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Event:
Death Squad 311:Donnie V Brian
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnstown throws a jab when Willis was well out of range.
Johnstown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Willis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnstown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Willis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Willis attempts a counter takedown but Johnstown avoids it well and moves away.
Johnstown scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnstown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Johnstown moves into the clinch.
Willis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnstown prevents it.
Johnstown misses with a body punch.
Willis blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis blocks an elbow strike.
Willis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnstown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnstown.
Nice elbow from Johnstown. #CUT2#
It looks like Patrick Willis has been cut.
A short uppercut from Johnstown.
Johnstown has a couple of punches blocked by Willis.
#T1#
Johnstown lands a body punch.
Willis avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnstown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnstown.
Willis blocks an elbow strike.
Johnstown lands an elbow just above Willis 's eye.
Willis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnstown lands an elbow inside.
Johnstown misses with some punches.
Willis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnstown has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Willis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnstown can turn it around.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Johnstown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Willis's brow.
Johnstown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Johnstown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Willis's brow.
Willis avoids the elbow strike from Johnstown, against the ropes.
Johnstown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnstown has a couple of punches blocked by Willis.
#T2#
Johnstown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Johnstown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnstown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnstown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Johnstown lands a nice elbow.
Johnstown lands a body shot.
Johnstown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Johnstown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Willis's brow.
Johnstown throws an elbow that misses.
Johnstown throws an elbow that misses.
Johnstown cracks Willis with a nice body shot.
Johnstown pushes off an throws an elbow but Willis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Johnstown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnstown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Willis's defenses. #ROC2#
Willis is rocked!
Johnstown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Johnstown misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Johnstown lands an elbow that stopped Willis in his tracks for a moment.
Willis blocks an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Willis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnstown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Willis avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnstown.
Johnstown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Willis blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Willis breaks the clinch.
Johnstown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Willis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Willis swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnstown.
Willis throws a big counter combination but Johnstown scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnstown looks to land a left hand but Willis moved out of range nicely.
Willis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnstown sprawls and moves away.
Willis swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnstown.
Johnstown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mack Johnstown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Johnstown is looking to clinch but Willis is avoiding it.
Johnstown misses with a head kick.
Willis is looking to land body kicks.
Johnstown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Willis.
Johnstown throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Johnstown throws out a leg kick but Willis moves out of range and Johnstown only half commits.
Willis is looking to counter with a body kick.
Willis slips a jab from Johnstown.
Willis scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnstown tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnstown throws a right and a left that Willis avoids nicely.
Johnstown scores with a push kick.
Johnstown dodges the punch combination from Willis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Johnstown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Willis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Johnstown.
Willis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnstown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnstown misses with a head kick.
Johnstown throws a head kick that Willis semi-blocks.
Johnstown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mack Johnstown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnstown tries to clinch there but Willis circles away.
Willis tries to counter with a takedown but Johnstown is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Johnstown is predictable there
and Willis counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnstown throws an off balance right hand
letting Willis counter with a right hand.
A lazy body kick from Johnstown #TD#
and Willis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnstown won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnstown is looking for a sweep.
Willis lands some shots froms side control.
Johnstown tries to bench press Willis off him but Willis keeps the position.
Johnstown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Willis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Willis passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnstown takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Johnstown wants to get back to his feet.
Johnstown working to try and regain half guard.
Willis lands with some strikes.
Johnstown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Willis lands a big elbow - Johnstown is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Johnstown is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Patrick Willis!
Patrick Willis made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Death Squad 305:Page v Marcus
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Willis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Willis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Willis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Willis 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.
Willis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith seems keen to control Willis's posture.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Willis is one step ahead there. #T1#
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Willis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Willis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Willis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Willis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Willis shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Willis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Willis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Willis staying out of range there.#TD#
Willis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith regains half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Willis throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Willis tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith wants to sweep here but Willis controlling him for the moment.
Willis looking to pass the guard.
Willis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Willis landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Willis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Willis throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Willis's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVB#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Willis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Willis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Willis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Willis! #REVR#
Willis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willis tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Willis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Willis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Willis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Willis's head backwards.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Willis shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Willis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Willis counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willis is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith tries to buck Willis off but Willis is having none of it.
Willis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#T1#
Willis lands some shots froms side control.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Willis is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Willis is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith throwing shots but Willis is blocking nicely.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Willis is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Smith is pressing down on Willis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Willis is holding on for now.
Smith trying to control the action but Willis is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith throwing shots but Willis is blocking nicely.
Smith is looking to pass Willis's guard but actually Willis recovers to full guard.
Willis pulls Smith in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Willis looking for a sweep. Not yet Willis, not yet.
Smith is looking to pass into half guard but Willis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Willis is in guard.#REVR#
Willis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Willis won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith has his hands on Willis's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Smith cracks Willis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Willis fails to land with a series of punches.
Patrick Willis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith connects with a jab.
Willis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith misses with a left hand #TD#
and Willis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Willis wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Willis off and has taken his back!
Well, with Smith on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Willis is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Smith missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Willis doesn't seem phased though.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Willis shoots in.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Willis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Willis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith catches Willis with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Willis forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chad Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chad Smith waved his t-shirt featuring On Tap (160Q & Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Death Squad 299:Floyd v Jones
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Satanae gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Satanae preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Satanae looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Willis throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Willis is looking to work some ground and pound but Satanae has wrist control.
Willis working some strikes from top position.
Willis is looking to work some ground and pound but Satanae has wrist control.
Satanae is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Willis is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Willis connects with a couple of short punches.
Willis prevents Satanae from getting back to his feet.
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Satanae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Willis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Willis with a nice head shot there.
Satanae bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Willis's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Satanae 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.
Willis keeping full guard, as Satanae tries to pass.
Satanae is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Satanae trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willis wants to get back to his feet but Satanae is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Willis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Satanae.
Satanae 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.
Willis working a defensive guard here.
Willis trying to control the position here.
Willis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Satanae is one step ahead there.
Satanae trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Satanae looking to sit in guard and control but Willis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Satanae tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Satanae keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
Willis landing some decent shots from guard.
Satanae wants to control the position but Willis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Satanae is looking to escape.
Willis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Satanae does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Satanae taking some punishment here, with Willis in his half guard. #CUT#
It looks like Tigellinus Satanae has been cut.
Satanae looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Willis looks to land a strike but Satanae avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Willis advances position into side control!
Satanae is not content to let Willis control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Willis lands an elbow.
Satanae tries to bench press Willis off him but Willis keeps the position.
Willis laying and praying for a moment but Satanae takes advantage and regains half guard.
Well, if Willis 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.
Willis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT#
That has opened up Tigellinus Satanae's cut even more.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Satanae keeps working.
Satanae tries to get to full guard but Willis has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Willis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tigellinus Satanae's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Willis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Willis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Willis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Satanae can do to turn this around?
Satanae tries to clinch up but Willis circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Satanae clinches up with Willis and pushes him back against the ropes.
Willis wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Satanae just misses with a elbow thrown towards Willis's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satanae is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Willis is keeping busy.
Satanae throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Satanae fails to land. #T1#
Willis is working for takedown but Satanae is calmly controlling the position for now.
Satanae leaning against his opponent.
Willis blocking some punches.
Satanae tries to land knees in the clinch but Willis avoids the damage to the body.
Satanae lands with a short shot to the head.
Satanae misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Willis.
Satanae scores a nice knee to the body.
Satanae misses with a knee to the head.
Satanae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Willis blocks it with crossed arms.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but Willis blocks with his arms.
Willis is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Satanae connects with a knee to the head.
#TD#
Willis wants the takedown. Satanae is fighting it off but Willis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Satanae's guard against the ropes.#T2#
Willis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Satanae's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willis prevents Satanae from getting back to his feet.
Satanae can't keep his opponent in guard - Willis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Satanae gets full guard.#SUB2#
Satanae is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Willis has his hands clasped together but Satanae extends and breaks Willis's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Satanae.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tigellinus Satanae!
Tigellinus Satanae very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Death Squad 291:Shuya v Dmitri
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Willis with a poor takedown
and Wiz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Willis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wiz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Willis.#CL2#
Wiz has closed the distance and engaged Willis in a clinch.
Willis blocks an elbow strike from Wiz.
Willis dodges an elbow strike from Wiz.
Willis is working for takedown but Wiz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wiz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Willis blocks the elbow strike.
Wiz throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Willis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wiz dodges the punch combination from Willis.
Wiz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Willis.
We've been hearing reports that Willis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wiz tries to close the distance and clinch but Willis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Wiz wants to clinch but Willis slips to the side
and Willis counters with a nice body shot.
Wiz tries to clinch up but Willis circles away and keeps his distance.
Wiz tries to clinch there but Willis circles away.
Wiz is looking to clinch but Willis is avoiding it.
Willis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wiz sprawls and moves away.
Wiz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Patrick Willis has been cut.
Willis checks a low kick from Wiz.
Willis feinted with a counter takedown.
Wiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Willis tries to counter with a takedown but Wiz is quick to defend against it.
Willis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wiz is fending him off so far but Willis persists. Nope, Wiz circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiz is looking to clinch.
Big Wiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Willis paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Willis takes a swing at Wiz's ribcage but misses.
Wiz lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Willis tries to keep at a distance but Wiz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wiz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wiz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Willis tries to circle away but Wiz has him pinned against the cage.
Willis dodges an elbow strike from Wiz.
Wiz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Willis avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiz.
Wiz misses with an elbow over the top.
Wiz pushes off an throws an elbow but Willis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wiz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Wiz.
Willis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wiz has him pressed against the cage.
Willis tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wiz throws an elbow but misses.
Wiz gets through Willis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wiz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Willis blocks the elbow strike.
Wiz throws an elbow that misses.
Wiz throws an elbow that misses.
Wiz lands an elbow inside that Willis shrugs off.
Wiz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wiz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wiz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Willis blocks a body shot from Wiz. #T4#
Wiz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wiz.
Willis blocks an elbow strike.
Wiz lands an elbow that stopped Willis in his tracks for a moment.
Wiz misses with an elbow strike.
Wiz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wiz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Willis's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiz misses with an elbow strike.
Willis is trying to break the clinch but Wiz has him pressed against the cage.
Wiz misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Willis's brow.
Willis blocks an elbow strike.
Wiz pushes off an throws an elbow but Willis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Wiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Willis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Willis blocks a head kick by Wiz.
Willis blocks a head kick by Wiz.
Wiz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wiz throws a jab when Willis was well out of range.
Wiz wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis scores with a one two! Wiz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Big Wiz has been cut.#T1#
Willis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Wiz moves into range and clinches up with Willis.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wiz.
Wiz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wiz misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Willis's brow.
Willis avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiz.
Wiz misses with an elbow strike.
Wiz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Willis's defenses.
Willis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Willis avoids the elbow strike from Wiz, against the cage.
Wiz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Willis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Wiz scores with a hook to the body.
Wiz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Willis blocks the elbow strike.
Wiz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wiz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Willis avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiz.
Wiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wiz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wiz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Willis's brow.
Wiz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Willis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wiz has him pressed against the cage.
Wiz lands an elbow that stopped Willis in his tracks for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Wiz.
#T3#
Wiz tries to work over Willis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Willis blocks the elbow strike.
Willis blocks an elbow strike from Wiz.
Willis prevents a body shot from Wiz.
Wiz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Willis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wiz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wiz misses with an elbow over the top.
Wiz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Willis avoids the elbow strike from Wiz, against the cage.
Willis is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Willis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Willis swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Wiz clinches. #T4#
Wiz throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wiz throws an elbow but misses.
Wiz lands a nice elbow.
Willis avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiz.
Wiz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Willis blocks an elbow strike from Wiz.
Willis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wiz looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Willis breaks from the clinch.
Wiz darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Willis counters with a single leg into guard. Wiz didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Wiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiz tries to clinch but Willis moves out of range.
Wiz misses the shot to the body.
Willis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wiz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wiz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Wiz rushes Willis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wiz cracks Willis with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis blocks an elbow strike.
Wiz misses with a knee to the head.
Willis blocks an elbow strike.
Willis blocks an elbow strike from Wiz.
#T1#
Wiz lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Willis's brow.
Willis is trying to force a seperation but Wiz has the dominant position.
Big Wiz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Willis is trying to drag Wiz to the mat but Wiz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wiz lands a left hand.
Wiz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wiz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wiz tries to throw a body punch but Willis avoids it by throwing Wiz back against the cage.
Willis can't break the clinch.
Willis blocks the elbow strike.
Wiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Willis takes an elbow to the temple.
Wiz misses with an elbow over the top.
Wiz throws an elbow that misses.
Willis stalling the fight.
Willis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wiz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wiz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Willis avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiz.
Willis avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiz.
Wiz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wiz misses with an elbow over the top.
Wiz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wiz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiz pushes off an throws an elbow but Willis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Willis is trying to break the clinch but Wiz is controlling him.
Wiz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wiz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wiz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Willis's brow.
Wiz misses with an elbow over the top.
Willis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wiz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Wiz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wiz tries to work over Willis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wiz lands an elbow inside that Willis shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wiz throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Willis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wiz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Patrick Willis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wiz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Wiz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wiz lands a nice elbow.
Wiz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wiz pushes off an throws an elbow but Willis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Willis blocks an elbow strike from Wiz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willis avoids the elbow strike from Wiz, against the cage.
Wiz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Willis.
Wiz throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Wiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wiz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Wiz!
In his post fight interview, Big Wiz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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