 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
SFC10 - Sandow vs Yol
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Vattalles swats away the attempt to clinch by Wayne.
A little feinted left hand from Vattalles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wayne thows a leg kick but Vattalles checks it #TD#
and Vattalles counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wayne!
Wayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vattalles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Vattalles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Vattalles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Wayne's face as Vattalles controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vattalles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wayne tries to buck Vattalles off but Vattalles is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Vattalles tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wayne tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Vattalles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wayne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wayne is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Vattalles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wayne trying to remain calm as Vattalles controls from the top position.
Vattalles'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.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Wayne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vattalles landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vattalles is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Vattalles is trying to get an arm triangle but Wayne is defending well.
Wayne is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Vattalles is working to tighten his grip on Wayne's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Wayne has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Vattalles is really squeezing tight and eventually Wayne passes out! Vattalles breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mee Vattalles!
|
|
|
|
Event:
SFC4 - Mitchell vs Obrien
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Wayne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Wayne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bradley Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Martin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Wayne has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Martin is on him like a limpet, forcing Wayne back against the cage.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Wayne has double underhooks.
Wayne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martin jumps guard but Wayne stands there with Martin around his waist. Martin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Wayne pulls Martin into guard.
#SUB2#
Wayne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wayne is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Wayne with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Wayne postures up and lands a big shot to Martin's brow.
Martin being controlled here, momentarily.
Wayne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wayne puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wayne passes to side control.
Wayne misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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.
Wayne is putting a hurting on Martin here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Wayne advances to full mount.
Wayne cracks Martin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Martin taking shots to the head.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wayne on the ground.
Wayne scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SU2#
Wayne is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL2#
Wayne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wayne prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Wayne breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Wayne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martin to the mat! Martin manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wayne lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Wayne landing with the ground and pound.
Wayne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martin is trying to hold Wayne in close to prevent damage but Wayne has managed to pass into half guard.
Wayne keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wayne scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wayne throwing shots but Martin is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Wayne seems content to control.#SUB2#
Wayne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Wayne prevents Martin from improving his position.
Wayne is nestled in close to Martin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin tries to get to full guard but Wayne has control of the leg.
Wayne controlling the action here. #SU2#
Wayne decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Wayne dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Martin misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Wayne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Martin's guard.
Wayne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU2#
Wayne decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wayne moves forwards but Martin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wayne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Wayne pushes Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
Martin is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Wayne manages to pull guard.
Martin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wayne is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Let's hope that Wayne 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.
Wayne wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wayne works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wayne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Martin throws a big right hand that misses.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wayne has Martin pulled in close to control his posture.
Martin won't allow Wayne to sweep him here.
Wayne is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wayne's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES2#
Wayne has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Martin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wayne is pressed up against the cage. Martin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wayne down to the mat. Wayne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bradley Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Martin misses.
Wayne tries to counter with a clinch but Martin shakes him off and moves away.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Wayne with the counter takedown but Martin avoids it easily.
Wayne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Wayne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Wayne drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wayne trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Wayne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wayne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wayne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wayne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4##SU2#
Wayne decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Martin, up you get! #CL2#
Wayne closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Wayne successfully pulls guard.
Martin throws a big elbow that misses.
Wayne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martin's guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne works over Martin with some ground and pound from guard.
Wayne works over Martin with some ground and pound from guard.
Wayne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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##CL2#
Wayne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Wayne pulls Martin into guard.
Martin trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Martin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Solomon Wayne has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wayne controlling Martin's posture. #T1#
Wayne 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.#ES2#
Wayne manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wayne is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Wayne drags the fight down to the ground.
Martin postures up in Wayne's guard and throws a big left but Wayne blocks it.
Martin throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Wayne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Wayne.
Wayne is pulling down on Martin's head. It's preventing any offense from Martin, at least for the moment.
Martin with a nice head shot there.
Martin won't allow Wayne to sweep him here.
Wayne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Wayne is looking to cinch up a triangle. Martin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wayne's body to avoid the submission. Wayne has instead reached around Martin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wayne arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Solomon Wayne!
An out of breath and clearly excited Solomon Wayne thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Tate blocks a head kick by Wayne.
Tate looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Wayne feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne wants to get up but he can't break Tate's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tate pushes a forearm under Wayne's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wayne is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Tate!
During a confident post fight interview, Jackson Tate thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Mile closes the distance but Wayne moves to the side
and Wayne counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mile enables Wayne to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mile manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mile not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wayne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Wayne stands up and waves to Mile to follow him. #CL#
Wayne has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mile throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD#
Wayne has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mile regains guard immediately. #T1#
Mile utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wayne slips nicely into half guard.
Wayne is keen to just control but Mile is a slippery customer.
Wayne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wayne working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wayne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mile sees it coming and defends easily.
Wayne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mile is looking to get back to full guard here but Wayne has managed to pass to side control instead.
Wayne tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Mile takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Wayne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mile, who protects the arm well.
Mile is trying to improve his position.
Mile is trying to control Wayne's posture but Wayne avoids it.
Wayne is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mile's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Wayne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mile knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mile is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wayne is controlling him well.#T3#
Wayne trying to control the position but Mile is working away.
Check out the look on Wayne's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mile is looking to regain half guard here but Wayne keeps moving and retains side control.
Wayne scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mile trying to control but Wayne flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Mile is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wayne gets his way!
Wayne is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Wayne gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Wayne gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Wayne apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#T4##CL#
Wayne closes the distance and pushes Mile back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Wayne scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Wayne lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wayne is looking to advance position but Mile won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mile is trying to control but can't.
Mile on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wayne lands strikes from half guard.
Wayne trying to pass the guard but Mile defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Wayne dominated that round.
That's time! Wayne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mile misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Wayne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wayne working some strikes from top position.
Wayne pushes down on Mile's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wayne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mile can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Wayne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mile sees it coming and defends easily.
Wayne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mile with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mile is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wayne scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne working the head and body with strikes.
Wayne passes to side control.
Wayne wants to control but Mile is keeping him busy. #T1#
Mile tries to bench press Wayne off him but Wayne keeps the position. #SUB#
Wayne is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mile is trying to escape and Wayne transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mile is forced to tap! Nice work there by Wayne! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Solomon Wayne!
Solomon Wayne made sure to mention his sponsor, Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
Event:
GKNY 97 - Man vs Khaliev
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Wellman Iv scores with a nice head shot.#KD2#
Wellman Iv cracks Wayne with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wayne looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wellman Iv finish him?
#ROC2#
Wayne is rocked!
Wellman Iv sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Wayne's defenses. It connects perfectly with Wayne's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Wellman Iv!
Shane Wellman Iv tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
|
|
|
|
Event:
GKNY 90 - Fist v Defoe 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Wayne avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Rodriguez shoots in and gets a takedown into Wayne's guard.
Rodriguez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodriguez stays in close to Wayne's body and controls the position.
Rodriguez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rodriguez forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wayne sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodriguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Rodriguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wayne for as long as he can get away with.
Rodriguez wants to stand up but Wayne has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayne keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez looking to sit in guard and control but Wayne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wayne throwing strikes from guard but Rodriguez blocks nicely. #T2#
Wayne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wayne is controlling him. #SU2#
Wayne gets to his feet. Rodriguez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wayne closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waynes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rodriguez keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
Rodriguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wayne circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodriguez cracks Wayne with an open hand slap.#T3#
Wayne has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#
Wayne is rocked!
Rodriguez grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Wayne takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Rodriguez cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jese Rodriguez !
|
|
|
|
Event:
GKNY 85 - Campbell v Reilly
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Abai moves into the clinch.
Abai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wayne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abai.
Abai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abai digs a right hand underneath Wayne's ribcage. Wayne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wayne looks winded!
Abai lands an elbow just above Wayne 's eye.
Abai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abai lands a body shot.
Abai lands a body punch.
Abai lands a damaging elbow.
Abai lands an elbow inside that Wayne shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wayne takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#
Wayne is rocked!
Abai pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Wayne! Abai unloads with more strikes and Wayne sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Abai!
Our winner, Ibrahim Abai, 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.
|
|
|
|
Event:
GKNY 80 - Kinshaw v Donalds
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Strunz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wayne or perhaps it was just good defense by Strunz, which made it look bad.
Wayne shoots in for a double leg but Strunz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wayne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A good leg kick by Strunz.
Strunz lands a nice shot that snaps Wayne's head back.
Wayne wants to clinch but Strunz slips to the side
and Strunz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Strunz connects with a single shot there.
Bronko Strunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne is looking to clinch but Strunz is avoiding it.
Strunz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strunz tests Wayne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wayne.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne tries to move into range but Strunz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne cracks Strunz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A lazy left from Strunz finds it's target.#T1#
Wayne misses with the combination.
Strunz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strunz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strunz cracks Wayne with an open hand slap.
Strunz lands a body shot.
Strunz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wayne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strunz scores with a sloppy right hand. Wayne should have avoided that one.
Strunz scoring well with a low kick there.
Strunz lands a jab to Wayne's midsection.
Strunz lands a jab to the head.
Strunz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strunz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wayne's head backwards.
Strunz with a jab.
Wayne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strunz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Wayne is rocked!
A jab from Strunz does it's job there.
Oh Wayne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Strunz throws a monster overhand right that drops Wayne! Strunz follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bronko Strunz!
|
|
|
|
Event:
GKNY 76 - Sackett v Markovic 2
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Strunz lands a high kick!
Strunz throws a leg kick which misses Wayne's front leg but catches the back leg as Wayne tries to avoid it.
Wayne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strunz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wayne misses with a jab to the body
and Strunz counters with a straight right hand.
Strunz lands a right hook to the body.
Strunz scores with a hook.
Good shot there by Strunz.
Strunz moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Strunz.
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!
A jab lands there for Strunz.
Strunz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strunz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A left lands for Strunz.
Strunz connects with a crisp jab.
Strunz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Strunz cracks the inside of Wayne's front leg.
Wayne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strunz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wayne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wayne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strunz's waist but Strunz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wayne off to one side. #T1#
Wayne dives in and grabs Strunz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strunz pushes down on Wayne's head and hops out.
Wayne has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wayne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strunz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wayne scrambles back to his feet.
Strunz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strunz cracks Wayne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wayne shoots for a double leg takedown but Strunz sprawls well. He's pushed Wayne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bronko Strunz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Wayne.
Wayne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice sprawl there from Strunz as Wayne shoots in.
Nice straight punches there by Strunz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strunz.
Strunz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Strunz as he connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Strunz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strunz.#ROC#
Wayne is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strunz drops Wayne with a naaaaasty hook - Wayne is in real trouble here! Strunz dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bronko Strunz!
|
|
|
|
Event:
GKNY 70 - Brewer V Gumption
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Wayne takes one to the chin there.
Wayne closes the distance and clinches up with Gilliam, looking for a takedown. Wayne pushes Gilliam against the cage but Gilliam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Gilliam's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gilliam stuns Wayne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gilliam lands with a hook. Wayne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Gilliam tries to keep at a distance but Wayne has taken the fight into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gilliam 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.
Gilliam stops a takedown attempt from Wayne.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wayne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gilliam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Gilliam fails to land.
Wayne is working for takedown but Gilliam is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilliam pushes Wayne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gilliam.
Gilliam dips a shoulder and cracks Wayne with a mighty uppercut! Wayne falls back against the cage and Gilliam unloads with a barrage of strikes! Wayne is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gilliam screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Gilliam!
In his post fight interview, Devon Gilliam started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
Event:
GKNY 67 - McKenzie V Defoe
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Palhares as he jumps to the side.
And Palhares tries to counter it with a takedown but Wayne pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wayne darts in looking for a takedown but Palhares gets double underhooks and turns Wayne into the cage.
Wayne throws the left hand but Palhares avoids the punch easily.
Palhares feints the counter takedown.
Palhares has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wayne is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Palhares closes the distance and clinches up with Wayne, looking for a takedown. Palhares pushes Wayne against the cage but Wayne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wayne throws a hook but Palhares avoids it easily.
Palhares fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wayne avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Palhares closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wayne quickly recovers to half guard.
Wayne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Palhares on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Palhares is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Palhares is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Palhares thows a huge punch but Wayne dodges it nicely.
Palhares not doing much here.
Wayne wants to control but Palhares is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Palhares prevents Wayne from improving his position.
Wayne is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Palhares scores with a couple of nice shots.
Palhares perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Palhares working over Wayne with some ground and pound. Wayne looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Palhares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wayne's head. #SUB2#
Palhares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wayne sees it coming and defends easily.
Palhares looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wayne with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Palhares is pressing down on Wayne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wayne is holding on for now.
Wayne wants to get back to his feet.
Wayne trying to control but Palhares postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wayne keeping hold of Palhares's head, controlling as best he can.
Wayne won't allow Palhares to pass to mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Palhares lands with a punch from half guard.
Palhares trying to control the action but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Palhares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wayne is looking for a sweep. Palhares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palhares is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palhares prevents Wayne from improving his position.
Palhares controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toquinho Palhares dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wayne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on Palhares's shoulder, as Palhares tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Palhares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wayne stuffs the takedown attempt from Palhares. Palhares gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Palhares or perhaps it was just good defense by Wayne, which made it look bad.
As Palhares tries to get set, Wayne tries to push him back and clinch up but Palhares manages to avoid the attempt.
Solomon Wayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Wayne darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne wants to free his trapped foot but Palhares is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wayne blocks the strikes from Palhares.
#T1#
Ground and pound from Wayne.
Palhares moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Palhares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wayne manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Palhares content to stall in guard here.
Wayne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Palhares passes Wayne's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Palhares wants to pass to mount but Wayne is defending the position.
Palhares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wayne is looking to control Palhares's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wayne avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Palhares is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wayne defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares trying to mount his opponent but Wayne defends it.
Palhares landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Palhares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Palhares drops an elbow to the side of Wayne's head. #SUB2#
Palhares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wayne sees it coming and defends easily.
Wayne is in trouble now - Palhares has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Palhares looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wayne wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Palhares.
Palhares unloading with bombs!
Wayne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wayne is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Wayne is bucking up trying to escape but Palhares cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#
Wayne is rocked!#SUB2#
Palhares working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Wayne turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Palhares off and cradles Wayne's limp body as Palhares celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Toquinho Palhares!
|
|
|
|
Event:
GNKY 61 - Fist V Hood
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Wayne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stone pinned against the cage. Stone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
Wayne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wayne somewhat.
It looked like Stone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wayne.#CL2#
Wayne has closed the distance and engaged Stone in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wayne back to the cage. Stone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Stone!
#TD2#
Wayne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stone has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wayne cracks Stone with a big elbow.
Stone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stone tries to get out of the position.
Wayne is working Stone over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Wayne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wayne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wayne connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stone some visible discomfort.
#SUB2#
Wayne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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!
Stone parries the strikes from Wayne easily there. Wayne is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stone to escape.
#T2##SU2#
Wayne stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Wayne fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stone to the ground. Wayne is now in Stone's guard.
Wayne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wayne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wayne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stone works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wayne drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stone! #REVR#
Stone is breathing heavily.
Wayne is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Stone wants to stand but Wayne has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Stone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wayne on the ground.
Stone stopping the sweep attempt from Wayne.
Wayne is pulling down on Stone's head to control his posture.
Stone tries to stand but Wayne is controlling from the bottom.
Wayne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Wayne has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Stone should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wayne has tightened it up now! Stone should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Solomon Wayne!
After the big win, Solomon Wayne made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
