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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Liam Blevins!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ivanovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Blevins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ivanovic to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Ivanovic wants the takedown. Blevins is fighting it off but Ivanovic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blevins's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Blevins
Ivanovic wants to control from the top but Blevins keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Blevins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivanovic is aware though and is defending well.
Ivanovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Blevins is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ivanovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blevins pulls Ivanovic in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ivanovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ivanovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic passes into half guard. #SUB#
Ivanovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Blevins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blevins is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Ivanovic is working for a kimura but Blevins is defending it quite comfortably.
Ivanovic wants to control but Blevins is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ivanovic seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Blevins looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanovic content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Ivanovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB#
Ivanovic is trying to work for a kimura but Blevins is defending well.
Blevins is looking to control Ivanovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blevins avoid being mounted?
Blevins is pressing down on Ivanovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ivanovic trying to control but Blevins is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Blevins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ivanovic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blevins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blevins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blevins! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (4) Blevins
Blevins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivanovic is trying to control Blevins's posture but Blevins avoids it. #T3#
Ivanovic tries to bench press Blevins off him but Blevins keeps the position.
Blevins working away.#SUB2#
Blevins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blevins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ivanovic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Ivanovic looking for submissions off his back.
Blevins is looking to take a break and control but Ivanovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Ivanovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ivanovic is in trouble now - Blevins has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (7) Blevins
Ivanovic is controlling an arm, preventing Blevins from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ivanovic is trying to escape the mount but Blevins keeps good control and instead manages to take Ivanovic's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ivanovic (2) vs (10) Blevins
Ivanovic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ivanovic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blevins's guard. Nice work there by Ivanovic.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (10) Blevins
Blevins 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.
Blevins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (12) Blevins#T5#
Blevins preventing the sweep.
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as Blevins tries to pass. #SUB#
Ivanovic has his foot on Blevins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blevins works his way back into a safe position though.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Blevins from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as Blevins tries to pass. #SUB#
Ivanovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Blevins from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Blevins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blevins has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanovic's legs - danger averted.#T6#
Blevins is pushing down on Ivanovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ivanovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Blevins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Blevins is looking for a kimura but Ivanovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blevins to get the leverage.
Blevins wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping him busy.
Blevins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ivanovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Ivanovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blevins pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ivanovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blevins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivanovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ivanovic tries to get to full guard but Blevins has control of the leg.
Blevins wants to take a breather but Ivanovic is having none of it. #T7#
Blevins wants to pass the guard but Ivanovic is defending well.
Ivanovic wants to get back to full guard.
Ivanovic is concentrating on defense, preventing Blevins from advancing position.
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Blevins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blevins works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (15) Blevins
Ivanovic is looking to improve his position but Blevins isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Ivanovic tries to control the position but Blevins now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ivanovic (4) vs (18) Blevins
Blevins trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Ivanovic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Ivanovic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Blevins.
Blevins keeps control of the position as Ivanovic tries to break free.
Well, with Blevins on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ivanovic is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Blevins patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ivanovic trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Ivanovic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ivanovic is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Blevins has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ivanovic has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Blevins keeps control of the position as Ivanovic tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Blevins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ivanovic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Blevins looking to break Ivanovic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ivanovic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Blevins will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Blevins has managed to slip his arm under Ivanovic's chin. This could be all over... yep, Ivanovic is tapping out! Submission win for Blevins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Liam Blevins! |
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Event:
SSG 276 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
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 1 losses; Liam Blevins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bryson Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Blevins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blevins (2) vs (0) Franklin
Blevins is thwarting Franklin's attempts to control the position.
Franklin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Franklin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Franklin is trying to keep Blevins in close.
Franklin is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Blevins is now in half guard.
Franklin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Franklin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Blevins has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Blevins (5) vs (0) Franklin#T1#
Franklin is controlling an arm, preventing Blevins from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Blevins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franklin is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin is looking to improve his position but Blevins isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Blevins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Franklin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Franklin shrugs it off. #T2#
Franklin has given up his back here. Will Blevins look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Blevins (8) vs (0) Franklin
Blevins is trying to stick to Franklin's back but Franklin is turning into Blevins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blevins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Franklin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blevins (8) vs (2) Franklin#SUB2#
Franklin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blevins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blevins has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blevins (10) vs (2) Franklin
Blevins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blevins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franklin wants to sweep here but Blevins controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Blevins being controlled here momentarily.
Franklin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blevins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Franklin wants to control the position but Blevins says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Franklin trying to hold on to Blevins's head to control him but Blevins postures up.
Blevins trying to pass the guard but Franklin defending well.
Franklin is trying to control but can't.
Blevins is trying to control. Franklin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Franklin wants to improve his position but Blevins is controlling well.
#SUB#
Blevins seems to be looking for submissions.
Franklin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blevins is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Franklin tries to roll over but Blevins keeps him under control.
Blevins passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blevins (13) vs (2) Franklin
Blevins trying to control but Franklin is having none of it.
Franklin is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Franklin tries to control the position but Blevins now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Blevins (16) vs (2) Franklin
Blevins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Franklin rolls, trying to escape but Blevins keeps control of the position.
Franklin trying to control the position but Blevins manages to sink in the hooks.
Blevins tries to get the hooks in deep but Franklin pushed the leg off.
Franklin is trying to break free.
Franklin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Blevins struggling to keep hold of the position.
Blevins looking to hold on to the position here but Franklin rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#SUB2#
Franklin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blevins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blevins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Franklin trying to control the position.
Blevins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Blevins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Franklin is looking for a triangle here but Blevins uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blevins (19) vs (2) Franklin#SUB#
Blevins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Franklin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blevins but great work by Franklin. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blevins (19) vs (6) Franklin
Franklin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blevins keeps working.
Franklin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Blevins's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Franklin is trying to get an arm triangle but Blevins is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Blevins is looking to regain half guard here but Franklin keeps moving and retains side control.
Blevins is trying to control Franklin's posture but Franklin avoids it.
Franklin tries to advance to mount but Blevins instead regains half guard.
Blevins is trying to control but Franklin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Blevins (19) vs (9) Franklin#T10#
Franklin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Franklin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Blevins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Franklin looking to control but Blevins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blevins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Blevins tries to roll over but Franklin keeps him under control.#T11#
Blevins controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Franklin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blevins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blevins wants to sweep here but Franklin controlling him for the moment.
Franklin looking to sit in guard and control but Blevins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blevins (21) vs (9) Franklin#T12#
Franklin keeping full guard, as Blevins tries to pass.
Blevins trying to move into half guard but instead Franklin has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blevins (21) vs (11) Franklin#SUB2#
Franklin has gone for a leg lock! Blevins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Franklin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blevins (23) vs (11) Franklin
Blevins is fighting to break Franklin's control of his arms but Franklin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Blevins tries to free his leg and advance position but Franklin is retaining full guard. #T13##SUB2#
Franklin has an active guard here but Blevins has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Blevins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blevins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Blevins wants to work for an arm triangle but Franklin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Franklin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Blevins tries to pass to full mount but Franklin defends it.
Franklin tries to roll over but Blevins keeps him under control.
Franklin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blevins trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blevins takes the fight on points by 23 to 11. |
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Event:
SSG 267 Doe vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
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; Liam Blevins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alec Lynch!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lynch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blevins napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blevins (0) vs (4) Lynch
Blevins tries to improve position but can't.
Lynch is looking to take a break and control but Blevins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blevins wants to control but Lynch postures up.
Blevins is looking for a sweep.
Blevins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lynch off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blevins (4) vs (4) Lynch
Lynch rolls, trying to escape but Blevins keeps control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1#
Blevins avoids the attempt from Lynch to control.
Blevins controlling the pace for now.
Blevins fails to advance to Lynch's back.
Lynch is desperately trying to improve his position but Blevins has a good base and remains in mount.
Lynch 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: Blevins (4) vs (6) Lynch
Blevins is trying to keep Lynch in close.
#SUB#
Blevins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Blevins looking to control.
Lynch is fighting to break Blevins's control of his arms but Blevins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lynch postures up.
Blevins 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.
Lynch passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Blevins (4) vs (9) Lynch#SUB2#
Lynch is trying to get an arm triangle but Blevins is defending well.
Lynch working away.#T3#
Blevins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lynch prevents Blevins from improving his position.
We've been informed that Lynch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lynch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blevins keeps working.
Lynch wants to free his trapped foot but Blevins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lynch passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blevins (4) vs (12) Lynch#T4#
Blevins is looking for a sweep.
Lynch working away.
Lynch tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lynch gets to mount! Blevins was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blevins (4) vs (14) Lynch#T5##SUB2#
Lynch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blevins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Blevins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Blevins looking for submissions off his back.
Lynch trying to control from half guard but Blevins is working away. #T6#
Blevins is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lynch wants to work for an arm triangle but Blevins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blevins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Lynch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blevins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blevins trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blevins manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lynch drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blevins dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blevins (6) vs (14) Lynch#T7##SUB#
Blevins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blevins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lynch controls Blevins momentarily but Blevins frees himself.
Blevins wants to pass the guard but Lynch is keeping the position.
Blevins pushes down on Lynch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blevins prevents Lynch from improving his position.
Blevins is thwarting Lynch's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynch 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.
Lynch is pressing down on Blevins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blevins trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Blevins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lynch wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Blevins is pushing down on Lynch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lynch is fighting to maintain full guard but Blevins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lynch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blevins postures up.
Blevins trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch is trying to control the position but Blevins postures up.
Blevins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lynch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blevins passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blevins (9) vs (14) Lynch#T10#
Lynch is not content to let Blevins control the position.
Lynch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blevins's best efforts.
Lynch is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Blevins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lynch defends it well.
Lynch wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Lynch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blevins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now.
Lynch trying to control the position.
Lynch wants to control the position but Blevins says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Lynch actively working from the bottom here.
Lynch controlling the position for now.#T12#
Lynch gets full guard.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Blevins tries to pass.
Lynch 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.
Blevins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blevins trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch 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: Blevins (9) vs (16) Lynch#T13#
Blevins trying to control but Lynch postures up.
#SUB2#
Lynch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blevins has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Lynch is looking for a kimura but Blevins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynch to get the leverage.
Blevins is trying to get back to full guard.
Blevins is pressing down on Lynch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blevins looking to control.
#T14#
Lynch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blevins keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
Lynch sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Blevins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynch defends it easily.
Lynch tries to free his leg and advance position but Blevins is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blevins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynch is one step ahead there.
Blevins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynch wins on points by 16 to 9. |
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Event:
SSG 261 Thumb vs Gascoigne
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Malachi Cantrell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Liam Blevins!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cantrell gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cantrell (4) vs (0) Blevins
Blevins is trying to get back to half guard.
Cantrell working away.#SUB#
Cantrell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blevins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cantrell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blevins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cantrell is trying to get an arm triangle but Blevins is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Cantrell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blevins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blevins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blevins struggling a bit here.
Blevins is not content to let Cantrell control the position. #SUB#
Cantrell tries for a kimura but Blevins is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Cantrell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cantrell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blevins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cantrell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Cantrell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blevins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blevins wants to improve his position but Cantrell is controlling well.
#SUB#
Cantrell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blevins sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blevins wants to control but Cantrell is keeping busy.
Blevins controlling the position well. #SUB#
Cantrell is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Cantrell wants to control but Blevins is keeping him busy.
Blevins is trying to control but can't.
Cantrell trying to control the action but Blevins is working from the bottom.
Blevins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cantrell is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Cantrell seems to be working for a kimura but Blevins defends the submission attempt.#T5#
Blevins is not content to let Cantrell control the position.
We've been informed that Blevins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Cantrell is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Cantrell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blevins is just riding it out for now. Cantrell eventually gives up the hold.
Blevins is holding on to half guard well.#T6#
Blevins tries to roll over but Cantrell keeps him under control.#SUB#
Cantrell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blevins defends it well.
Cantrell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Blevins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cantrell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cantrell's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cantrell (4) vs (4) Blevins
Cantrell tries to roll but Blevins sticks to his back.
#T7##SUB2#
Blevins has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Cantrell! Can he survive? No! He's out! Blevins gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Liam Blevins! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Franklin.
Franklin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Franklin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blevins is looking to reverse the position.
Blevins struggling a bit here.
Franklin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Blevins is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blevins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Franklin off and has taken his back!#T1#
Blevins gets his hands free as Franklin looks to control. #SUB2#
Blevins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Franklin right now.
Franklin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blevins wants to control the pace but Franklin is squirming around nicely.
Franklin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blevins is stalling here. Franklin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Blevins seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Franklin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2##SUB#
Franklin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Franklin swings around for an armbar but Blevins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Franklin's guard.
Franklin is pulling down on Blevins's head. It's preventing any offense from Blevins, at least for the moment.
Blevins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Franklin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Franklin looking for a sweep. Not yet Franklin, not yet. #T3#
Franklin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blevins looking to pass the guard.
Franklin seems keen to control Blevins's posture.
Franklin is trying to keep Blevins in close.
Franklin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blevins manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Franklin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blevins trying to keep a closed guard but Franklin is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Franklin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blevins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Franklin has Blevins in his guard.#REVB#
Franklin looking to control but Blevins passes into half guard.
Blevins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franklin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franklin won't allow Blevins to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin wants to control but Blevins is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bryson Franklin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Franklin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Franklin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blevins sees it coming and defends easily.
Blevins is trying to control but can't.
Blevins is looking for a sweep. Franklin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franklin wants to control but Blevins is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Blevins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blevins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blevins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franklin is one step ahead there.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Blevins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Franklin preventing the sweep.
Franklin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Franklin wants to control from the top but Blevins keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Franklin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blevins can't do much from the bottom here.
Franklin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blevins can do to turn this around?
Blevins tries to buck Franklin off but Franklin is having none of it.#T2#
Blevins wants to control but Franklin postures up.
Blevins regains half guard.
Blevins tries to get to full guard but Franklin has control of the leg. #SUB#
Franklin is trying to work for a kimura but Blevins is defending well.
Blevins is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Blevins gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blevins is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Blevins trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin is trying to control the position but Blevins postures up.
Franklin is controlling Blevins's posture.#T4#
Blevins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Franklin's guard.
Blevins works his way into full mount!
Franklin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Franklin wants to control but Blevins is keeping busy.
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 Bryson Franklin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Blevins dives in and scores a takedown into Franklin's guard.#SUB#
Franklin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blevins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blevins stopping the sweep attempt from Franklin.
Franklin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin 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.
Franklin can't keep his opponent in guard - Blevins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Franklin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blevins is working away from the top position though.
Blevins is keen to just control but Franklin is a slippery customer.
Franklin moves into full guard.
Franklin wants to control the position but Blevins says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Blevins frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Blevins's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Blevins pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Franklin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Franklin tries to improve his position but instead Blevins has taken his back!
Franklin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Franklin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blevins wants to control the pace but Franklin is squirming around nicely.
Blevins controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Blevins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Franklin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Franklin shrugs it off. #T3#
Blevins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Franklin tries to hold on but Blevins pushes him away.
Franklin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Liam Blevins has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Blevins is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Franklin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Franklin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Franklin wants to control but Blevins is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin tries to reverse the position but Blevins maintains control.
Liam Blevins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryson Franklin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Franklin tries to control the position but Blevins now has his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Blevins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Franklin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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