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Event:
SSG 118 Cheese vs Dew
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Majid Shah!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Manning wants to clinch up but Shah keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Manning gets a double leg takedown into Shah's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (0) Shah
Shah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shah is keeping the position for now.
Manning slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (5) vs (0) Shah#SUB#
Manning is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Manning working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning in the domination position with Shah hanging on.#T1##SUB#
Manning is trying to get an arm triangle but Shah is defending well. #SUB#
Manning is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB#
Manning goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shah rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Manning's guard! Nice work there by Shah! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (5) vs (2) Shah
Shah's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manning is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (7) vs (2) Shah
Manning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Shah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (10) vs (2) Shah
Manning working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manning trying to control the action but Shah is working from the bottom. #T3#
Shah is looking to reverse the position.
Manning trying to control the action but Shah is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Manning has hold of Shah's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Shah tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Manning cranks the arm and Shah screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Shah, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). George Manning!
An intense looking George Manning took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Keep it coming David! I want a Main event Match'. |
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Event:
SSG 114 Waterman vs Rhodeo
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Majid Shah!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thumb tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shah defends well and Thumb ends up having to push Shah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thumb stops a takedown attempt from Shah.
Shah prevents the takedown attempt.
Thumb has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shah avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thom Thumb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shah is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thumb prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thumb is working for takedown but Shah is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Shah has picked Thumb up - he's going for a ride! Shah dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Shah
Shah is taking a breather. Thumb 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.
Shah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thumb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shah 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.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Thumb gets full guard.
Shah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thumb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Thumb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shah is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Thumb is trying to control the position but Shah postures up.
Shah is fighting to break Thumb's control of his arms but Thumb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shah sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shah won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thumb holds on and takes a little breather.
Shah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thumb is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Thumb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thumb is tightening it up a little... Shah has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shah reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shah taps out! Nice BJJ there by Thumb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thom Thumb!
Thom Thumb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 108 Gomes vs Maximus
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Majid Shah!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Shah closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chancel (0) vs (4) Shah
Chancel is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shah is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chancel (0) vs (6) Shah
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chancel tries to reverse the position but Shah maintains control.
Shah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shah avoids the attempt from Chancel to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chancel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Chancel is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shah goes for an armbar but Chancel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chancel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (6) Shah
Chancel stands and throws Shah's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (6) Shah#SUB#
Chancel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chancel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shah's legs.
You can see the frustration on Shah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shah is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Shah is still trying to improve position.
Chancel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shah's legs.
The referee asks Chancel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chancel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shah is looking to regain half guard here but Chancel keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Shah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chancel in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shah is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Chancel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shah! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chancel (7) vs (6) Shah#T3#
Shah is desperately trying to improve his position but Chancel has a good base and remains in mount.
Chancel tries to control but Shah wriggling away.
Chancel controlling from mount.
Shah tries to reverse the position but Chancel maintains control.
Chancel trying to control but Shah is having none of it.
Shah gets back to half guard.
Chancel controlling the pace.
Shah is looking to control Chancel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shah avoid being mounted?#T4#
Chancel is trying to control the action in half guard but Shah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shah is trying to maintain the position but Chancel is very close to passing his half guard.
Shah won't allow Chancel to pass to mount.
Chancel controlling the action here.
Chancel is looking to advance position but Shah won't allow it.
Shah is pressing down on Chancel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chancel controls the pace.
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chancel pushes down on Shah's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chancel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chancel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Chancel trying to pass the guard but Shah defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel'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.
Chancel not doing much here.
Shah is looking to improve his position.
Shah is trying to maintain the position but Chancel is very close to passing his half guard.
Chancel wants to take a breather but Shah is having none of it.
Shah wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel is trying to control. Shah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shah is trying is best to control the position here.
Chancel is just content to waste time from the top position. Shah takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T6#
Chancel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shah 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.
Shah controls Chancel momentarily but Chancel frees himself.
Shah 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.
Shah is pulling down on Chancel's head. It's preventing any offense from Chancel, at least for the moment.
Chancel stays in close to Shah's body and controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chancel.#T7#
Shah looking for a sweep. Not yet Shah, not yet.
Chancel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (7) vs (8) Shah
Shah trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Shah won't allow Chancel to sweep him here. #T8##SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shah passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Shah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancel is just riding it out for now. Shah eventually gives up the hold.
Chancel gets back to full guard.
Shah postures up.
#T9#
Shah preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Chancel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shah pushing down on Chancel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chancel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chancel.
Shah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chancel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Chancel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chancel pulls Shah in close to his closed guard and prevents Shah from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10##SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chancel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T11##SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Shah has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Shah from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chancel is looking for a triangle here but Shah uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (7) vs (11) Shah#SUB2#
Shah swings around for an armbar but Chancel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shah's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (9) vs (11) Shah
Chancel trying to control but Shah is working from the bottom.
Shah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chancel won't allow Shah to sweep him here.
Chancel forces his way into half guard.
Chancel is controlling the pace.
#T13#
Chancel wants to pass to mount but Shah is defending the position.
Chancel wants to control but Shah is keeping him busy.
Chancel is pressing down on Shah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shah is holding on for now.
Shah gets back to full guard.
Shah working a defensive guard here.
Chancel slips nicely into half guard.
Chancel not doing much here.
Shah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chancel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chancel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chancel (9) vs (15) Shah#T14#
Chancel is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Shah working for the choke. #SUB2#
Shah patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chancel prevents Shah from getting a body triangle.
Chancel trying to control the hands but Shah breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shah 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, Chancel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shah wins on points by 15 to 9. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 98
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Cactus Jack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Majid Shah!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shah clinches up against the cage.
Jack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Shah has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jack is trying to keep an underhook but Shah manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jack (0) vs (2) Shah#SUB2#
Shah is trying to work for a kimura but Jack is defending well.
Shah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shah in particular looking to stall.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Shah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Shah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jack tries to roll over but Shah keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Shah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shah stalling. #T2##SUB#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Shah is controlling the pace.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Shah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Shah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jack defends it well.
Shah content to control rather than advance.
Shah trying to control the action but Jack is working from the bottom.
Jack is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Shah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shah is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shah pulls his head out easily.
Jack is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Jack is working hard here to advance position.
Shah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Shah has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jack.#SUB#
Jack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shah sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Jack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shah defends it easily.
Shah 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. #T5##SUB#
Jack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Shah is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Jack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6##SUB#
Jack is looking for a triangle but Shah pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Jack has his foot on Shah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shah works his way back into a safe position though.
Shah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jack wants to sweep but no luck.
Shah sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shah defends well.#SUB#
Jack is looking for a triangle but Shah pushes his legs off easily.
Shah is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Jack working for a triangle but Shah defends it easily.
#SUB#
Jack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Shah sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jack keeping full guard, as Shah tries to pass.
Shah controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Jack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shah 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. #T8##SUB#
Jack is looking for a triangle but Shah pushes his legs off easily.
Shah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Jack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jack working for a triangle but Shah defends it easily.
Jack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Jack is looking for a triangle but Shah pushes his legs off easily.
#T9#
Shah advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jack (0) vs (5) Shah
Shah just content to control the position.
Shah advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jack (0) vs (7) Shah
Jack 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.#SUB2#
Shah is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Shah moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jack (0) vs (10) Shah#T10#
Jack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Jack prevents Shah from improving position.
Jack tries to buck Shah off but Shah is having none of it.#T11#
Shah controls the position from side control.
Jack tries to bench press Shah off him but Shah keeps the position.
Jack sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Shah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Shah 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.
Let's hope that Shah 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.#SUB#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shah pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Shah.#T12##SUB2#
Shah is looking for a kimura but Jack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shah to get the leverage. #SUB#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jack is pressing down on Shah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Jack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shah defends well.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Shah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Jack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13#
Shah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shah looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Jack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shah pushing down on Jack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Shah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Shah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shah pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Shah is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jack sees it coming and defends easily.
Shah is looking to advance position but Jack won't allow it.
Jack gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shah is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Jack pushes a forearm under Shah's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Shah is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cactus Jack!
During a confident post fight interview, Cactus Jack thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 95
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Majid Shah!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Berendas looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Shah
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berendas is one step ahead there.
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berendas preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shah pulls Berendas in close to prevent any damage.
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shah swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Shah is pulling down on Berendas's head to control his posture.
Berendas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shah 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.
Shah keeping full guard, as Berendas tries to pass. #SUB2#
Shah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Shah looking to control.
Shah controlling Berendas's posture.
Berendas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Shah is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shah can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Berendas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berendas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shah's guard.
Shah is refusing to be controlled, as Berendas sits in half guard.
Shah keeping control of the position.
Shah is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Berendas trying to mount his opponent but Shah defends it.
Berendas wants to control but Shah is keeping him busy.
Shah tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Shah gets back to full guard.
Shah controls Berendas momentarily but Berendas frees himself.
Shah can't keep his opponent in guard - Berendas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Shah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Berendas works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (0) Shah#SUB#
Berendas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shah has worked his arm free - good work by Shah!
Shah tries to improve position but can't.
Berendas trying to control the position but Shah is working away.
Shah is looking for a sweep.#T6##SUB#
Berendas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Shah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Berendas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shah has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shah is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Berendas trying to control the action but Shah is working from the bottom.
Shah tries to buck Berendas off but Berendas is having none of it.#SUB#
Berendas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T8#
Shah is looking for a sweep.
Berendas has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (7) vs (0) Shah
Shah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shah reaches up and holds on to Berendas to control the position.
Berendas trying to control but Shah is having none of it. #T9##SUB#
Berendas wants to finish this one by submission but Shah is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Berendas.
Shah is squirming around, avoiding Berendas's attempts to control the action.
Shah tries to hold on but Berendas postures up.#SUB#
Berendas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shah to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shah shrugs it off.
Shah is looking to improve his position but Berendas isn't that keen on the idea.
Berendas avoids the attempt from Shah to control.#T10#
Shah is desperately trying to improve his position but Berendas has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Berendas goes for an armbar but Shah turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shah. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (7) vs (2) Shah
Shah trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas looking for a sweep. Not yet Berendas, not yet.
Berendas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (9) vs (2) Shah
Shah keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully. #T11#
Berendas stands and throws Shah's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (12) vs (2) Shah
Shah manages to work his way to half guard, despite Berendas's best efforts.#SUB#
Berendas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Berendas trying to control the pace.
Shah wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Berendas passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (15) vs (2) Shah#SUB#
Berendas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Berendas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shah's legs.
Shah is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Berendas controlling the action here.#T13#
Shah is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shah is trying to maintain the position but Berendas is very close to passing his half guard.
Berendas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shah is trying to maintain the position but Berendas is very close to passing his half guard.
Shah wants to improve his position but Berendas is controlling well.
#T14##SUB#
Berendas 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.
Shah tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shah is pressing down on Berendas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Uvele Berendas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 90
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Majid Shah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Shah clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Shah is trying to trip Brown. He has hold of a leg but Brown is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shah persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shah (2) vs (0) Brown
Shah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shah is one step ahead there.
Shah content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shah sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Shah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shah defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Shah looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Shah has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Brown keeping full guard, as Shah tries to pass.
Shah stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Shah wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Shah is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Shah pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Shah wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shah is one step ahead there.
Brown keeping full guard, as Shah tries to pass.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shah is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Shah thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shah looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shah wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shah defends well.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shah tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #T5#
Shah 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.
Shah stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.#SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Shah pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Shah is looking for a kimura here.
Brown wants to improve his position but Shah is controlling well.
Shah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brown is looking to get back to full guard here but Shah has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Shah (5) vs (0) Brown
Brown looks to move to half guard but instead Shah has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shah (7) vs (0) Brown
Brown looks winded!
Shah controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Shah working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T7#
Shah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Shah has hold of Brown's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brown manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shah controlling from mount.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Shah trying to control but Brown is having none of it. #SUB#
Shah has control of Brown's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brown regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T8#
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Shah controlling the pace for now.
Shah seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.
Shah trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Shah looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Shah is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brown has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Shah has hold of Brown's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brown manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shah looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Shah looking for a guillotine from mount but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Shah is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brown is surviving well by controlling Shah's body position as best he can. #T10##SUB#
Shah working for a submission but Brown is keeping him at bay.
Shah controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Shah wants to finish this one by submission but Brown is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shah.
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown 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.
Shah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Brown 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: Shah (7) vs (2) Brown#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shah controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Brown prevents Shah from improving his position.
Shah preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shah tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #T13#
Shah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shah (11) vs (2) Brown
Shah trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Shah looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Brown right now.
Shah controlling from the back.#SUB#
Shah tightening his grip on Brown, looking for the choke.
Shah controls the position.#T14#
Brown tries to escape but Shah has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shah just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Brown tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Shah maintains control.
Shah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shah takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 85
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Majid Shah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Henry Waterman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Shah has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Waterman jumps guard and drags Shah to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Waterman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shah manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shah (0) vs (2) Waterman
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shah holds on and takes a little breather.
Waterman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shah looking to control.
Waterman stopping the sweep attempt from Shah.
Waterman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Shah (0) vs (5) Waterman
Waterman has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shah (0) vs (7) Waterman#SUB2#
Shah defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Waterman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Shah wants to hold on but Waterman pushes him away.
Shah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Waterman is stalling here but it's allowed Shah to get half guard.
Waterman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shah keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shah is looking for a sweep. Waterman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Waterman seems to be looking for submissions.
Shah works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shah keeping full guard, as Waterman tries to pass.
Shah is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shah trying to keep a closed guard but Waterman is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Shah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shah (2) vs (7) Waterman#SUB2#
Waterman has his foot on Shah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shah works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waterman can't keep his opponent in guard - Shah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Waterman tries to get to full guard but Shah has control of the leg.
Waterman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Waterman.
Shah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Waterman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shah's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shah (2) vs (9) Waterman#SUB2#
Waterman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shah manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Waterman has Shah in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shah (4) vs (9) Waterman
Waterman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shah (4) vs (11) Waterman#T3##SUB2#
Waterman wants to work for an arm triangle but Shah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Waterman seems to be working for a kimura but Shah defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Waterman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Waterman is looking for a kimura but Shah is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Waterman to get the leverage.
Waterman is looking to advance position but Shah won't allow it. #SUB2#
Waterman is looking for a kimura here.
Shah trying to control here.
#T4##SUB2#
Waterman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shah holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Waterman trying to control from half guard but Shah is working away.
Shah wants to control but Waterman is keeping busy.
Shah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Waterman is working for a submission of some sort.
Waterman trying to mount his opponent but Shah defends it. #T5#
Shah holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Waterman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shah (4) vs (14) Waterman
Shah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Waterman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shah tries to lock up and control but Waterman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Waterman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shah has worked his arm free - good work by Shah!
Shah on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shah tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Waterman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T6#
Shah is looking for a sweep.
Waterman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Waterman advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shah (4) vs (16) Waterman
Shah is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Waterman looking to secure an arm triangle but Shah defends it well. #SUB2#
Waterman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T7#
Waterman fails to advance to Shah's back.
Shah is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Waterman has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Shah (4) vs (19) Waterman#SUB2#
Shah is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Waterman is not going to allow Shah to sit and survive in this position.
Shah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Waterman on the ground.#T8##SUB2#
Waterman working for the choke.
Waterman avoiding Shah 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Waterman working for a choke but Shah is defending well. #SUB2#
Waterman has got one arm under Shah's chin. This could be trouble... Shah trying to control the other hand but Waterman gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Shah has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry Waterman!
After winning the bout, Henry Waterman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Apple scores with a jab. Shah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Apple with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Majid Shah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apple lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Apple there.
Apple ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shah fails with the takedown
and Apple counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #KD2#
Apple drops Shah with a beautiful combination! Shah stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Apple is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Majid Shah has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shah doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Apple counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shah! Apple lets Shah back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Shah is rocked!
Shah is breathing heavily.
Apple cracks Shah with a left hook right on the temple and Shah goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Apple lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Shah is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Apple! |
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