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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bilyal Makhov (ranked 18859 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 1915 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Bilyal Makhov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Naga-Wing darts in and clinches Makhov up against the cage.
Makhov gets control of Naga-Wing's arms and successfully pulls guard. Makhov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Makhov working for submissions but it's allowed Naga-Wing to get to half guard.
Makhov is trying to get back to full guard.
Makhov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naga-Wing pulls his head out easily.
Makhov actively working from the bottom here.
Makhov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naga-Wing pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga-Wing looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Makhov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Makhov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Naga-Wing escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Naga-Wing! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (0) vs (3) Naga-Wing
Makhov is trying to improve his position.
Naga-Wing happy to just control the position for now.
Makhov is looking for a sweep.
Makhov is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makhov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Makhov tries to bench press Naga-Wing off him but Naga-Wing keeps the position.
Naga-Wing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makhov keeps working.
Makhov is trying to get back to half guard.
Naga-Wing controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is looking for a sweep.
Naga-Wing trying to control the position but Makhov is working away.
Makhov tries to buck Naga-Wing off but Naga-Wing is having none of it.
Naga-Wing is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Makhov tries to buck Naga-Wing off but Naga-Wing is having none of it.
Makhov regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Naga-Wing has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (0) vs (6) Naga-Wing
Makhov tries to reverse the position but Naga-Wing maintains control.
Naga-Wing looking to control but Makhov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Makhov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Makhov is trying to get back to full guard.
Makhov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naga-Wing pulls his head out easily.
Makhov actively working from the bottom here.
Makhov is looking for a sweep. Naga-Wing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naga-Wing pulls his head out easily.
Naga-Wing trying to control the action but Makhov is working from the bottom.
Makhov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naga-Wing pulls his head out easily.
Naga-Wing seems to be working for a kimura but Makhov defends the submission attempt.
Makhov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Naga-Wing escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Naga-Wing! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (0) vs (9) Naga-Wing
Makhov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naga-Wing pulls his head out easily.
Naga-Wing moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Makhov. Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (0) vs (12) Naga-Wing
Makhov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Naga-Wing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makhov keeps working.
Makhov tries to buck Naga-Wing off but Naga-Wing is having none of it.
Makhov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (2) vs (12) Naga-Wing
Makhov is pressing down on Naga-Wing's thigh, looking to free his foot. Naga-Wing is holding on for now.
Makhov is working for a submission of some sort.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing keeping hold of Makhov's head, controlling as best he can.
Makhov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Naga-Wing wants to control but Makhov is keeping busy.
Makhov 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.
Makhov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Makhov is working for a submission of some sort.
Naga-Wing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makhov is working away from the top position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking for a sweep. Makhov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naga-Wing is defending against the submission attempts here by Makhov.
Makhov looking for a submission but Naga-Wing manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Makhov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Naga-Wing dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (2) vs (14) Naga-Wing
Makhov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Naga-Wing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Naga-Wing looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makhov looking for subs off his back but Naga-Wing has passed one foot through into half guard.
Makhov wants to get back to full guard but Naga-Wing has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (2) vs (17) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makhov keeps working.
Makhov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (4) vs (17) Naga-Wing
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov 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.
Naga-Wing keeping control of the position.
Naga-Wing is looking to control Makhov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Naga-Wing avoid being mounted?
Makhov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Naga-Wing has managed to free his arm - good work.
Makhov seems to be looking for submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is looking for submissions but instead, Naga-Wing has regained full guard.
Naga-Wing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makhov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (4) vs (19) Naga-Wing
Makhov keeping full guard, as Naga-Wing tries to pass.
Makhov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Naga-Wing escapes and throws Makhov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (4) vs (22) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing trying to control the position but Makhov is working away.
Makhov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (6) vs (22) Naga-Wing
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing wants to improve his position but Makhov is controlling well.
Naga-Wing is defending against the submission attempts here by Makhov.
Makhov is trying to work for a kimura but Naga-Wing is defending well.
Naga-Wing is holding on to half guard well.
Makhov is looking for a kimura but Naga-Wing is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Makhov to get the leverage.
Makhov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Naga-Wing sees it coming and defends easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Naga-Wing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Makhov.
Makhov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Makhov is breathing heavily.
Naga-Wing wants to control but Makhov is keeping busy.
Naga-Wing is defending against the submission attempts here by Makhov.
Naga-Wing controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhov is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naga-Wing wins on points by 22 to 6.
A victorious Ren Naga-Wing 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:
EMP Grappling 10
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 11609 p4p, 575 weight class) and Bilyal Makhov (ranked 19680 p4p, 613 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Bilyal Makhov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Starseed dives in and scores a takedown into Makhov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (0) Makhov
Makhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Starseed is aware though and is defending well.
Starseed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Makhov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EMPIRE BJJ Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
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.
Starseed stopping the sweep attempt from Makhov.
Makhov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Starseed has picked Makhov up and slammed him! Makhov can't keep hold of the triangle and Starseed manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (5) vs (0) Makhov
Starseed in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Makhov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Starseed is staying tight to Makhov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Makhov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Starseed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Makhov trying to hold on to Starseed's head to control him but Starseed postures up.
Makhov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starseed controlling the pace.
Makhov is doing well to control the position and prevent Starseed from advancing to side control.
Makhov is trying to maintain the position but Starseed is very close to passing his half guard.
Makhov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makhov.
Makhov wants to control but Starseed passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhov wants to improve his position but Starseed is controlling well.
Starseed is controlling the pace.
Makhov tries to roll over but Starseed keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Starseed postures up.
Makhov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makhov, not yet.
Starseed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Starseed stands and throws Makhov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (8) vs (0) Makhov
Starseed working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Starseed trying to control the position but Makhov is working away.
Starseed is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Makhov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Makhov 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 Starseed. Oh but Makhov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Starseed goes limp - he's gone! Makhov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bilyal Makhov!
Indigo Starseed was interviewed post fight and said 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'. |
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Event:
GRAPPLEMANIA 1
Date: Oct 19, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bilyal Makhov (ranked 20076 p4p, 228 weight class) and Kron Karelin (ranked 20100 p4p, 234 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Bilyal Makhov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karelin closes the distance and clinches up with Makhov, looking for a takedown. Karelin pushes Makhov against the cage but Makhov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makhov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makhov (2) vs (0) Karelin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhov controlling the action here.
Karelin is pressing down on Makhov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhov looking to pass the guard.
Karelin is controlling Makhov's posture.
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makhov wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Makhov is pushing down on Karelin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Karelin is fighting to maintain full guard but Makhov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Makhov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karelin is concentrating on defense, preventing Makhov from advancing position.
Makhov slows the pace down in half guard.
Karelin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhov controlling the action here.
Makhov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Makhov is keen to just control but Karelin is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Makhov in particular looking to stall.
Makhov is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karelin defends it well.
Karelin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Makhov is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is pulling down on Makhov's head. It's preventing any offense from Makhov, at least for the moment.
Makhov tries to free his leg and advance position but Karelin is retaining full guard.
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Makhov is proving a slippery customer.
Makhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karelin is trying to control the position but Makhov postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makhov looking to pass the guard.
Makhov trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Karelin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Makhov is proving a slippery customer.
Karelin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Makhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is looking to pass into half guard but Karelin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Karelin is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (2) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (2) vs (5) Karelin
Karelin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Karelin wants to control but Makhov is keeping him busy.
Makhov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Karelin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karelin is looking for a kimura here.
Makhov is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov gets full guard.
Makhov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karelin advances to half guard.
Karelin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Makhov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karelin.
Makhov is concentrating on defense, preventing Karelin from advancing position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is staying active underneath Karelin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makhov tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Karelin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Makhov! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (2) vs (8) Karelin
Makhov is squirming around, avoiding Karelin's attempts to control the action.
Makhov is desperately trying to improve his position but Karelin has a good base and remains in mount.
Makhov is working hard here to advance position.
Makhov 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: Makhov (4) vs (8) Karelin
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin pulls Makhov in to control the position.
Karelin keeping full guard, as Makhov tries to pass.
Karelin trying to control the position here.
Makhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
Makhov wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makhov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (4) vs (10) Karelin
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makhov can't keep his opponent in guard - Karelin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Karelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Makhov is defending against the submission attempts here by Karelin.
Makhov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makhov keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
Makhov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makhov, not yet.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karelin 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.
Makhov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karelin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (6) vs (10) Karelin
Makhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov is fighting to break Karelin's control of his arms but Karelin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Makhov controlling him for the moment.
Karelin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Makhov won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Karelin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karelin 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.
Makhov postures up.
Makhov stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Karelin is trying to keep Makhov in close.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Makhov trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Makhov preventing the sweep.
Makhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhov trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin wins on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
HBCC 1
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bilyal Makhov (ranked 20108 p4p, 270 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 4981 p4p, 172 weight class). Shinya Aoki is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Bilyal Makhov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki gets a clinch.
Makhov wants a takedown.
Makhov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Makhov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aoki after a bit of a struggle.
Aoki tightens his grip and picks Makhov up, before dumping him to the ground. Makhov manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makhov (0) vs (2) Aoki
Makhov keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Makhov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makhov, not yet.
Aoki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (0) vs (5) Aoki
Aoki is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Makhov is trying to escape and Aoki transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Makhov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Aoki ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinya Aoki !
Our winner, Shinya Aoki , 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:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Aug 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bilyal Makhov (ranked 20588 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Karelin (ranked 20615 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Bilyal Makhov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Makhov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Makhov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Makhov (4) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin is looking to regain half guard here but Makhov keeps moving and retains side control.
Makhov takes a little break here. Karelin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Karelin gets back to half guard.
Makhov is taking a breather. Karelin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karelin is just riding it out for now. Makhov eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin is looking for a sweep. Makhov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makhov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karelin sees it coming and defends easily.
Makhov is thwarting Karelin's attempts to control the position.
Makhov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karelin! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (7) vs (0) Karelin
Makhov avoids the attempt from Karelin to control.
Karelin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhov controlling the position easily from mount.
Karelin working to try and regain half guard.
Karelin 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: Makhov (10) vs (0) Karelin
Makhov 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, Karelin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Karelin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Karelin showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Makhov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Karelin wants to control but Makhov is having none of it.
Makhov working for a submission but Karelin is keeping him at bay.
Karelin is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karelin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Karelin wants to hold on but Makhov pushes him away.
Makhov wants to control the pace but Karelin is squirming around nicely.
Karelin tries to hold on but Makhov pushes him away.
Karelin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karelin won't allow Makhov to pass to mount.
Makhov is working hard here to advance position.
Karelin trying to control from the bottom.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makhov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Karelin managing to control the position.
Karelin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makhov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (10) vs (2) Karelin
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makhov working a defensive guard here.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
Makhov 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: Makhov (12) vs (2) Karelin
Makhov is controlling the pace.
Makhov wants to work for an arm triangle but Karelin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Makhov is very close to passing his half guard.
Makhov wants to free his trapped foot but Karelin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Makhov wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Makhov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karelin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makhov is working away from the top position though.
Makhov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karelin defends it well.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.
Karelin is controlling Makhov's trapped leg to prevent Makhov from advancing to side control.
Makhov is trying to control the action in half guard but Karelin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makhov is working for a kimura but Karelin is defending it quite comfortably.
Makhov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to get to full guard but Makhov has control of the leg.
Karelin trying to control here.
Karelin tries to roll over but Makhov keeps him under control.
Makhov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karelin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makhov trying to control the pace.
Karelin is holding on to half guard well.
Makhov is thwarting Karelin's attempts to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.
Karelin trying to control but Makhov postures up.
Makhov seems to be working for a kimura but Karelin defends the submission attempt.
Makhov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Makhov forces his way into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to hold on to Makhov's head to control him but Makhov postures up.
Makhov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karelin is just riding it out for now. Makhov eventually gives up the hold.
Karelin is controlling Makhov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Makhov wants to free his trapped foot but Karelin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karelin trying to hold on to Makhov's head to control him but Makhov postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking to improve his position.
Makhov trying to control from half guard but Karelin is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karelin trying to control here.
Makhov tries to pass to full mount but Karelin defends it.
Karelin wants to improve his position but Makhov is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is staying active underneath Makhov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makhov wants to work for an arm triangle but Karelin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karelin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Karelin is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makhov takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Bilyal Makhov is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bilyal Makhov (ranked 20594 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter (ranked 2273 p4p, 0 weight class). Lecter has chosen The Hannibal Lecter Sonr as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Bilyal Makhov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Hannibal Lecter!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lecter has managed to clinch.
Lecter jumps into guard, dragging Makhov to the mat.
Makhov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lecter seems keen to control Makhov's posture.
Makhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lecter is keeping the position for now.
Makhov is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Makhov trying to control from Lecter's half guard. Lecter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lecter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (0) vs (2) Lecter
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Makhov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Makhov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lecter trying to control but Makhov is working from the bottom.
Makhov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lecter trying to control but Makhov is working from the bottom.
Lecter postures up.
Makhov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Makhov keeping moving, preventing Lecter from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter stays in close to Makhov's body and controls the position.
Makhov controlling Lecter's posture.
Makhov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lecter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Makhov keeps moving.
Makhov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lecter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makhov is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhov has his foot on Lecter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lecter works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lecter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makhov is keeping the position for now.
Makhov trying to keep a closed guard but Lecter is proving a slippery customer.
Lecter trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lecter being controlled here momentarily.
Lecter preventing the sweep.
Makhov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lecter manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (2) vs (2) Lecter
Makhov trying to move into half guard but instead Lecter has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (2) vs (4) Lecter
Lecter told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lecter tries to free his leg and advance position but Makhov is retaining full guard.
Lecter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Makhov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Makhov controls Lecter momentarily but Lecter frees himself.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Makhov keeps moving.
Lecter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lecter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lecter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lecter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makhov is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makhov pulls Lecter in close to his closed guard and prevents Lecter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Makhov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lecter has passed into half guard!
Lecter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makhov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lecter is looking for a kimura here.
Makhov trying to control here.
Makhov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Makhov keeps moving.
Lecter stands and throws Makhov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (2) vs (7) Lecter
Lecter tries for a kimura but Makhov is defending well.
Lecter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Makhov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lecter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Makhov sneaks back into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lecter is trying to control. Makhov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Makhov is holding on to half guard well.
Makhov gets full guard.
Makhov is adopting a defensive guard.
Makhov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makhov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makhov, not yet.
Makhov has his foot on Lecter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lecter works his way back into a safe position though.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Makhov keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lecter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lecter trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov looking to control.
Lecter trying to control but Makhov is working from the bottom.
Makhov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makhov is looking for a triangle but Lecter pushes his legs off easily.
Lecter trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makhov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lecter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lecter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Makhov trying to keep a closed guard but Lecter is proving a slippery customer.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Makhov keeps moving.
Lecter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Makhov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lecter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Makhov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makhov keeping moving, preventing Lecter from controlling successfully.
Lecter is posturing up here but Makhov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lecter tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lecter has to tap! Slick submission there by Makhov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bilyal Makhov!
Hannibal Lecter was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck this shit. I'm out!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cael Schultz (ranked 20783 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bilyal Makhov (ranked 20493 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bilyal Makhov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Cael Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Bilyal Makhov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Makhov slaps away a takedown attempt from Schultz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schultz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Makhov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schultz (4) vs (0) Makhov
Schultz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makhov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Makhov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schultz controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schultz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schultz wants to control but Makhov is keeping him busy.
Schultz is really struggling to control Makhov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Makhov is looking to reverse the position.
Schultz wants to control for a moment but Makhov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is not content to let Schultz control the position.
Makhov is looking to improve his position.
Makhov trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
Makhov wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz is trying to control. Makhov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schultz wants to pass to mount but Makhov is defending the position.
Makhov is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makhov works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schultz preventing the sweep.
Schultz trying to control but Makhov is working from the bottom.
Makhov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schultz passes Makhov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schultz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is defending against the submission attempts here by Schultz.
Makhov looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schultz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Makhov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Makhov moves into full guard.
Makhov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is fighting to break Makhov's control of his arms but Makhov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Makhov looking to control.
Makhov keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Schultz pushing down on Makhov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Makhov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schultz pushing down on Makhov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Makhov wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schultz trying to control from Makhov's half guard. Makhov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Makhov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makhov keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makhov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makhov is trying to keep Schultz in close.
Schultz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov 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: Schultz (4) vs (2) Makhov
Makhov slows the pace down in half guard.
Schultz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Schultz wants to control but Makhov is keeping busy.
Makhov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schultz is trying to control but Makhov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (4) vs (5) Makhov
Schultz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schultz is trying to escape the mount but Makhov keeps good control and instead manages to take Schultz's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (4) vs (8) Makhov
Schultz won't enjoy being in this position. Makhov looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Schultz is tapping - it's over boys! Makhov picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bilyal Makhov! |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bilyal Makhov (ranked 20472 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Schultz (ranked 20764 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Bilyal Makhov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Dan Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schultz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Makhov (0) vs (4) Schultz
Makhov can't do much from the bottom here.
Makhov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makhov is working hard here to advance position.
Makhov's coaches at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Makhov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Makhov is looking to regain half guard here but Schultz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhov is trying to control Schultz's posture but Schultz avoids it.
Makhov is looking for a sweep.
Schultz slows the pace down.
Makhov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schultz off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makhov (4) vs (4) Schultz
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Makhov's arms.
Makhov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Makhov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Makhov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Schultz is defending well though. Makhov let's go of the attempt for now.
Makhov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makhov looking to break Schultz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Schultz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Makhov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Makhov controlling well, preventing Schultz from escaping the position.
Schultz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Makhov gets his way!
Makhov not allowing Schultz to control his hands.
Schultz tries to roll but Makhov sticks to his back.
Schultz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Makhov's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Makhov not allowing Schultz to control his hands.
Makhov looking for the RNC.
Schultz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Schultz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makhov controlling his opponent.
Schultz wants to control but Makhov is having none of it.
Schultz working to try and regain half guard.
Makhov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schultz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schultz wants to hold on but Makhov pushes him away.
Schultz is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makhov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Schultz is holding on tight.
Makhov wants to control the pace but Schultz is squirming around nicely.
Schultz tries to hold on but Makhov postures up.
Makhov wants to control the pace but Schultz is squirming around nicely.
Makhov fails to advance to Schultz's back.
Makhov looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schultz regains half guard.
Schultz gets full guard.
Schultz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makhov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (4) vs (6) Schultz
Makhov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Makhov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makhov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Makhov being controlled here, momentarily.
Makhov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makhov 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: Makhov (6) vs (6) Schultz
Makhov is keen to just control but Schultz is a slippery customer.
Makhov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Makhov eventually gives up the hold.
Makhov wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to control but Makhov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schultz is staying active underneath Makhov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Makhov is controlling well.
Makhov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Makhov eventually gives up the hold.
Makhov wants to free his trapped foot but Schultz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Makhov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is trying to control. Schultz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schultz trying to hold on to Makhov's head to control him but Makhov postures up.
Makhov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schultz defends it well.
Makhov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Makhov is controlling well.
Makhov controlling the pace.
Makhov trying to pass the guard but Schultz defending well.
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz moves into full guard.
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makhov is one step ahead there.
Makhov tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Makhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to sweep here but Makhov controlling him for the moment.
Makhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Makhov from controlling successfully.
Makhov pushes down on Schultz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Makhov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Ray Badass (ranked 3666 p4p, 316 weight class) and Bilyal Makhov (ranked 20471 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Billy Ray Badass! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Bilyal Makhov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Badass dives in for a single leg takedown but Makhov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Makhov tries to counter it with a takedown but Badass pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Makhov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Badass sprawls well initially but Makhov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Badass (0) vs (2) Makhov
Badass tries to get to full guard but Makhov has control of the leg.
Badass makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Badass.
Badass has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Makhov 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 Badass. Score +3 for passing guard: Badass (0) vs (5) Makhov
Makhov just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Makhov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Badass is looking to regain half guard here but Makhov keeps moving and retains side control.
Badass sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Makhov is looking to advance position but Badass won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Badass.
Badass is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Makhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badass is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makhov defends well.
Badass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makhov defends it easily.
Badass working for a triangle but Makhov defends it easily.
Badass trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makhov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makhov trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom.
Badass wants to sweep here but Makhov controlling him for the moment.
Badass has his foot on Makhov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makhov works his way back into a safe position though.
Makhov is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhov trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom.
Badass is looking for a triangle but Makhov pushes his legs off easily.
Makhov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Badass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Badass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makhov wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Badass has his foot on Makhov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makhov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Makhov wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Makhov wants to pass the guard but Badass is keeping the position.
Makhov trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom.
Makhov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Badass keeping moving, preventing Makhov from controlling successfully.
Makhov controlling from the top position.
Makhov preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Badass is looking for a triangle here but Makhov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Badass (0) vs (8) Makhov
Makhov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Badass wants to control but Makhov postures up.
Badass is looking for a sweep.
Badass wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Makhov has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Badass's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Badass is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Makhov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bilyal Makhov! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bilyal Makhov (ranked 21232 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 2604 p4p, 0 weight class). Fauchelevent has chosen Rue des Cascades as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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 3 losses; Bilyal Makhov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ultime Fauchelevent!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fauchelevent shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makhov (0) vs (2) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Makhov wants to sweep here but Fauchelevent controlling him for the moment.
Fauchelevent not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fauchelevent trying to control but Makhov is working from the bottom.
Fauchelevent stopping the sweep attempt from Makhov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makhov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fauchelevent is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauchelevent drops back looking for a leg! Makhov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Makhov manages to kick Fauchelevent off! Fauchelevent jumps back into Makhov's guard.
Makhov wants to sweep here but Fauchelevent controlling him for the moment.
Makhov is working hard here to advance position.
Makhov working for a triangle but Fauchelevent defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhov keeping moving, preventing Fauchelevent from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Makhov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fauchelevent passes into half guard.
Fauchelevent seems to be working for a kimura but Makhov defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fauchelevent is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makhov sees it coming and defends easily.
Makhov is refusing to be controlled, as Fauchelevent sits in half guard.
Fauchelevent is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (0) vs (5) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent looking to control but Makhov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fauchelevent sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhov working to try and regain half guard.
Fauchelevent controlling from the full mount.
Makhov is looking to get to half guard.
Fauchelevent fails to move to back control.
Makhov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at AREA 51 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fauchelevent controlling his opponent.
Fauchelevent wants to take Makhov's back here but Makhov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent tries to control but Makhov wriggling away.
Makhov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fauchelevent looking to secure an arm triangle but Makhov defends it well.
Fauchelevent trying to control but Makhov is having none of it.
Makhov regains half guard.
Makhov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fauchelevent's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fauchelevent's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makhov (4) vs (5) Fauchelevent
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent tries to escape but Makhov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fauchelevent is still trying to improve position.
Makhov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fauchelevent tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Makhov trying to control but Fauchelevent is having none of it.
Makhov controlling from mount.
Fauchelevent keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Makhov trying to control but Fauchelevent is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Makhov avoids the attempt from Fauchelevent to control.
Fauchelevent is working to get back to half guard.
Fauchelevent is squirming around, avoiding Makhov's attempts to control the action.
Makhov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fauchelevent is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is looking to improve his position but Makhov isn't that keen on the idea.
Fauchelevent tries to lock up and control but Makhov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fauchelevent really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Makhov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fauchelevent 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makhov wants to work for an arm triangle but Fauchelevent is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fauchelevent makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fauchelevent.
Makhov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fauchelevent has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makhov has managed to get both his arms back between Fauchelevent's legs - danger averted.
Fauchelevent keeping full guard, as Makhov tries to pass.
Fauchelevent looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fauchelevent looking for a sweep. Not yet Fauchelevent, not yet.
Makhov wants to control from the top but Fauchelevent keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fauchelevent is keeping the position for now.
Fauchelevent looking for a triangle here. Makhov is fighting it but it looks tight! Fauchelevent pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Makhov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ultime Fauchelevent!
During a confident post fight interview, Ultime Fauchelevent thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bilyal Makhov (ranked 22232 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 5531 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidov has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bilyal Makhov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Makhov fails with a takedown attempt.
Khalidov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khalidov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Makhov (0) vs (4) Khalidov
Makhov seems a little lost for a moment, as Khalidov dominates the positioning.
Makhov is looking to regain half guard here but Khalidov keeps moving and retains side control.
Makhov is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Khalidov 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.
Makhov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khalidov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Makhov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Khalidov's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Makhov wants to control but Khalidov is keeping busy.
Khalidov trying to control the pace.
Makhov is trying to control but can't.
Khalidov stalling.
Makhov is trying to get back to full guard.
Makhov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Makhov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Khalidov is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khalidov is aware though and is defending well.
Makhov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makhov is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidov trying to control but Makhov is working from the bottom.
Makhov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khalidov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khalidov passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Khalidov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Khalidov pushes down on Makhov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Khalidov tries to pass to full mount but Makhov defends it.
Khalidov stalling.
Khalidov prevents Makhov from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhov trying to control from the bottom.
Khalidov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Khalidov prevents Makhov from improving his position.
Khalidov content to control rather than advance.
Makhov wants to get back to full guard.
Makhov moves into full guard.
Khalidov is stalling in the full guard.
Khalidov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov controlling the pace.
Makhov is looking for a sweep. Khalidov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but Makhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khalidov wants to pass to mount but Makhov is defending the position.
Makhov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Makhov is trying to maintain the position but Khalidov is very close to passing his half guard.
Khalidov wants to pass to mount but Makhov is defending the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov wants to take a breather but Makhov is having none of it.
Khalidov slows the pace down in half guard.
Makhov tries to get to full guard but Khalidov has control of the leg.
Khalidov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makhov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Makhov has a hand on Khalidov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Khalidov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (0) vs (7) Khalidov
Khalidov controlling the position easily from mount.
Khalidov avoids the attempt from Makhov to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov can't escape the position.
Makhov wants to control but Khalidov is having none of it.
Khalidov content just to control the position here.
Makhov is squirming around, avoiding Khalidov's attempts to control the action.
Khalidov content just to control the position here.
Makhov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Makhov is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Khalidov tries to control but Makhov wriggling away.
Khalidov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Makhov regains half guard.
Khalidov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Khalidov is thwarting Makhov's attempts to control the position.
Khalidov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makhov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is looking to improve his position.
Khalidov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Drumpf Pharmaceutical. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Khalidov stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhov trying to hold on to Khalidov's head to control him but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makhov keeps working.
Makhov is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is working for a submission of some sort.
Makhov trying to control here.
Makhov looking for submissions off his back.
Khalidov controlling the action here.
It looks like Khalidov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Makhov won't allow Khalidov to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is looking to improve his position.
Makhov trying to control from the bottom.
Makhov wants to improve his position but Khalidov is controlling well.
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but Makhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khalidov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Makhov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Makhov is trying to get back to full guard.
Khalidov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Makhov wants to control but Khalidov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Khalidov controlling the action here.
Khalidov prevents Makhov from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Makhov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khalidov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (2) vs (7) Khalidov
Makhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khalidov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Makhov trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Khalidov looking to control.
Khalidov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makhov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Makhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov pushes down on Khalidov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Makhov is looking to take a break and control but Khalidov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Makhov tries to pass to full mount but Khalidov defends it.
Makhov is looking for a kimura here.
Makhov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khalidov sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Makhov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khalidov's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalidov wins on points by 7 to 2.
Mamed Khalidov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Carneiro and Bilyal Makhov. Carneiro's entrance music is The Rasmus - In the Shadows. A fine choice. Daniel Carneiro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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 3 wins and 2 losses; Daniel Carneiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bilyal Makhov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Makhov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carneiro tries to avoid it but Makhov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carneiro to the ground. Carneiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Makhov tries to get set, Carneiro tries to push him back and clinch up but Makhov manages to avoid the attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makhov.
Carneiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Carneiro is pressed up against the cage. Makhov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carneiro down to the mat. Carneiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Daniel Carneiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bilyal Makhov.
Carneiro wants to clinch
and Makhov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Makhov. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carneiro (0) vs (2) Makhov
Makhov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro is looking for a triangle but Makhov pushes his legs off easily.
Makhov looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Makhov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Carneiro to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Makhov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Carneiro pulls down on the head and he's put Makhov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Carneiro!
Daniel Carneiro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bilyal Makhov and Reggie Braga. Bilyal Makhov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Bilyal Makhov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Reggie Braga!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Makhov swats away the attempt to clinch by Braga.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Makhov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhov jumps into guard, dragging Braga to the mat.
Makhov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makhov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Makhov is controlling Braga's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braga is stalling in the full guard.
Braga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Braga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makhov is pulling down on Braga's head. It's preventing any offense from Braga, at least for the moment.
Makhov keeping full guard, as Braga tries to pass.
Makhov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Braga defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga looking to pass the guard.
Makhov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Braga won't allow Makhov to sweep him here.
Braga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makhov has his foot on Braga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Braga works his way back into a safe position though.
Makhov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga stopping the sweep attempt from Makhov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhov being controlled here, momentarily.
Makhov is looking for a triangle but Braga pushes his legs off easily.
Braga trying to control but Makhov is working from the bottom.
Makhov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Braga 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.
Makhov controls Braga momentarily but Braga frees himself.
Makhov is looking for a triangle but Braga pushes his legs off easily.
Braga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makhov is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makhov is trying to keep Braga in close.
Makhov has his hands on Braga's head, controlling the position.
Braga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Braga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Braga trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Braga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Braga stands and throws Makhov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (0) vs (3) Braga
Makhov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Makhov is trying to maintain the position but Braga is very close to passing his half guard.
Makhov wants to get back to full guard.
Braga trying to control from half guard but Makhov is working away.
Braga is looking to advance position but Makhov won't allow it.
Makhov trying to control but Braga postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Braga wants to take a breather but Makhov is having none of it.
Makhov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Braga wants to pass the guard but Makhov is defending well.
Makhov tries to roll over but Braga keeps him under control.
Makhov is not content to let Braga control the position.
Makhov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Braga is working away from the top position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Braga seems content to control.
Makhov is pressing down on Braga's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Makhov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Braga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makhov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Braga controls the pace.
Makhov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Braga manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (2) vs (3) Braga
Makhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Braga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Braga has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Makhov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (5) vs (3) Braga
A lull in the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Braga tries to improve position but can't.
Braga sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Braga is trying to control but can't.
Makhov controlling the action here.
Braga tries to get to full guard but Makhov has control of the leg.
Makhov 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Braga tries to roll over but Makhov keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Braga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Makhov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Makhov looking to pass the guard.
Braga wants to sweep but no luck.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Braga looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Makhov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Braga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Makhov postures up.
Braga keeping moving, preventing Makhov from controlling successfully.
Braga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Braga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makhov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Braga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makhov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Makhov trying to control but Braga is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Braga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Makhov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makhov wants to control from the top but Braga keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Makhov stopping the sweep attempt from Braga.
Makhov stays in close to Braga's body and controls the position.
Makhov wants to pass the guard but Braga is keeping the position.
Makhov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Makhov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Makhov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (8) vs (3) Braga
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Braga struggling a bit here.
Makhov controls the position.
Braga is trying to control Makhov's posture but Makhov avoids it.
Makhov trying to control the position but Braga is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Braga can't do much from the bottom here.
Makhov trying to control the action but Braga is working from the bottom.
Makhov is staying tight to Braga's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhov is looking to take a break and control but Braga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makhov takes the fight on points by 8 to 3. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Schultz and Bilyal Makhov. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bilyal Makhov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Makhov napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schultz (4) vs (0) Makhov
Makhov is looking for a sweep.
Makhov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Makhov seems a little lost for a moment, as Schultz dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schultz 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 Makhov's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhov tries to improve position but can't.
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Makhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makhov can't do much from the bottom here.
Schultz controls the position from side control.
Schultz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Makhov for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhov regains half guard.
Makhov is staying active underneath Schultz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Makhov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Makhov wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schultz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Makhov wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makhov keeps working.
Makhov is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schultz uses his free foot to push down on Makhov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Makhov. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (7) vs (0) Makhov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhov working to try and regain half guard.
Makhov holds on to Schultz around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Schultz looking to control but Makhov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Makhov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Makhov wants to get back to full guard but Schultz has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (10) vs (0) Makhov
Schultz trying to control but Makhov is having none of it.
Makhov is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Makhov wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz trying to control the pace.
Makhov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makhov wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is not content to let Schultz control the position.
Makhov manages to get to full guard.
Makhov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Makhov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schultz has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (13) vs (0) Makhov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makhov can't do much from the bottom here.
Makhov is looking to regain half guard here but Schultz keeps moving and retains side control.
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Makhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makhov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (13) vs (2) Makhov
Schultz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makhov is working away from the top position though.
Schultz wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Makhov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Makhov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makhov is one step ahead there.
Schultz trying to keep a closed guard but Makhov is proving a slippery customer.
Makhov advances to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is looking for a kimura but Schultz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Makhov to get the leverage.
Makhov wants to pass to mount but Schultz is defending the position.
Schultz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makhov is working away from the top position though.
Schultz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Makhov prevents Schultz from improving his position.
Makhov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schultz sees it coming and defends easily.
Makhov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makhov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
Makhov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schultz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makhov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makhov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schultz (17) vs (2) Makhov
Makhov wants to escape the position.
Schultz trying to control.
Schultz has the hooks in. Makhov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Makhov staying busy and making it hard for Schultz to control.
Schultz wants to control but Makhov manages to buck him off and is now in Schultz's guard! Nice work there by Makhov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (17) vs (4) Makhov
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makhov postures up.
Schultz working a defensive guard but Makhov passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Makhov is controlling well.
Makhov is thwarting Schultz's attempts to control the position.
Makhov prevents Schultz from improving his position.
Makhov seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schultz is controlling Makhov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Makhov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schultz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schultz.
Makhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz has control of Makhov's left arm, preventing Makhov from doing any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Makhov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Makhov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schultz managing to control the position.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Makhov from controlling successfully.
Makhov 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.
Makhov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schultz.
Schultz is trying to keep Makhov in close.
Makhov stopping the sweep attempt from Schultz.
Makhov trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schultz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Makhov from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Makhov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schultz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schultz is really struggling to control Makhov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Makhov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schultz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schultz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schultz! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schultz (21) vs (4) Makhov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz has hold of Makhov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Makhov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Schultz cranks the arm and Makhov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Makhov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Schultz! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bilyal Makhov and Prana Halo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bilyal Makhov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
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.
Makhov shoots in for a takedown but Halo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makhov.
Halo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Makhov looks for a takedown but Halo sprawls well.
Halo feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bilyal Makhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halo as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhov shoots in looking for a takedown. Halo tries to sprawl out of it but Makhov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halo with the counter takedown but Makhov avoids it easily.
Makhov pushes Halo up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo gets control of Makhov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Halo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Makhov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halo's guard.
Makhov is working for a kimura but Halo is defending it quite comfortably.
Halo wants to control but Makhov is keeping busy.
Makhov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhov is looking for submissions but instead, Halo has regained full guard.
Makhov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halo on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
We've been informed that Halo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Makhov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makhov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Makhov looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo trying to control the position.
Makhov is pushing down on Halo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Halo is fighting to maintain full guard but Makhov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Makhov 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.
Makhov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halo is just riding it out for now. Makhov eventually gives up the hold.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makhov is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Makhov seems content to control.
Halo tries to get to full guard but Makhov has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is working for a kimura but Halo is defending it quite comfortably.
Halo won't allow Makhov to pass to mount.
Makhov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halo.
Makhov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makhov tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Makhov trying to move into half guard but instead Halo has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (0) vs (2) Halo
Makhov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halo controls the pace.
Makhov trying to control the position here.
Makhov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (2) vs (2) Halo
Makhov tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Halo 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.
Makhov 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Halo looking for a guillotine here but Makhov defends easily.
Makhov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Makhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makhov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Makhov wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Halo being controlled here, momentarily.
Halo 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.
Makhov content to stall in guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Halo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makhov defends it easily.
Makhov stays in close to Halo's body and controls the position.
Halo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makhov defends it easily.
Makhov wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Halo can't keep his opponent in guard - Makhov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halo moves into full guard.
Makhov pushing down on Halo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Makhov wants to work for an arm triangle but Halo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Makhov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Makhov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
Makhov is taking a breather. Halo 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.
Halo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Makhov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Makhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is stalling in the full guard.
Halo keeping full guard, as Makhov tries to pass.
Makhov postures up.
Halo keeping full guard, as Makhov tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makhov controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Makhov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Makhov takes the fight on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Jsmison decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jsmison is trying to work for a kimura but Makhov is defending well.
Makhov keeping hold of Jsmison's head, controlling as best he can.
Makhov is looking for a sweep. Jsmison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makhov has hold of Jsmison's hands but Jsmison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Jsmison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makhov sees it coming and defends easily.
Jsmison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jsmison tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Makhov.
Makhov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Makhov tries to get out of the position.
Makhov wants to improve his position but Jsmison is controlling well.
Makhov is positioning himself well to prevent Jsmison advancing to mount. #T1#
Makhov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makhov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jsmison jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhov wants to control but Jsmison postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Makhov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jsmison wants to control but Makhov is keeping him busy.
Makhov is trying to get back to half guard.
Jsmison lands some shots froms side control.
Jsmison is looking to take a break and control but Makhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jsmison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makhov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Makhov can't do much from the bottom here.
Jsmison working the head with strikes.
Jsmison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makhov keeps working.
Makhov is looking for a sweep.
Makhov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jsmison off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhov punches the canvas rather than the man. #T3#
Makhov connects with a big shot to the side of Jsmison's head.
Makhov trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Jsmison right now.
Makhov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Makhov missing with strikes.
Jsmison is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Makhov.
Makhov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Jsmison's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Makhov misses with a punch to the head.
Makhov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Makhov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T4#
Makhov misses with a punch to the head.
Makhov is trying to stick to Jsmison's back but Jsmison is turning into Makhov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Makhov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jsmison.
Makhov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jsmison puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Makhov wants to improve his position but Jsmison is controlling well.
Makhov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Makhov is controlling Jsmison's posture.
Makhov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makhov, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jsmison landing some decent shots from guard.
Jsmison advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terryon Jsmison dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Makhov darts in looking for a takedown but Jsmison gets double underhooks and turns Makhov into the cage.
Jsmison is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Makhov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makhov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Jsmison gets the takedown into side control.
Makhov parries the strikes from Jsmison easily there. Jsmison is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Makhov to escape.
Makhov is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Jsmison tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jsmison has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jsmison presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Makhov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Terryon Jsmison has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Makhov has hold of Jsmison's hands but Jsmison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Makhov is trying to control but Jsmison manages to pass to mount!
Makhov wants to hold on but Jsmison pushes him away.
Makhov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jsmison is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Makhov is squirming around, avoiding Jsmison's attempts to control the action.
Jsmison landing strikes, looking to finish!
Makhov tries to lock up and control but Jsmison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jsmison lands a big shot there that rocks Makhov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
Makhov working to try and regain half guard.
Jsmison is stalling here but it's allowed Makhov to get half guard.
Jsmison working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Makhov wants to get back to full guard.
Makhov trying to control but Jsmison postures up.
Makhov gets full guard.
Jsmison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jsmison wants to control from the top but Makhov keeps moving. #T3#
Makhov controlling Jsmison's posture.
Jsmison trying to stand up but can't free himself from Makhov's guard.
Jsmison stands and throws Makhov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Makhov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jsmison's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jsmison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jsmison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makhov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Makhov wants to control but Jsmison is keeping busy.
Jsmison stalling away here and it's allowed Makhov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jsmison is working Makhov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jsmison stopping the sweep attempt from Makhov.
Makhov pulls Jsmison in close to prevent any damage.
Makhov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Makhov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terryon Jsmison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jsmison shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Makhov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Makhov thows a huge punch but Jsmison dodges it nicely.
Makhov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Makhov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Makhov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jsmison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Makhov lands a nice short elbow.
Makhov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Makhov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Jsmison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makhov.
Jsmison is trying to control but can't.
Jsmison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makhov.
Makhov throws a strike but Jsmison avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jsmison. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Makhov looking to sit in guard and control but Jsmison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Makhov is controlling Jsmison's posture.
Jsmison trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Makhov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jsmison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jsmison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makhov throwing strikes from guard but Jsmison blocks nicely.
Makhov controlling from the top position.
Makhov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jsmison is trying to keep Makhov in close.
#T3#
Makhov wants to control from the top but Jsmison keeps moving.
Makhov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Makhov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jsmison has wrist control.
Jsmison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Jsmison.
Jsmison tries for a takedown but Makhov circles away easily#TD#
and Makhov counters with a shoot takedown. Jsmison fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Makhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jsmison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jsmison has wrist control.
Jsmison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makhov content to stall in guard here.
Bilyal Makhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terryon Jsmison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jsmison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makhov is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bilyal Makhov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jsmison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terryon Jsmison!
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Event:
Destiny 170:Margera vs Johnson
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Lopez gets a double leg takedown into Makhov's guard.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Makhov is retaining full guard.
Lopez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at Whirl's Burger Bar (and Gym) inform us that Makhov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lopez postures up.
Makhov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez trying to control but Makhov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Makhov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhov is trying to keep Lopez in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Makhov wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Makhov tries for a takedown but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makhov sprawls well. Makhov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Makhov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Lopez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makhov, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Lopez pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Lopez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makhov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Makhov wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.#T2#
Makhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Makhov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makhov has managed to get both his arms back between Lopez's legs - danger averted.
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makhov.
Lopez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makhov content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Makhov throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Makhov wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makhov stuffs the takedown.
Makhov with the counter takedown but Lopez avoids it easily.
Lopez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lopez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makhov. Makhov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Makhov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lopez quickly recovers to half guard.
Lopez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lopez tries to get out of the position.
Lopez looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makhov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopez's head.
Makhov thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
Makhov thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
Lopez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makhov is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Makhov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopez is just riding it out for now. Makhov eventually gives up the hold.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mijain Lopez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Makhov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Makhov fails to land the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Lopez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makhov shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense.
Lopez is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Makhov clinches.
Makhov tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mijain Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bilyal Makhov.#BC#
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopez throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Makhov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Makhov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhov postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it. #SUB#
Lopez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Makhov escapes and throws Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lopez tries to bench press Makhov off him but Makhov keeps the position. #T1#
Lopez pushes Makhov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Makhov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lopez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Makhov.
Makhov throwing strikes but Lopez manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Makhov tries to bench press Lopez off him but Lopez keeps the position. #SUB#
Lopez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lopez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makhov, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Lopez throws an elbow but Makhov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Makhov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lopez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lopez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Makhov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Makhov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makhov 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.
Makhov working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Lopez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lopez forces his way into half guard.
Makhov gets full guard.
Makhov wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Makhov is breathing heavily.
Lopez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Makhov's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
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.
Makhov leaves Lopez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Makhov fails to land the takedown.
Lopez shoots in but Makhov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Makhov feints the counter takedown.
Makhov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lopez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Makhov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mijain Lopez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Makhov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Makhov.
Lopez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makhov on the ground.
Makhov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhov is stalling in the full guard.
Makhov connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makhov.
Makhov won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
Makhov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Makhov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Makhov clinches with his opponent.
Lopez struggles to land a body shot inside as Makhov controls his hands.
Makhov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lopez gets underhooks to prevent Makhov's takedown attempt.
Makhov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##TD#
Lopez has clasped his hands together around Makhov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lopez working away.
Makhov regains half guard.
Makhov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makhov.
Makhov trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez trying to control but Makhov is working from the bottom.
Lopez looking to sit in guard and control but Makhov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lopez is looking to sweep but instead, Makhov has passed into half guard.
#T3#
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Makhov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
Lopez wants to get back to his feet.
Lopez is looking to control Makhov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
Lopez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lopez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makhov.
Lopez has his hands clasped together around Makhov's back. He's all about the action.
Lopez is looking to control Makhov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
Makhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Makhov thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Makhov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bilyal Makhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mijain Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bilyal Makhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lopez 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bilyal Makhov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Karate shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Russian Bear avoids the head kick by Karate.
Karate tries a head kick but it misses.
Karate tries a head kick but it misses.
The Russian Bear changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Karate has a takedown stuffed.
The Russian Bear gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karate counters with a stiff right hand.
The Russian Bear throws a head kick that misses.
Karate scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
The Russian Bear shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Russian Bear controlling the action here. #T1#
The Russian Bear missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Karate is pressing down on The Russian Bear's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Russian Bear is stalling in the full guard.
The Russian Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Russian Bear throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Russian Bear in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Russian Bear showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Russian Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Russian Bear is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Karate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Karate throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Russian Bear's head.
Karate throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and The Russian Bear counters with a shoot takedown. Karate fights it but they end up in guard.
The Russian Bear showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like The Russian Bear might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Karate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Russian Bear.
The Russian Bear is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Karate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Karate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Russian Bear postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The Russian Bear trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Russian Bear controls from within his opponent's guard.
Karate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karate is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Russian Bear scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT2#
It looks like Joey Karate has been cut.
The Russian Bear engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bilyal The Russian Bear will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Karate's cut.
That's time! Karate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Karate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Russian Bear tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Karate connects with a leg kick. The Russian Bear looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karate lands a head kick. The Russian Bear smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
The Russian Bear closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Russian Bear with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bilyal The Russian Bear has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karate keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Russian Bear stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Russian Bear thows a huge punch but Karate dodges it nicely.
The Russian Bear keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
The Russian Bear thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Russian Bear with the ground and pound but Karate uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The Russian Bear throws a big right hand that misses.
The Russian Bear looking to pass the guard.
The Russian Bear is in close to Karate's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Russian Bear working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Russian Bear landing some decent shots from guard.
The Russian Bear engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The Russian Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Russian Bear stays in close to Karate's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Russian Bear tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Russian Bear doesn't manage to clinch there - Karate circles away.
Karate keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Karate misses #TD2#
and The Russian Bear counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Russian Bear.
The Russian Bear looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Russian Bear throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
The Russian Bear throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Russian Bear throws a big elbow that misses.
The Russian Bear throws a big right hand that misses.
The Russian Bear is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Karate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Russian Bear tries to clinch but Karate moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Karate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karate throws a head kick but The Russian Bear moves out of range.
The Russian Bear with the counter takedown but Karate avoids it easily.
Joey Karate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Russian Bear.
Karate is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Russian Bear.
Karate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Russian Bear.
Karate lands with a kick to the temple. The Russian Bear shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Joey Karate is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
The Russian Bear moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Karate breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karate.
The Russian Bear shoots in but Karate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Karate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Karate's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Karate lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Russian Bear tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karate throws a head kick but The Russian Bear moves out of range.
The Russian Bear fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karate avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
The Russian Bear decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Russian Bear tries to pass to full mount but Karate defends it.
Karate keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
The Russian Bear lands strikes from half guard.
The Russian Bear takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, The Russian Bear seems content to control.
The Russian Bear thows a huge punch but Karate dodges it nicely.
The Russian Bear not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Russian Bear thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karate's head.
The Russian Bear throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karate keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Russian Bear content to control rather than advance.
The Russian Bear throwing shots but Karate is blocking nicely. #T2#
The Russian Bear trying to control the pace.
The Russian Bear thows a huge punch but Karate dodges it nicely.
The Russian Bear not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Russian Bear goes for a double leg but Karate avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karate continues to drive forward.
The Russian Bear shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karate but Karate pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Karate throwing a counter right hand but The Russian Bear manages to avoid it.
Joey Karate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bilyal The Russian Bear.#T3#
The Russian Bear tries to clinch up.
The Russian Bear needs to keep his hands up - Karate had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick by Karate misses #TD2#
and The Russian Bear counters with a shoot takedown. Karate fights it but they end up in guard.
The Russian Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Russian Bear controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The Russian Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Russian Bear throws a big elbow that misses.
Karate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Russian Bear.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The Russian Bear missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karate misses with a head kick.
The Russian Bear with the counter takedown but Karate avoids it easily.
The Russian Bear shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karate as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
The Russian Bear looking to score a takedown here. Karate is defending well but The Russian Bear drives through and ends up in Karate's guard.
The Russian Bear must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Russian Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Russian Bear accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Russian Bear throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Russian Bear connects with a couple of short punches.
The Russian Bear controlling from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bilyal The Russian Bear comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Russian Bear 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bilyal The Russian Bear!
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