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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Rurov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mafner defends well and Rurov ends up having to push Mafner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rurov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mafner sprawls well. Mafner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rurov gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Mafner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rurov wants to control but Mafner is keeping busy.
Rurov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafner wants to control from the top but Rurov keeps moving.
Mafner pushes down on Rurov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Mafner seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rurov has recovered full guard.
Mafner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mafner preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rurov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mafner defends it easily.
Rurov wants to improve his position but instead Mafner has moved into half guard.
Mafner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rurov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Mafner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mafner moves into full mount! Rurov won't be happy about that!
Rurov is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Mafner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rurov is surviving well by controlling Mafner's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Mafner goes for an armbar but Rurov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rurov. #T3##SUB#
Mafner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rurov defends well.
Rurov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mafner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mafner isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rurov stacks Mafner 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 Rurov!
Mafner is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rurov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mafner is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Rurov stalls from top position.
Rurov trying to control the position but Mafner is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mafner is trying to control Rurov's posture but Rurov avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Mafner dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Mafner shoots in looking for a takedown. Rurov tries to sprawl out of it but Mafner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rurov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Rurov tries to counter it with a takedown but Mafner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mafner goes for a double leg but Rurov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rurov continues to drive forward.
And Rurov tries to counter it with a takedown but Mafner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mafner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Rurov pulls Mafner into guard.
#SUB2#
Rurov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rurov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mafner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Mafner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rurov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rurov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Rurov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rurov stays in close to Mafner's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mafner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Mafner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rurov is aware though and is defending well.
Mafner pulls Rurov in close to his closed guard and prevents Rurov from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Mafner looking for subs off his back but Rurov has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rurov lands strikes from half guard.
Rurov is trying to control. Mafner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mafner trying to control from the bottom.
Rurov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mafner keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mafner is refusing to be controlled, as Rurov sits in half guard. #T3#
Mafner taking some punishment here, with Rurov in his half guard.
Rurov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mafner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rurov working Mafner over with strikes.
Mafner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Mafner actively working from the bottom here.
Rurov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mafner is trying to control but Rurov manages to pass to mount!
Rurov landing shots from mount.
Rurov landing shots from mount. #T4#
Mafner tries to reverse the position but Rurov maintains control.
Rurov landing shots from mount. #ROC2#Mafner is rocked!
Ieyso Rurov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mafner tries to lock up and control but Rurov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oh Mafner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rurov raining down shots from the mount!
Rurov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rurov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mafner scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Rurov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Rurov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ieyso Rurov! |
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Event:
SSG 112 Gracie vs Berendas
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Zeke Mafner!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Innkeeper clinches with his opponent.
Mafner looking for a takedown. #TD#
Innkeeper pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mafner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Innkeeper's guard. #SUB2#
Mafner wants to work for an arm triangle but Innkeeper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Innkeeper's coaches at Tycoon Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Mafner is working for a kimura but Innkeeper is defending it quite comfortably.
Mafner is looking to pass Innkeeper's guard but actually Innkeeper recovers to full guard.
Mafner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Innkeeper pulls Mafner in to control the position. #T1#
Mafner postures up.
Innkeeper is pulling down on Mafner's head. It's preventing any offense from Mafner, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Innkeeper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Innkeeper holds on and takes a little breather.
Innkeeper keeping moving, preventing Mafner from controlling successfully.
Mafner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mafner passes Innkeeper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mafner is keen to just control but Innkeeper is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB2#
Mafner wants to work for an arm triangle but Innkeeper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Innkeeper preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mafner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Innkeeper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Innkeeper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mafner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mafner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Innkeeper (4) vs (0) Mafner
Mafner trying to control the hands but Innkeeper breaks the grip. #T4#
Innkeeper keeps control of the position as Mafner tries to break free.
#SUB#
Innkeeper is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mafner defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Innkeeper controls the position.
Mafner turns into Innkeeper and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Innkeeper (4) vs (2) Mafner
Innkeeper is adopting a defensive guard.
Mafner wants to control from the top but Innkeeper keeps moving. #T5#
Innkeeper is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Mafner drops back looking for a leg! Innkeeper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Innkeeper manages to kick Mafner off! Mafner jumps back into Innkeeper's guard.
Mafner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Innkeeper is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Innkeeper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mafner looking to pass the guard.
Innkeeper is trying to keep Mafner in close.
#SUB#
Innkeeper is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mafner rolls with it to try and escape but Innkeeper cranks on the arm and Mafner is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gotosleep Innkeeper!
A relieved looking Gotosleep Innkeeper 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 107 Cheese vs Gambini
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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Zeke Mafner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mafner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dresner was covering up waiting for the punch and Mafner finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Mafner
Dresner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dresner looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresner, not yet.
Mafner looking to sit in guard and control but Dresner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (2) Mafner#SUB2#
Mafner is looking for a triangle but Dresner pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Dresner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Dresner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mafner is looking for a triangle but Dresner pushes his legs off easily.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Mafner keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Mafner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dresner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dresner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Dresner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mafner dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (4) Mafner
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mafner is one step ahead there.
Mafner wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mafner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mafner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mafner trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Dresner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Mafner is stalling in the full guard.
Mafner trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mafner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dresner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mafner has Dresner in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (4) vs (4) Mafner
Dresner looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Dresner works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Dresner is trying to work for a kimura but Mafner is defending well.
#SUB#
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but Mafner defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mafner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dresner pulls his head out easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mafner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dresner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (7) vs (4) Mafner
Dresner looking to control but Mafner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5##SUB#
Dresner moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mafner has worked his arm free - good work by Mafner!
#SUB#
Dresner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mafner, who protects the arm well.
Dresner is looking to take a break and control but Mafner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mafner tries to buck Dresner off but Dresner is having none of it.#SUB#
Dresner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dresner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Dresner tries for a kimura but Mafner is defending well. #T6#
Mafner is looking to regain half guard here but Dresner keeps moving and retains side control.
Mafner is trying to control Dresner's posture but Dresner avoids it. #SUB#
Dresner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mafner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mafner is not content to let Dresner control the position. #SUB#
Dresner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T7#
Mafner gets back to half guard.
Dresner trying to control from half guard but Mafner is working away.
Mafner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dresner looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mafner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dresner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dresner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mafner has his foot on Dresner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dresner works his way back into a safe position though.#T8#
Dresner trying to control but Mafner is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mafner looking for a triangle here. Dresner is fighting it but it looks tight! Mafner pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dresner is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zeke Mafner!
Zeke Mafner very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SSG 103 Drago vs Atkinson
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcelo Castro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Zeke Mafner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mafner tries to keep at a distance but Castro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mafner stops a takedown attempt from Castro.
Mafner wants a takedown.
#TD#
Castro gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mafner regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Castro (2) vs (0) Mafner
Castro wants to control from the top but Mafner keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mafner is looking for a triangle but Castro pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Mafner looking for a guillotine here but Castro defends easily.
Mafner trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mafner is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Castro rolls with it to try and escape but Mafner cranks on the arm and Castro is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zeke Mafner! |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Zeke Mafner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; David Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Mafner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gomes did well to prevent Mafner getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mafner (2) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mafner wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Mafner tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Gomes controls Mafner momentarily but Mafner frees himself.
Gomes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mafner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafner wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Mafner looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mafner postures up.
Gomes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mafner (2) vs (2) Gomes#SUB#
Gomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Mafner keeps moving.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mafner (2) vs (5) Gomes#T2#
Mafner can't do much from the bottom here.
Gomes advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mafner (2) vs (7) Gomes
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomes avoids the attempt from Mafner to control.
Gomes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mafner is looking to escape.
Gomes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gomes pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T3#
Gomes forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mafner (2) vs (10) Gomes
Mafner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Gomes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mafner is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Mafner fending off the submission attempt from Gomes.
Mafner looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gomes.
#T4##SUB2#
Gomes looking for the RNC.
Gomes controlling well, preventing Mafner from escaping the position.
Mafner just trying to survive but Gomes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gomes is hanging on to Mafner's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Gomes has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Mafner is in real trouble here. Gomes gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Mafner is tapping out! Gomes wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Gomes!
A very excited looking David Gomes 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 90
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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Timmy Dubs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Zeke Mafner!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dubs.#TD2#
Mafner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dubs (0) vs (2) Mafner
Dubs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dubs.
Mafner trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafner tries to free his leg and advance position but Dubs is retaining full guard.
Dubs looking to control.
Mafner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Dubs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dubs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mafner controls the pace.
Mafner 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.#SUB#
Dubs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mafner wants to control from the top but Dubs keeps moving.
Dubs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mafner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Dubs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mafner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mafner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mafner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mafner wants to control from the top but Dubs keeps moving. #SUB#
Dubs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dubs is breathing heavily.#T3#
Mafner pushing down on Dubs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Mafner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dubs defends it well.
Mafner uses his free foot to push down on Dubs's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dubs. Score +3 for passing guard: Dubs (0) vs (5) Mafner#SUB2#
Mafner is working for a guillotine from mount but Dubs frees his head quite easily.
Mafner wants to control the pace but Dubs is squirming around nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Mafner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mafner wants to control the pace but Dubs is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Mafner goes for an armbar but Dubs turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dubs. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubs (2) vs (5) Mafner#SUB2#
Dubs content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mafner has locked up a guillotine! Mafner's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Dubs is holding on here and Mafner must be using up a lot of energy. Dubs has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mafner gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zeke Mafner! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 85
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Miles Levesque! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Zeke Mafner!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mafner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mafner has a takedown stuffed.
Levesque changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Levesque displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mafner.
Levesque appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Miles Levesque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeke Mafner.
Mafner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Levesque swivels and escapes.
Levesque appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Mafner dives in and scores a takedown into Levesque's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Levesque (0) vs (2) Mafner
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mafner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Levesque lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Levesque (2) vs (2) Mafner
Levesque passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mafner has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Levesque escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Levesque! Score +3 for passing guard: Levesque (5) vs (2) Mafner#SUB#
Levesque is trying to get an arm triangle but Mafner is defending well.
Mafner 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.
Levesque trying to control the action but Mafner is working from the bottom.
Mafner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Levesque. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mafner is looking to regain half guard here but Levesque keeps moving and retains side control.
Mafner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Levesque (7) vs (2) Mafner#SUB#
Levesque is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mafner is surviving well by controlling Levesque's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Levesque throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Mafner has his hands clasped together but Levesque breaks the hold and Mafner is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Levesque!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miles Levesque!
After winning the bout, Miles Levesque 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:
Stepping Stone 80
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ionas Demetriou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zeke Mafner!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Demetriou tries to clinch there but Mafner circles away.
#TD2#
Mafner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Demetriou (0) vs (4) Mafner#SUB2#
Mafner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Demetriou, who protects the arm well.
Demetriou is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Mafner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Demetriou has escaped the position, nice work there.
Demetriou is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demetriou regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Demetriou is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mafner frees his head nicely. Oh but Demetriou has switched to an armbar! Mafner is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ionas Demetriou!
Ionas Demetriou decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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