tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maximus won't allow Banner to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus is trying to control but can't.
Maximus has his hands clasped together around Banner's back. He's all about the action.
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Banner is looking to advance position but Maximus won't allow it.
Maximus is trying to control but can't.
Banner is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Maximus reverses the position - he's now on top in Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Banner
Banner wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (2) Banner#T2#
Banner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus is working away from the top position though.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Banner wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Banner is refusing to be controlled, as Maximus sits in half guard.
Maximus is looking to advance position but Banner won't allow it.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maximus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (8) vs (2) Banner
Maximus controlling from mount.
Maximus is looking to work his way around to Banner's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Banner is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Banner is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner is controlling an arm, preventing Maximus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Banner is squirming around, avoiding Maximus's attempts to control the action.
Banner working to try and regain half guard.
Maximus content just to control the position here. #T5#
Maximus wants to control the pace but Banner is squirming around nicely.
Banner is looking to get to half guard.
Banner wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus wants to take Banner's back here but Banner is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Banner can't escape the position.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Banner is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Banner tries to improve his position but instead Maximus has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (11) vs (2) Banner
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Banner wants to escape the position.
Maximus trying to control momentarily.
Maximus is not going to allow Banner to sit and survive in this position.
Banner is trying to break free.
#T7#
Maximus keeps control of the position easily here as Banner tries to buck him off.
Banner is really stuck here.
Banner is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maximus off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T8#
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Maximus controls the position.
Banner is really stuck here.
#T9#
Maximus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Maximus keeps control of the position as Banner tries to break free.
Maximus tries to keep control of the position but Banner is staying busy.#T10#
Maximus has the hooks in. Banner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Banner looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maximus.
Banner wants to escape the position.
Maximus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Banner's body.
Banner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Maximus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11#
Maximus biding his time, looking for the opening.
Maximus trying to control momentarily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Banner can't escape the position.
Maximus tries to get the hooks in deep but Banner pushed the leg off. #T12#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Maximus is trying to stick to Banner's back but Banner is turning into Maximus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maximus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Banner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (11) vs (4) Banner
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner is fighting to break Maximus's control of his arms but Maximus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Banner being controlled here momentarily.
Maximus controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maximus's guard.
Maximus tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Maximus regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Banner wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (13) vs (4) Banner
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
An out of breath Alexander Maximus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Roddy Banner had this to say: 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 88
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 4 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rua has managed to clinch.
Rua goes for a takedown attempt but Maximus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maximus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rua defends well and Maximus ends up having to push Rua into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rua wants a takedown.
Rua is trying to drag Maximus to the mat but Maximus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexander Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Rua.#TD2#
Rua has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maximus clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (0) vs (4) Rua
Rua 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.
Maximus holding on to Rua's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Maximus breaks Rua's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (4) Rua
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rua trying to control the position here. #T1#
Rua is continuing to stall.
Maximus trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Maximus content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #T2#
Rua looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Maximus trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there. #T3#
Rua managing to control the position.
Maximus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
Rua pulls Maximus in close to his closed guard and prevents Maximus from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Rua keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rua holds on and takes a little breather.
Rua's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Rua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rua 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: Maximus (2) vs (6) Rua
Rua keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rua is thwarting Maximus's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Rua slows the pace down in half guard.
Rua is looking to advance position but Maximus won't allow it.
Maximus gets full guard.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard. #T7#
Maximus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rua controls the pace.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
Maximus managing to control the position.
Maximus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (4) vs (6) Rua
Maximus wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Rua 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.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua has his hands on Maximus's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Maximus wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Rua wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Rua has his hands on Maximus's head, controlling the position.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Rua wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Maximus is really struggling to control Rua but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T11#
Rua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maximus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (4) vs (8) Rua
Rua is stalling in the full guard.
Rua is fighting to break Maximus's control of his arms but Maximus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rua won't allow Maximus to sweep him here. #T12#
Rua sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maximus looking to control.
Rua sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maximus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus is pulling down on Rua's head. It's preventing any offense from Rua, at least for the moment.
Rua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T13#
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Rua controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maximus pulls Rua in close to prevent any damage.
Rua showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maximus is trying to keep Rua in close.
#T14#
Rua is stalling in the full guard.
Maximus looking to control.
Maximus is controlling Rua's posture.
Rua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is trying to keep Rua in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua wins on points by 8 to 4.
Wanderlei Rua thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 83
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes has Maximus up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Barnes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maximus regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Maximus
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes controlling from the top position.
Maximus is trying to keep Barnes in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus managing to control the position. #T1#
Maximus is continuing to stall.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes 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.
Maximus is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Maximus keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Maximus trying to control the position here.
Maximus trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Maximus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Barnes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Maximus controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Maximus has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Maximus 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.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Maximus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T7#
Barnes is pushing down on Maximus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maximus is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Maximus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Maximus controlling the position for now.
Maximus tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes not doing much here.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Maximus#T8#
Maximus manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maximus is trying to control but can't.
Maximus is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maximus is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maximus avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maximus defends it well. #T9##SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Maximus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maximus is doing well to control the position and prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus defends the submission attempt.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Maximus defending well.
Maximus trying to control here.
#T10#
Barnes wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy.
Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Maximus takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maximus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Maximus#T11#
Maximus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (5) Maximus
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maximus taking a breather here.
Maximus wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Maximus takes a little break here. Barnes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T12#
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
Maximus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Barnes tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Barnes is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus controlling from side mount. #T14#
Barnes regains half guard there - taking advantage of Maximus's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Maximus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Barnes gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Barnes takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Matt Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 81
Date: Dec 11, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maximus. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (4) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes is looking to reverse the position.
Gomes is trying to escape the position but Maximus is controlling the position.
Gomes tries to bench press Maximus off him but Maximus keeps the position.
Maximus taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus'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.#T1#
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gomes for as long as he can get away with.
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
Gomes sneaks back into half guard.
Maximus prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Gomes won't allow Maximus to pass to mount.
Maximus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gomes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.#T2#
Maximus not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomes 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.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Gomes is working away.
Gomes wants to sweep but Maximus has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (7) vs (0) Gomes
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.
Maximus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomes can't do much from the bottom here.
Gomes seems a little lost for a moment, as Maximus dominates the positioning.
Gomes keeps Maximus under control for a moment.
Maximus just content to control the position.
Gomes is trying to control Maximus's posture but Maximus avoids it.
Maximus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Gomes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maximus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gomes keeps trying to improve his position.
Gomes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maximus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (7) vs (4) Gomes#SUB2#
Gomes working for a choke but Maximus is defending well.
Maximus tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximus tries to reverse the position but Gomes maintains control.#T5#
Maximus wants to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Maximus is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes looking to control but Maximus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maximus is desperately trying to improve his position but Gomes has a good base and remains in mount.
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gomes fails to take his opponent's back. #T6#
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomes wants to control the pace but Maximus is squirming around nicely.
Maximus wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Gomes looking to control but Maximus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Gomes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maximus is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus reaches up and holds on to Gomes to control the position.#T8#
Gomes pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Maximus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maximus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomes is trying to control here but Maximus has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Gomes seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Maximus has recovered full guard.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully. #T9#
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Maximus working a defensive guard here.
Maximus 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.
Gomes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Maximus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gomes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Maximus is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maximus avoid being mounted?
Gomes prevents Maximus from improving his position.#T11#
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Gomes seems content to control.
Maximus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gomes in particular looking to stall.
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomes slows the pace down in half guard.
Maximus wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Maximus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maximus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus pulls Gomes in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass. #T13#
Gomes postures up.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Gomes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maximus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.#T14#
Gomes is stalling in the full guard.
Gomes being controlled here momentarily.
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (9) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus is fighting to break Gomes's control of his arms but Gomes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus advances to half guard.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Maximus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 74
Date: Dec 04, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Smyth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Smyth successfully pulls guard.
Maximus content to stall in guard here.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smyth is keeping the position for now.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximus pushes down on Smyth's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Smyth wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy.
Smyth is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (0) vs (3) Maximus
Maximus controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Maximus tries to control but Smyth wriggling away.
Maximus moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Smyth (0) vs (6) Maximus
Maximus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Smyth breaks Maximus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (6) Maximus
Smyth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smyth looking to sit in guard and control but Maximus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (8) Maximus
Maximus passes Smyth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus moves into full mount! Smyth won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (2) vs (11) Maximus
Maximus tries to control but Smyth wriggling away.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Smyth is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus content just to control the position here.
Smyth 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.
Maximus passes into side control, despite Smyth's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (2) vs (14) Maximus
The referee asks Maximus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maximus prefers to stall for the moment though.#T5#
Smyth is trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus staying calm.
It looks like Maximus 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.
Maximus is continuing to stall.#T6#
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The adventures of Maximus the control monster continue. Boring.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus trying to control the action but Smyth is working from the bottom.
Smyth is looking to regain half guard here but Maximus keeps moving and retains side control.
Maximus taking a breather here. #T7#
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working.
Maximus in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Let's hope that Maximus 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.
Smyth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smyth is trying to escape the position but Maximus is controlling the position. #T8#
More stalling from Maximus.
Maximus trying to control the position but Smyth is working away.
Maximus controls the position.
Smyth is looking to regain half guard here but Maximus keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Maximus controlling from side mount.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus controlling from side mount.
Maximus trying to control the action but Smyth is working from the bottom.
Maximus taking a breather here. #T10#
Smyth struggling a bit here.
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. #T11#
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Maximus just content to control the position.
Maximus trying to control the position but Smyth is working away.
Maximus slows the pace down. #T13#
Smyth is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Smyth seems a little lost for a moment, as Maximus dominates the positioning.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maximus.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working. #T14#
Maximus controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 14 to 2.
Alexander Maximus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 69
Date: Nov 20, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Maximus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schaubi sprawls well initially but Maximus persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schaubi (0) vs (2) Maximus
Schaubi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Schaubi is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schaubi is trying to maintain the position but Maximus is very close to passing his half guard.
Maximus is controlling the pace.
Schaubi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Maximus is stalling here. Schaubi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Maximus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Schaubi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schaubi (4) vs (2) Maximus#SUB#
Schaubi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maximus, who protects the arm well.
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Maximus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schaubi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schaubi (4) vs (6) Maximus#T2#
Maximus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Schaubi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Maximus controlling the position well here. Schaubi rolled but Maximus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Schaubi is trying to break free.
Schaubi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maximus.
Schaubi wants to control his opponent's hands but Maximus gets his hands free. #T3#
I really don't envy Schaubi right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Maximus's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Schaubi can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maximus controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Schaubi right now.
Maximus biding his time, controlling Schaubi.
Schaubi is trying to break free.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maximus keeps control of the position easily here as Schaubi tries to buck him off.
Schaubi tries to escape but Maximus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Schaubi right now.
Maximus wants to control but Schaubi is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T5#
Maximus looking to hold on to the position here but Schaubi rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schaubi is pulling down on Maximus's head. It's preventing any offense from Maximus, at least for the moment.
Maximus stays in close to Schaubi's body and controls the position. #T6#
Maximus postures up.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Schaubi is pulling down on Maximus's head to control his posture.
Schaubi wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #T7#
Schaubi looking to control.
Schaubi pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage.
Schaubi working a defensive guard here.
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaubi pulls Maximus in close to his closed guard and prevents Maximus from doing any damage or advancing position.#T8#
Schaubi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (6) vs (6) Maximus
Schaubi tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Maximus is trying to control the position but Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi controlling from the top position.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Schaubi tries to pass. #T9#
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Maximus is trying to control the position but Schaubi postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus managing to control the position. #T10#
Schaubi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schaubi stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus has control of Schaubi's left arm, preventing Schaubi from doing any damage.
Maximus working a defensive guard here.
Maximus managing to control the position.
Schaubi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Schaubi controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schaubi is one step ahead there.
Schaubi is looking to pass into half guard but Maximus pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Maximus is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (6) vs (8) Maximus
Maximus trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus is proving a slippery customer.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is keeping the position.#T13#
Maximus trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Maximus pushes down on Schaubi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maximus is just content to waste time from the top position. Schaubi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Schaubi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus 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. #T14#
Schaubi has control of Maximus's left arm, preventing Maximus from doing any damage.
Schaubi 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: Schaubi (8) vs (8) Maximus
Maximus keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus tries to roll over but Schaubi keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Schaubi gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
An intense looking Abu Schaubi took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Matariki instigates a clinch.
Maximus is trying to drag Matariki to the mat but Matariki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maximus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matariki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Matariki has clasped his hands together around Maximus's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (0) vs (4) Matariki
Maximus is looking to regain half guard here but Matariki keeps moving and retains side control.
Maximus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maximus is trying to get back to full guard.
Matariki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Maximus tries to get to full guard but Matariki has control of the leg.
Maximus is concentrating on defense, preventing Matariki from advancing position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Matariki is pressing down on Maximus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maximus is holding on for now.
Matariki prevents Maximus from improving his position.#T2#
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Matariki wants to free his trapped foot but Maximus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maximus is looking for a sweep. Matariki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matariki wants to pass the guard but Maximus is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matariki is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Matariki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maximus is looking to improve his position.
Matariki content to control rather than advance.
Maximus tries to roll over but Matariki keeps him under control.#T4#
Maximus gets back to full guard.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Maximus is trying to control the position but Matariki postures up.
Matariki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maximus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maximus holds on and takes a little breather.
Matariki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Matariki tries to pass.
Maximus trying to keep a closed guard but Matariki is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Matariki stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
Matariki stays in close to Maximus's body and controls the position.
Maximus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Maximus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Matariki controlling him for the moment.
Matariki content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Maximus has control of Matariki's left arm, preventing Matariki from doing any damage.
Maximus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Matariki is now in half guard.
Matariki prevents Maximus from improving his position.
Maximus has his hands clasped together around Matariki's back. He's all about the action.
Matariki wants to free his trapped foot but Maximus is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Maximus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matariki is working away from the top position though.
Maximus is looking to get back to full guard here but Matariki has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (0) vs (7) Matariki
Maximus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Matariki presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maximus (0) vs (9) Matariki
Matariki content just to control the position here. #T10#
It looks like Matariki 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.
Matariki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maximus wants to control but Matariki is having none of it.
Matariki content just to control the position here.
Matariki is continuing to stall.#T11#
Maximus is just holding on here. Matariki manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (0) vs (12) Matariki
Matariki keeps control of the position as Maximus tries to break free.
Maximus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Maximus right now.
#T12#
Maximus trying to control the action but Matariki just sinks the hooks in.
Maximus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matariki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Matariki has good solid back control here.
Matariki is hanging on to Maximus's back as he tries to escape.
#T13#
Matariki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Maximus.
Maximus trying to control the position but Matariki manages to sink in the hooks.
Maximus tries to escape the position.
Matariki not allowing Maximus to control his hands.
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.
#T14#
Maximus tries to escape the position.
Maximus just trying to survive but Matariki is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Matariki keeps control of the position easily here as Maximus tries to buck him off.
Matariki keeps control of the position as Maximus tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 12 to 0.
Mapuche Matariki is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mapuche Matariki 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:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Chame Boxing Champ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Maximus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boxing Champ manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxing Champ (0) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boxing Champ pulls Maximus in to control the position.
Boxing Champ trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus is proving a slippery customer.
Maximus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boxing Champ trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxing Champ looking for a sweep. Not yet Boxing Champ, not yet. #T1#
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Boxing Champ is keeping the position.
Maximus stays in close to Boxing Champ's body and controls the position. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boxing Champ seems keen to control Maximus's posture.
Maximus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boxing Champ controlling the position.#T4#
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maximus wants to pass to mount but Boxing Champ is defending the position.
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5##SUB#
Boxing Champ looking for submissions off his back.
Maximus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Maximus 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.
It looks like Maximus 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.#T6#
Maximus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boxing Champ (0) vs (5) Maximus
Maximus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maximus pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Maximus trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxing Champ is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maximus looking to control but Boxing Champ is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Maximus prevents Boxing Champ from getting the reversal.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boxing Champ wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.#T9#
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but Boxing Champ doesn't allow it.
Maximus wants to control the pace but Boxing Champ is squirming around nicely.
Boxing Champ is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Boxing Champ is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boxing Champ tries to lock up and control but Maximus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boxing Champ working to try and regain half guard.
Maximus controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Boxing Champ manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boxing Champ is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Boxing Champ actively working from the bottom here.
Maximus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boxing Champ (0) vs (8) Maximus
Maximus looking to control but Boxing Champ is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but Boxing Champ doesn't allow it. #T12#
Maximus controlling from mount.
Maximus fails to take his opponent's back.
Boxing Champ wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Boxing Champ is squirming around, avoiding Maximus's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Maximus content just to control the position here.
Maximus moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Boxing Champ (0) vs (11) Maximus
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
More stalling from Maximus.
Boxing Champ trying to control the hands but Maximus breaks the grip.
Maximus controlling the position well here. Boxing Champ rolled but Maximus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T14#
Boxing Champ turns into Maximus and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxing Champ (2) vs (11) Maximus
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boxing Champ's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxing Champ (2) vs (13) Maximus
Maximus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boxing Champ trying to control the position.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boxing Champ swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxing Champ being controlled here, momentarily.
Boxing Champ seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 13 to 2.
After winning the bout, Alexander Maximus 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:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Kazuma Kuwabara!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maximus tries for a takedown but Kuwabara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Kuwabara darts in and clinches Maximus up against the cage.
Kuwabara prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuwabara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kuwabara gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (0) vs (2) Kuwabara#SUB2#
Kuwabara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maximus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maximus has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Kuwabara#SUB2#
Kuwabara working for a triangle but Maximus defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maximus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuwabara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kuwabara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maximus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Maximus stays in close to Kuwabara's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kuwabara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maximus passes Kuwabara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kuwabara tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2##SUB2#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Kuwabara is defending well.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Kuwabara defends it. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Maximus is keen to just control but Kuwabara is a slippery customer.
Maximus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maximus moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kuwabara. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (2) Kuwabara
Maximus wants to control but Kuwabara is keeping him busy. #T4#
Kuwabara tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
Kuwabara trying to remain calm as Maximus controls from the top position.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuwabara keeps working.
Maximus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kuwabara will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kuwabara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Kuwabara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuwabara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maximus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Kuwabara is being controlled here.
Kuwabara tries to improve position but can't.
Maximus slows the pace down.
Kuwabara is looking to regain half guard here but Maximus keeps moving and retains side control.
Maximus trying to control the position but Kuwabara is working away.
Kuwabara tries to bench press Maximus off him but Maximus keeps the position. #T6#
Kuwabara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maximus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (5) vs (6) Kuwabara#SUB2#
Kuwabara patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Kuwabara 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, Maximus has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kuwabara keeps control of the position as Maximus tries to break free.
#T7#
Maximus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Kuwabara working for a choke but Maximus is defending well. #SUB2#
Maximus is in a bad position with Kuwabara working for a choke. Maximus manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (7) vs (6) Kuwabara
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Kuwabara.
Maximus is pushing down on Kuwabara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuwabara is fighting to maintain full guard but Maximus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maximus prevents Kuwabara from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maximus wants to control but Kuwabara is keeping him busy.
Maximus works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (10) vs (6) Kuwabara
Maximus tries to control but Kuwabara wriggling away.
Kuwabara is trying to escape the mount but Maximus keeps good control and instead manages to take Kuwabara's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (13) vs (6) Kuwabara#T10#
Kuwabara tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Maximus's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Maximus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Maximus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Maximus has the hooks in. Kuwabara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Maximus.
Maximus has the hooks in. Kuwabara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Maximus is looking to control Kuwabara but Kuwabara is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T11#
Kuwabara tries to escape but Maximus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kuwabara is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Maximus is hanging on to Kuwabara's back as he tries to escape.
Maximus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kuwabara's body.
Kuwabara tries to escape but Maximus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Maximus is riding his opponent, not letting Kuwabara buck him off. #T12#
Kuwabara is really stuck here.
Maximus 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.
Will Maximus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Kuwabara's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Maximus struggling to keep hold of the position.
Maximus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
Kuwabara is trying to break free.
Maximus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kuwabara.
Kuwabara is keeping busy.
Maximus is trying to stick to Kuwabara's back but Kuwabara is turning into Maximus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maximus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuwabara. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (13) vs (8) Kuwabara#SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maximus dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (15) vs (8) Kuwabara#T14##SUB2#
Kuwabara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maximus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kuwabara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kuwabara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform us that Kuwabara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Kuwabara working for submissions but it's allowed Maximus to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Maximus 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.
Maximus'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
After winning the bout, Alexander Maximus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kazuma Kuwabara spoke after the fight, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; David Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maximus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hanson! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (4) vs (0) Hanson
Hanson tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus controlling the position.
Hanson sneaks back into half guard.
Maximus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
Maximus prevents Hanson from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximus pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Hanson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maximus works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (7) vs (0) Hanson
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Hanson is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanson is squirming around, avoiding Maximus's attempts to control the action.
Hanson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hanson is still trying to improve position.
Maximus trying to control but Hanson is having none of it.
Maximus prevents Hanson from getting the reversal.#T3#
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hanson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (10) vs (0) Hanson
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Maximus's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Maximus keeps control of the position as Hanson tries to break free.
Hanson prevents Maximus from getting a body triangle.
Maximus is hanging on to Hanson's back as he tries to escape.
Maximus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hanson can't escape the position.
#T4#
Maximus has good solid back control here.
Maximus is trying to stick to Hanson's back but Hanson is turning into Maximus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maximus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hanson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (10) vs (2) Hanson
Maximus controls Hanson momentarily but Hanson frees himself.
Hanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Hanson has gone for a leg lock! Maximus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hanson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (12) vs (2) Hanson
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Hanson keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass.
Maximus won't allow Hanson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Hanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maximus looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a triangle but Maximus pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Hanson looking for a guillotine here but Maximus defends easily.
Maximus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maximus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hanson's guard. #T6##SUB2#
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maximus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hanson moves into full guard.
Hanson 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.
Hanson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7##SUB2#
Hanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Hanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a triangle but Maximus pushes his legs off easily.
Maximus is pushing down on Hanson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hanson is fighting to maintain full guard but Maximus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maximus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hanson is pressing down on Maximus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maximus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (15) vs (2) Hanson
A lull in the action here.#T8#
Hanson is looking to reverse the position.
Maximus staying calm.
Maximus trying to control the action but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Hanson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Hanson trying to remain calm as Maximus controls from the top position.
Hanson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maximus wants to take a breather but Hanson is having none of it.
Maximus prevents Hanson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximus pulls his head out easily.
Maximus is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maximus prevents Hanson from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hanson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Hanson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maximus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hanson. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (18) vs (2) Hanson#T10#
Maximus controlling the position.
Hanson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (18) vs (4) Hanson#SUB2#
Hanson is working for a kimura but Maximus is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a kimura but Maximus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Maximus is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
Maximus is trying to maintain the position but Hanson is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Maximus is looking to improve his position.
Maximus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hanson 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.
Maximus gets full guard.#T12#
Maximus is trying to control the position but Hanson postures up. #SUB2#
Hanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hanson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (18) vs (7) Hanson
Maximus wants to control but Hanson postures up.#SUB2#
Hanson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maximus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hanson but great work by Maximus. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (22) vs (7) Hanson
Maximus controlling the position from side mount.
Hanson is trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus taking a breather here. #T13#
Hanson tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus controls the position from side control.#T14#
Hanson is trying to improve his position.
Maximus trying to control the position but Hanson is working away.
Hanson is looking for a sweep.
Maximus trying to control the action but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Hanson is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanson keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 22 to 7.
A victorious Alexander Maximus 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:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maximus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias is controlling Maximus's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Maximus trying to control the action but Ozymandias is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ozymandias keeping hold of Maximus's head, controlling as best he can.
Maximus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Ozymandias is working away.
Maximus stalling.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Ozymandias has his hands clasped together around Maximus's back. He's all about the action.
Maximus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ozymandias! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (8) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias tries to lock up and control but Maximus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ozymandias is trying to escape the mount.
Ozymandias wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Ozymandias is squirming around, avoiding Maximus's attempts to control the action.
Ozymandias manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Maximus uses his free foot to push down on Ozymandias's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ozymandias. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (11) vs (0) Ozymandias#T3#
Ozymandias tries to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Maximus looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Ozymandias wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Ozymandias 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: Maximus (11) vs (2) Ozymandias
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias 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.
Maximus trying to keep a closed guard but Ozymandias is proving a slippery customer.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard. #T4#
Ozymandias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass.
Ozymandias slips nicely into half guard.
Ozymandias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
Maximus is trying to control but can't.
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Ozymandias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ozymandias in particular looking to stall.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Ozymandias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but Maximus defending well.
Ozymandias not doing much here.
Maximus trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Ozymandias 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.
Maximus trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Maximus wants to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maximus! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (11) vs (5) Ozymandias
Ozymandias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ozymandias prevents Maximus from getting the reversal.
Maximus stops Ozymandias from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here. #T7#
Maximus wants to control but Ozymandias is having none of it.
Maximus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maximus regains half guard.
Ozymandias not doing much here.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maximus tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.
Ozymandias is taking a breather. Maximus 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.#T8#
Ozymandias prevents Maximus from improving his position.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Ozymandias prevents Maximus from improving his position.
Ozymandias is looking to advance position but Maximus won't allow it.
Maximus trying to control here.
Ozymandias wants to pass to mount but Maximus is defending the position. #T9#
Maximus is looking to control Ozymandias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maximus avoid being mounted?
Maximus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Still in half guard, Ozymandias seems content to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but Maximus defending well.
Maximus tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Ozymandias sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Maximus holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Maximus wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Ozymandias seems content to control.
Maximus trying to control from the bottom.
Ozymandias working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Maximus's thigh. Maximus counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozymandias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ozymandias stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Maximus trying to control the position here.
Maximus working a defensive guard here.
Ozymandias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maximus working a defensive guard here.
Ozymandias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (13) vs (5) Ozymandias
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Ozymandias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Ozymandias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here.
Maximus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Ozymandias controlling the position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Ozymandias.
Maximus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ozymandias seems keen to control Maximus's posture.
Ozymandias 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.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maximus.#T14#
Ozymandias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (13) vs (7) Ozymandias
Maximus is trying to control the position but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias content to stall in guard here.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus wants to sweep here but Ozymandias controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias pushing down on Maximus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ozymandias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Alexander Maximus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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