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Event:
MMAHKI 50
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Shaver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tampukpuk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Shaver fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tampukpuk sprawls well initially but Shaver persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Tampukpuk pushes Shaver off and gets back to his feet.
A big left from Shaver misses.
Tampukpuk feints a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Tampukpuk blocks the low kick.
Shaver fails to land the takedown.
Tampukpuk slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaver, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaver. Tampukpuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tampukpuk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shaver tries to clinch there but Tampukpuk circles away.
Tampukpuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tampukpuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaver moves away.
Beaver Shaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Shaver.
Shaver misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beaver Shaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick lands for Tampukpuk.
Shaver tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaver throws a low kick but Tampukpuk avoids it.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tampukpuk checks a leg kick.
Tampukpuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tampukpuk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaver.
Tampukpuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaver misses with an uppercut. Tampukpuk saw that one coming.
Shaver scores with a jab. Tampukpuk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shaver throws a leg kick but Tampukpuk sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Shaver misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shaver moves out of range of the leg kick from Tampukpuk.
Shaver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Shaver throws out a leg kick but Tampukpuk moves out of range and Shaver only half commits.
Shaver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Shaver scores with a four punch combination!
Shaver tries to close the distance and clinch but Tampukpuk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tampukpuk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Shaver has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arturito Tampukpuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaver steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tampukpuk. That one must have hurt.
Shaver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shaver misses with a takedown attempt - Tampukpuk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tampukpuk throws out a counter right but Shaver avoids it with no problem.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Shaver misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tampukpuk misses.
Shaver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tampukpuk tries a quick counter leg kick but Shaver is wise to it.
Tampukpuk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tampukpuk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tampukpuk is fending him off so far but Shaver persists. Nope, Tampukpuk circles away and we're back to standing.
Tampukpuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shaver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tampukpuk manages to avoid it.
Tampukpuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shaver throws a series of punches but Tampukpuk avoids them all with ease.
Tampukpuk throws a low kick, looking for Shaver's leg but Shaver calmly moves out of range.
Shaver fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturito Tampukpuk dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Shaver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shaver throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tampukpuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arturito Tampukpuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaver lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tampukpuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tampukpuk stuns Shaver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver misses with a low kick.
Tampukpuk slips a straight right by Shaver.
Tampukpuk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tampukpuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaver.
Tampukpuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Shaver looks to land a left hand but Tampukpuk moved out of range nicely.
Tampukpuk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tampukpuk.#CUT2#It looks like Beaver Shaver has been cut.
Shaver lands a slapping body shot.
Shaver misses with a low kick.
Shaver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tampukpuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Shaver rushes Tampukpuk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Tampukpuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tampukpuk stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beaver Shaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Shaver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shaver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tampukpuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tampukpuk lands with an overhand left.
Tampukpuk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shaver fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tampukpuk avoids it really well and circles away.
Shaver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Shaver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shaver cracks Tampukpuk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tampukpuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaver attempts a counter takedown but Tampukpuk avoids it well and moves away.
Tampukpuk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shaver lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tampukpuk will feel that in the morning.
Shaver with a nice calf kick.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Shaver counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tampukpuk is trying to stand up here but Shaver is controlling him well.
Tampukpuk is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Shaver seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Shaver moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Tampukpuk.
Shaver landing strikes.
Tampukpuk wants to get back to his feet.
Shaver in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tampukpuk is not content to let Shaver control the position.
Shaver grinds an elbow into Tampukpuk's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Beaver Shaver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Beaver Shaver's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tampukpuk needs to keep his hands up - Shaver had a free shot at his head there.
Tampukpuk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shaver takes a swing at Tampukpuk's ribcage but misses.
Tampukpuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaver moves away.#CL#
Shaver clinches.
Shaver keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tampukpuk's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Tampukpuk breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tampukpuk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A lazy body kick from Shaver
and Tampukpuk counters with a body kick. #T1#
Shaver misses with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Tampukpuk blocks the low kick.
Shaver misses the shot to the body.
Shaver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaver lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A bone on bone clash there as Tampukpuk blocks the leg kick.
Shaver needs to keep his hands up - Tampukpuk had a free shot at his head there.
Tampukpuk throws a hook to the side of Shaver's head but Shaver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tampukpuk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Shaver tries a low kick but Tampukpuk avoids it.
Shaver wants to slow Tampukpuk down by chopping away at his legs.
Shaver misses with an uppercut
and Tampukpuk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shaver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shaver misses with a two punch combination.
Shaver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tampukpuk sprawls well. Tampukpuk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaver gets slowly back to his feet.
Tampukpuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Tampukpuk moves out of range of the leg kick from Shaver.
Tampukpuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tampukpuk swinging wildly here.
Tampukpuk looks to land a left hand but Shaver moved out of range nicely.
Shaver half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tampukpuk throws a right and a left that Shaver avoids nicely.
Shaver attempts a counter takedown but Tampukpuk avoids it well and moves away.
Tampukpuk misses with a kick to the body.
Shaver moves forwards but Tampukpuk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shaver thows a leg kick but Tampukpuk checks it
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaver tries to land a leg kick but Tampukpuk saw it coming and moves away.
#T4#
Shaver chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tampukpuk cracks Shaver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tampukpuk checks a leg kick.
Tampukpuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the body from Shaver misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shaver backing away here, and Tampukpuk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beaver Shaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaver throws a low kick but Tampukpuk avoids it.
Tampukpuk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Shaver has closed the distance and engaged Tampukpuk in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arturito Tampukpuk.
I think Tampukpuk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturito Tampukpuk! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 40
Date: Apr 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Shaver blocks a jab.
Ragnarrson lands with a hook. Shaver tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ragnarrson connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Beaver Shaver has been cut.
Ivar Ragnarrson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarrson lands a body shot.
Ragnarrson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shaver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ragnarrson throws a series of punches but Shaver avoids them all with ease.
Shaver tries a quick counter leg kick but Ragnarrson is wise to it.
Ragnarrson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaver misses with a body kick.
Ragnarrson works the jab nicely.
Ragnarrson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Shaver manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ragnarrson on his heels. He'll look to pass Ragnarrson's guard now, I'm sure.
Ragnarrson wants to get back to his feet but Shaver passes into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#REVR#
Ragnarrson tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.
Ragnarrson's coaches at Rabid Dog have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ragnarrson is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Shaver is looking to advance position but Ragnarrson won't allow it.
Ragnarrson is looking to control Shaver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ragnarrson avoid being mounted?
Ragnarrson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaver thows a huge punch but Ragnarrson dodges it nicely.
Shaver sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shaver wants to take a breather but Ragnarrson is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ragnarrson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shaver.
Shaver trying to mount his opponent but Ragnarrson defends it.
Ragnarrson is looking to escape.
Ragnarrson is controlling Shaver's trapped leg to prevent Shaver from advancing to side control.
Shaver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ragnarrson trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shaver connects with a nice short shot to Ragnarrson's temple.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Ragnarrson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaver sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ragnarrson defending well though.
Ragnarrson regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Ragnarrson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ragnarrson is trying to keep Shaver in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shaver moves away from the strike by Ragnarrson.
Ragnarrson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shaver on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Ragnarrson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaver tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Shaver manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ragnarrson on his heels. He'll look to pass Ragnarrson's guard now, I'm sure.
Shaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ragnarrson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ragnarrson keeping full guard, as Shaver tries to pass. #T4#
Ragnarrson is pulling down on Shaver's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaver, at least for the moment.
Ragnarrson wants to stand but Shaver is controlling the position.
Shaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarrson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaver is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shaver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Ragnarrson is keeping the position.
Shaver throwing strikes from guard but Ragnarrson blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Beaver Shaver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Beaver Shaver's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ragnarrson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Shaver.
Ragnarrson misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Shaver counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ragnarrson tries to get to full guard but Shaver has control of the leg.
Ragnarrson pushes Shaver off looking to stand but Shaver dives back in and keeps control.
Ragnarrson won't allow Shaver to pass to mount.
Shaver working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarrson trying to control but Shaver postures up.
Shaver trying to control the action but Ragnarrson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaver prevents Ragnarrson from improving his position.
Beaver Shaver has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Shaver thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ragnarrson tries to get to full guard but Shaver has control of the leg.
Ragnarrson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ragnarrson tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Shaver is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ragnarrson as he works his way to full guard.
Shaver throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shaver stopping the sweep attempt from Ragnarrson.
Shaver advances to half guard.
Shaver thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ragnarrson controlling the position for now.
Ragnarrson is looking to control Shaver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ragnarrson avoid being mounted?
Ragnarrson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Ragnarrson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ragnarrson controlling the position.
Ragnarrson trying to keep a closed guard but Shaver is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ivar Ragnarrson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragnarrson misses with a looping right.
Shaver ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarrson.
Ivar Ragnarrson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnarrson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ragnarrson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shaver unleashes a big counter combination but Ragnarrson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ragnarrson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shaver counters with a left and a right that stings Ragnarrson.
Ragnarrson looks to land a left hand but Shaver moved out of range nicely.
Ragnarrson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaver.
Ragnarrson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Ragnarrson misses its intended target. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Ragnarrson. Those never looked like landing.
Shaver only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD2#
Shaver shoots in and gets a takedown into Ragnarrson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarrson trying to control the position.
Shaver stopping the sweep attempt from Ragnarrson.
Ragnarrson controls Shaver momentarily but Shaver frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver lands a couple of elbows.
Ragnarrson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Ragnarrson is keeping the position.
Ragnarrson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beaver Shaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Beaver Shaver's cut.
That's time! Ragnarrson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ragnarrson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2#
Shaver shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ragnarrson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shaver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Ragnarrson is keeping the position.
Ragnarrson managing to control the position.
Ragnarrson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ragnarrson is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Shaver passes Ragnarrson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shaver looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shaver is just content to waste time from the top position. Ragnarrson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ragnarrson has his hands on Shaver's head, controlling the position.
Ragnarrson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ragnarrson wanted to stand there but Shaver had control of the position.
Ragnarrson stopping the sweep attempt from Shaver.
Beaver Shaver is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Shaver is pulling down on Ragnarrson's head. It's preventing any offense from Ragnarrson, at least for the moment.
Shaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaver, not yet.
Ragnarrson stays in close to Shaver's body and controls the position.
Ragnarrson pushes down on Shaver's leg and manages to get into half guard.
It looks like Ragnarrson is going to stand back up.
Shaver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ragnarrson is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Ragnarrson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ragnarrson is thwarting Shaver's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shaver is looking for a sweep. Ragnarrson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaver trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ragnarrson loads up on a big right hand but Shaver slips the punch.
Ragnarrson throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ragnarrson thinking.
Shaver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarrson.
Shaver tries a quick counter leg kick but Ragnarrson is wise to it.
Ragnarrson misses with a hook. Shaver ducked under it nicely.
Ivar Ragnarrson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Ragnarrson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ragnarrson.
Ragnarrson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaver feints a counter leg kick.
Ragnarrson misses with a right hand
and Shaver counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ragnarrson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shaver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ragnarrson scores with a hook to the body. Shaver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shaver lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ragnarrson takes a step back to recover.
Ragnarrson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Shaver gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarrson is trying to control Shaver's posture but Shaver avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaver trying to control the position but Ragnarrson is working away.
Ragnarrson looks to move to half guard but instead Shaver has passed into mount! Damn!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Beaver Shaver.
I've got Shaver winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivar Ragnarrson! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 34
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Ryan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Beaver Shaver has been cut.
Shaver defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Shaver changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Ryan moves into range and clinches up with Shaver.
Ryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Shaver backwards. #BC2#
Shaver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaver.
Shaver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaver catches Ryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shaver looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
A left lands for Ryan.
Shaver misses with a body shot.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shaver throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Shaver slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Ryan blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Ryan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shaver is working for takedown but Ryan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ryan controlling the action here for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Ryan.
#T1#
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Shaver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryan prevents it.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaver.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
Shaver is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryan is defending well.
Dax Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beaver Shaver.
Shaver wants a takedown.
Ryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shaver drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ryan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ryan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Shaver keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shaver has time to react.#ROC#Shaver is rocked!
Crack! Ryan connects with the perfect overhand right and Shaver falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Ryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dax Ryan! |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Laulhere looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shaver! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shaver (0) vs (4) Laulhere
Shaver is looking to reverse the position.
Laulhere tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shaver manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Laulhere trying to control from half guard but Shaver is working away.
Laulhere is thwarting Shaver's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shaver is defending against the submission attempts here by Laulhere.
Shaver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laulhere is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Shaver is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laulhere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laulhere's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaver (4) vs (4) Laulhere
Shaver controlling well, preventing Laulhere from escaping the position.
Shaver doesn't have the hooks in and Laulhere manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (4) vs (6) Laulhere
Laulhere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shaver is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaver is trying to keep Laulhere in close.
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Laulhere slips nicely into half guard.
Shaver wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy.
Shaver is not content to let Laulhere control the position.#T2#
Shaver tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Shaver is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shaver is looking for a sweep. Laulhere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Laulhere is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laulhere controlling the pace.
Shaver tries to roll over but Laulhere keeps him under control.
Shaver won't allow Laulhere to pass to mount. #T3#
Shaver trying to hold on to Laulhere's head to control him but Laulhere postures up.
#SUB2#
Laulhere is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaver sees it coming and defends easily.
Laulhere is thwarting Shaver's attempts to control the position.
Shaver wants to get back to full guard.
Shaver is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Laulhere is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laulhere in particular looking to stall.
Laulhere is looking to take a break and control but Shaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Shaver moves into full guard.
Laulhere pushes down on Shaver's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaver trying to control from the bottom.
Laulhere wants to control but Shaver is keeping him busy.
Laulhere tries to pass to full mount but Shaver defends it.
Laulhere wants to take a breather but Shaver is having none of it.
Laulhere prevents Shaver from improving his position.
Well, if Laulhere 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.
Shaver is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laulhere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laulhere's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaver (8) vs (6) Laulhere
Will Shaver go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T5#
Laulhere tries to roll but Shaver sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Shaver has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Laulhere is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shaver wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaver is hanging on to Laulhere's back as he tries to escape.
Laulhere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shaver is trying to control but Laulhere is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T6#
Laulhere working to try and regain half guard.
Shaver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laulhere has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Shaver (11) vs (6) Laulhere
Laulhere holding on to Shaver's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Shaver controls the action.
Laulhere wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. #T7#
Shaver is not going to allow Laulhere to sit and survive in this position.
Shaver controls the action.
I really don't envy Laulhere right now.
Shaver 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.
Laulhere tries to break free.
Laulhere prevents Shaver from getting a body triangle.
Laulhere trying to control the hands but Shaver breaks the grip.
Laulhere prevents Shaver from getting a body triangle.#T8#
Shaver biding his time, looking for the opening.
Shaver has the hooks in. Laulhere is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Laulhere manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaver's guard. Nice work there by Laulhere.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (11) vs (8) Laulhere
Shaver wants to sweep here but Laulhere controlling him for the moment.
Shaver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaver is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaver is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (13) vs (8) Laulhere#T9#
Laulhere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (13) vs (10) Laulhere
Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaver is keeping the position for now.
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Shaver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (15) vs (10) Laulhere
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet. #SUB2#
Laulhere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaver sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laulhere trying to keep a closed guard but Shaver is proving a slippery customer.
#T10##SUB2#
Laulhere is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaver defends well.
Shaver passes into half guard.
Laulhere controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Shaver seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Laulhere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laulhere makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laulhere.
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shaver controls the pace.
Shaver trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Shaver sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shaver won't allow Laulhere to sweep him here. #T12##SUB2#
Laulhere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shaver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaver forces his way into half guard.
Shaver wants to take a breather but Laulhere is having none of it.
Laulhere 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.
Shaver seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shaver seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laulhere for as long as he can get away with.
Laulhere is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Shaver is controlling the pace.
Shaver is looking to advance position but Laulhere won't allow it.
Shaver trying to control the pace.
Laulhere regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14##SUB2#
Laulhere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laulhere is looking to sweep but instead, Shaver has passed into half guard.
Shaver content to control rather than advance.
Laulhere tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.
Shaver controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
A victorious Beaver Shaver 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:
SSG 105 Shaver vs Waterman
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 17 wins and 11 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Henry Waterman!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Shaver shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Waterman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Waterman
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Waterman is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Waterman keeps moving.
Shaver showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Waterman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shaver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Waterman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Waterman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shaver slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Shaver moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (5) vs (0) Waterman
Waterman is trying to improve his position.
Shaver gets to mount! Waterman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaver (7) vs (0) Waterman
Shaver looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaver prevents Waterman from getting the reversal.
Waterman is still trying to improve position.
Waterman gets back to half guard.
Shaver is taking a breather. Waterman 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.
Shaver wants to take a breather but Waterman is having none of it. #T2#
Well, if Shaver 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.
#SUB2#
Waterman actively working from the bottom here.
Waterman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shaver has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (10) vs (0) Waterman
Waterman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shaver pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Shaver manages to capitalize on a mistake by Waterman to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shaver (13) vs (0) Waterman
Waterman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Waterman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaver's guard. Nice work there by Waterman.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (13) vs (2) Waterman#T3#
Shaver trying to control the position here.
Shaver is trying to control the position but Waterman postures up. #SUB2#
Waterman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Waterman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shaver has his hands on Waterman's head, controlling the position.
Shaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaver, not yet. #SUB2#
Waterman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shaver dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (15) vs (2) Waterman#SUB2#
Waterman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaver defends well.
Waterman 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: Shaver (15) vs (4) Waterman#T4#
Shaver is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Waterman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Waterman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaver (19) vs (4) Waterman
Waterman is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Shaver has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Shaver trying to control.
Waterman breaks Shaver's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (19) vs (6) Waterman
Waterman stopping the sweep attempt from Shaver.
Shaver working a defensive guard here.
Waterman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Waterman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (19) vs (9) Waterman#T5##SUB2#
Waterman tries for a kimura but Shaver is defending well. #SUB2#
Waterman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Waterman swings around for an armbar but Shaver sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Waterman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (21) vs (9) Waterman
Shaver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Waterman is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Shaver 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. #SUB2#
Waterman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaver is aware though and is defending well.
Shaver controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6##SUB2#
Waterman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Waterman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shaver stacks Waterman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shaver! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (24) vs (9) Waterman
Waterman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Waterman keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Waterman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shaver presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaver (26) vs (9) Waterman
Waterman is looking to improve his position but Shaver isn't that keen on the idea.
Shaver content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waterman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Waterman regains half guard.
Shaver seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Waterman wants to get back to full guard but Shaver has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (29) vs (9) Waterman
Shaver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Waterman is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Waterman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Shaver working for a guillotine from mount but Waterman is in no mood to give up.
Shaver trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Waterman is looking to get to half guard.
Shaver trying to control but Waterman is having none of it.
Waterman is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Waterman regains half guard.
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waterman keeps working. #SUB2#
Waterman looking for submissions off his back.
Shaver looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shaver works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (32) vs (9) Waterman
Waterman is looking to regain half guard here but Shaver keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Shaver moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaver (34) vs (9) Waterman
Waterman regains half guard.
Shaver is controlling the pace.
Waterman is not content to let Shaver control the position.
Waterman is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Waterman is in trouble now - Shaver has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (37) vs (9) Waterman
Shaver content just to control the position here.
Shaver prevents Waterman from getting the reversal.
Shaver mounts Waterman! Really nice guard pass there!
Waterman can't escape the position.
Waterman gets back to half guard.
Shaver wants to free his trapped foot but Waterman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Waterman wants to improve his position but Shaver is controlling well.
#T12#
Shaver wants to free his trapped foot but Waterman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shaver frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (40) vs (9) Waterman
Waterman is trying to escape the mount.
Shaver controlling his opponent.
Shaver trying to control but Waterman is having none of it.
Waterman regains half guard.
Waterman tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.#T13##SUB2#
Waterman has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Shaver. Oh but Waterman has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Shaver goes limp - he's gone! Waterman jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henry Waterman!
A relieved looking Henry Waterman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 102 Gomes vs Schaubi
Date: Feb 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 10 wins and 3 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shaver closes the distance and clinches up with Kyng, looking for a takedown. Shaver pushes Kyng against the cage but Kyng circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Kyng rushes Shaver and presses him up against the cage.
Shaver is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shaver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kyng prevents it.
Tanner Kyng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beaver Shaver.#TD2#
Shaver has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kyng clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kyng (0) vs (4) Shaver
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng tries to roll but Shaver sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Kyng defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shaver's arms.
Kyng rolls, trying to escape but Shaver keeps control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Will Shaver go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kyng is holding onto Shaver's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB2#
Kyng defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shaver's arms. #T1#
Kyng is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kyng is working hard here to advance position.
Shaver trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Shaver looking for the RNC. #T2#
Shaver struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kyng is really stuck here.
Shaver tries to get the hooks in deep but Kyng pushed the leg off.
Shaver 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.
Kyng trying to control the position but Shaver manages to sink in the hooks.
Kyng is really stuck here.
Kyng tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kyng tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Shaver wants to finish this one by submission but Kyng is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shaver.
Kyng is looking to improve his position but Shaver isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Kyng has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kyng (0) vs (7) Shaver#SUB2#
Shaver has one arm under Kyng 's neck. Kyng is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Shaver manages to get his arm free though and Kyng is in a world of trouble! Shaver sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Kyng turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Beaver Shaver!
After winning the bout, Beaver Shaver 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 100 Shaver vs Chancel
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 15 wins and 11 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Shaver pushes Chancel up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Shaver tightens his grip and picks Chancel up, before dumping him to the ground. Chancel manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Chancel
Chancel wants to control the position but Shaver says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Shaver has control of the leg. #SUB#
Shaver is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chancel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaver seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel is in trouble now - Shaver has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (5) vs (0) Chancel
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel is squirming around, avoiding Shaver's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Chancel is looking to improve his position but Shaver isn't that keen on the idea.
Chancel 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.
Chancel is pressing down on Shaver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully.
Shaver passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (8) vs (0) Chancel
Shaver has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaver (10) vs (0) Chancel
Chancel prevents Shaver from taking his back.#T2#
Chancel working to try and regain half guard.
Chancel is still trying to improve position.
Chancel wants to control but Shaver is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver wants to control the pace but Chancel is squirming around nicely.
Shaver looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Chancel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shaver controlling the position easily from mount.
Shaver prevents Chancel from getting the reversal.
Shaver looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chancel is looking to escape.
Chancel tries to lock up and control but Shaver gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Shaver takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Shaver (13) vs (0) Chancel#SUB#
Shaver working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chancel is really stuck here.
Chancel is keeping busy.
Shaver has the hooks in. Chancel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chancel keeps trying to improve his position.
Shaver wants to control but Chancel is keeping busy.#T5#
Shaver avoiding Chancel 's attempts to control his hands.
Chancel turns into Shaver and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (13) vs (2) Chancel
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chancel stopping the sweep attempt from Shaver.
Shaver trying to control the position.
Shaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chancel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chancel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shaver manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (15) vs (2) Chancel
Shaver postures up.
Shaver slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (18) vs (2) Chancel#T6#
Chancel is trying to improve his position.
Shaver wants to control but Chancel is keeping him busy.
Chancel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shaver wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaver trying to control the position but Chancel is working away.
Chancel is looking for a sweep.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Chancel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Chancel is trying to work for a sweep but Shaver has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaver (20) vs (2) Chancel
Chancel is working to get back to half guard.
Chancel 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.
Shaver seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chancel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shaver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shaver's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaver (20) vs (6) Chancel#T8##SUB2#
Chancel working for a choke but Shaver is defending well.
My spies in Canadian Combat Academy inform me that Chancel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
You can see the frustration on Shaver's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chancel biding his time, looking for the opening.
Shaver tries to escape but Chancel has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chancel controlling the positon.
Shaver is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shaver trying to control the hands but Chancel won't let him.
Chancel is looking to control Shaver but Shaver is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Chancel avoiding Shaver 's attempts to control his hands.
Chancel is riding his opponent, not letting Shaver buck him off.
Chancel controlling well, preventing Shaver from escaping the position.
#T10#
Shaver trying to control the position but Chancel manages to sink in the hooks.
Chancel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
A lull in the action here.
Chancel is hanging on to Shaver's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Shaver tries to escape the position.
Chancel is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
Shaver is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Shaver right now.
#T12#
Chancel controlling well, preventing Shaver from escaping the position.
Chancel tries to keep control of the position but Shaver is staying busy.
Shaver breaks Chancel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (22) vs (6) Chancel
Chancel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaver is pushing down on Chancel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chancel is fighting to maintain full guard but Shaver has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chancel is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaver looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13##SUB2#
Chancel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shaver wants to free his trapped foot but Chancel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shaver controlling the pace. #SUB#
Shaver is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chancel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shaver. #T14#
Chancel is refusing to be controlled, as Shaver sits in half guard.
Shaver prevents Chancel from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chancel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver takes the fight on points by 22 to 6.
A victorious Beaver Shaver 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:
Stepping Stone 95
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Javier Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Martinez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Martinez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Martinez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (0) Shaver#SUB2#
Shaver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martinez is aware though and is defending well.
Martinez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shaver is trying to keep Martinez in close.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shaver wants to sweep here but Martinez controlling him for the moment.
Martinez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaver on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver 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: Martinez (2) vs (2) Shaver#T1#
Martinez wants to improve his position but Shaver is controlling well.
Shaver content to control rather than advance.
Shaver wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
Shaver trying to pass the guard but Martinez defending well.
Shaver trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Shaver perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Shaver 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.
Shaver wants to free his trapped foot but Martinez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Shaver is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Martinez is not content to let Shaver control the position.
Shaver controlling the action here.
Martinez tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.#T4#
Martinez is trying to maintain the position but Shaver is very close to passing his half guard.
Shaver trying to control from half guard but Martinez is working away.
Shaver is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Shaver is working for a kimura but Martinez is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Shaver perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shaver trying to control from half guard but Martinez is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shaver in particular looking to stall.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Shaver trying to mount his opponent but Martinez defends it.
Martinez controlling the position well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Shaver 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.
#T7#
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martinez is working hard here to advance position.
Shaver controlling the action here.#T8#
Shaver trying to mount his opponent but Martinez defends it.
Shaver sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Martinez is trying to maintain the position but Shaver is very close to passing his half guard.
Shaver looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Martinez is not content to let Shaver control the position.
Martinez tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.
Well, if Shaver 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.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Shaver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Shaver is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Martinez! Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (2) vs (5) Shaver#SUB2#
Shaver goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Martinez turns into him and now he's in Shaver's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (4) vs (5) Shaver#SUB#
Martinez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shaver manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Martinez has Shaver in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (4) vs (7) Shaver
Shaver trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom. #T11#
Martinez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shaver pushes down on Martinez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaver keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shaver tries to pass to full mount but Martinez defends it. #T12#
Shaver is keen to just control but Martinez is a slippery customer.
Shaver is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shaver is pressing down on Martinez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martinez is holding on for now. #T13#
Shaver trying to control from half guard but Martinez is working away.
Shaver wants to free his trapped foot but Martinez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Martinez is not content to let Shaver control the position.
Shaver looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Martinez desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T14#
Martinez tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.
Shaver content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver wins on points by 7 to 4.
Beaver Shaver thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 91
Date: Jan 08, 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 3 wins and 3 losses; Cactus Jack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jack gets caught napping as Shaver dives in and scores a takedown. Jack manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jack (0) vs (2) Shaver
Jack keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully.
Shaver passes Jack's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shaver is pressing down on Jack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jack is holding on for now. #SUB#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Jack works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Jack throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shaver uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jack (0) vs (5) Shaver
Jack tries to bench press Shaver off him but Shaver keeps the position.
Shaver advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jack (0) vs (7) Shaver
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack can't escape the position.
Jack is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Shaver content just to control the position here.
Shaver prevents Jack from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack 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: Jack (0) vs (10) Shaver
Shaver is trying to stick to Jack's back but Jack is turning into Shaver. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shaver's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jack. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jack (2) vs (10) Shaver
Shaver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Jack sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Shaver doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Jack paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Shaver - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Beaver Shaver!
Our winner, Beaver Shaver, 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:
Stepping Stone 89
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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Carr Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Shaver circles away easily#TD2#
and Shaver counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cartwright won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cartwright (0) vs (4) Shaver
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
Shaver tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright is trying to escape the position but Shaver is controlling the position. #T1#
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom here.
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Cartwright tries to bench press Shaver off him but Shaver keeps the position.
Cartwright is holding Shaver down, trying to stall.
Shaver tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cartwright holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T2#
Cartwright regains half guard.
Shaver is trying to control the action in half guard but Cartwright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is trying is best to control the position here.
Shaver is keen to just control but Cartwright is a slippery customer.
Shaver looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cartwright is trying is best to control the position here.
Cartwright trying to hold on to Shaver's head to control him but Shaver postures up.
Shaver is trying to control. Cartwright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shaver stalling away here and it's allowed Cartwright to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Cartwright 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: Cartwright (2) vs (4) Shaver
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaver sees it coming and defends easily.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cartwright wants to pass to mount but Shaver is defending the position.
Shaver is in trouble now - Cartwright has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (5) vs (4) Shaver
Shaver gets back to half guard.#T4#
Shaver wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
#SUB#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shaver has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cartwright passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (8) vs (4) Shaver
Shaver is trying desperately to improve position.
Shaver wants to hold on but Cartwright pushes him away.#T5#
Cartwright controlling the position easily from mount.
Cartwright is trying to take his opponent's back.
Shaver holds on to Cartwright as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Shaver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright controlling the pace for now.
Cartwright seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shaver for as long as he can get away with.#T6##SUB#
Cartwright looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T7#
Shaver is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cartwright controlling from mount.
Cartwright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cartwright moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Cartwright (11) vs (4) Shaver
What can Shaver do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Shaver rolls, trying to escape but Cartwright keeps control of the position.
#T8#
Shaver turns into Cartwright and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (11) vs (6) Shaver
Cartwright pulls Shaver in to control the position. #SUB#
Cartwright working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shaver has passed into half guard!
Cartwright wants to improve his position but Shaver is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Shaver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cartwright defends it well.
Cartwright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Cartwright has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shaver has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (11) vs (9) Shaver
Shaver trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shaver wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Cartwright trying to control but Shaver flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cartwright (11) vs (12) Shaver
Cartwright tries to escape the position.
Cartwright manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaver's guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (13) vs (12) Shaver#T10#
Cartwright won't allow Shaver to sweep him here.
Cartwright pushes down on Shaver's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaver wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright controlling the action here.#T11#
Shaver is trying to maintain the position but Cartwright is very close to passing his half guard.
Cartwright is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Shaver defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Shaver is defending well.
#T12##SUB#
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Shaver is defending it quite comfortably.
Cartwright is keen to just control but Shaver is a slippery customer.
Shaver tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Cartwright is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shaver reverses the position - he's now on top in Cartwright's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (13) vs (14) Shaver
Shaver trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright wants to hit a sweep here but Shaver passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cartwright there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (13) vs (17) Shaver
Cartwright regains half guard.#T14#
Cartwright is looking to control Shaver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cartwright avoid being mounted?
Cartwright is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaver is working away from the top position though.
Shaver is pressing down on Cartwright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cartwright is holding on for now.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver wins on points by 17 to 13.
A victorious Beaver Shaver 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:
Stepping Stone 86
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 3 wins and 3 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rhodeo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shaver pinned against the cage. Shaver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaver.
Rhodeo tries to clinch up.
Rhodeo moves in looking to clinch but Shaver pushes him off.
Shaver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dusty Rhodeo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodeo tries to clinch but Shaver moves out of range. #CL2#
Shaver rushes Rhodeo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Shaver is trying to trip Rhodeo. He has hold of a leg but Rhodeo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shaver persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (2) Shaver
Rhodeo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo controls Shaver momentarily but Shaver frees himself.
Shaver preventing the sweep. #T1#
Shaver being controlled here momentarily.
Rhodeo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shaver manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (2) vs (2) Shaver
Rhodeo preventing the sweep.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo stays in close to Shaver's body and controls the position.
Rhodeo is fighting to break Shaver's control of his arms but Shaver is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Shaver is continuing to stall.
Rhodeo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaver, not yet.
Rhodeo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rhodeo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (2) Shaver
Shaver is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo controls the position.#T3#
Rhodeo is looking to take a break and control but Shaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodeo working away.
Rhodeo tries to move to mount but Shaver blocks the move with his legs.
Shaver is not content to let Rhodeo control the position. #SUB#
Rhodeo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shaver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Rhodeo happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Rhodeo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shaver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shaver is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Rhodeo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shaver gets back to half guard.
Shaver manages to get to full guard.
Rhodeo looking to pass the guard.
Shaver is pulling down on Rhodeo's head. It's preventing any offense from Rhodeo, at least for the moment.#T6#
Rhodeo controlling from the top position.
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhodeo 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.
Shaver trying to keep a closed guard but Rhodeo is proving a slippery customer.
Rhodeo looking to sit in guard and control but Shaver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (4) Shaver
Shaver postures up.
#T7#
Shaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rhodeo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaver defends well.#SUB#
Shaver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhodeo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaver has managed to get both his arms back between Rhodeo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rhodeo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaver looking to sit in guard and control but Rhodeo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (7) vs (4) Shaver
Rhodeo being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Shaver trying to keep a closed guard but Rhodeo is proving a slippery customer.
Rhodeo trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom.
Shaver wants to sweep but no luck.
Rhodeo trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom.
Shaver is trying to control the position but Rhodeo postures up.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo preventing the sweep. #T9#
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhodeo is one step ahead there.
Shaver keeps trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaver being controlled here, momentarily.
Rhodeo trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo pushes down on Shaver's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T10#
Shaver moves into full guard.
Rhodeo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shaver manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (7) vs (6) Shaver
Rhodeo wants to sweep here but Shaver controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Shaver wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaver sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rhodeo can't keep his opponent in guard - Shaver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shaver prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Rhodeo is staying active underneath Shaver, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Shaver prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Rhodeo wants to control but Shaver is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaver wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy.
Shaver not doing much here.
Shaver is just content to waste time from the top position. Rhodeo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T13##SUB#
Rhodeo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shaver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhodeo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shaver has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (7) vs (9) Shaver
Shaver tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shaver controlling from side mount. #T14#
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhodeo prevents Shaver from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhodeo is not content to let Shaver control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver wins on points by 9 to 7.
A very excited looking Beaver Shaver made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 77
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 10 wins and 11 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Dan Miles!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Shaver closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shaver (4) vs (0) Miles
Shaver trying to control the action but Miles is working from the bottom.
Miles gets back to half guard.
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miles keeps working. #SUB#
Shaver is looking for a kimura here.
Shaver perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Miles tries to get to full guard but Shaver has control of the leg. #T1#
Miles won't allow Shaver to pass to mount.
Miles trying to hold on to Shaver's head to control him but Shaver postures up.
Shaver wants to control but Miles is keeping him busy.
Shaver is looking to advance position but Miles won't allow it.
Shaver is thwarting Miles's attempts to control the position.
Shaver is pressing down on Miles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miles is holding on for now.
Miles is not content to let Shaver control the position.#T2##SUB#
Shaver is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shaver perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Shaver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miles defends it well.
Miles tries to get to full guard but Shaver has control of the leg.
Miles keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Shaver moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (7) vs (0) Miles
Miles is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Shaver is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaver staying calm.#SUB#
Shaver is trying to get an arm triangle but Miles is defending well. #T4#
Miles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shaver wants to control but Miles is keeping him busy.
Miles sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Miles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaver is working away from the top position though.
Shaver content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Miles holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Shaver is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shaver content to control rather than advance.
Miles tries to get to full guard but Shaver has control of the leg.
Shaver trying to pass the guard but Miles defending well. #T6#
Miles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Shaver is trying to work for a kimura but Miles is defending well.
Miles trying to control here.
Miles tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.
Shaver wants to take a breather but Miles is having none of it. #T7#
Shaver works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (10) vs (0) Miles
Shaver controlling the pace for now.
Shaver looking to control but Miles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miles wants to hold on but Shaver pushes him away.
Shaver tries to control but Miles wriggling away.
Miles wants to control but Shaver is having none of it.
Shaver seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Miles is holding on tight.
#T8#
Miles working to try and regain half guard.
Shaver wants to take Miles's back but he can't do it this time.
Miles manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shaver stalling.
Shaver has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Miles wants to control but Shaver is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miles is refusing to be controlled, as Shaver sits in half guard.
Miles won't allow Shaver to pass to mount.
Miles is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Shaver is working for a kimura but Miles is defending it quite comfortably.
#T10#
Shaver is looking to advance position but Miles won't allow it. #SUB#
Miles is defending against the submission attempts here by Shaver.
Miles trying to control from the bottom.
Shaver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Shaver trying to control the action but Miles is working from the bottom.
Shaver is really struggling to control Miles but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shaver works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (13) vs (0) Miles#SUB#
Shaver is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Miles is surviving well by controlling Shaver's body position as best he can.
Miles tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Shaver is trying to take his opponent's back.
Shaver manages to capitalize on a mistake by Miles to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shaver (16) vs (0) Miles
Miles is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Shaver off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Shaver has the hooks in. Miles is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Shaver just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Shaver looking for the choke from the back. #T13#
Miles manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaver's guard. Nice work there by Miles.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (16) vs (2) Miles
Miles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miles wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving.
Miles looking to pass the guard.
Shaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miles is one step ahead there. #T14#
Shaver trying to keep a closed guard but Miles is proving a slippery customer.
Miles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaver is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Shaver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miles won't allow Shaver to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
A very excited looking Beaver Shaver made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 72
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kyng takes the fight into the clinch.
Shaver has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kyng avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kyng has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shaver is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Shaver gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kyng regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (0) vs (2) Shaver
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyng is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver won't allow Kyng to sweep him here.
Kyng controlling Shaver's posture. #T1#
Kyng wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Kyng knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaver on the ground.
Kyng trying to control the position here.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard. #T2#
Kyng has control of Shaver's left arm, preventing Shaver from doing any damage.
Shaver looking to sit in guard and control but Kyng gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (2) Shaver
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyng passes Shaver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shaver trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (2) Shaver#T3#
Shaver tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.
Shaver keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyng controlling the pace for now.
Shaver is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng controlling his opponent.
Shaver tries to lock up and control but Kyng gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kyng prevents Shaver from getting the reversal.#T4#
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Shaver tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.
Shaver wants to control but Kyng is having none of it.
Shaver is looking to get to half guard.
Kyng controlling his opponent. #T5#
Kyng pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kyng looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Shaver working to try and regain half guard.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Shaver working to try and regain half guard.
Shaver is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Shaver manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shaver wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Kyng is controlling the pace.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Shaver won't allow it. #T8#
Kyng stalling.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Shaver looking for submissions off his back.
Kyng controlling the action here. #T9#
Kyng frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (8) vs (2) Shaver
Kyng controlling from mount.
Kyng fails to take his opponent's back.
Kyng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shaver is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Kyng controlling from mount.
Kyng'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.
Shaver is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Kyng controlling his opponent.
Shaver is working to get back to half guard.
Kyng looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Shaver is looking to get to half guard.
Kyng controlling his opponent. #T13#
Shaver tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.
Kyng content just to control the position here.
Kyng takes Shaver's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Shaver is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kyng (11) vs (2) Shaver
Shaver is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kyng not allowing Shaver to control his hands. #T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kyng is trying to stick to Shaver's back but Shaver is turning into Kyng. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kyng's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shaver. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (11) vs (4) Shaver
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Shaver slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Shaver is looking for a kimura but Kyng is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shaver to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Tanner Kyng 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Shaver closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manning did well to prevent Shaver getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Manning
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manning keeps working.
Manning is trying to maintain the position but Shaver is very close to passing his half guard.
Shaver is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Manning is holding on to half guard well.
Manning moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver passes Manning's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Manning is not content to let Shaver control the position.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Manning manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
Manning trying to keep a closed guard but Shaver is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning trying to control the position.
Manning can't keep his opponent in guard - Shaver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shaver wants to pass to mount but Manning is defending the position. #T2##SUB2#
Manning actively working from the bottom here.
Manning is doing well to control the position and prevent Shaver from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Manning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
Manning is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Shaver not doing much here.
Shaver is thwarting Manning's attempts to control the position.
Shaver is keen to just control but Manning is a slippery customer.#T4#
Manning has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaver is working away from the top position though.
Shaver looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manning is looking for a sweep. Shaver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaver wants to take a breather but Manning is having none of it. #SUB2#
Manning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
Shaver wants to free his trapped foot but Manning is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manning tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.#T5#
Shaver is pressing down on Manning's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manning is holding on for now.
Shaver content to control rather than advance.
Shaver is keen to just control but Manning is a slippery customer.#T6#
Manning is looking to improve his position.
Manning trying to control here.
Manning keeping hold of Shaver's head, controlling as best he can.
Shaver tries to pass to full mount but Manning defends it.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Manning won't allow Shaver to pass to mount.
Manning makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manning.
Manning keeping full guard, as Shaver tries to pass. #SUB2#
Manning had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaver defends it easily.
Shaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning pulls Shaver in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaver from doing any damage or advancing position.#T8#
Shaver passes Manning's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manning does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaver controlling the action here.
Manning is trying to control but can't.
Shaver tries to pass to full mount but Manning defends it. #T9#
Shaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manning does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaver is looking to advance position but Manning won't allow it.
Shaver has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (5) vs (0) Manning
Shaver wants to control the pace but Manning is squirming around nicely.
Manning is trying desperately to improve position.
Shaver trying to control but Manning is having none of it. #T10#
Manning is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shaver takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shaver is trying to take his opponent's back.
Shaver controlling the position easily from mount.
Shaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manning is looking to escape. #T11#
Shaver seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Manning is holding on tight.
Shaver avoids the attempt from Manning to control.
Shaver content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver is trying to take his opponent's back.
Manning wants to hold on but Shaver pushes him away.#T12#
Manning is trying desperately to improve position.
Shaver content just to control the position here.
Shaver avoids the attempt from Manning to control.
Manning really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shaver sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Manning 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: Shaver (5) vs (2) Manning#T13#
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaver is keeping the position for now.
Shaver controls Manning momentarily but Manning frees himself.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shaver looking for a guillotine here but Manning defends easily.
Manning not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Shaver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manning wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving.
Manning wants to pass the guard but Shaver is keeping the position.#SUB#
Shaver is looking for a triangle but Manning pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning wants to pass the guard but Shaver is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Beaver Shaver thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, George Manning stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 67
Date: Nov 13, 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 1 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Banner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Shaver
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Banner prevents Shaver from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver won't allow Banner to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Banner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
Banner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Shaver manages to get to full guard.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banner'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.
Shaver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Banner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shaver looking to control.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Shaver is keeping the position.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Banner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Banner trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom.
Banner sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Shaver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Banner passes into half guard.
Well, if Banner 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.
Banner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shaver for as long as he can get away with.
Shaver works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaver keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Shaver controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shaver keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Banner wants to pass the guard but Shaver is keeping the position.
Shaver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaver keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Shaver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banner stays in close to Shaver's body and controls the position.
Shaver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6##SUB2#
Shaver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shaver manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (2) Shaver
Shaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner controlling Shaver's posture.
Shaver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shaver trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #T7#
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaver trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner wants to sweep here but Shaver controlling him for the moment.
Banner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shaver looking to pass the guard.
Shaver trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #T8#
Banner 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.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (4) vs (2) Shaver
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaver being controlled here, momentarily.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Shaver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banner controlling from the top position. #T9#
Further stalling from Banner.
Shaver wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner postures up.
Shaver is adopting a defensive guard.
Shaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Banner sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Banner.
Shaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaver, not yet.
Banner is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Shaver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T11#
Banner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shaver keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shaver controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself. #SUB#
Banner has gone for a leg lock! Shaver slips out almost immediately though and dives into Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (4) vs (4) Shaver#T12#
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaver slips nicely into half guard.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner is looking to control Shaver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Shaver frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (4) vs (7) Shaver#T13##SUB2#
Shaver is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Banner is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Banner flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Shaver anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Banner and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Shaver slips an arm under Banner chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Shaver has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Shaver is squeezing on Banner like an anaconda would it's prey. Banner fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Beaver Shaver!
In defeat, Roddy Banner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 62
Date: Nov 06, 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 7 wins and 10 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Silas T Berry!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shaver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berry pinned against the cage. Berry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shaver dives in for a single leg takedown but Berry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Shaver is trying to trip Berry. He has hold of a leg but Berry is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shaver persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Berry
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Berry is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Shaver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaver stays in close to Berry's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry has control of Shaver's left arm, preventing Shaver from doing any damage. #T1#
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Berry is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (5) vs (0) Berry
The referee asks Shaver politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shaver prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shaver tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shaver controls the position from side control.#T2#
Berry can't do much from the bottom here.
Berry stops Shaver from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here as Shaver stalls from top position.
Berry controls the position for a moment.#T3#
Berry is trying to escape the position but Shaver is controlling the position.
Berry is trying to improve his position.
Berry prevents Shaver from improving position.
Berry can't do much from the bottom here.
Shaver tries to move to mount but Berry blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Berry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shaver controls the position from side control.#T5#
Berry can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Shaver politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shaver prefers to stall for the moment though.
Berry can't do much from the bottom here.
Shaver tries to move to mount but Berry blocks the move with his legs.
Shaver content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T6#
Berry is trying to control Shaver's posture but Shaver avoids it.
Berry is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Berry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shaver works to advance to full mount. Berry defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaver (7) vs (0) Berry
Berry wants to control but Shaver is having none of it.
Shaver controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Shaver'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.
Berry is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shaver looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaver wants to control the pace but Berry is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Shaver is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Berry has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Berry! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (7) vs (2) Berry#T8#
Berry wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving.
Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaver is retaining full guard.
Berry trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom.
Shaver seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Shaver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berry trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Shaver has his foot on Berry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berry works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaver trying to keep a closed guard but Berry is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Shaver is looking for a triangle but Berry pushes his legs off easily.
Shaver is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Berry trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom. #T10#
Berry being controlled here momentarily.
Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaver is retaining full guard.
Berry wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving. #T11#
Shaver has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
Shaver keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Shaver has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Berry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaver is keeping the position for now.
Berry controlling from the top position. #T12#
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaver looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Berry 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.
Shaver working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Shaver has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaver is retaining full guard.
Shaver keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Berry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaver is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Shaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shaver is trying to keep Berry in close.
Shaver wants to improve his position but instead Berry has moved into half guard.
Berry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaver keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 58
Date: Oct 30, 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 6 wins and 10 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bandini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bandini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Bandini 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard.
Bandini looking to control.
Bandini working a defensive guard but Shaver passes into half guard.
Shaver trying to pass the guard but Bandini defending well.
Shaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaver is thwarting Bandini's attempts to control the position.
Bandini tries to get to full guard but Shaver has control of the leg.
Bandini won't allow Shaver to pass to mount.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Bandini trying to hold on to Shaver's head to control him but Shaver postures up.
Bandini trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (5) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shaver looking to control but Bandini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandini is looking to improve his position but Shaver isn't that keen on the idea.
Shaver looking to take Bandini's back but Bandini rolls and after a scramble, Bandini ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Bandini to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (5) vs (2) Bandini#T3#
Bandini is looking to advance position but Shaver has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaver (9) vs (2) Bandini
Bandini tries to hold on but Shaver postures up.
Bandini is trying to escape the mount.
Bandini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shaver is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Shaver trying to control the pace.
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
Bandini is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bandini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Shaver stalling.
Bandini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shaver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shaver's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaver (9) vs (6) Bandini
Shaver is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bandini's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Shaver is in a bad position with Bandini working for a choke. Shaver manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (11) vs (6) Bandini#SUB2#
Shaver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaver has managed to get both his arms back between Bandini's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Shaver sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bandini looking to control.
#SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shaver passes into half guard.
Shaver not doing much here.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back.
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shaver in particular looking to stall.
Shaver trying to pass the guard but Bandini defending well. #T8##SUB2#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
Shaver wants to free his trapped foot but Bandini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Shaver seems content to control.
Shaver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shaver wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy. #T9##SUB2#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Shaver is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bandini is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Beaver Shaver! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 54
Date: Oct 23, 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 10 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Jagonoy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shaver.#TD#
Shaver bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shaver (4) vs (0) Jagonoy
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver working away.
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep.
Shaver trying to control the action but Jagonoy is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jagonoy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jagonoy wants to control but Shaver postures up.
Shaver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jagonoy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaver tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Jagonoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep.
Jagonoy is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jagonoy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (4) vs (2) Jagonoy
Shaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaver is looking to control Jagonoy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shaver avoid being mounted?
Jagonoy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Shaver tries to get to full guard but Jagonoy has control of the leg.
Jagonoy controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Shaver is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Brotherhood MMA inform me that Jagonoy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shaver gets back to full guard.
Jagonoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaver is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Shaver can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jagonoy controls the pace.
Jagonoy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shaver regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Shaver looking for a triangle here. Jagonoy is fighting it but it looks tight! Shaver pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jagonoy is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Beaver Shaver! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 51
Date: Oct 16, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jacob Fuisse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fuisse enables Shaver to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fuisse manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuisse (0) vs (2) Shaver
Fuisse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuisse is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fuisse makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fuisse.
Fuisse seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fuisse keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fuisse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaver passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fuisse actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Fuisse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Fuisse looking for a kimura from the bottom but Shaver passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (0) vs (5) Shaver
Shaver trying to control the action but Fuisse is working from the bottom.
Fuisse is looking to reverse the position.
Shaver tries to advance to mount but Fuisse denies him.
Fuisse is looking for a sweep.
Fuisse is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuisse struggling a bit here.
Fuisse is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Shaver is trying to get an arm triangle but Fuisse is defending well.
Fuisse manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (2) vs (5) Shaver#SUB#
Fuisse is working for a kimura but Shaver is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB#
Fuisse seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Fuisse seems to be looking for submissions.
Shaver moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fuisse stands and throws Shaver's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (5) vs (5) Shaver
Shaver regains half guard.
Fuisse is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (8) vs (5) Shaver
Shaver is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Fuisse swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shaver is now in Fuisse's guard. A big mistake from Fuisse there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (8) vs (7) Shaver#T4#
Shaver pushes down on Fuisse's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Fuisse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Fuisse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Fuisse looking for submissions off his back.
Shaver is trying to control the action in half guard but Fuisse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fuisse gets back to full guard.
#T5##SUB#
Fuisse has his foot on Shaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaver works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Fuisse working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Fuisse has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shaver 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 Fuisse. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (8) vs (10) Shaver
Fuisse is trying to work for a sweep but Shaver has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fuisse (8) vs (12) Shaver
Fuisse is trying desperately to improve position.
Fuisse tries to hold on but Shaver postures up.
Fuisse is trying to reverse the position but instead Shaver has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Fuisse (8) vs (15) Shaver#T6##SUB2#
Shaver tightening his grip on Fuisse, looking for the choke.
Will Shaver go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Well, with Shaver on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Fuisse is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Shaver working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shaver trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fuisse rolls, trying to escape but Shaver keeps control of the position.
#T7#
Fuisse prevents Shaver from getting a body triangle.
Shaver is hanging on to Fuisse's back as he tries to escape.
Shaver trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fuisse doesn't escape.
Fuisse tries to roll but Shaver sticks to his back.
Fuisse staying busy and making it hard for Shaver to control.
Fuisse can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Fuisse is trying to roll into a better position but Shaver has get a rear naked choke and Fuisse is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Beaver Shaver! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 47
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hlervu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaver swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Shaver throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hlervu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shaver is in Hlervu's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (0) vs (2) Shaver#SUB#
Hlervu working for submissions but it's allowed Shaver to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hlervu wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hlervu has his foot on Shaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaver works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shaver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hlervu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hlervu 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: Hlervu (2) vs (2) Shaver
Shaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hlervu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shaver is looking for a sweep. Hlervu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Shaver is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shaver trying to control here.
Shaver is trying to control but Hlervu manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (2) Shaver
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shaver wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
Shaver tries to reverse the position but Hlervu maintains control.#T3#
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shaver is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlervu controlling from mount. #T4#
Shaver wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Hlervu controlling from the full mount.
Shaver keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hlervu 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#
Shaver tries to reverse the position but Hlervu maintains control.
Hlervu controlling the pace for now.
Shaver is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shaver tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away. #T6#
Shaver is trying desperately to improve position.
Shaver is still trying to improve position.
Hlervu controlling his opponent.
Shaver is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Hlervu controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Hlervu working for a submission but Shaver is keeping him at bay.
Hlervu content just to control the position here.
Shaver is looking to improve his position but Hlervu isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Hlervu controlling from the full mount.
Shaver wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
Hlervu controlling the pace for now. #T9##T10#
Shaver wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Shaver 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.#SUB#
Hlervu is trying to work for a kimura but Shaver is defending well.
Shaver is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hlervu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shaver defends it well. #T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shaver is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hlervu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hlervu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hlervu (5) vs (6) Shaver
I really don't envy Hlervu right now.
Shaver is controlling the position but Hlervu somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#SUB#
Hlervu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
Hlervu works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Hlervu has Shaver pulled in close to control his posture.
Shaver looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hlervu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (7) vs (6) Shaver#SUB2#
Shaver throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hlervu escapes and throws Shaver's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (10) vs (6) Shaver
Shaver tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Shaver being controlled for a moment.
Shaver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hlervu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaver is being controlled here. #T14##SUB#
Hlervu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shaver has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hlervu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shaver is trying to control Hlervu's posture but Hlervu avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
An out of breath Tendren Hlervu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 40
Date: Oct 02, 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Darius Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shaver shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gracie defends it nicely.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Shaver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Shaver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Darius Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beaver Shaver.#CL#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Shaver goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shaver is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Shaver shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Shaver
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaver is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver postures up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gracie controlling Shaver's posture.
Gracie is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tappelukerho that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Shaver controlling from the top position.
Gracie pulls Shaver in to control the position.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie controlling Shaver's posture. #T2#
Shaver passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Shaver control the position.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Shaver is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Shaver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Shaver moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Shaver#T3##SUB2#
Shaver is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shaver is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Shaver#T4#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Shaver tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie reaches up to try and control the position but Shaver seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gracie rolls and tries to escape and now Shaver has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (10) Shaver
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Shaver won't let him.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Shaver.
#SUB2#
Shaver patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T6#
Gracie is trying to break free.
Shaver tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
Gracie tries to roll but Shaver sticks to his back.
Shaver gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
Shaver wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #SUB2#
Shaver is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T7#
Gracie prevents Shaver from getting a body triangle.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie turns into Shaver and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (10) Shaver
Shaver controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself. #T8##SUB2#
Shaver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Shaver has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaver sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Shaver defends it.
Gracie wants to advance to full mount but Shaver doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gracie trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie passes Shaver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shaver moves into full guard.
#T10#
Gracie is pushing down on Shaver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shaver is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shaver is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Shaver is working away. #T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie wants to advance to full mount but Shaver doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving.
Shaver pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom. #T13#
Shaver wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Shaver is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Shaver is trying to control but can't.
#T14##SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaver sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shaver gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 36
Date: Sep 25, 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 2 wins and 9 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Peyton slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaver, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Shaver looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton is looking to improve his position.
Shaver takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Peyton trying to hold on to Shaver's head to control him but Shaver postures up.
Shaver takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Shaver is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Peyton trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (5) vs (0) Peyton
Shaver fails to move to back control.
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaver avoids the attempt from Peyton to control.
Shaver takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Peyton tries to reverse the position but Shaver maintains control.
Peyton is squirming around, avoiding Shaver's attempts to control the action.
Shaver controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Shaver controlling the position easily from mount.
Peyton is working to get back to half guard.
Peyton is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Shaver controlling the pace for now.
Peyton is looking to get to half guard.
Shaver controlling from the full mount.
Shaver has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Peyton 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: Shaver (5) vs (2) Peyton
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Peyton pushes down on Shaver's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaver keeping control of the position.
Peyton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shaver reverses the position - he's now on top in Peyton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (7) vs (2) Peyton
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Peyton is retaining full guard.
Peyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peyton keeping full guard, as Shaver tries to pass. #T6#
Peyton controls Shaver momentarily but Shaver frees himself.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Peyton is retaining full guard.
Peyton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (7) vs (4) Peyton
Shaver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaver pulls Peyton in close to his closed guard and prevents Peyton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shaver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peyton wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving. #T7#
Peyton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaver looking to control.
Peyton advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (7) vs (7) Peyton
Who's going to make the next move?
Peyton taking a break here but Shaver is having none of it and regains half guard. #T8#
Shaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaver preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Peyton trying to control from Shaver's half guard. Shaver has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shaver trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Peyton has gone for a leg lock! Shaver slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peyton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (9) vs (7) Peyton#T9#
Shaver 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.
Peyton wants to control but Shaver passes easily into half guard.
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaver is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (12) vs (7) Peyton#T10#
Shaver controlling the pace for now.
Shaver is looking to work his way around to Peyton's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Peyton tries to lock up and control but Shaver gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shaver looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaver is looking to take Peyton's back but instead Peyton gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T11#
Shaver wants to free his trapped foot but Peyton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Peyton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaver is taking a breather. Peyton 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.#SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions off his back.
Peyton 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.
Peyton is looking to improve his position.
Peyton looks winded!#T12#
Shaver tries to pass to full mount but Peyton defends it.
Shaver content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Peyton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Peyton looking to control.
Shaver stands and throws Peyton's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (15) vs (7) Peyton
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peyton 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.#T13#
Shaver controls the position. #SUB#
Shaver tries for a kimura but Peyton is defending well.
Peyton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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. #T14#
Peyton tries to bench press Shaver off him but Shaver keeps the position.
Shaver controlling the position.
Shaver seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Peyton for as long as he can get away with.
Shaver working away.
Peyton is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Shaver politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shaver prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver takes the fight on points by 15 to 7. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 33
Date: Sep 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Shaver shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Chai
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.
Shaver seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shaver seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.
Shaver is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Shaver trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Chai trying to control here.
Well, if Shaver 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.
Chai is controlling Shaver's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaver passes into half guard.
Shaver wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Shaver seems content to control.
Shaver trying to advance position but Chai counters by regaining guard.
Shaver won't allow Chai to sweep him here. #T3#
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai pulls Shaver in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaver from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shaver is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Shaver has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shaver looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaver wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position. #T4#
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Shaver.
Chai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5##SUB2#
Chai working for a triangle but Shaver defends it easily.
Shaver stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Shaver advances to half guard.
Shaver is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
Chai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Chai has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Shaver doesn't defend quickly enough and Chai has managed to lock this one up! Can Shaver escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Chai on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Olyksandr Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Olyksandr Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 31
Date: Sep 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 2 wins and 7 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Shaver drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Hole
Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole is adopting a defensive guard.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hole has control of Shaver's left arm, preventing Shaver from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver looking to pass the guard.
Hole wants to sweep here but Shaver controlling him for the moment.
Hole is trying to keep Shaver in close.
#T1#
Shaver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
Hole 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.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
Hole should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hole 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: Shaver (2) vs (2) Hole
Hole content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Shaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaver is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole trying to control the pace.
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Shaver defends it.
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Shaver is defending well.
Hole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hole looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Shaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Shaver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
Hole controlling the action here.
Shaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaver keeps working.
Shaver is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hole is looking to stall here but Shaver recovers full guard.
Shaver wants to sweep but no luck.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Shaver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Hole advances to half guard.
Hole controlling the action here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hole has eaten all the pies!#T6#
Hole wants to pass to mount but Shaver is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (2) vs (5) Hole
Shaver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Shaver is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Shaver wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaver tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Hole 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.
Shaver regains half guard.
Shaver trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
#T8#
Shaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaver trying to control but Hole postures up.
#SUB2#
Hole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shaver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hole.
Hole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Hole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shaver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hole.
Shaver trying to control here.
#T9#
Hole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shaver won't allow Hole to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shaver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hole.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shaver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaver is trying to keep Hole in close.
#T10#
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shaver is trying to keep Hole in close.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaver is retaining full guard.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaver, not yet.
Hole controlling from the top position. #T11#
Shaver has control of Hole's left arm, preventing Hole from doing any damage. #SUB#
Shaver escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shaver being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Shaver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hole defends it easily.#T12#
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shaver 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#
Hole passes Shaver's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hole is working for a submission of some sort.
#T14#
Hole is looking to pass Shaver's guard but actually Shaver recovers to full guard.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shaver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 5 to 2.
After the big win, Jackson Hole made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Huntington New Age Wellness Community and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 28
Date: Sep 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Shaver bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shaver (4) vs (0) Shart
Shaver moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaver (6) vs (0) Shart
Shaver trying to control but Shart is having none of it.
Shart gets back to half guard.
Shart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shart wants to control but Shaver is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver tries to pass to full mount but Shart defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Shart is not content to let Shaver control the position.
Shart makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shart.
Shart managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Shart 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.#SUB2#
Shaver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaver has managed to get both his arms back between Shart's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Shart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaver defends well.#T2#
Shaver looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shaver trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaver won't allow Shart to sweep him here. #T3##SUB2#
Shart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaver is aware though and is defending well.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully.
Shart being controlled here, momentarily.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving.
Shaver pushes down on Shart's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shart tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.#T4#
Shart is trying to control but can't.
Shart wants to get back to full guard.
Shart is holding on to half guard well.
Shart trying to control but Shaver postures up.
Shart 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.#T5#
Shart's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shart trying to control but Shaver postures up.
Shaver wants to control but Shart is keeping him busy.
Shaver is looking to advance position but Shart won't allow it. #SUB2#
Shart actively working from the bottom here.
Shart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaver is working away from the top position though.#T6##SUB#
Shaver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Shart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaver trying to mount his opponent but Shart defends it.
Shart is trying to control but can't.
Shaver not doing much here.
Shaver is trying to control the action in half guard but Shart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Shart wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
Shart is not content to let Shaver control the position.
Shart is pressing down on Shaver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shart working a defensive guard here.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Shart is retaining full guard. #T8#
Shaver is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Shart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shart is pulling down on Shaver's head to control his posture.
Shart trying to keep a closed guard but Shaver is proving a slippery customer.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Shart is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Shart has his foot on Shaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaver works his way back into a safe position though.#T9##SUB2#
Shart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shaver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully.
Shaver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shart seems keen to control Shaver's posture.#T10#
Shart 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.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully.
Shart is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shaver manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (6) vs (2) Shart
Shart's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shaver wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Shaver is adopting a defensive guard.
Shart passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (6) vs (5) Shart
Shaver is looking for a sweep.
Shart tries to advance to mount but Shaver denies him. #SUB2#
Shart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shaver, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Shart thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T12#
Shaver looks to move to half guard but instead Shart has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaver (6) vs (7) Shart
Shart looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaver tries to improve his position but instead Shart has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shaver (6) vs (10) Shart
Shart keeps control of the position as Shaver tries to break free.
#T13##SUB2#
Shart is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Shaver has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Shart has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Shaver taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Shart doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rumsfeld Shart!
After the big win, Rumsfeld Shart made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Huntington New Age Wellness Community and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 24
Date: Aug 28, 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 0 wins and 1 losses; Dmitry Provodnikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Shaver shoots in and gets a takedown into Provodnikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Provodnikov (0) vs (2) Shaver
Shaver wants to control from the top but Provodnikov keeps moving.
Provodnikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Provodnikov tries to get out of the position.
Shaver forces his way into half guard.
Shaver is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Provodnikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Provodnikov (0) vs (5) Shaver
Shaver controlling from mount.
Provodnikov is looking to improve his position but Shaver isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Provodnikov wants to control but Shaver is having none of it.
Provodnikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaver on the ground.
Provodnikov is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Shaver with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Shaver moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Provodnikov (0) vs (8) Shaver#SUB2#
Shaver tightening his grip on Provodnikov, looking for the choke.
Well, with Shaver on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Provodnikov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
What can Provodnikov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Provodnikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Provodnikov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shaver struggling to keep hold of the position.
Provodnikov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Provodnikov fending off the submission attempt from Shaver.
Shaver avoiding Provodnikov 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver trying to control.#SUB2#
Shaver is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T3#
Provodnikov tries to roll but Shaver sticks to his back.
Shaver wants to control but Provodnikov is keeping busy.
Provodnikov's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Shaver's hands.#SUB2#
Provodnikov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
Provodnikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Provodnikov is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Provodnikov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shaver.
Provodnikov biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape. #SUB2#
Shaver looking for the choke but no joy. #T5##SUB2#
Shaver is looking for a choke. Provodnikov gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Provodnikov manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Provodnikov (2) vs (8) Shaver
Provodnikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaver keeping moving, preventing Provodnikov from controlling successfully.
Provodnikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Shaver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Provodnikov looking to pass the guard.
Shaver has his hands on Provodnikov's head, controlling the position.
Provodnikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shaver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Provodnikov (2) vs (10) Shaver
Provodnikov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Shaver is pushing down on Provodnikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Provodnikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Shaver has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Provodnikov keeps working.
Shaver not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Shaver is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Provodnikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Shaver uses his free foot to push down on Provodnikov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Provodnikov. Score +3 for passing guard: Provodnikov (2) vs (13) Shaver
Provodnikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Provodnikov gets back to half guard.
Shaver works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Provodnikov (2) vs (16) Shaver
Provodnikov tries to buck Shaver off but Shaver is having none of it.
Provodnikov is not content to let Shaver control the position.
Provodnikov prevents Shaver from improving position. #T9##SUB2#
Shaver is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Provodnikov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Shaver gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Provodnikov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Shaver lets go of the hold and Provodnikov can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Beaver Shaver! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 20
Date: Aug 21, 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 0 wins and 6 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Darren Harged!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Harged tries to clinch there but Shaver circles away.
#TD#
Shaver shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Harged
Shaver looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shaver looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shaver tries to pass to full mount but Harged defends it. #T1#
Harged has a hand on Shaver's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shaver takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (5) vs (0) Harged
Shaver controlling the pace for now.
Shaver has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Harged is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Shaver has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Shaver (8) vs (0) Harged#T2##SUB#
Shaver is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Harged defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shaver biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Shaver has his arm under Harged's chin here. Game over son! Shaver squeezes tightly and Harged is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Beaver Shaver! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 18
Date: Aug 14, 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 2 wins and 4 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Shaver shoots in and gets a takedown into Drago's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Shaver
Drago seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Drago is looking for a triangle but Shaver pushes his legs off easily.
Shaver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Shaver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaver looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Drago working for submissions but it's allowed Shaver to get to half guard.
#T1#
Drago moves into full guard.
Shaver trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Drago looking for a triangle here. Shaver is fighting it but it looks tight! Drago pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Shaver is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damian Drago!
Damian Drago very nearly forgot to thank Nutritional Shaved Ice 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:
Stepping Stone 16
Date: Aug 07, 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 0 wins and 4 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smyth stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaver. Shaver gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaver is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smyth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Smyth moves into range and clinches up with Shaver.
Smyth prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beaver Shaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Smyth jumps into guard, dragging Shaver to the mat.
#SUB#
Shaver drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smyth dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (0) vs (2) Smyth
Smyth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smyth is one step ahead there.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Smyth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Smyth 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.
Smyth is pushing down on Shaver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shaver is fighting to maintain full guard but Smyth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smyth controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Smyth seems to be working for a kimura but Shaver defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Smyth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shaver defends it well. #T2#
Smyth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shaver tries to roll over but Smyth keeps him under control.
Smyth is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smyth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Smyth trying to pass the guard but Shaver defending well.
Smyth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smyth trying to control from half guard but Shaver is working away. #SUB2#
Smyth is working for a kimura but Shaver is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Smyth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Smyth is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Smyth is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Smyth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smyth content to control rather than advance. #T5##SUB2#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura but Shaver is defending well.
Smyth controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Smyth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smyth is pressing down on Shaver's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shaver is holding on for now. #T6##SUB2#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura but Shaver is defending well.
Shaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaver is staying active underneath Smyth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shaver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shaver.
Smyth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Smyth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaver is keeping the position for now.
Shaver pulls Smyth in close to his closed guard and prevents Smyth from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Shaver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shaver manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Shaver's guard.
Smyth 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.
Shaver tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Smyth 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.
Smyth looking to pass the guard.
Smyth is still trying to improve position.
Smyth content to stall in guard here.
Shaver wants to sweep here but Smyth controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Shaver wants to control but Smyth passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Smyth is looking for a kimura but Shaver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smyth to get the leverage.
Shaver is refusing to be controlled, as Smyth sits in half guard.
Smyth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Smyth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Smyth 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.
#T10#
Smyth works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (0) vs (5) Smyth
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smyth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shaver, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Smyth is trying to get an arm triangle but Shaver is defending well. #T11#
Smyth just content to control the position.
Smyth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shaver is not content to let Smyth control the position.
Shaver gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaver (0) vs (7) Smyth#T12#
Smyth controlling his opponent.
Shaver keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smyth content just to control the position here. #T13##SUB2#
Smyth has control of Shaver's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shaver regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smyth controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Smyth 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.
Shaver is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Smyth jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shaver manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T14##SUB2#
Smyth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Smyth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smyth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smyth is looking to take a break and control but Shaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smyth wins on points by 7 to 0.
William Smyth thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 13
Date: Jul 31, 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gomes gets caught napping as Shaver dives in and scores a takedown. Gomes manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Shaver
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.
Shaver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaver trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Shaver stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.#SUB#
Gomes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shaver has picked Gomes up and slammed him! Gomes can't keep hold of the triangle and Shaver manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Shaver
Shaver moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (0) vs (7) Shaver
Gomes is desperately trying to improve his position but Shaver has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is trying to escape the mount but Shaver keeps good control and instead manages to take Gomes's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (0) vs (10) Shaver
Gomes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaver's guard. Nice work there by Gomes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (10) Shaver
Gomes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Gomes forces his way into half guard.
Gomes wants to control but Shaver is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gomes is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Shaver is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronaldo Gomes!
A victorious Ronaldo Gomes 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:
Stepping Stone 9
Date: Jul 24, 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 0 wins and 2 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Helio Machado!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Shaver drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Machado
Shaver's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shaver is pushing down on Machado's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machado is fighting to maintain full guard but Shaver has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaver is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Machado tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.#T1#
Shaver controlling the pace.
Shaver trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
Shaver is taking a breather. Machado 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.
Machado tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.
Shaver works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (5) vs (0) Machado
Shaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machado is looking to escape. #T2#
Shaver wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Machado is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Shaver looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Machado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
Shaver prevents Machado from improving his position.#T3#
Machado makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machado.#SUB2#
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaver 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.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.#T4#
Shaver 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. #SUB2#
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shaver passes into half guard.
Shaver trying to mount his opponent but Machado defends it. #T5#
Machado trying to control here.
Machado won't allow Shaver to pass to mount.
Shaver slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Shaver wants to take a breather but Machado is having none of it. #SUB2#
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machado can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
Machado wants to control but Shaver is keeping busy.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
Machado looks winded!#T7#
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working. #SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Shaver trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaver wants to take a breather but Machado is having none of it. #T8##SUB2#
Machado has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shaver escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shaver! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (8) vs (0) Machado#SUB#
Shaver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Machado wants to control but Shaver postures up.
Machado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shaver off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaver (8) vs (4) Machado
You can see the frustration on Shaver's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Shaver looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Machado has managed to slip his arm under Shaver's chin. This could be all over... yep, Shaver is tapping out! Submission win for Machado.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helio Machado! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 7
Date: Jul 17, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Shaver clinches up against the cage.
Jagonoy tries to pull guard but Shaver forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Shaver turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shaver manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (4) Shaver
Shaver wants to control for a moment but Jagonoy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jagonoy trying to control but Shaver postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver controlling the pace. #T1##SUB#
Jagonoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jagonoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jagonoy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shaver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shaver's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (4) Shaver#T2#
Shaver rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jagonoy not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jagonoy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shaver is just riding it out for now. Jagonoy eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Jagonoy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jagonoy 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.
Jagonoy is taking a breather. Shaver 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.#T4#
Shaver is not content to let Jagonoy control the position.
Jagonoy trying to control from Shaver's half guard. Shaver has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jagonoy preventing the sweep.
Jagonoy trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom.
Shaver trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Shaver wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaver managing to control the position.
Shaver controls Jagonoy momentarily but Jagonoy frees himself.
Jagonoy wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving.
Jagonoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jagonoy is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Jagonoy looking to sit in guard and control but Shaver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (6) Shaver#SUB#
Jagonoy has his foot on Shaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaver works his way back into a safe position though.
Jagonoy is pulling down on Shaver's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaver, at least for the moment.
Jagonoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Jagonoy has his foot on Shaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaver works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Jagonoy seems keen to control Shaver's posture.
Jagonoy wants to control but Shaver passes easily into half guard.
Jagonoy is looking to control Shaver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jagonoy avoid being mounted?
Shaver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jagonoy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shaver wants to control but Jagonoy is keeping him busy. #T8#
Jagonoy is looking to improve his position.
Shaver trying to control the pace.
Shaver has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (9) Shaver
Jagonoy looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#T9#
Jagonoy tries to hold on but Shaver postures up.
Shaver looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jagonoy 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.
Shaver is pressing down on Jagonoy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jagonoy is holding on for now. #T10#
Shaver is taking a breather. Jagonoy 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.#SUB2#
Shaver is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jagonoy still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jagonoy has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jagonoy (8) vs (9) Shaver#SUB#
Jagonoy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Shaver is trying to escape and Jagonoy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Shaver is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jagonoy! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thammy Jagonoy! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 6
Date: Jul 10, 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Wang Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shaver shoots in for a takedown but Dong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shaver fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Dong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dong (4) vs (0) Shaver
Shaver can't do much from the bottom here.
Shaver is looking to regain half guard here but Dong keeps moving and retains side control.
Shaver manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver is staying active underneath Dong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver wants to get back to full guard.
Dong content to control rather than advance.
Dong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Dong is working for a kimura but Shaver is defending it quite comfortably.
Shaver is trying to get back to full guard.
Dong trying to mount his opponent but Shaver defends it. #T2#
Dong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shaver manages to get to full guard.
Dong looking to sit in guard and control but Shaver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (4) vs (2) Shaver
Shaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dong trying to keep a closed guard but Shaver is proving a slippery customer.
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Shaver trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong managing to control the position.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Shaver is posturing up here but Dong has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shaver tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shaver has to tap! Slick submission there by Dong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wang Dong! |
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