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Event:
SSG 413 Gracias vs Helvig
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 20 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Orozco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maximus Jr sprawls well initially but Orozco persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (0) vs (2) Orozco
Maximus Jr is controlling Orozco's trapped leg to prevent Orozco from advancing to side control.
Orozco is taking a breather. Maximus Jr 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.
Maximus Jr is staying active underneath Orozco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orozco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Orozco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Orozco prevents Maximus Jr from improving his position.
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.
Orozco wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping him busy.
Orozco prevents Maximus Jr from improving his position.#T1#
Maximus Jr is controlling Orozco's trapped leg to prevent Orozco from advancing to side control.
Orozco controlling the action here.
Maximus Jr is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco not doing much here.
#T2#
Orozco trying to control the action but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Orozco is looking to advance position but Maximus Jr won't allow it.
Orozco trying to control the action but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Orozco prevents Maximus Jr from improving his position.
Well, if Orozco 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.
Maximus Jr wants to control but Orozco is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Maximus Jr is positioning himself well to prevent Orozco advancing to mount.
Orozco trying to control the pace.
Maximus Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Maximus Jr tries to roll over but Orozco keeps him under control.
Orozco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maximus Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Orozco trying to mount his opponent but Maximus Jr defends it.
Maximus Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Orozco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Orozco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus Jr is keeping the position for now.
Orozco stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus Jr.
Orozco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Orozco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus Jr is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Orozco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maximus Jr's guard.
Orozco is thwarting Maximus Jr's attempts to control the position.
Orozco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Orozco is keen to just control but Maximus Jr is a slippery customer.
Maximus Jr tries to roll over but Orozco keeps him under control.
Maximus Jr trying to control here.
Orozco is controlling the pace.
Maximus Jr controlling the position for now.#T6#
Orozco is trying to control. Maximus Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orozco wants to pass to mount but Maximus Jr is defending the position.
Maximus Jr keeping control of the position.
Orozco prevents Maximus Jr from improving his position.
Orozco trying to control the pace.
Maximus Jr wants to control but Orozco is keeping busy.
#T7#
Orozco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maximus Jr is doing well to control the position and prevent Orozco from advancing to side control.
Orozco wants to pass the guard but Maximus Jr is defending well.
Orozco is taking a breather. Maximus Jr 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.
Maximus Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Orozco trying to mount his opponent but Maximus Jr defends it.
Orozco is taking a breather. Maximus Jr 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.
Maximus Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Orozco won't allow Maximus Jr to sweep him here.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Maximus Jr keeps moving.
Maximus Jr 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.
Orozco is pushing down on Maximus Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maximus Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Orozco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maximus Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Orozco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maximus Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus Jr is staying active underneath Orozco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orozco is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Maximus Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Maximus Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maximus Jr controlling the position.
Orozco trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orozco controls the pace.
Maximus Jr is pulling down on Orozco's head to control his posture.
Orozco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus Jr is keeping the position for now.
Orozco keeps trying to improve his position.
Maximus Jr seems keen to control Orozco's posture.
Maximus Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Maximus Jr wants to sweep here but Orozco controlling him for the moment.
Maximus Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Maximus Jr pulls Orozco in close to his closed guard and prevents Orozco from doing any damage or advancing position.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Maximus Jr keeps moving.
Maximus Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Orozco being controlled here momentarily. #T11#
Maximus Jr wants to sweep here but Orozco controlling him for the moment.
Maximus Jr keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco is fighting to break Maximus Jr's control of his arms but Maximus Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Orozco stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus Jr.
Orozco wants to pass the guard but Maximus Jr is keeping the position.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Orozco content to stall in guard here.
Orozco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus Jr keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Maximus Jr is controlling Orozco's posture.
Maximus Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T13#
Orozco preventing the sweep.
Maximus Jr pulls Orozco in to control the position.
Maximus Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orozco's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (2) vs (2) Orozco
Maximus Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maximus Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Orozco wants to sweep here but Maximus Jr controlling him for the moment.
Orozco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orozco controlling the position.
Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orozco looking for a sweep. Not yet Orozco, not yet.
Maximus Jr 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.
Orozco controlling Maximus Jr's posture. #T14#
Orozco looking to control.
Maximus Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximus Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now.
Maximus Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maximus Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orozco wants to sweep but no luck.
Orozco trying to control the position.
Maximus Jr pushing down on Orozco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Maximus Jr is heads and Orozco is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Maximus Jr takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
An out of breath Antonio Maximus Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 408 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Maximus Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wellington on his heels. He'll look to pass Wellington's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wellington (0) vs (2) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Wellington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maximus Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Wellington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wellington keeping full guard, as Maximus Jr tries to pass.
Maximus Jr controlling from the top position.
Maximus Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wellington's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr wants to pass the guard but Wellington is defending well.
Wellington tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.
Wellington is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Wellington wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
Wellington is pressing down on Maximus Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Wellington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximus Jr looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus Jr is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Maximus Jr passes Wellington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace.
Wellington tries to get to full guard but Maximus Jr has control of the leg.
Wellington wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maximus Jr trying to control the pace.
Maximus Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Wellington wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
Maximus Jr works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (0) vs (5) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr controlling from the full mount.
Wellington wants to hold on but Maximus Jr pushes him away.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
Wellington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wellington tries to lock up and control but Maximus Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wellington 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: Wellington (2) vs (5) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr controlling Wellington's posture.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus Jr managing to control the position. #T5#
Wellington is looking to advance position but Maximus Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wellington (2) vs (9) Maximus Jr
Wellington is trying desperately to improve position.
Maximus Jr controlling his opponent.
Maximus Jr wants to take Wellington's back here but Wellington is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Maximus Jr content just to control the position here.
Wellington is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
Maximus Jr is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wellington regains half guard.
Maximus Jr stalling.
Maximus Jr is thwarting Wellington's attempts to control the position.
Wellington is looking for a sweep. Maximus Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wellington is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Still in half guard, Maximus Jr seems content to control.#SUB#
Wellington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximus Jr pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maximus Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Wellington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maximus Jr content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Wellington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximus Jr pulls his head out easily. #T8##SUB#
Wellington actively working from the bottom here.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions off his back.
Maximus Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Wellington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus Jr is working away from the top position though.
Maximus Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wellington won't allow Maximus Jr to pass to mount. #SUB#
Wellington actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wellington is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maximus Jr passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (2) vs (12) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr controlling the position. #T10#
Wellington is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Maximus Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maximus Jr controls the position.
Let's hope that Maximus Jr 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.#T11#
More stalling from Maximus Jr.
It looks like Maximus Jr 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.
Wellington wants to control but Maximus Jr postures up.
Wellington is looking for a sweep.
Maximus Jr controls the position.
Maximus Jr moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wellington (2) vs (14) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Wellington is looking to get to half guard.
Maximus Jr content just to control the position here.
Well,Wellington is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Maximus Jr works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wellington (2) vs (17) Maximus Jr#T13#
Maximus Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wellington.
Wellington just trying to survive but Maximus Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wellington is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr keeps control of the position as Wellington tries to break free.
#T14#
Wellington wants to control his opponent's hands but Maximus Jr gets his hands free.
Maximus Jr controls the action.
Wellington rolls, trying to escape but Maximus Jr keeps control of the position.
Maximus Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wellington doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Jr wins on points by 17 to 2.
Antonio Maximus Jr 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 404 Majere vs Hall
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bohumil Bazant!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maximus Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus Jr (4) vs (0) Bazant
Bazant is trying to control Maximus Jr's posture but Maximus Jr avoids it.
Maximus Jr taking a breather here.
Bazant tries to bench press Maximus Jr off him but Maximus Jr keeps the position.
Bazant is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus Jr happy to just control the position for now.
Maximus Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Maximus Jr works to advance to full mount. Bazant defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maximus Jr (6) vs (0) Bazant
Bazant tries to lock up and control but Maximus Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bazant is trying desperately to improve position.
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bazant tries to lock up and control but Maximus Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maximus Jr content just to control the position here. #T2#
Bazant is working to get back to half guard.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazant can't escape the position.
Maximus Jr content just to control the position here.
Maximus Jr prevents Bazant from getting the reversal.
Maximus Jr content just to control the position here.
Bazant working to try and regain half guard.
Maximus Jr fails to take his opponent's back.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Bazant tries to hold on but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Maximus Jr.
Bazant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
Bazant is trying desperately to improve position.
Bazant 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.#T4#
Bazant wants to control but Maximus Jr is having none of it.
Bazant holds on to Maximus Jr as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Maximus Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maximus Jr is looking to work his way around to Bazant's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Maximus Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Bazant can't escape the position.
#T5#
Bazant keeps trying to improve his position.
Bazant is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Bazant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximus Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bazant is working to get back to half guard.
Maximus Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Bazant wants to control but Maximus Jr is having none of it.
Maximus Jr pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Maximus Jr avoids the attempt from Bazant to control.
Maximus Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bazant is looking to escape.
Maximus Jr controlling his opponent.
Maximus Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Maximus Jr wants to take his opponent's back but Bazant doesn't allow it.
Bazant tries to hold on but Maximus Jr postures up.
Bazant tries to reverse the position but Maximus Jr maintains control.
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bazant is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Maximus Jr controlling from mount.
Maximus Jr pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Maximus Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bazant tries to lock up and control but Maximus Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bazant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maximus Jr controlling his opponent.
Bazant is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus Jr controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Bazant can't escape the position.
Bazant tries to hold on but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr controlling from mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Maximus Jr is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Bazant tries to lock up and control but Maximus Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bazant is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maximus Jr controlling from the full mount.
Bazant wants to hold on but Maximus Jr pushes him away.#T10#
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
Maximus Jr moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Maximus Jr (9) vs (0) Bazant
Bazant trying to control the hands but Maximus Jr breaks the grip.
Bazant tries to roll but Maximus Jr sticks to his back.
Maximus Jr is not going to allow Bazant to sit and survive in this position.
Maximus Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Bazant tries to buck him off.
#T11#
Maximus Jr has the hooks in. Bazant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Maximus Jr slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bazant wants to escape the position.
Maximus Jr controls the action.
Maximus Jr has the hooks in. Bazant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Maximus Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bazant wants to control his opponent's hands but Maximus Jr gets his hands free. #T12#
Maximus Jr slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maximus Jr.
Bazant can't escape the position.
Maximus Jr has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bazant's body.
Maximus Jr not allowing Bazant to control his hands.
Maximus Jr biding his time, controlling Bazant.
Maximus Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bazant for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Bazant rolls, trying to escape but Maximus Jr keeps control of the position.
Maximus Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bazant is trying to break free.
Bazant is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr not allowing Bazant to control his hands.
Bazant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maximus Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bazant wants to escape the position.
Maximus Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Bazant tries to escape but Maximus Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Maximus Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bazant trying to control the position but Maximus Jr manages to sink in the hooks.
Maximus Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bazant wants to control his opponent's hands but Maximus Jr gets his hands free.
Bazant tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bazant doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Jr takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Antonio Maximus Jr 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 402 Borgia vs Gomes
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maximus Jr as he jumps to the side.
Antonio Maximus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Maximus Jr shoots in and bounces Marshall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marshall (0) vs (2) Maximus Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall trying to control the position.
Maximus Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall 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.
Maximus Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marshall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Maximus Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marshall 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.
Well, if Maximus Jr 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.
Marshall desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus Jr stalling.
Marshall tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.
Maximus Jr stalling.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well, if Maximus Jr 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.
Marshall tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.
Maximus Jr trying to control the pace.
Maximus Jr trying to mount his opponent but Marshall defends it.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marshall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus Jr is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Marshall desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maximus Jr trying to mount his opponent but Marshall defends it.
Well, if Maximus Jr 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.
#T4#
Marshall wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping busy.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus Jr in particular looking to stall.
Marshall is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Maximus Jr seems content to control.
Marshall tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.
Marshall is controlling Maximus Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T5#
Maximus Jr trying to control the pace.
Maximus Jr is thwarting Marshall's attempts to control the position.
Marshall controlling the position for now.
Maximus Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marshall is trying to maintain the position but Maximus Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Maximus Jr content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Let's hope that Maximus Jr 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.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
Marshall is trying to maintain the position but Maximus Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Maximus Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus Jr is controlling the pace.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr is taking a breather. Marshall 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.
Maximus Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8##SUB#
Marshall looking for submissions off his back.
Marshall is looking to control Maximus Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marshall avoid being mounted?
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maximus Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Marshall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marshall is trying to control but can't.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Marshall tries to get to full guard but Maximus Jr has control of the leg.
Maximus Jr is thwarting Marshall's attempts to control the position.
Marshall gets full guard.
Maximus Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maximus Jr passes Marshall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maximus Jr controlling the action here.#T10#
More stalling from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr trying to mount his opponent but Marshall defends it.
Marshall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maximus Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Marshall is retaining full guard. #T11#
Maximus Jr won't allow Marshall to sweep him here.
Marshall trying to control the position.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maximus Jr wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.
Maximus Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marshall wants to sweep here but Maximus Jr controlling him for the moment.
Marshall has control of Maximus Jr's left arm, preventing Maximus Jr from doing any damage.
Maximus Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus Jr passes Marshall's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T12#
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marshall wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marshall trying to control but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace.
Maximus Jr works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (0) vs (5) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13##T14#
Maximus Jr looking to control but Marshall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marshall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marshall has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marshall (0) vs (8) Maximus Jr
Good control from Maximus Jr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maximus Jr.
Marshall is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Jr wins on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Antonio Maximus Jr 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:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 8
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rick Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Maximus Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Maximus Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (0) vs (2) Rodriguez
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maximus Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (2) vs (2) Rodriguez
Maximus Jr pushes down on Rodriguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus Jr wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez is holding on to half guard well.
Maximus Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Maximus Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maximus Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maximus Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rodriguez is trying to keep Maximus Jr in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Rodriguez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus Jr is one step ahead there.
Maximus Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriguez has control of Maximus Jr's left arm, preventing Maximus Jr from doing any damage.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Maximus Jr tries to pass.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Rodriguez 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.
Maximus Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Maximus Jr controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez trying to control the position.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Maximus Jr tries to pass.
Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus Jr content to stall in guard here.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving. #T5#
Maximus Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully.
Maximus Jr content to stall in guard here.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Maximus Jr tries to pass.
Rodriguez controlling the position.
Let's hope that Rodriguez 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.#T6#
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus Jr controls the pace.
Rodriguez looking to control.
Rodriguez has control of Maximus Jr's left arm, preventing Maximus Jr from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Maximus Jr advances to half guard.
Maximus Jr content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Rodriguez trying to get back to full guard but Maximus Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus Jr (5) vs (2) Rodriguez
Rodriguez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximus Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriguez is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus Jr looking to control but Rodriguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Maximus Jr controlling his opponent.
Rodriguez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rodriguez tries to lock up and control but Maximus Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maximus Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rodriguez is trying to reverse the position but instead Maximus Jr has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Maximus Jr (8) vs (2) Rodriguez
Maximus Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Rodriguez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maximus Jr off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T9#
Maximus Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rodriguez doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
Rodriguez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr is trying to stick to Rodriguez's back but Rodriguez is turning into Maximus Jr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maximus Jr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rodriguez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (8) vs (4) Rodriguez#T10#
Rodriguez slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Rodriguez seems content to control.
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximus Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maximus Jr is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez is trying to control. Maximus Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus Jr has his hands clasped together around Rodriguez's back. He's all about the action.
Maximus Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #T11#
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here.
Maximus Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maximus Jr 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: Maximus Jr (10) vs (4) Rodriguez
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
#T12#
Maximus Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.
Maximus Jr trying to mount his opponent but Rodriguez defends it.
Well, if Maximus Jr 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.
Rodriguez won't allow Maximus Jr to pass to mount. #T13#
Rodriguez is trying to control but can't.
Maximus Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rodriguez! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus Jr (13) vs (4) Rodriguez
Rodriguez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maximus Jr controlling from the full mount.
Rodriguez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Maximus Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriguez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
Rodriguez tries to hold on but Maximus Jr pushes him away.
Rodriguez prevents Maximus Jr from taking his back.
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez is working to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez wants to control but Maximus Jr is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Jr takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
An out of breath Antonio Maximus Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Harry Nile!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nile gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Nile manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maximus Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nile swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nile wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nile looking to control.
Maximus Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maximus Jr 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.
Maximus Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Nile is retaining full guard.
Nile is trying to keep Maximus Jr in close.
Nile has Maximus Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Nile is retaining full guard. #T1#
Maximus Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nile is trying to keep Maximus Jr in close.
Nile wants to sweep but no luck.
Nile bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maximus Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (0) vs (2) Nile
Nile looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maximus Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nile stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nile trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Maximus Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nile trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nile trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus Jr has Nile pulled in close to control his posture.
Nile tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus Jr is retaining full guard.
Nile trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nile showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Maximus Jr has control of Nile's left arm, preventing Nile from doing any damage.
Maximus Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nile has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus Jr (0) vs (5) Nile
Nile trying to control the action but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr stops Nile from passing to mount.
Nile tries to move to full mount but Maximus Jr actually manages to regain half guard.
Maximus Jr has his hands clasped together around Nile's back. He's all about the action.
Maximus Jr is pressing down on Nile's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Maximus Jr keeping moving, preventing Nile from controlling successfully.
Maximus Jr pulls Nile in close to his closed guard and prevents Nile from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nile trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nile trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nile stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr pulls Nile in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Maximus Jr keeping full guard, as Nile tries to pass.
Nile trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Nile trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nile wants to control from the top but Maximus Jr keeps moving.
Maximus Jr is controlling Nile's posture.
Nile preventing the sweep. #T6#
Maximus Jr has his hands on Nile's head, controlling the position.
Nile trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus Jr pulls Nile in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus Jr wants to sweep here but Nile controlling him for the moment.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position here.
Nile pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus Jr is keeping the position for now.
Maximus Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus Jr, not yet. #T7#
Nile slips nicely into half guard.
Maximus Jr is positioning himself well to prevent Nile advancing to mount.
Maximus Jr is not content to let Nile control the position.
Nile trying to control the pace.
Maximus Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Nile from advancing position.
Maximus Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nile trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus Jr has his hands on Nile's head, controlling the position. #T8#
Nile pushes down on Maximus Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maximus Jr wants to improve his position but Nile is controlling well.
Nile keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximus Jr is not content to let Nile control the position.
Maximus Jr is pressing down on Nile's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maximus Jr is pulling down on Nile's head to control his posture. #T9#
Nile is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nile slips nicely into half guard.
Maximus Jr keeping control of the position.
Nile is pressing down on Maximus Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maximus Jr is holding on for now.
Maximus Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T10#
Maximus Jr wants to improve his position but Nile is controlling well.
Maximus Jr keeping hold of Nile's head, controlling as best he can.
Nile prevents Maximus Jr from improving his position.
Nile not doing much here.
Maximus Jr controlling the position for now.
Maximus Jr tries to roll over but Nile keeps him under control.#T11#
Nile seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nile wants to pass the guard but Maximus Jr is defending well.
Maximus Jr is looking to improve his position.
Nile seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Nile is trying to control. Maximus Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus Jr is controlling Nile's trapped leg to prevent Nile from advancing to side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nile in particular looking to stall.
Nile is continuing to stall.
Nile is looking to advance position but Maximus Jr won't allow it.
Nile prevents Maximus Jr from improving his position.#T13#
Maximus Jr gets full guard.
Maximus Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nile trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nile trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus Jr has Nile pulled in close to control his posture.
Maximus Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nile stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nile slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Maximus Jr keeping moving, preventing Nile from controlling successfully.
Maximus Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maximus Jr wants to improve his position but instead Nile has moved into half guard.
Maximus Jr is looking to get back to full guard here but Nile has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus Jr (0) vs (8) Nile
Nile trying to control the position but Maximus Jr is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus Jr being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nile wins on points by 8 to 0.
Harry Nile 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 41 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hafthor Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kruger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maximus Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus Jr (0) vs (4) Kruger
Kruger trying to control the action but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr is trying to improve his position.
Kruger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus Jr keeps working.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kruger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maximus Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maximus Jr tries to get out of the position.
Maximus Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Kruger from advancing position. #T1#
Maximus Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Kruger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maximus Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kruger controlling the action here.
Maximus Jr is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Maximus Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep. Kruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kruger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maximus Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Maximus Jr wants to improve his position but Kruger is controlling well.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Kruger postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
Kruger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maximus Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Kruger is keen to just control but Maximus Jr is a slippery customer.
Maximus Jr controlling the position well.
Maximus Jr gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Maximus Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruger controls the pace.
Maximus Jr keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Maximus Jr 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.
Kruger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Maximus Jr is pulling down on Kruger's head. It's preventing any offense from Kruger, at least for the moment.
Kruger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maximus Jr seems keen to control Kruger's posture.
Maximus Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kruger's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (2) vs (4) Kruger#T6#
Maximus Jr stays in close to Kruger's body and controls the position.
Maximus Jr looking to pass the guard.
Maximus Jr trying to move into half guard but instead Kruger has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (2) vs (6) Kruger
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Maximus Jr is keeping the position.
Kruger stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruger controls the pace.
Maximus Jr pulls Kruger in close to his closed guard and prevents Kruger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kruger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T7#
Maximus Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maximus Jr continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Maximus Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T8#
Maximus Jr 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.
Kruger 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.
Maximus Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Maximus Jr keeps moving.
Maximus Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Maximus Jr 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: Maximus Jr (4) vs (6) Kruger
Maximus Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus Jr is working away from the top position though.
Maximus Jr trying to control the pace.
Kruger is concentrating on defense, preventing Maximus Jr from advancing position. #T10#
Maximus Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kruger wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maximus Jr moves into full mount! Kruger won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus Jr (7) vs (6) Kruger#T11#
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maximus Jr fails to take his opponent's back.
Kruger wants to control but Maximus Jr is having none of it.
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Maximus Jr prevents Kruger from getting the reversal.
Maximus Jr controlling from mount.
Maximus Jr fails to take his opponent's back.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Further stalling from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus Jr (10) vs (6) Kruger
Kruger tries to escape the position.
#T14#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maximus Jr controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Jr takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Our winner, Antonio Maximus Jr, 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 41 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
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; Barry Craig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maximus Jr enables Craig to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maximus Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Craig (2) vs (0) Maximus Jr
Craig being controlled here momentarily.
Craig has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Maximus Jr is continuing to stall.
Maximus Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maximus Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Maximus Jr 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: Craig (2) vs (2) Maximus Jr
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Maximus Jr is thwarting Craig's attempts to control the position.
Craig works his way to full guard. Good work.
Craig controlling the position.
Maximus Jr looking to pass the guard.
Craig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maximus Jr preventing the sweep. #T2#
Craig looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maximus Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Maximus Jr.#T3#
Maximus Jr wants to pass the guard but Craig is keeping the position.
Maximus Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Maximus Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Craig is retaining full guard.
Maximus Jr controlling from the top position.
Craig keeping full guard, as Maximus Jr tries to pass.
Maximus Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Craig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Maximus Jr passes Craig's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Craig tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.
Maximus Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Craig could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maximus Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Craig (2) vs (5) Maximus Jr
Craig is controlling an arm, preventing Maximus Jr from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T7#
Craig tries to hold on but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Maximus Jr 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.
Craig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Craig tries to get out of the position.#T8#
Maximus Jr mounts Craig! Really nice guard pass there!
Maximus Jr content just to control the position here.
Craig is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maximus Jr fails to move to back control.
Craig is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr fails to take his opponent's back.
Maximus Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Craig is trying desperately to improve position.
Maximus Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Craig is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Craig wants to control but Maximus Jr is having none of it.
Craig really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maximus Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Craig tries to hold on but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr prevents Craig from getting the reversal.#T12#
Maximus Jr wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
Craig has given up his back here. Will Maximus Jr look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Craig (2) vs (8) Maximus Jr
Craig tries to escape but Maximus Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Craig is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maximus Jr.
#T13#
Maximus Jr not allowing Craig to control his hands.
Maximus Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Craig doesn't escape. #T14#
Craig is really stuck here.
Maximus Jr is riding his opponent, not letting Craig buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Jr wins on points by 8 to 2.
Antonio Maximus Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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