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Event:
CFC 459: Tiotio v IsMore
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wright avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tsuruta throws out a powerful jab.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Wright.
Wright wants to slow Tsuruta down by chopping away at his legs.
Wright throws a leg kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Wright throws out a counter right but Tsuruta avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Tsuruta shoots for a double leg takedown but Wright sprawls well. He's pushed Tsuruta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tsuruta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wright is fending him off so far but Tsuruta persists. Nope, Wright circles away and we're back to standing.
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wright keeping full guard, as Tsuruta tries to pass.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
Tsuruta throws a big right hand that misses.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsuruta distracts Wright with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tsuruta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
Tsuruta cracks Wright with a solid left hand.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright managing to control the position.
Tsuruta preventing the sweep. #T3#
Wright has control of Tsuruta's left arm, preventing Tsuruta from doing any damage.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tsuruta looking for a sweep. Not yet Tsuruta, not yet.
Wright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tsuruta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wright postures up in Tsuruta's guard and throws a big left but Tsuruta blocks it. #T4#
Wright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wright works over Tsuruta with some ground and pound from guard.
Tsuruta is trying to hold Wright in close to prevent damage but Wright has managed to pass into half guard.
Tsuruta wants to control but Wright is keeping busy.
Wright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wright wants to pass to mount but Tsuruta is defending the position.
Tsuruta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tsuruta 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.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tomomisan Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Tsuruta walks into a stiff left hand from Wright.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Tsuruta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wright scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wright lands a front kick.
Wright swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright scores with a leg kick.
Wright throws a leg kick but Tsuruta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright slips a jab and a cross from Tsuruta.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsuruta off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Wright shoots in for a double leg but Tsuruta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tsuruta is able to avoid easily.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a one-two to the body.
Tsuruta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wright on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Tsuruta blocks the leg kick.
Tsuruta lands with a right hand.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Wright.
Tsuruta catches Wright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta scores with the left hand. Wright knows he should have avoided that one.
Wright attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Tsuruta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tsuruta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a single leg into guard. Wright didn't expect that. #T2#
Wright is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Tsuruta preventing the sweep.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsuruta's guard. #REVB#
Tsuruta keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Wright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tomomisan Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsuruta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wright manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Tsuruta is stalling in the full guard.
Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright, not yet.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Tsuruta is proving a slippery customer.
Tsuruta controlling from the top position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Tsuruta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsuruta has managed to get both his arms back between Wright's legs - danger averted.
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Wright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tsuruta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsuruta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wright scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tomomisan Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
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#
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Tsuruta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta ducks right into an uppercut from Wright.
Wright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright tries to work over Tsuruta's front leg with a kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tsuruta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Wright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wright there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wright throws a push kick but Tsuruta slaps the foot to one side.
Tsuruta lands with an uppercut that bounces Wright off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright misses with a low kick as Tsuruta jumps back.
Tsuruta pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wright back to the cage. Tsuruta follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Tsuruta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wright's guard.
Tsuruta working some strikes from top position.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Tsuruta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
Tsuruta distracts Wright with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Tsuruta is proving a slippery customer.
Tsuruta distracts Wright with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Cleon Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tsuruta trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta working some strikes from top position.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
Wright has control of Tsuruta's left arm, preventing Tsuruta from doing any damage.
Tsuruta postures up and lands a big shot to Wright's brow. #T3#
Tsuruta trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wright has his foot on Tsuruta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsuruta works his way back into a safe position though.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.
Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A jab from Tsuruta finds it's way through Wright's defenses. #TD#
Tsuruta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wright was covering up waiting for the punch and Tsuruta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tsuruta controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomisan Tsuruta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsuruta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomisan Tsuruta!
After the big win, Tomomisan Tsuruta made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CFC 452: Outlaw v Neuer
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Sobieski scores with a hook to the body. Wright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Sobieski.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright tries to land a front kick but Sobieski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sobieski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sobieski misses with a wild body shot.
Wright misses with a takedown
and Sobieski counters with a big head kick but Wright shrugs it off.
Wright throws a leg kick but Sobieski checks it.
Sobieski shoots in but no luck this time.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Sobieski. #TD#
Wright shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sobieski's guard.
Sobieski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wright manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieski postures up.
Sobieski is looking to advance position but Wright has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Sobieski tries to lock up and control but Wright gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sobieski wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wright.
Sobieski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sobieski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sobieski wants to improve his position but Wright is controlling well.
Sobieski works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Sobieski working for a triangle but Wright defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sobieski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Sobieski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wright with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Wright drops back looking for a leg! Sobieski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobieski manages to kick Wright off! Wright jumps back into Sobieski's guard.
Wright has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sobieski 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.
Sobieski is trying to control the position but Wright postures up.
Sobieski is pulling down on Wright's head to control his posture.
Wright working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Wright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sobieski trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sobieski looking for a sweep. Not yet Sobieski, not yet.
Wright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Sobieski has his foot on Wright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wright works his way back into a safe position though.
Wright is looking to work some ground and pound but Sobieski has wrist control.
Sobieski looking for a sweep. Not yet Sobieski, not yet.
Wright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Sobieski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wright distracts Sobieski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wright distracts Sobieski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Wright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sobieski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sobieski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wright manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobieski is one step ahead there.
Wright wants to improve his position but instead Sobieski has moved into half guard.
Sobieski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cleon Wright will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sobieski avoids the head kick by Wright.
Sobieski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jab by Sobieski.
A jab from Wright misses.
Wright throws a body punch but Sobieski moves out of range.
Sobieski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Sobieski's head but Sobieski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sobieski lands a lovely overhand right.
Sobieski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wright lands the left hand.
Sobieski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sobieski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wright pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sobieski has a takedown stuffed.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sobieski has time to react.
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 big right from Wright misses. #T1#
Sobieski throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sobieski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wright throws a leg kick but Sobieski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sobieski cracks Wright with an open hand slap.
Sobieski takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Wright finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sobieski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cleon Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright walks into a stiff left hand from Sobieski.
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright checks a leg kick. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Sobieski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Sobieski.
Wright blocks the body kick.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Wright is predictable there #TD2#
and Sobieski counters with a single leg into guard. Wright didn't expect that.
Sobieski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wright looking to control.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Sobieski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wright is trying to control the position but Sobieski postures up. #T3#
Sobieski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Sobieski from controlling successfully.
Sobieski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sobieski tries to work over Wright's front leg with a kick but Wright checks it.
Sobieski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cleon Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Sobieski.
Wright tried to score with a low kick but Sobieski checks it.
Sobieski checks a low kick from Wright.
A clash of legs there as Sobieski blocks the low kick.#T4#
Wright throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sobieski's head.
Wright digs a good hook to Sobieski's body.
Wright pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sobieski is out of range and Wright settles back down.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Sobieski moved out of range.
Wright takes a swing at Sobieski's ribcage but misses.
Wright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wright tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from Wright.
Sobieski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sobieski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wright throws a leg kick but Sobieski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Sobieski's head but Sobieski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sobieski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cleon Wright will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Sobieski blocks the leg kick.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wright enables Sobieski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wright manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wright is trying to keep Sobieski in close.
Wright being controlled here, momentarily.
Sobieski is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Sobieski from controlling successfully.
Sobieski passes Wright's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Wright controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jan Sobieski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sobieski not doing much here.
Sobieski is continuing to stall.
Sobieski wants to pass the guard but Wright is defending well.
Wright wants to control but Sobieski is keeping busy.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sobieski trying to mount his opponent but Wright defends it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Wright is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jan Sobieski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sobieski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sobieski counters with a takedown into side control.
Sobieski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sobieski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sobieski trying to control the position but Wright is working away.
Sobieski controls the position from side control.#T3#
Sobieski is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sobieski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wright has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Wright!
Cleon Wright 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:
CFC 445: Knox v Gonza
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Mirage scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Mirage swings widly with a right hand
and Wright counters with a right hand to the body.
Wright turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mirage misses the jab.
Mirage works Wright's body with a nice hook.
Mirage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mirage slips under a jab from Wright.
Mirage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mirage looks to land a body kick but Wright moved away.
Wright appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wright swings for the body but Mirage moves out of range.
Mirage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mirage lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Mirage lands with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Wright scores with a four punch combination!
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Mirage misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a low kick, right behind Mirage 's knee.
Mirage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mirage moves away from the strike by Wright.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Wright lands with a good body shot.
Mirage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mirage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirage throws a wild body kick that Wright sees coming a mile off.
Wright tries a low kick but Mirage avoids it.
Mirage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mirage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mirage doesn't seem bothered though.
Mirage lands a really nice looking cross but Wright seems unphased.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Wright lands a jab.
Mirage misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirage throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirage looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Wright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mirage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wright has time to react.#CUT2#Cleon Wright's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Mirage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wright doesn't seem bothered though.
Wright throws a low kick but Mirage moves out of range easily.
Mirage misses with a straight right.
Mirage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wright slips a straight right by Mirage.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirage.
Mirage with a nice cross.
Wright walks into a stiff left hand from Mirage.#CUT2#Cleon Wright's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mirage defends well and Wright ends up having to push Mirage into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mirage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wright working aggressively here.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirage prevents a body shot from Wright.
Mirage blocking some punches.
Mirage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mirage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Mirage misses with a body punch.
Wright tries to work over Mirage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright tries a body shot but Mirage blocks it.
Mirage struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Mirage scores with a hook to the body.
Wright working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mirage struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Wright lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mirage misses with a body punch.
Mirage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Mirage gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mirage is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wright is keeping busy.
Mirage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Mirage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mirage is trying to stall.
Mirage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Mirage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wright or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Wright lands a shot to the body.
Mirage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Mirage - that landed with a thud.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Mirage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mirage struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Mirage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wrights head.
Mirage lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Mirage.
Mirage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land. #BC2#
Mirage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mirage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mirage scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wright tries to move into range but Mirage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonzo Mirage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mirage throws the kick towards the body but Wright avoids it.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Mirage.
Wright takes a swing at Mirage's ribcage but misses.
Mirage blocks a head kick by Wright.
Mirage cracks a nice hook into Wright's ribs.
Mirage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Mirage cracks Wright with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mirage has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wright to stand back up!#ROC2#Wright is rocked!
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!
Mirage moves out of range of the body kick from Wright.
#KD2#
Mirage drops Wright with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wright looks back up at him and smiles so Mirage waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Cleon Wright's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mirage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wright is aggressively charging in as Mirage backs up avoiding any damage. Mirage tosses out a jab and Wright runs right into it face first! Wright is out cold! Mirage dropped down on all fours and is barking in Wright's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alphonzo Mirage!
An out of breath Alphonzo Mirage 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lazarus was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Kirk Lazarus has been cut.
Lazarus ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wright!
Wright lands a nice looking body shot.
Lazarus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Lazarus moved out of range.
Wright takes a swing at Lazarus's ribcage but misses.
Lazarus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lazarus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wright.
It seemed like Lazarus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Lazarus defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Lazarus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Lazarus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wright throws a hook but Lazarus avoids it easily.
Lazarus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wright throws a leg kick but Lazarus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lazarus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lazarus avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Lazarus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lazarus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Lazarus is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Lazarus down.
Lazarus is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Wright works Lazarus's body with a nice hook.
Lazarus is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Wright doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Lazarus crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Lazarus's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cleon Wright!
Our winner, Cleon Wright, 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:
CWC 238
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Cleon Wright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 21 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Wright closes the distance and clinches.
Wright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dalton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dalton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dalton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dalton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cleon Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pacer Dalton.
Wright has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dalton after a bit of a struggle.
Dalton wants to take the fight to the mat but Wright manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wright looking for a takedown.
Dalton is trying to drag Wright to the mat but Wright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wright 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.#TD2#
Dalton has Wright pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dalton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wright tumbling to the mat - Dalton dives into Wright's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wright (0) vs (2) Dalton
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Wright working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
Wright 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: Wright (2) vs (2) Dalton#SUB#
Wright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Wright has control of the leg.
Wright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dalton trying to control here.
Wright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dalton keeping control of the position.
Wright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Wright trying to control from half guard but Dalton is working away.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
Wright is looking to advance position but Dalton won't allow it.
Dalton is pressing down on Wright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dalton is pulling down on Wright's head. It's preventing any offense from Wright, at least for the moment.
Dalton is continuing to stall.#T3#
Let's hope that Dalton 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.
Wright preventing the sweep.
Dalton controlling Wright's posture.
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wright looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Wright controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Wright looking to pass the guard.
Wright is pushing down on Dalton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dalton is fighting to maintain full guard but Wright has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dalton keeping control of the position.
Dalton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright forces his way into half guard.
Dalton trying to control here.
Wright is trying to control. Dalton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Wright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dalton defends it well.
Dalton is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Dalton is controlling Wright's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dalton tries to roll over but Wright keeps him under control.
Dalton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The adventures of Dalton the control monster continue. Boring.
Wright is trying to control. Dalton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dalton manages to get to full guard.
Dalton is pulling down on Wright's head. It's preventing any offense from Wright, at least for the moment.#T6#
Dalton 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: Wright (2) vs (4) Dalton
Wright is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Dalton stays in close to Wright's body and controls the position.
It looks like Dalton 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.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Dalton preventing the sweep.
We've been informed that Dalton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
More stalling from Dalton.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving. #T8#
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dalton trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Dalton controlling from the top position. #T9#
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton 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.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dalton preventing the sweep. #T10#
Dalton passes Wright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dalton stalling.
Wright keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dalton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wright reverses the position - he's now on top in Dalton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wright (4) vs (4) Dalton
Wright looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Wright sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wright stands and throws Dalton's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wright (7) vs (4) Dalton
Dalton tries to buck Wright off but Wright is having none of it.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here.
Wright is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton is trying to control Wright's posture but Wright avoids it. #T12#
Dalton is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Dalton's face as Wright controls the position.
Wright tries to move to mount but Dalton blocks the move with his legs.
Dalton is looking for a sweep.
Wright trying to control the position but Dalton is working away.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here.
Wright tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dalton's legs.
Dalton is trying to control Wright's posture but Wright avoids it.
Wright has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dalton! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wright (9) vs (4) Dalton
Dalton is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Dalton wants to hold on but Wright pushes him away.
Dalton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wright wants to control the pace but Dalton is squirming around nicely.
Dalton tries to lock up and control but Wright gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalton is looking to improve his position but Wright isn't that keen on the idea.
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding Wright's attempts to control the action.
Dalton tries to hold on but Wright postures up.#T14#
Dalton is trying to escape the mount.
Dalton regains half guard.
Dalton moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Wright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dalton controlling Wright's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wright's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wright (9) vs (6) Dalton
Wright is pulling down on Dalton's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wright takes the fight on points by 9 to 6. |
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Event:
CWC 223
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Cleon Wright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Guillo Perez !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Perez feints and as Wright raises his hands in defense, Perez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wright (0) vs (2) Perez
Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perez is one step ahead there.
Perez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wright is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wright (2) vs (2) Perez
Wright has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Wright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wright 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Perez is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wright throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Perez 's body to avoid the submission. Perez has instead reached around Wright's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Perez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Guillo Perez !
A victorious Guillo Perez 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:
CACC 206: Turturro vs Ty
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Cleon Wright!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andersson is defended easily by Wright.#CL2#
Wright has managed to clinch.
Andersson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andersson prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Wright gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Wright#SUB#
Andersson working for a triangle but Wright defends it easily.
Andersson is trying to keep Wright in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Wright 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. #T1##SUB#
Andersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Wright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wright is aware though and is defending well.
My spies in The Graveyard inform me that Wright has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Andersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wright defends it easily.#SUB#
Andersson working for a triangle but Wright defends it easily.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wright controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wright postures up.
#T2#
Wright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersson is trying to keep Wright in close.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Andersson is looking for a triangle but Wright pushes his legs off easily.
Wright advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (0) vs (5) Wright
Andersson is looking to reverse the position.
Wright has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Andersson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (0) vs (7) Wright#T3#
Wright looking to control but Andersson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andersson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wright sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andersson tries to hold on but Wright postures up.
Andersson is squirming around, avoiding Wright's attempts to control the action.
Wright prevents Andersson from getting the reversal.
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.
Wright tries to control but Andersson wriggling away. #T4#
Andersson 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: Andersson (2) vs (7) Wright
Andersson controlling from the top position.
Andersson trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Andersson pushing down on Wright's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andersson is trying to control the action in half guard but Wright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Andersson is working for a kimura but Wright is defending it quite comfortably.
Wright trying to hold on to Andersson's head to control him but Andersson postures up.
#T5#
Andersson trying to mount his opponent but Wright defends it.
Wright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wright.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andersson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (9) Wright#SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andersson being controlled here, momentarily.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wright controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Andersson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wright must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T6##SUB#
Andersson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andersson trying to control the position.
Wright trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
Wright trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T7#
Wright preventing the sweep.
Andersson keeping full guard, as Wright tries to pass. #SUB#
Andersson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Andersson is trying to control the position but Wright postures up. #SUB#
Andersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andersson controls Wright momentarily but Wright frees himself. #SUB#
Andersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wright defends it easily.#T8#
Wright passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (2) vs (12) Wright
Andersson is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Wright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andersson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wright advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (2) vs (14) Wright
Andersson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wright looking to control and managing it successfully.
Andersson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andersson keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9##SUB#
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Andersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.
Wright tries to pass the half guard into mount. Andersson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wright trying to control the pace.
Andersson is staying active underneath Wright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Andersson is defending well.
Andersson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Andersson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T10##SUB#
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wright is aware though and is defending well.
Wright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andersson pulls Wright in to control the position.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Andersson looking for a guillotine here but Wright defends easily.
Andersson is adopting a defensive guard.
Wright postures up.
Wright wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Wright's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Wright is pushing down on Andersson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andersson is fighting to maintain full guard but Wright has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andersson wants to get back to full guard.
Wright wants to free his trapped foot but Andersson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andersson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but Wright is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Andersson looking for a guillotine here but Wright defends easily.
Andersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wright manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (4) vs (14) Wright
Wright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully. #T12##SUB#
Andersson has gone for a leg lock! Wright slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andersson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (4) vs (16) Wright
Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wright slips nicely into half guard.
Andersson is staying active underneath Wright, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Andersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.
Wright tries to pass to full mount but Andersson defends it.
Wright takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Wright is trying to control. Andersson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wright is trying to control. Andersson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andersson is trying to control but can't.
Wright is trying to control. Andersson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions off his back.
Andersson tries to get to full guard but Wright has control of the leg.
Wright is looking to advance position but Andersson won't allow it.
Andersson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wright is working away from the top position though.#T14##SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura but Andersson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wright to get the leverage.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.
Andersson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wright looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wright is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Andersson is looking for a triangle but Wright pushes his legs off easily.
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but Wright is proving a slippery customer.
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wright wins on points by 16 to 4. |
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Event:
CACC 201: Brown vs Anatta II
Date: May 23, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Cleon Wright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Vince Neil!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Neil moves into the clinch.
Wright goes for a takedown attempt but Neil pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Wright gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wright is working for takedown but Neil is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wright wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleon Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Neil avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wright looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Neil gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Neil is defending well.
Neil is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Wright gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Neil gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wright (0) vs (2) Neil#T1#
Wright is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Neil jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wright (0) vs (5) Neil
Wright wants to control but Neil postures up.
Wright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Neil wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A lull in the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Wright's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Neil wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Wright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wright is looking for a sweep.
Wright is trying to work for a sweep but Neil has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wright (0) vs (7) Neil
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.
Neil can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wright is looking to escape.
Neil controlling from mount. #T3#
Wright wants to control but Neil is having none of it.
Neil trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Neil looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wright is squirming around, avoiding Neil's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Wright working to try and regain half guard.
Wright gets back to half guard.
Neil prevents Wright from improving his position.
Neil is trying to control. Wright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wright tries to get to full guard but Neil has control of the leg.
Neil passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wright (0) vs (10) Neil#T5#
Wright is looking for a sweep.
Wright is trying to work for a sweep but Neil has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wright (0) vs (12) Neil
Wright slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wright trying to control here.
Wright is pressing down on Neil's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Wright wants to control but Neil passes easily into half guard.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neil keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wright wants to improve his position but Neil is controlling well.
Neil is trying to control the action in half guard but Wright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wright trying to hold on to Neil's head to control him but Neil postures up.
Wright is trying to control but Neil manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wright (0) vs (15) Neil#T7#
Wright tries to hold on but Neil postures up.
Neil trying to control but Wright is having none of it.
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Neil has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wright is trying desperately to improve position.
Wright is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Wright sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neil perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Neil seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wright does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Neil in particular looking to stall.
Wright wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Wright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neil is working away from the top position though.
Neil is trying to control. Wright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Wright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wright wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Wright is trying to maintain the position but Neil is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Neil is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neil controlling the action here. #T11#
Wright is looking for a sweep. Neil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Neil's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Neil's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wright (4) vs (15) Neil#SUB#
Wright tightening his grip on Neil, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Neil defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wright's arms. #T12##SUB#
Neil showing good submission defense here.
Wright trying to control.
Wright controls the action.#T13#
Neil trying to control the hands but Wright breaks the grip.
Wright 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.
Wright trying to control.
Wright is trying to control but Neil is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Wright trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Wright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Wright goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Neil turns into him and now he's in Wright's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wright (4) vs (17) Neil
Wright controls Neil momentarily but Neil frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Neil has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wright (4) vs (20) Neil
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil wins on points by 20 to 4.
A victorious Vince Neil 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:
CACC 193: Steel vs Arias
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cleon Wright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Amand Toussaint!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toussaint moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Toussaint shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wright sprawls well. Wright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Toussaint gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Wright gets a clinch.
Toussaint gets underhooks to prevent Wright's takedown attempt.
Wright has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Toussaint after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright gets underhooks to prevent Toussaint's takedown attempt.
Wright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toussaint prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleon Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toussaint gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wright.
Toussaint gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wright.
#T1#
Toussaint tries for a takedown but Wright manages to get underhooks.
Toussaint wants to take the fight to the mat but Wright manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Toussaint prevents the takedown attempt.
Wright prevents the takedown attempt.
Toussaint has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wright is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wright is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Toussaint gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wright is working for takedown but Toussaint is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Toussaint is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Wright can't fight it off and eventually Toussaint manages to take the fight to the floor. Wright looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wright (0) vs (2) Toussaint
Toussaint tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard.
Wright 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.
Wright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Wright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toussaint looking to sit in guard and control but Wright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wright (2) vs (2) Toussaint
Toussaint keeping full guard, as Wright tries to pass.
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.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Toussaint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toussaint bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wright's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wright (2) vs (4) Toussaint
Toussaint wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Wright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toussaint is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toussaint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toussaint is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wright wants to improve his position but instead Toussaint has moved into half guard.
Wright is not content to let Toussaint control the position.
Wright is trying to maintain the position but Toussaint is very close to passing his half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Toussaint is trying to work for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
#SUB2#
Toussaint wants to work for an arm triangle but Wright is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Toussaint wants to take a breather but Wright is having none of it.
Toussaint works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wright (2) vs (7) Toussaint#SUB2#
Toussaint looking for a guillotine from mount but Wright is having none of it. #T5#
Toussaint wants to control the pace but Wright is squirming around nicely.
Wright wants to hold on but Toussaint pushes him away.
Toussaint wants to control the pace but Wright is squirming around nicely.
Wright is looking to get to half guard.
Wright is working hard here to advance position.
Wright wants to control but Toussaint is having none of it.#T6#
Wright is trying to escape the mount but Toussaint keeps good control and instead manages to take Wright's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wright (2) vs (10) Toussaint#SUB2#
Wright defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Toussaint looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Wright is controlling Toussaint 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wright (4) vs (10) Toussaint
Wright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Toussaint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Wright is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Toussaint is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wright is stalling in the full guard.
Toussaint 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.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Toussaint is keeping the position.
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Toussaint.
Wright 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.
Toussaint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wright is one step ahead there.
Wright is looking to pass into half guard but Toussaint pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Toussaint is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wright (4) vs (12) Toussaint#T8#
Wright wants to sweep here but Toussaint controlling him for the moment.
Toussaint trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Toussaint controls from within his opponent's guard.
Toussaint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wright looking to control.
#T9#
Toussaint wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Toussaint is proving a slippery customer.
Wright wants to hit a sweep here but Toussaint passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wright there! Score +3 for passing guard: Wright (4) vs (15) Toussaint
Toussaint can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wright is looking to escape. #T10#
Wright is working to get back to half guard.
Toussaint controlling the position easily from mount.
Wright tries to reverse the position but Toussaint maintains control.
Toussaint wants to control the pace but Wright is squirming around nicely.
Wright 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: Wright (6) vs (15) Toussaint#T11##SUB2#
Wright content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Toussaint has locked up a guillotine! Toussaint's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Wright is holding on here and Toussaint must be using up a lot of energy. Wright has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Toussaint gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Amand Toussaint!
After winning the bout, Amand Toussaint thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GC 360 Sideman vs Merel
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright misses with a looping left.
Russell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot.
Russell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wright connects with a single shot there.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russell was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Russell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot.
Russell connects with a jab.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Russell.
A big right from Wright misses.
A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot.
Wright throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wright.
Wright lunges at Russell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Russell's hand. #CUT#It looks like Deviante Russell has been cut.
Wright tries a head kick but it misses.
Russell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Russell scores with the left hand. Wright knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Russell blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Russell.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Russell moved out of range nicely.
Russell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Russell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russell ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Russell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Russell.
Decent striking displayed by Wright there.
Russell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Russell's hands.
Good standup being displayed there by Wright as he connects with a hook.
Wright swings for the body but Russell moves out of range.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell cracks Wright with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Russell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Russell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Russell misses with a straight right.
Wright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Russell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Wright.
Wright stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Wright gets caught flat footed, as Russell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright, not yet.
Russell tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Wright working a defensive guard but Russell passes into half guard.
Russell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Wright tries to get to full guard but Russell has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Russell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Russell is looking to stall here but Wright recovers full guard.
Wright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wright manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Russell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Russell.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Russell is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Wright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russell wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Russell is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Wright working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Russell has passed into half guard!
Russell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cleon Wright will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Russell throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Russell throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Russell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Russell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but Russell manages to avoid it.
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Russell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wright with a hook.
A jab from Wright misses.
Russell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Russell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Russell.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russell.
Wright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Russell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wright slips a straight right by Russell.#T1#
Wright chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Russell digs a good body shot into Wright's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wright.
Wright swings for the body but Russell moves out of range.
Wright misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russell. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Russell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Russell throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.
Wright lands a lovely overhand right.
Russell looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Russell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Russell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright's head backwards.
Russell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Russell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wright doesn't seem bothered though.
Russell slips under a jab.#T2#
Russell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters with a nice body kick.
Russell misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
A right-left combo lands from Russell.
Cleon Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russell misses with a wild body shot.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russell.
Russell lands with a shot to the body.
Wright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Russell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Russell throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wright's corner calls for a 1-2. Wright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Russell saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Russell down.
Russell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wright's hands.
Wright closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Russell misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Russell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Wright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wright went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Russell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wright moves out of range as Russell strikes.
Russell misses the jab.
Wright lands a head shot.
Russell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Russell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Russell.
Wright misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Russell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Russell tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russell is one step ahead there.
Wright working a defensive guard here.
Russell is pushing down on Wright's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wright is fighting to maintain full guard but Russell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Russell working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Russell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wright defends it well.
Wright wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Deviante Russell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Russell lands with a straight right. Wright didn't see that one coming.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Russell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Russell misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a nice body kick.
Wright throws a lazy body kick
and Russell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Russell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Russell looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Wright tenderised Russell's leg. Russell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright avoids the body shot from Russell.
Nice cross by Russell.
Wright scores with a crisp jab that stopped Russell in his tracks. #T1#
Wright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wright.#CUT#That has opened up Deviante Russell's cut even more.
Russell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wright misses with a body shot
and Russell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.
Russell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Russell.
Wright takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Russell misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Wright lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Wright thows a body kick. Russell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Russell fails with the takedown.
Russell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Russell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russell throws a sloppy body shot
and Wright counters with a good, hard body kick but Russell shrugs it off.
Russell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Russell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Russell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Russell misses.
Russell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Russell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Russell misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Russell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wright did well to prevent Russell getting side control.
Wright manages to get to full guard.
Deviante Russell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Russell looking to pass the guard.
Wright pulls Russell in to control the position. #T4#
Russell trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Russell wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Russell postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cleon Wright.
I think Wright has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cleon Wright! |
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Event:
GC 358 Giant vs Krieg
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Wright moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.#CL2#
Alvarez instigates a clinch.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wright connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Alvarez misses. #T1#
Alvarez moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Wright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvarez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Wright. Those never looked like landing.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Alvarez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wright 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.
Wright scores with a shot to the body.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A good leg kick by Wright.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wright throws a leg kick that misses.
Wright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alvarez.
Wright throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright misses with a double jab
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Alvarez misses the jab.
Wright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wright misses with the combination.
Alvarez wants to counter with a clinch but Wright pushes him away.
Wright misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Wright avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Wright digs a good body shot into Alvarez's ribs.
Alvarez moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Wright lands a jab to the nose.
Wright is looking to chop away at Alvarez's legs.
Alvarez wants to counter the offense by Wright and move into the clinch position.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wright throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Wright lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Alvarez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body. Wright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wright swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wright throws a leg kick but Alvarez checks it.
Wright sets himself, and Alvarez steps forward looking for the clinch! Wright avoids it this time.
Alvarez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvarez blocks the body kick.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Alvarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wright.
Wright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvarez throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Good work by Wright as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Wright.
Wright throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wright keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarez cracks Wright with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wright lands with a nice combination. Alvarez backs away looking to recover.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wright scores with a one two! Alvarez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Wright.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.
As Wright backs off Alvarez throws a huge counter combo but Wright manages to avoid it all.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A big right from Wright misses.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick from Alvarez.
Nice jab there from Alvarez.
Wright defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez lands with a shot to the body.
Alvarez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Alvarez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvarez on the side of the head.
Alvarez lands a jab to the head.
Wright throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Wright.
Wright throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alvarez counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Wright checks a leg kick.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Cleon Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wright.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Alvarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Alvarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Wright.
Wright is trying to break free.
Wright wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Alvarez keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Wright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wright lands a nice shot that snaps Alvarez's head back.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez connects with a solid leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wright crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alvarez - the referee stops the clock and Wright gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alvarez. Wright manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alvarez lands a really nice looking cross but Wright seems unphased.
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
#T3#
Alvarez connects with a solid leg kick.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a right hand to the body.
Wright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#That has opened up Aaron Alvarez's cut even more.
Wright lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvarez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wright rather than just go for the knockout.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Wright.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Alvarez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright. #T4##BC#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Wright has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvarez.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Alvarez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Alvarez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wright doesn't seem bothered though.
Wright takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez blocks a low kick nicely.
Alvarez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alvarez works Wright's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron Alvarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wright on the side of the head.
Wright wants to land a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvarez! But no joy.
Wright is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alvarez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Wright fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Wright misses with a straight left.
Alvarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wright.
Alvarez throws a combination that misses
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Wright. That snapped Alvarez's head back.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Wright lands a head kick. Alvarez smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Wright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
Wright lands a nice looking body shot.
Wright blocks a leg kick.
Alvarez connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Alvarez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wright misses with a body shot
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Wright smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Wright moved away.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Wright.
#T3#
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wright.
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2#
Alvarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarez prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright connects with a body shot.
Alvarez moves out of range as Wright throws a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Wright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wright.
Alvarez moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Alvarez misses with a hook.
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!
Alvarez connects with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Wright.
Wright half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wright lands a really nice looking cross but Alvarez seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez walks into a stiff left hand from Wright.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wright tried to score with a low kick but Alvarez checks it.
Alvarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleon Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wright has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Wright! |
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Event:
PL MMA 38 Kai vs Wright
Date: May 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Kai defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Kai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kai throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Kai takes one to the side of the head.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai.
Kai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Kai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kai is looking to counter punch.
Kai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ice Cream Parlour in the buildup to the fight.
Wright moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Kai misses with a straight left.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai lands with an overhand left.
Wright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wright throws the left hand but Kai avoids the punch easily.
As Wright backs away, Kai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright misses the jab.#T1#
Kai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright lands with a hook. Kai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
Wright wants to land a leg kick but Kai is out of range.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kai's hands.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Wright scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Kron Kai has been cut.
Kai avoids the body shot from Wright.
It looked like Kai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wright walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Kai lands a jab to Wright's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright cracks Kai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab from Kai.#T2#
Wright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Wright misses.
Kai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kai.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright throws a body punch but Kai moves out of range.
Kai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Wright misses
and Kai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Kai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
A lazy left from Wright finds it's target.#T3#
Kai cracks Wright with a good jab.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Kai saw that one coming.
Kai blocks the body kick.
Wright scores with a decent looking hook.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright throws a sloppy body shot
and Kai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kai throws out the jab.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Kai slips the punch.
Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wright misses with a lunging right hand
and Kai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wright's knee momentarily.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
Kai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wright. Wright obviously looking to wear him down.
Kai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
Wright misses with a straight right.
Kai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright wants to slow Kai down by chopping away at his legs.
Kai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kai lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
That has opened up Cleon Wright's cut even more.
Kai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kai throws a push kick but Wright slaps the foot to one side.
Wright digs a good body shot into Kai's ribs.
Kai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright throws a leg kick but Kai sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Wright misses.
Kai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cleon Wright will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Kai cracks Wright with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kai has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wright to stand back up!
Wright misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Kai counters with a nice right hand that sends Wright toppling to the canvas! Wright scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kai finish him?!#ROC#
Wright is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kai. Kai obviously looking to wear him down.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Kai finish him?
Wright bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kai's head backwards.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Wright seems to have recovered his senses.
Kai throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
The cut above Cleon Wright's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wright might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kai has got the better of the exchanges.
Kai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kai has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Kai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kai stuns Wright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kai moves out of range of the body kick from Wright.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kai.
Kai avoids the body shot from Wright.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kai here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1#
Wright misses with a double jab
and Kai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Kai scores with a jab to the body.
Kai stuns Wright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kai slips under a jab from Wright.
Kai throws a body kick that misses.
Kron Kai is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright throws out a powerful jab.
Wright slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kai feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.
Kai lands a jab to the head.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kai to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
Cleon Wright's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright lands with a shot to the body. #KD#
Kai drops Wright with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wright looks back up at him and smiles so Kai waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cleon Wright's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kron Kai!
Kron Kai retains his light heavyweight title!
Kron Kai bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
PL MMA 30 Dee vs Minerva
Date: Apr 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Gustafson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gustafson at a distance.
Gustafson tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gustafson throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Wright. No joy for Gustafson on that attempt.
Gustafson 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.
Gustafson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
It looked like Gustafson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
Wright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustafson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustafson moves away.
Wright misses with a hook.
Gustafson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gustafson shoots and misses
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alexander Gustafson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Wright lands a left and a right that sends Gustafson crashing to the canvas! Wright dives into mount looking to finish!
Wright takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wright is continuing to stall.#T1#
The adventures of Wright the control monster continue. Boring.
Gustafson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wright has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gustafson postures up.
Gustafson won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
Gustafson advances position into side control!
Wright manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright is staying active underneath Gustafson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB#
Gustafson is working for a kimura but Wright is defending it quite comfortably.
Gustafson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wright wants to get back to full guard.
Gustafson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gustafson is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wright regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gustafson stopping the sweep attempt from Wright.#T3#
Gustafson wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gustafson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustafson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright has Gustafson pulled in close to control his posture.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Gustafson from controlling successfully.
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gustafson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Gustafson lying in Wright's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Wright decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Gustafson taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cleon Wright!
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Event:
TR13: BOAGRIUS VS. KEMP
Date: Mar 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Orlov with a jab.
Wright lands a lovely overhand right.
Orlov thuds his shin into the meat of Wright's side.
Orlov is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orlov.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Orlov with a hook.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wright slips under a jab from Orlov.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orlov takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Orlov lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Orlov.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Orlov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Orlov.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wright closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Orlov misses its target.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.#T1#
Wright attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orlov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orlov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wright's head.
Orlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orlov throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Orlov scores with a jab to the head.
Orlov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wright's hands.
Orlov misses with a two punch combination.
Wright thinks about the counter body kick.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Orlov moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright checks a low kick from Orlov.
Wright let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Orlov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wright takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Orlov backs off Wright throws a huge counter combo but Orlov manages to avoid it all.
Orlov lands a body shot.
#T2#
Orlov lands a nice hook to Wright's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Orlov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wright finds it's way round the side to connect with Orlov's head.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wright.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orlov lands with a nice body kick.
Orlov cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wright lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Orlov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orlov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wright is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Orlov.
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick from Orlov.
Wright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.#CL#
Orlov rushes Wright and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orlov prevents the takedown attempt.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright is trying to force a seperation but Orlov has the dominant position.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Wright stalling in the clinch but Orlov improves position.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Orlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
Orlov backing away here, and Wright unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orlov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Wright moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Nice body kick from Wright.
Orlov moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Wright scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orlov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wright scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Wright does it's job there.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Orlov blocks a jab.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range. #CL#
Orlov closes the distance and clinches.
Orlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wright's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wright misses with a looping left.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wright has time to react.
Orlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Wright should have avoided that one.
Orlov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
Wright avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Wright misses with a low kick as Orlov jumps back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wright.
Wright throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright cracks Orlov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orlov throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
Wright walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlov.
Wright misses the jab.
Wright cracks Orlov with a good jab.
Orlov throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
Orlov throws out a powerful jab.
Wright misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Orlov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Orlov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wright connects with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Wright.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Wright misses.
Wright dips to his left and cracks Orlov with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Orlov checks a leg kick.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
#T2#
Orlov defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Orlov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlov.
Wright throws out a counter right but Orlov avoids it with no problem.
Orlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Orlov tries to land a front kick but Wright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orlov.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov thuds his right hand into Wright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Wright misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Orlov misses the target.
Wright tries to score with a low kick but Orlov moves his leg out of the way.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
A left lands for Wright.
Wright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Wright throws out a powerful jab.
Orlov moves out of range as Wright strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orlov checks a leg kick.
Orlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Good work by Orlov as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Orlov clinches up with Wright and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orlov needs to keep his hands up - Wright had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orlov.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Orlov is looking to land body kicks.
Wright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wright throws out a counter right but Orlov avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright throws a low kick, looking for Orlov's leg but Orlov calmly moves out of range.
Wright tries to land a front kick but Orlov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orlov scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Wright does it's job there.
Wright's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wright duly obliges. #CL#
Orlov rushes Wright and presses him up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
#BC2#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlov.
Wright swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cleon Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Orlov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orlov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Orlov throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Wright throws out a counter right but Orlov avoids it with no problem.
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright moves forwards but Orlov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orlov.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Orlov off balance momentarily.
Wright takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlov connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A big right from Wright misses.
Orlov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
Wright slips a jab from Orlov.
Orlov lands a nice hook to Wright's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
Orlov lands a nice looking body shot.
Orlov lands with a good body shot.
Wright misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Wright moves away from the strike by Orlov.
Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Orlov moved out of range nicely.
Orlov misses with a low kick.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wright's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright lands a head shot.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Wright digs a good hook to Orlov's body.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orlov throws a shot to the body.
Wright staying out of range there.#CL#
Orlov gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Wright is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlov has double underhooks.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orlov's hands.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlov lands a glancing blow to the side of Wright's head.
Wright lands a really nice looking cross but Orlov seems unphased.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orlov can pounce on him.
Orlov tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wright counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Orlov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Orlov checks a leg kick nicely.
Wright throws a leg kick which misses Orlov's front leg but catches the back leg as Orlov tries to avoid it.
Orlov swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Wright lands.
Orlov tries to move into range but Wright moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orlov wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Jab from Orlov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov cracks Wright with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mikhail Orlov.
Well Orlov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!
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Event:
RS TBA 2
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wylde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wylde has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wright is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wright lands a glancing blow to the side of Wylde's head.#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Wylde has been cut.
A jab from Wright misses.
Wylde ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Wylde walks into a jab.
Wright tests Wylde's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wylde has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wright finds it's way round the side to connect with Wylde's head.
Wright dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wylde. That did some damage!
Sloppy strikes from Wright. Those never looked like landing.
A nice side step and Wylde releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wright.#T1#
Wylde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wright throws a body punch but Wylde moves out of range.
Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wright avoids the head kick by Wylde.
Wright clobbers Wylde with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheers as Wright lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wylde doesn't seem phased though.
Wright connects with a body shot that sends Wylde's belly button to the back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wright.
A shot to the body from Wright misses
enabling Wylde to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright lands a glancing blow to the side of Wylde's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Gunnar Wylde's cut even more.
Wylde drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#
Wylde is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wylde appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wylde is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
Wylde throws out a counter right but Wright avoids it with no problem.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Wylde counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wylde drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wylde slips a jab from Wright.
Wylde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wright looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wright blocks a leg kick.
Wylde on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Wylde's head but Wylde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wylde! But no joy.#T3#
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Wylde dodges the punch combination from Wright.
It seemed like Wylde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wylde takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
The cut above Gunnar Wylde's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wright throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wylde counters with a stiff right hand.
Wylde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Wylde misses with a straight left.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Wylde's shoulder, as Wylde tries to avoid the shot.
Wright scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Wright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wylde digs a good hook to Wright's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright keeps Wylde at a distance using the push kick.
Wright misses with a hook to the body
and Wylde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
Cleon Wright's cut is getting worse.
Wylde takes one on the button.
Wright throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Wylde is just out of range.
Wylde shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Wylde moved out of range.
Wright moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWylde.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Wright lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Wright misses.
Wylde takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wylde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Wylde now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wright comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wylde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
It seemed like Wylde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Wright misses.
Wylde avoids the body shot from Wright.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wylde! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Wylde.
Nice uppercut lands for Wright. That snapped Wylde's head back.
Wright lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Wylde misses with a body shot.
Wright went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wright misses with a combination
and Wylde counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright avoids the body shot from Wylde.
Nice shot by Wylde.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Wright walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wylde checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wylde dodges the punch combination from Wright.
Wylde now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wright scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wylde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Wylde.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wylde might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wright has got the better of the exchanges.
Wylde drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright thuds a left hand into Wylde's body.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Wylde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright scores with a sloppy right hand. Wylde should have avoided that one.
Wylde slips a jab from Wright.
Wylde let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wylde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wright.
#T3#
Wright goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wylde avoids a kick to the body.
Cleon Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wylde! But no joy.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Wright.
Wright lands with an uppercut that bounces Wylde off the cage and back into range.
Wylde staying out of range there.#T4#
Wylde tries to move into range but Wright moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
Gunnar Wylde's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wylde counters with a head kick.
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!
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wylde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wylde chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wright can pounce on him.
Wright throws the left hand but Wylde avoids the punch easily.
Wright thows a leg kick but Wylde checks it
and Wylde counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wright scores with a shot to the body.
Wright feints and then cracks Wylde's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wylde down.
Wylde attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wylde.
It seemed like Wylde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wylde takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Wylde appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wright connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wylde has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wright.
Wylde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Wright scores with a one two! Wylde had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wylde slips a jab from Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright scores with a push kick.
Wylde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Wylde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wylde.#T1#
Wylde scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Wright. That snapped Wylde's head back.
Wylde will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Wylde swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Wright.
Wylde throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Wylde loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Wright turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wylde can do to turn this around?#T2#
Nice jab there from Wylde.
Wylde takes one on the button.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gunnar Wylde's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cleon Wright!
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Event:
CEC 690.5
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Wright looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
Winston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Winston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Winston lands with a cross.
Wright throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wright is looking to score with low kicks.
Winston seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Winston takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Winston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Winston.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Winston, as that shot connected.
Wright misses with a double jab.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Wright moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wright appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Wright missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Wright. Those never looked like landing.
Winston misses with a jab to the body
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Winston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes from Wright. Those never looked like landing.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Wright throws out a counter right but Winston avoids it with no problem.
Wright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright throws a hook but Winston avoids it easily.
Wright lands with a good body shot.
Winston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Cleon Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Wright lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Winston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wright misses with a double jab
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright throws a right hand that Winston ducks under and follows up with a left that Winston also avoids with ease.
Wright tries to land a leg kick but Winston saw it coming and moves away.
Winston throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Winston.
Winston is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Winston is looking to counter punch.
Wright is looking to chop away at Winston's legs.
Wright lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
Winston scores with the left hand. Wright knows he should have avoided that one.
Winston lands a leg kick that knocks Wright off balance momentarily.
Jab from Wright.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Winston misses the jab.
Wright throws a right hand that Winston ducks under and follows up with a left that Winston also avoids with ease.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
Winston jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well.
Winston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Winston lands with a shot to the body.
Winston throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Wright.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.#T4#
Wright lands with a right hand.
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Winston throws a right hand that misses
#KD2#
and Wright counters with a series of strikes that sends Winston to the canvas! Wright follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Winston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wright cracks Winston with a solid left hand.
Wright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Winston wants to sweep but no luck.
Winston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wright's guard. #REVR#
Wright 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright keeping full guard, as Winston tries to pass.
Winston wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
Winston misses with a head kick.
Winston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wright gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Winston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Winston counters with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wright.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Winston lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wright has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wright and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston connects with an inside leg kick.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Winston moves away from the strike by Wright.
Winston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winston defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Winston there.
Winston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Winston tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston scores with a jab to the head.
Winston takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston blocks a leg kick.
Wright walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Winston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Winston. That's going to slow Wright down.
Wright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Winston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wright counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Winston throws a lazy head kick
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Winston drives through with a takedown into Wright's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wright trying to control the position.
Winston trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Wright trying to control the position.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Winston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wright keeping full guard, as Winston tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright is looking for the big counter here.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wright at a distance.
Winston avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wright throws a leg kick
and Winston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Winston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright cracks a nice hook into Winston's ribs.#T4#
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Winston throws out a powerful jab.
Wright tries to score with a low kick but Winston moves his leg out of the way.
Winston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Winston.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wright throws a nice looking combination but Winston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winston connects with a leg kick. Wright looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winston throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Winston avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Winston.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Wright blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Winston throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.
Winston slips a jab from Wright.
Wright connects with the punch.
Winston jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well.
Wright works the jab nicely.
Winston throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wright checks it well.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winston.
Wright lands with a thumping leg kick.
Winston throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Wright thinks about the counter body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Wright there.
Wright throws a nice outside leg kick.
Winston avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Winston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Winston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Winston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Winston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wright swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Winston counters with a leg kick.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
As Wright backs away, Winston returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Winston's head but Winston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright throws a wild body kick that Winston sees coming a mile off.
Winston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Wright blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Wright.#T2#
A cross from Winston lands.
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Winston on 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!
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wright slips a jab and a cross from Winston.
Winston throws a head kick that Wright semi-blocks.
Wright smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wright takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Winston throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winston avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Winston.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wright slips a jab from Winston.
Winston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wright circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Wright throws a hook but Winston avoids it easily.
Winston looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Winston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wright doesn't seem phased though.
Winston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
Winston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Wright.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Winston checks a low kick from Wright.
Winston throws a head kick that misses.
Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wright lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wright feints and then cracks Winston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Winston down.
Wright is looking to score with low kicks.
Winston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winston throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Wright misses.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Winston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wright's head.
Wright connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winston throws a head kick but Wright moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Winston lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cleon Wright.
I think Wright has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Wright!
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Event:
CEC 687.5
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Wright connects with a leg kick. Arjuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wright takes a swing at Arjuna's ribcage but misses.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright lands a body shot.
Wright scores with a jab.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wright is looking to chop away at Arjuna's legs.
Arjuna slips under a jab from Wright.
Arjuna unleashes a big counter combination but Wright bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna checks a leg kick.
Wright scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wright lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Arjuna chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wright can pounce on him.
Wright lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wright connects with a solid leg kick.
Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
And Arjuna responds with a good body kick, but Wright manages to step out the way in time.
Wright throws a hook but Arjuna blocks it.
Arjuna blocks a head kick by Wright.
Arjuna is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Wright misses.
Wright lands a jab-cross combination.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wright throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arjuna.#T2#
Wright misses the jab.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy.
Wright moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna unleashes a big counter combination but Wright bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arjuna takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arjuna moves forwards but Wright connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arjuna takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wright digs a good hook to Arjuna's body.
Wright throws a front kick aimed at Arjuna's knee but Arjuna avoids it well.
Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Wright is wise to it.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wright is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wright misses the body punch #KD2#
and Arjuna counters with a crisp one two that drops Wright! Arjuna thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wright to his feet! Wright is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Wright is rocked!
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Wright badly! Arjuna follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Wright out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Arjuna finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rama Arjuna!
An out of breath Rama Arjuna 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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CEC MNR
Date: Nov 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Brophy's shoulder, as Brophy tries to avoid the shot.
Wright misses with a hook
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brophy misses with an uppercut.
Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Brophy moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Wright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brophy.
Wright is looking for a counter combo.
Brophy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Brophy cracks Wright with an open hand slap.
A jab from Wright does it's job there.
A right-left combo lands from Wright.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Brophy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Wright has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brophy.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brophy is out of range.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brophy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brophy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright lands with a shot to the body.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Brophy throws a series of punches but Wright moves out of range.
Brophy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brophy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Wright backs off Brophy throws a huge counter combo but Wright manages to avoid it all.
Brophy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wright.
Wright 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.
Brophy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brophy throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.
Brophy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wright. Wright obviously looking to wear him down.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright moves out of range of the leg kick from Brophy.
Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brophy on the side of the head.
Brophy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wright misses with a hook to the body
letting Brophy counter with a right hand.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Brophy avoids the body shot from Wright.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brophy.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brophy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brophy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Brophy coming out on top.#T4#
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!
Brophy misses with a hook.
Wright lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Brophy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brophy lands a slapping body shot.
Wright throws a leg kick but Brophy moved away.
It seemed like Brophy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Wright backing away here, and Brophy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Brophy counters with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Wright misses
and Brophy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Wright misses
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brophy throws a lazy body kick
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wright lands a jab.
Brophy throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a leg kick.
Brophy checks a low kick from Wright.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Brophy's shoulder, as Brophy tries to avoid the shot.
Brophy blocks a jab.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
A little jabbing left from Brophy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright throws a sloppy body shot
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brophy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Wright avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wright appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wright scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wright lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cleon Wright is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brophy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Brophy avoids the body shot from Wright.
Brophy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brophy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brophy.
Wright misses with a lunging right hand
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Cleon Wright's cut is getting worse.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Brophy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wright has got the better of the exchanges.
Wright comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brophy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Brophy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright misses with a hook.
Brophy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Brophy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brophy slips under a jab from Wright.#T2#
Brophy scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brophy. That's going to slow Wright down.
Brophy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brophy can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brophy moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Wright throws a solid leg kick but Brophy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wright.
Brophy throws a fast counter high kick but Wright manages to duck under it in time.
Brophy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brophy moves out of range of the strikes.
Brophy cracks Wright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wright tries to bum rush Brophy with a series of wild strikes but Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Brophy blocks a jab.#T3#
Wright defending well as Brophy loads up on a big left hand.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brophy! But no joy.
Wright throws a hook but Brophy blocks it.
Brophy throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Brophy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Brophy.
Brophy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brophy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Brophy saw that one coming.
Brophy throws a big counter head kick but Wright avoids it with no problem.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright moves forwards but Brophy connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
Cleon Wright's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Brophy throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brophy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright throws the left hand but Brophy avoids the punch easily.
Brophy cracks Wright with an open hand slap.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brophy.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brophy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brophy throws out the jab.
Wright seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brophy throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brophy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cleon Wright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
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#
Wright misses with a hook. Brophy ducked under it nicely.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brophy throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brophy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brophy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wright listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brophy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Wright misses.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brophy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Brophy checks a low kick from Wright.
Brophy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick from Wright misses.
Wright feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brophy's calf.
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright sizes up Brophy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wright connects with a jab.
Brophy is looking to land body kicks.
Brophy checks a low kick from Wright.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brophy.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick.
Wright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
John Brophy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brophy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright connects with a leg kick. Brophy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brophy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy throws a front kick that sends Wright stumbling back into the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brophy lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
Jeez, Cleon Wright's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Brophy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Brophy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cleon Wright's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Brophy!
An out of breath John Brophy 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:
CEC 680
Date: Oct 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Wright avoids a kick to the body.
Kong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright throws a counter combo.
Kong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kong misses with a wild combination.
Wright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Kong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Kong's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kong misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Kong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong misses with a looping left.
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Kong misses with a kick to the body.
Kong throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Kong ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Wright sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Wright throws a leg kick but Kong moved away.
Kong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wright's calf.
Kong tries to work over Wright's front leg with a kick but Wright checks it.
Kong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright misses with a jab to the body
and Kong counters with a right hand to the body.
Wright looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wright checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kong moves away from the strike by Wright.
Kong slips under a jab from Wright.#CL#
Kong moves into range and clinches up with Wright.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Kong. #T2#
Kong swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright tries to break free but Kong pushes him back against the cage.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Kong has him pressed against the cage.
Kong digs a right hand into Wright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wright's gas tank. #BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kong.
Good leg kick by Kong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wright takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Kong slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.
Kong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kong throws out the jab.
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kong lands a body shot.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kong's hands.#T3#
Wright misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Kong misses with a body kick.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Kong throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kong.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Kong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wright's calf.
Kong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wright checks it well.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wright throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.
Kong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wright.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kong counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong throws a wild body kick that Wright sees coming a mile off.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Wright blocks the low kick.
A shot to the body from Wright misses
and Kong counters with an inside leg kick.
Kong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Kong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.
Wright looks for the body kick but Kong saw that one coming.
Wright lands a jab.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Kong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong pushes Wright away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Kong.
Kong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wright. Wright obviously looking to wear him down.
Wright feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kong's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xafan Kong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wright missing with a left hand there. Kong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.
Wright throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kong throws a push kick but Wright slaps the foot to one side.
Kong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright checks a low kick from Kong.
Xafan Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Kong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
Kong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Kong misses.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wright misses with the body kick
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong slips under a jab.#T1#
Kong scores with a spinning back kick!
Wright is looking to score with low kicks.
Kong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wright just manages to avoid it.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Wright backs away, Kong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kong is looking to clinch.
Kong lands a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kong. That's going to slow Wright down.
Wright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wright just manages to avoid it.
Wright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wright in his tracks. #CL#
Kong clinches up against the cage.
Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright is looking to break free of the clinch but Kong has double underhooks.
Wright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kong has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Kong won't allow it.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage. #BC2#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright throws a low kick but Kong moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kong connects with a leg kick. Wright looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wright is able to avoid easily.
Kong delivers a nice body kick.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Kong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Kong counters with a right hand to the body.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Kong misses the target.
Wright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Wright scores with a sloppy right hand. Kong should have avoided that one. #T3#
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Kong misses its target.
Kong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright throws a series of punches but Kong avoids them all with ease.
Wright lands a nice hook to Kong's body. Kong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kong tried to score with a low kick but Wright checks it.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kong doesn't seem bothered though.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright ducks right into an uppercut from Kong.
Kong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Kong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kong thumps Wright with a low kick.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick from Kong.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?#T4#
Wright scores with a nice right hand.
Kong misses with a body kick.
Kong sizes up Wright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kong lands a nice hook to Wright's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kong defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Kong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wright on the side of the head.
Wright misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kong.
Kong moves out of range of the body kick.
And Kong counters with a quick kick to the body but Wright blocks it.
A punch combination from Wright misses.
Wright misses with a series of wild punches.
Wright lands a nice looking body shot.
Kong misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Xafan Kong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wright throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wright lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Wright.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wright is out of range and Kong settles back down.
Wright cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.
Wright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kong wants to slow Wright down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong lands with an uppercut that bounces Wright off the cage and back into range.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
Wright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wright moves out of range as Kong throws a body kick.
#T1#
Wright throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kong.
Kong moves away from the strike by Wright.
Wright has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kong.
Wright moves out of range of the leg kick from Kong.
Kong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick there by Kong.
Wright throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kong stuns Wright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kong checks a leg kick nicely.
Wright throws a low kick, looking for Kong's leg but Kong calmly moves out of range.
Nice cross by Wright.
Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong lands a nice hook to Wright's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kong digs a good body shot into Wright's ribs.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
You can see that Wright has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kong cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kong throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Kong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wright works Kong's body with a nice hook.
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
Wright throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Kong cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kong tries to move into range but Wright moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kong.
Wright throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
A jab from Kong does it's job there.
Kong works Wright's body with a nice hook.
Kong connects with a high kick.
Wright misses with a leg kick
and Kong counters with a solid body kick.
Wright does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cleon Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong lands a leg kick that knocks Wright off balance momentarily.
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!
Wright throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
Kong throws out a leg kick but Wright moves out of range and Kong only half commits. #T4#
Kong tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kong connects with a solid leg kick.
Kong lands with a good body shot.
Xafan Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Kong instigates a clinch.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Kong won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kong.
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kong.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xafan Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xafan Kong!
A victorious Xafan Kong 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:
NSC 51: Le vs Kubota 2
Date: Aug 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Germano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wright's waist but Wright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Germano off to one side.
Germano misses with the combination.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Germano moves away.
Wright fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Germano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wright.
Germano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wright. That one must have hurt.
Wright feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Germanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Germano ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Germano looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Germano is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Germano.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Wright cracks Germano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Germano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wright.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wright.
Germano digs a good hook to Wright's body.
Germano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Germano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
Germano is rocked!
Wright 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.
Wright misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Germano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Germano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wright lands the left hand.
Wright is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Wright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Germano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Germano misses with a takedown attempt
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cleon Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright throws a hook but Germano blocks it.
Germano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Germano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Germano misses.
A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot.
Germano misses with a series of wild punches.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Germano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Germano lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Germano misses
letting Wright counter with a right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Wright.
A jab from Wright misses.
Germano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Wright scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Germano blocks the leg kick.
Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Germano circles away quickly and effectively.
Wright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Germano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wright holds on and takes a little breather.
Germano throwing strikes from guard but Wright blocks nicely.
Germano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Germano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Wright wants to improve his position but instead Germano has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Germano is looking for a kimura but Wright is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Germano to get the leverage.
Wright is staying active underneath Germano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Germano working the head and body with strikes.
Wright wants to control but Germano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.#SUB2#
Germano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Germano looks to land a strike but Wright avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Germano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Germano stops Wright from standing up.
Germano wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Germano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Germano is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
Germano throws a big right hand that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano 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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rui Rodrigo Germano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Germano is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Wright lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Germano misses.
Wright scores with a sloppy right hand. Germano should have avoided that one.
Wright lands a jab to the head.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Germano's hands.#KD#
Wright waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Germano. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Germano to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Germano is still in real trouble! Can Wright finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Germano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wright defends it easily.
Wright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wright is working Germano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wright has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wright trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Wright tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard.
Wright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Wright works over Germano with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Germano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wright controlling from the top position.
Wright would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wright works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Germano seems to have recovered his senses.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Germano is defending well.
Rui Rodrigo Germano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Germano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wright trying to control from Germano's half guard. Germano has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Germano throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Germano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wright defends it easily.
Wright has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Germano is proving hard to escape from. #T2##SUB2#
Germano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wright is aware though and is defending well.
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright tries to stand but Germano is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Germano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wright is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleon Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wright has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Cleon Wright!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Cleon Wright!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Cleon Wright!
Cleon Wright wins by unanimous decision!
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NSC 43: Wright vs Reilly
Date: Jul 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Reilly slips a jab from Wright.
Wright throws a low kick but Reilly avoids it.
Reilly unleashes a big counter combination but Wright bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reilly defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reilly counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Reilly down.
Wright takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a hook but Reilly blocks it.
Wright throws a leg kick but Reilly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reilly tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reilly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reilly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wright's calf.#T1#
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A good leg kick by Wright.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reilly checks a leg kick.
Wright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reilly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reilly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reilly looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reilly.
Wright throws a right and a left that Reilly avoids nicely.
Reilly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wright at a distance.
Wright connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reilly momentarily.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reilly throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wright.#T2#
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wright scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wright misses the body punch
and Reilly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Reilly counters by clinching up.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright. #BC#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Reilly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Reilly slips a jab from Wright.
Wright misses with a shot to the body
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright throws a leg kick which misses Reilly's front leg but catches the back leg as Reilly tries to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Wright misses
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wright digs a good body shot into Reilly's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Reilly appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wright listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reilly steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wright. That one must have hurt.
Reilly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Reilly avoids a kick to the body.
Reilly unleashes a big counter combination but Wright bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reilly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reilly raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Reilly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some bone on bone action there as Reilly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wright throws a leg kick which misses Reilly's front leg but catches the back leg as Reilly tries to avoid it.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reilly can do to turn this around?
Wright misses with a straight right.
Reilly throws a counter combo.
Reilly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reilly there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD#
Wright lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Reilly sprawling to the canvas. Wright follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Reilly hang on? #ROC#
Reilly is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly tries to get to full guard but Wright has control of the leg.
Reilly is still in real trouble! Can Wright finish him?
Wright not doing much here.
Reilly seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Reilly controlling the position well.
Wright stalling away here and it's allowed Reilly to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wright 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.
Reilly pulls Wright in close to prevent any damage.
Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wright trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wright swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reilly counters with a thumping low kick.
Mike Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reilly doesn't seem bothered though.
A good leg kick by Wright.
Wright throws out a powerful jab.
Cleon Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Reilly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright jabs at Reilly's body.
Wright throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Reilly counters with a left to the body.
Wright misses the body punch #KD2#
and Reilly counters with a head kick that drops Wright to the mat! Wright scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#CUT2#
Cleon Wright's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wright.
Wright misses with a lunging right hand
and Reilly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
A lazy left from Wright finds it's target.
Reilly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reilly is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wright rather than just go for the knockout.
Reilly checks the leg kick.
Reilly takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Reilly rushes Wright and presses him up against the ropes.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Wright is looking to break free of the clinch but Reilly has double underhooks.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reilly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Reilly counters by moving into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wright's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Reilly gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reilly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wright connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reilly scrambles back to his feet.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
It looks like Wright has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cleon Wright.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wright, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Cleon Wright!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Cleon Wright!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Cleon Wright!
Cleon Wright wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
NSC 36: Woo vs Le
Date: Jul 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Wright displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Braulio Escobar has been cut.
We've been informed that Escobar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Escobar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wright with a jab.
Wright throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Escobar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Wright drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Escobar right on the button. Escobar goes down! Wright follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Wright gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cleon Wright!
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Event:
NSC 30: Power vs Wright
Date: Jun 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Power steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Power's head but Power sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wright throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Wright connects with a right hand. Power shakes it off.
Wright has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Power punishes Wright's body with a nice straight punch.
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wright throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Power is looking to slow Wright down with leg kicks.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Danga de danga de dang - Wright scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Power's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wright connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Power scrambles back to his feet.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Power counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Power looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power misses with a head kick.
Wright feints a counter leg kick.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Power throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Power throws a head kick that half lands.
Wright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wright throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Power's head but Power sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
Power avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Wright does no damage. #T2#
Power tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Wright.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Power has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Wright jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wright stuns Power with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Power closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Wright is trying to force a seperation but Power has the dominant position.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Power is controlling him.
Wright scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cleon Wright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Wright connects with a leg kick. Power looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice shot lands for Power.
Wright misses the body punch
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Power throws a head kick but Wright moves out of range.
Power throws a leg kick
and Wright counters with a good low kick that Power was not able to check.
Wright feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wright throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Wright is looking to chop away at Power's legs.
Power lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright falls off balance throwing a combination
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power checks a leg kick nicely.
Power half committed to a counter leg kick.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
#T1#
Power throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Power takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Power throws a quick counter head kick but Wright was just out of range.
Wright tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good shot there by Power.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Power throws a lazy head kick
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright cracks Power with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Wright throws a combination. Power tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Power counters with a thumping low kick.
Wright attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Power moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright can't break the clinch.
Wright has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Power on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Power.
Power throws a low kick but Wright avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Wright scores with a four punch combination!
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
That's time! Power's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
A slapping leg kick lands for Power.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright punishes Power's body with a nice straight punch.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power throws a big counter combination but Wright scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wright throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wright tries a quick counter leg kick but Power is wise to it.
Wright misses with a hook
and Power counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Power.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Power checks a leg kick.
Power lands a leg kick that knocks Wright off balance momentarily.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wright tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright looks for the body kick but Power saw that one coming.
Power went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Power scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Power lands a glancing blow to the side of Wright's head.
Power takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Power lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Power showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wright.
Power looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A left lands for Wright.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Wright.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wright lands a jab to Power's midsection.
Power lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
Power lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wright misses with a jab to the body
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Power scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Geordie Power did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Power staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot.
Wright connects with a right hand. Power shakes it off.#CL#
Power gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Power lands a left hand.
Wright wants to break the clinch but can't.
Power missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Wright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Power pulls his leg out and moves away.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Power throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Power misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Wright coming out on top.#T1#
Wright throws a body kick that misses
and Power counters with an inside leg kick.
Wright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Wright thumps Power with a low kick.
Power misses with a wild combination.
Power takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wright misses with a series of wild punches.
Power is looking to counter punch.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Power throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Power digs a good hook to Wright's body.
Power throws a right and a left that Wright avoids nicely.
Power misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright slips under a jab.
Wright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Power with a body shot.
Wright connects with a body shot that sends Power's belly button to the back.
Power on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Power slips a straight right by Wright.
It looked like Power wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright misses with a double jab.
Wright with a jab.#CL#
Power moves into the clinch successfully.
Wright tries to break the clinch but Power is controlling the position.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Power working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
#R5#
Wright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Power lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wright throws a push kick but Power slaps the foot to one side.
Power looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wright flicks out a counter leg kick but Power steps away.
Power has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Power there as he acknowledges the shot.
Power shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Power.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright lands a body shot.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright slips under a jab.
Power lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Power thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Power throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Wright. Those never looked like landing.
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wright throws a leg kick that misses.
Power throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright misses with a right hand
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Wright misses.
Power takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wright moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Geordie Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wright throws a series of strikes that have Power backpedaling.
Power looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wright throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Power throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Wright with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright checks the leg kick.
Power jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wright lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright tries a low kick but Power avoids it.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Wright throws a quick inside leg kick.
A cross from Power lands.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Power counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD#
Power lands a big head kick that sends Wright tumbling to the mat! Power takes a step backwards and waves Wright back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Wright is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Wright square on the jaw! Damn, Wright is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geordie Power!
Geordie Power retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Geordie Power started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
NSC 25: Maximus vs Twborg
Date: May 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wright counters with a right hand to the body.
Wright moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright lands with a nice body punch.
Wright slips a jab from Jackson.
Wright drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wright misses with a body shot
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson slips under a jab from Wright.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Wright 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Wright throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Wright only half commits.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Wright throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot.
Wright connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Wright throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wright bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Mike Jackson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Wright connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Wright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wright.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
Wright throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson sizes up Wright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wright finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Wright staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Wright is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Wright cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wright under the eye.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jackson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wright. That one must have hurt.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wright throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Wright stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Wright tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks. #T1#
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Wright cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Wright off balance momentarily.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Wright lands.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a right hand
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Wright's head back.
Wright slips under a jab.
Wright cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Wright misses.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wright takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wright checks it well.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Wright is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson misses the jab.
Wright cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jackson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wright has got the better of the exchanges.
Wright connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wright misses with a low kick.
A big left from Wright misses.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson slips under a jab from Wright.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Wright seems unphased.
Cleon Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
A low kick from Wright misses
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson slips under a jab.
That kick from Wright tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson catches Wright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wright is out of range and Jackson settles back down. #T1#
Wright takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Wright. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wright counters with a nice body shot.
Wright throws a body kick that misses.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Wright misses its target.
Wright connects with a body shot.
Wright lands with a nice body punch.
Wright lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright lands an overhand right.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wright's hands.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Mike Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cleon Wright.
Well Wright has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Cleon Wright!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Cleon Wright!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Cleon Wright!
Cleon Wright wins by unanimous decision!
Mike Jackson spoke after the fight, saying '234'.
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Event:
NSC 17: Pekkarinen vs Salvador
Date: Apr 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Kordic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wright counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kordic throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like John Kordic has been cut.
Kordic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright 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.
Wright throws a body punch but Kordic moves out of range.
Wright throws a wild body kick that Kordic sees coming a mile off.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Kordic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wright is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kordic.#CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Kordic throws the kick towards the body but Wright avoids it.
A slow jab from Kordic misses its intended target.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kordic.
Kordic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wright.#CL2#
Kordic clinches up against the ropes.
Kordic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 short left from Kordic.
Kordic has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kordic has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Kordic looking for a takedown. #T1#
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Wright tries to circle away but Kordic has him pinned against the ropes.
Kordic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kordic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kordic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wright's efforts to push away.
Kordic misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Cleon Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kordic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kordic scores with a head kick. Wright tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wright.
Kordic slips a jab from Wright.
Wright misses with a looping right.
A jab from Kordic does it's job there.
Kordic lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2#
Wright gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kordic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright is controlling Kordic's posture.#T2#
Kordic landing with the ground and pound.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Kordic is proving a slippery customer.
Kordic 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.
Kordic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
Wright controlling the position.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Kordic is proving a slippery customer.
Kordic trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kordic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wright missing with a left hand there. Kordic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kordic.
Kordic lands a head kick. Wright smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kordic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Kordic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kordic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kordic avoids the body shot from Wright.
Kordic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Kordic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Kordic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Kordic is just out of range.
Kordic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kordic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kordic throws a push kick but Wright slaps the foot to one side.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Wright misses its target.
Kordic throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kordic throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kordic, right into the meat.
#T1#
Wright punishes Kordic's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Kordic.
Kordic is looking to land body kicks.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
Wright connects with a body shot.
Kordic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John Kordic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kordic lands a head kick!
Wright lands with a straight right. Kordic didn't see that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Kordic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kordic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kordic shoots in for a takedown but Wright shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Kordic moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kordic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kordic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Kordic won't allow it.
#BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Kordic slips the punch.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Kordic saw that one coming.
Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kordic throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kordic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright throws a nice looking combination but Kordic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wright slips under a jab from Kordic.
Wright cracks Kordic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Kordic off balance momentarily.
Wright fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kordic on the side of the head.#ROC#
Kordic is rocked!
Wright finds Kordic's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kordic flops back against the ropes, eyes gazing into the distance. Wright lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kordic will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cleon Wright!
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Event:
NSC 9: Maximus vs Torres
Date: Mar 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Gartzen moves forwards but Wright connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gartzen swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gartzen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gartzen tried to counter with a leg kick but Wright avoided it.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Gartzen slips the punch.
Wright scores with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Gartzen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wright moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Muhammad Gartzen has been cut.
Gartzen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gartzen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wright throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wright throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gartzen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wright looks winded!
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gartzen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gartzen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wright feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gartzens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wright throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gartzen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wright lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wright catches Gartzen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gartzen scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gartzen throws a wild body kick that Wright sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gartzen manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Wright. That snapped Gartzen's head back.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Gartzen tries to move into range but Wright moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gartzen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gartzen moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Gartzen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Gartzen fails to land with a series of punches.
Wright paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gartzen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wright is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gartzen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gartzen.
Gartzen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wright's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gartzen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wright swings for the body but Gartzen moves out of range.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick from Gartzen.
Wright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gartzen with a body shot.
Gartzen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gartzen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Gartzen throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Gartzen throws a front kick that sends Wright stumbling back into the ropes.
Gartzen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright scores with a decent looking hook.
Gartzen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gartzen walks into a jab.
Gartzen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gartzen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gartzen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wright scores with a jab to the body.
Gartzen throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gartzen circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Gartzen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gartzen misses with a wild body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gartzen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wright is looking to score with low kicks.
Gartzen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wright just manages to avoid it.
Wright misses with a combination
and Gartzen counters with a body kick.
Wright is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Wright is predictable there
and Gartzen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gartzen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab by Gartzen.#T2#
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gartzen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright cracks Gartzen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wright throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gartzen.
Gartzen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wright checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Wright attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Gartzen misses the target.
Wright lands a nice looking body kick.
Gartzen tries to land a leg kick but Wright saw it coming and moves away.
Wright lands a nice looking body shot.
Gartzen misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Wright.
Gartzen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright 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 ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Wright sizes up Gartzen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gartzen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wright counters with a leg kick.
Wright looks for the body kick but Gartzen saw that one coming.
Wright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gartzen counters with a straight right hand.
Gartzen slips a jab from Wright.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gartzen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Gartzen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Wright cracks the inside of Gartzen's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Wright misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wright.
Gartzen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
Wright throws a body punch but Gartzen moves out of range.
Wright misses with a hook to the body
#KD#
and Gartzen counters with a head kick that drops Wright to the mat! Wright scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Wright is rocked!
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gartzen's hands.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Gartzen finish him?
Wright scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good work by Wright as he checks the leg kick.
Gartzen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wright seems to have recovered his senses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wright.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Gartzen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Muhammad Gartzen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wright sizes up Gartzen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gartzen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.#T2#
Gartzen connects with a high kick.
Gartzen swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Wright.
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Gartzen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright throws a front kick that sends Gartzen stumbling back into the ropes.
Wright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright tries to score with a low kick but Gartzen moves his leg out of the way.
Gartzen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wright avoids it.
Gartzen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gartzen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gartzen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Gartzen misses with a hook to the body
and Wright counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleon Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wright has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Cleon Wright!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Cleon Wright!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Cleon Wright!
Cleon Wright wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
NSC 3 : Joy vs Tektas
Date: Feb 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Power.
Power motions for Wright to come forward. Power throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Wright checks a leg kick.
Power tried to score with a low kick but Wright checks it.
Wright throws out a counter right but Power avoids it with no problem.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Wright misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Power has Wright up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Wright tries to circle away but Power has him pinned against the ropes.
Wright is trying to push Power away but Power has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Wright misses the jab.
Power went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power tries to work over Wright's front leg with a kick but Wright checks it.
Power wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
Power looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Power fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Wright feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A lazy left from Power finds it's target.
Power throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Power throws the kick towards the body but Wright avoids it.
Power throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick misses from Wright.
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wright tries a low kick but Power avoids it.
Power tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wright is able to avoid easily.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wright takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Decent striking displayed by Power there.
Geordie Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright lands a high kick!
#CL#
Power moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Power keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Power's shoulder, as Power tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Power misses with a looping right.
Power lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Power on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Power throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick.
Power scores with a punch to the head.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Power moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Wright might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wright throws a good cross that connects.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
It looked like Power wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Power throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Power dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wright explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wright follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Donk. Power catches Wright right on the button with a cross.
Wright swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Power throws a quick counter head kick but Wright was just out of range.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Power counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Power takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Geordie Power is winning the standup battle so far.
Power throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Power avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power misses with a body kick.
Power connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Power lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Power is looking to counter with head kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Power scores with a head kick.
#T1#
Power throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Wright with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Power fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Wright misses.
Power tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Power lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Wright there.
Wright throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
Wright throws a nice inside leg kick.
Power looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Power scores with a jab. Wright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Power off balance momentarily.
Wright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Power was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Jab from Wright.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Power slips under a jab.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
Power swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Power.
A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Power moves out of range of the leg kick from Wright.
Wright fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Power on the side of the head.
Wright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Power scores with a nice strike.
Power fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wright is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Power misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright connects with a jab.
No joy there for Power, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Geordie Power will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Wright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Power tried to score with a low kick but Wright checks it.
Power throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wright.
Wright throws out a leg kick but Power moves out of range and Wright only half commits.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Power.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Power misses with a shot to the body
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Power connects with a single shot there.
Power misses with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Wright finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Power misses with a leg kick
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Power scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Power throws a low kick but Wright avoids it.
Wright takes one to the chin there.
Power misses with a head kick.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Power closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the ropes.
A body shot lands from Power.
Cleon Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wright working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Power misses with a body punch.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2##BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright avoids the head kick by Power.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power slips under a jab from Wright.
Power moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Power has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wright finds it's way round the side to connect with Power's head.
Wright throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Power throws a quick counter head kick but Wright was just out of range.
Power lands a leg kick that knocks Wright off balance momentarily.
Power lands a jab.
Power throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wright.
Power throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Power - just one landing. #KD2#
Wright drops Power with a left and a right! Oh, Power is hurt - Wright dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Wright decides to stand back up. Wright steps back and let's Power get back to his feet.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright lands a glancing blow to the side of Power's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleon Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Power has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Cleon Wright!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Geordie Power!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Geordie Power!
Geordie Power wins by split decision!
Geordie Power was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
PSE 24
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Ingesson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ingesson on the side of the head.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ingesson walks into a jab.
Ingesson 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.
Wright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ingesson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ingesson works Wright's body with a nice hook.
Ingesson slips under a jab from Wright.
Wright slips a jab from Ingesson.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy body kick from Wright
and Ingesson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wright slips a jab from Ingesson.
Wright is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ingesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright thuds a left hand into Ingesson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ingesson throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Ingesson takes one to the chin there.
Wright throws the left hand but Ingesson avoids the punch easily.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ingesson checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ingesson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright lands a right hook to the body.
Ingesson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wright.
Ingesson throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright misses with an uppercut. #T2#
A low kick from Wright misses
and Ingesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright tried to score with a low kick but Ingesson checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wright.
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!
Wright misses with a hook. Ingesson ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Ingesson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ingesson misses the target.
Ingesson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wright.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Ingesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ingesson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ingesson throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Ingesson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wright wants to slow Ingesson down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Ingesson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ingesson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wright moves out of range as Ingesson strikes.
Wright thumps Ingesson with a low kick.
Wright throws a sloppy body shot
and Ingesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright misses with a body punch
and Ingesson counters with a nice body shot.
Ingesson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wright. Wright obviously looking to wear him down.
Wright misses with a low kick as Ingesson jumps back.
Some bone on bone action there as Ingesson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ingesson slips a jab from Wright.
Wright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ingesson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Ingesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ingesson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ingesson counter with a right hand.
Wright fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ingesson is out of range.
Ingesson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wright scores with a hook.
Jab from Wright.
Ingesson jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ingesson with a nice cross.
Wright getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ingesson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright throws a body punch but Ingesson moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Ingesson.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ingesson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wright throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ingesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright misses with a double jab
and Ingesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingesson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wright is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wright scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Ingesson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Cleon Wright's cut even more.
Wright bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ingesson misses with a looping left.
Wright throws a series of punches but Ingesson moves out of range.
Wright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ingesson lands a body shot.
Wright thumps Ingesson with a low kick.
Wright feints and then cracks Ingesson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ingesson down.
Ingesson scores with a body shot.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Ingesson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Ingesson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright slips a jab from Ingesson.
Wright thinks about the counter body kick.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Wright tries a low kick but Ingesson avoids it.
Wright scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wright lands with a good body shot.
Ingesson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
The cut above Cleon Wright's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ingesson takes one on the button.
Wright throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ingesson.
An attempted straight right counter from Ingesson misses the target.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
Ingesson slips a jab and a cross from Wright.
#T3#
Ingesson checks a leg kick.
Wright throws a body punch but Ingesson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ingesson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Ingesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ingesson throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ingesson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright jabs Ingesson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ingesson throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ingesson.
Wright swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ingesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
Cleon Wright's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wright attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ingesson lands with a cross.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cleon Wright's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ingvar Ingesson!
Ingvar Ingesson 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:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Judas Priest (ranked 3325 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleon Wright (ranked 1279 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cleon Wright!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wright clinches up with Priest and pushes him back against the cage.
Wright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Priest gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wright goes for a takedown attempt but Priest pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wright instigates a clinch.
Priest is pressed up against the cage. Wright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Priest down to the mat. Priest avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Judas Priest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cleon Wright.
Wright gets tackled into the cage by Priest. Priest maintains the clinch.
Priest lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Wright
Wright wants to control but Priest is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Priest trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priest preventing the sweep.
Wright is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Priest's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Priest trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Priest won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at The Coffee Shop inform us that Wright has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Priest wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright 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.
Priest trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Priest drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wright manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Priest has Wright in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (2) Wright
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest is trying to control the position but Wright postures up.
Priest is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wright defends well.
Priest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Priest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wright has managed to get both his arms back between Priest's legs - danger averted.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
Wright sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Wright should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Priest has tightened it up now! Wright 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 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Judas Priest!
In his post fight interview, Judas Priest started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
DUEL 204
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Nicu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wright's hands.
Nicu slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nicu slips a jab from Wright.#KD#
Nicu lands a big head kick that sends Wright tumbling to the mat! Nicu takes a step backwards and waves Wright back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicu manages to avoid it.
Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nicu circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicu misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicu takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Nicu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright moves out of range as Nicu throws a body kick.
Nicu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Iosue Nicu has been cut.
Wright gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nicu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nicu works Wright's body with a nice hook.
Nicu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wright feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nicus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wright gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
That has opened up Cleon Wright's cut even more.
Nicu misses with a body kick.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Wright misses with a leg kick
enabling Nicu to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wright throws a low kick, looking for Nicu's leg but Nicu calmly moves out of range.
Nicu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Nicu.
Wright lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Nicu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nicu.
Nicu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wright slips a straight right by Nicu.
Wright lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Nicu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright misses with a hook
and Nicu counters with a body kick.
Nicu misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Nicu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright lands with a shot to the body.
Wright lands a nice hook to Nicu's body. Nicu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good exchange - Nicu coming out on top.#CUT#
The cut above Cleon Wright's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nicu throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Nicu slips a jab from Wright.
Nicu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wright tries to land a front kick but Nicu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Nicu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nicu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wright misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wright takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicu throws out the jab.
Nicu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A leg kick checked by Nicu.#T3#
Wright misses with a body shot
and Nicu counters with a straight right hand.
Nicu drops his hands momentarily and Wright takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nicu throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright throws a right and a left that Nicu avoids nicely.
Nicu misses with a kick to the body
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Nicu slips the punch.
As Wright backs away, Nicu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
A jab from Nicu misses.
Nicu takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Nicu lunges at Wright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wright's hand.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nicu throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Wright throws a hook but Nicu blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicu moves away from the strike by Wright.
Nicu avoids the body shot from Wright.
Nicu lands with a nice body kick.
Nicu throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Wright misses with a double jab.
Nicu throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Nicu throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wright.
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Nicu counters with a thumping low kick.
Wright slips a jab from Nicu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Nicu slips the punch.
Wright lands a jab to Nicu's midsection.
Nicu connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Iosue Nicu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright lands the left hand.
Nicu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Wright does no damage.
Wright fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nicu misses with an uppercut.
Nicu lands a nice shot that snaps Wright's head back.
Wright throws a lazy body kick
and Nicu counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
Cleon Wright's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A jab from Wright misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wright lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nicu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nicu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nicu misses with a looping left.
Nicu lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Nicu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicu throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Wright defending well as Nicu loads up on a big left hand.
Nicu misses with a body kick.
Nicu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicu was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright tries to move into range but Nicu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cleon Wright's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Iosue Nicu!
A very excited looking Iosue Nicu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DUEL199
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Rothbard.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Rothbard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Wright connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rothbard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Rothbard. That snapped Wright's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rothbard moves into the clinch successfully.
Wright prevents a body shot from Rothbard.
Rothbard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wright misses with a straight left. #T1#
Rothbard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wright pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rothbard.
We've been told by Wright's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wright cracks a nice hook into Rothbard's ribs.
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wright cracks Rothbard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Rothbard moves into range and clinches up with Wright.#BC#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rothbard slips a straight right by Wright.#CL2#
Rothbard rushes Wright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rothbard swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rothbard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rothbard cracks Wright with a nice body shot.#T2#
Rothbard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rothbard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Rothbard won't allow it.
#BC#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright checks a low kick from Rothbard.
Wright takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rothbard.
Rothbard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Rothbard moved out of range nicely.
Wright lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Rothbard saw that one coming.
Rothbard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rothbard tries to clinch up.
Rothbard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wright throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wright misses with a looping right.#T3#
Rothbard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Rothbard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Rothbard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rothbard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Rothbard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rothbard was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Rothbard lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Rothbard moves into range and clinches up with Wright.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rothbard misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Wright breaks the clinch.
Rothbard ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Wright lands a body shot.
#T4#
Wright throws a leg kick but Rothbard checks it.
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rothbard can pounce on him.
Wright scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright throws a wild body kick that Rothbard sees coming a mile off.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Rothbard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rothbard wants to counter the offense by Wright and move into the clinch position.
Rothbard tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rothbard's hands.
Rothbard tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rothbard tries to clinch up.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Rothbard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rothbard counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Cleon Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Rothbard staying out of range there.
Wright sizes up Rothbard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from Wright.
Rothbard scores with a spinning back kick!
Rothbard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wright.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Rothbard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Rothbard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rothbard wants to counter the offense by Wright and move into the clinch position.
Wright lands a body shot.
#T1#
Wright connects with a nice looking jab.
Wright throws a low kick but Rothbard avoids it.
Rothbard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wright swings for the body but Rothbard moves out of range.
Rothbard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rothbard is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Wright thows a leg kick but Rothbard checks it
and Rothbard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wright takes a swing at Rothbard's ribcage but misses.
Rothbard throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Rothbard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Rothbard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Rothbard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rothbard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rothbard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Rothbard's head but Rothbard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters circling a little - Rothbard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rothbard.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rothbard.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rothbard can do to turn this around?
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rothbard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Rothbard as he connects with a hook.
Rothbard tries to land a front kick but Wright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Rothbard moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Rothbard blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Rothbard. Those never looked like landing.
Rothbard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rothbard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rothbard.
A punch lands to the side of Rothbard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rothbard throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Wright tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Wright.
Rothbard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rothbard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wright.
Rothbard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Rothbard is just out of range.
Wright sets himself, and Rothbard steps forward looking for the clinch! Wright avoids it this time.
Wright clobbers Rothbard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rothbard tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright connects with a body shot that sends Rothbard's belly button to the back.
Wright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Rothbard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Rothbard's shoulder, as Rothbard tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Rothbard has Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Wright tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rothbard moves out of range of the body kick from Wright.
A head kick by Rothbard misses
and Rothbard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rothbard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright ducks right into an uppercut from Rothbard. #CL2#
Rothbard rushes Wright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cleon Wright will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wright tries to bum rush Rothbard with a series of wild strikes but Rothbard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wright misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wright.#CL2#
Wright gets tackled into the cage by Rothbard. Rothbard maintains the clinch.
Rothbard prevents the takedown attempt.
Rothbard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow. #BC#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rothbard moves away.
Rothbard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rothbard throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Rothbard moved out of range.
Wright connects with a body shot that sends Rothbard's belly button to the back.
Rothbard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Wright throws the kick towards the body but Rothbard avoids it.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Rothbard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Rothbard keeps him there for the moment.
Rothbard throws a head punch that misses.
Rothbard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wright holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rothbard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wright prevents a body shot from Rothbard.
A frustrated look appears on Wright's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rothbard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rothbard misses with a body punch.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rothbard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murray Rothbard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wright tries to break free but Rothbard pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Rothbard tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright is trying to force a seperation but Rothbard has the dominant position.
Rothbard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
A hook to the body from Rothbard.
Rothbard lands a shot to the body.
Rothbard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rothbard lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright is looking to break free of the clinch but Rothbard has double underhooks.
Rothbard lands a nice uppercut.
Rothbard can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Rothbard lands with a right to the head.
Rothbard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rothbard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow. #BC#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Rothbard works the jab nicely.
Rothbard is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Rothbard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Wright takes a swing at Rothbard's ribcage but misses.
Rothbard moves away from the strike by Wright.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Rothbard rushes Wright and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rothbard.
Wright wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Rothbard has him pressed against the cage.
Rothbard stalling the fight.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rothbard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright tries to break free but Rothbard pushes him back against the cage.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Rothbard won't allow it.
#BC#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright moves out of range as Rothbard throws a body kick.
As Rothbard looks to move away, Wright throws a big counter combo but Rothbard just gets out of the way.
Wright throws a right and a left that Rothbard avoids nicely. #CL2#
Rothbard closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.#T4#
Rothbard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rothbard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rothbard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright is trying to break free.
Rothbard scores with a shoulder strike.
Rothbard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothbard scores with a hook to the body.
Rothbard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright is trying to force a seperation but Rothbard has the dominant position.
A short right from Rothbard.
Rothbard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rothbard.
Rothbard lands a shot to the body.
Rothbard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rothbard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rothbard gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murray Rothbard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murray Rothbard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wright has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Wright!
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Event:
DFN#57 Muller vs Trew
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Mercy has Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Mercy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Mercy won't allow it.
Mercy crunches a lovely knee into Wright's ribcage.
Mercy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wright's efforts to push away.
Mercy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mercy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright lands a nice uppercut.
Mercy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mercy prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Mercy thuds a left hand into Wright's body.
Mercy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mercy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wright.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright takes a swing at Mercy's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright blocks a head kick by Mercy.
Wright appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wright misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Mercy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mercy misses with a hook.
Mercy scores with a jab to the body.
Mercy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mercy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wright feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mercys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wright swings for the body but Mercy moves out of range.
Mercy lands a leg kick that knocks Wright off balance momentarily.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mercy cracks Wright with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mercy slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mercy counters with a body kick.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Mercy's head but Mercy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mercy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Mercy.#T2#
Mercy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mercy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wright throws a low kick, looking for Mercy's leg but Mercy calmly moves out of range.
Mercy throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Wright misses.
Mercy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Mercy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mercy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercy connects with a high kick.
A good leg kick by Mercy.
Mercy lands a jab.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Wright cracks Mercy with an open hand slap.
Wright connects with an inside leg kick.
Mercy fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Mercy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wright misses with a hook. Mercy ducked under it nicely.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Mercy ducks down to avoid it.
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Mercy.
Waylon Mercy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wright has time to react.
Mercy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercy.
Mercy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercy checks a leg kick nicely.
Mercy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wright.
Mercy misses with a looping left.
Wright tries to bum rush Mercy with a series of wild strikes but Mercy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercy misses with a straight left.
Mercy slips under a jab from Wright.
Mercy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
Cleon Wright's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Wright moves out of range of the leg kick from Mercy.
Mercy throws a right hand that misses
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercy throws a leg kick
and Wright counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wright pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mercy is out of range and Wright settles back down.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercy.
Mercy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercy tries to bum rush Wright with a series of wild strikes but Wright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wright looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mercy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Mercy misses.
Mercy looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Mercy throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Mercy misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Wright misses the target.
Mercy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waylon Mercy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mercy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Mercy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mercy, as that shot connected.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.
Mercy clobbers Wright with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright throws a series of punches but Mercy moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mercy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mercy looks for the body kick but Wright saw that one coming.
Wright dodges the punch combination from Mercy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wright checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercy throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Mercy throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mercy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wright has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wright connects with a body shot.#T1#
Mercy sizes up Wright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wright throws a body punch but Mercy moves out of range. #CL2#
Wright tries to keep at a distance but Mercy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mercy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mercy.
Mercy pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mercy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wright is defending well for now.
Mercy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wright is defending well for now.#BC#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mercy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wright can pounce on him.
Wright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Wright. Those never looked like landing.
Wright throws a jab when Mercy was well out of range.
It seemed like Mercy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wright has time to react.
The fighters circling - Mercy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Wright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wright lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mercy will feel that in the morning.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Mercy moved out of range.
Mercy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mercy.
Mercy misses with a low kick.
Wright jabs Mercy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Mercy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice jab there from Wright.
Wright is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good shot there by Mercy.
Mercy motions for Wright to come forward. Mercy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercy.
Mercy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright wants to land a leg kick but Mercy is out of range.
Mercy scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
Cleon Wright's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wright tests Mercy's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Mercy misses with a double jab.
Wright lands with a straight right. Mercy didn't see that one coming.
Wright does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mercy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Wright lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mercy misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Mercy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mercy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice jab there from Mercy.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Waylon Mercy seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Mercy darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.
Mercy landing knees to the body.
#T4#
Wright managing to block the knees to the body from Mercy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Mercy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mercy misses with a few strikes there.
Wright feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mercy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mercy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mercy walks into a straight right hand from Wright.
Wright connects with a body shot that sends Mercy's belly button to the back.
Wright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mercy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Mercy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mercy tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Mercy back against the cage.
Wright looking for a takedown.
Wright wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waylon Mercy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright slips a jab from Mercy.
Mercy connects with a body shot that sends Wright's belly button to the back.
Mercy staying out of range there.
Mercy throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Mercy throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mercy thuds his right hand into Wright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mercy throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Mercy is out of range.
Mercy is looking for the big counter here.
Wright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wright there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wright connects with a body shot that sends Mercy's belly button to the back.
That kick from Mercy tenderised Wright's leg. Wright is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mercy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been told by Wright's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mercy ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Mercy throws a leg kick but Wright checks it. #T1#
Mercy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Mercy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright scores with a nice right hand.
Mercy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercy.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Mercy's head but Mercy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mercy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mercy throws a big shot that misses.
Mercy lands a glancing blow to the side of Wright's head.
Mercy throws a low kick but Wright avoids it.
Wright looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercy.
Mercy throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Mercy.
Mercy throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Mercy is out of range.
Mercy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
Mercy clobbers Wright with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mercy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Mercy connects with a leg kick. Wright looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Mercy's shoulder, as Mercy tries to avoid the shot.
Wright slips a jab from Mercy.
Wright steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mercy. That one must have hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Mercy blocks the leg kick.
#T3#
Mercy checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Mercy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wright with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Mercy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mercy thuds his right hand into Wright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Mercy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mercy.#CUT2#
Jeez, Cleon Wright's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mercy connects with a body shot that sends Wright's belly button to the back.
Mercy lands a jab to Wright's midsection.
Cleon Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercy scores with a hook to the body. Wright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mercy throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Wright misses with a leg kick.
Mercy throws out a counter right but Wright avoids it with no problem.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick from Mercy.
Mercy lands with a cross.
Mercy moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Waylon Mercy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mercy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Wright's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Wright swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercy was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright takes one to the chin there.
Wright throws a leg kick but Mercy checks it.
Mercy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wright tries to work over Mercy's front leg with a kick but Mercy checks it.
Wright throws the left hand but Mercy avoids the punch easily.
Mercy throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Wright misses.
Mercy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mercy connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waylon Mercy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mercy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waylon Mercy!
Waylon Mercy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
DUEL#183 Denis vs Parker
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Wright is looking to score with low kicks.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Nicu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright throws a hook but Nicu avoids it easily.
Wright chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nicu.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wright with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicu manages to avoid it.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicu was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Nicu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright swings for the body but Nicu moves out of range.
Nicu throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nicu throws a head kick that misses.
Nicu delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Wright cracks Nicu with a good jab.
Wright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nicu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Nicu's head but Nicu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicu takes one to the side of the head.
Wright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nicu slips under a jab from Wright.
Nicu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Nicu ducks down to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wright.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicu misses the target.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Nicu misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Nicu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicu checks a low kick from Wright.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicu.#T2#
Wright feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nicu's calf.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nicu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nicu throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright avoids the body shot from Nicu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Nicu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicu slips under a jab.
Wright cracks a nice hook into Nicu's ribs.
Nicu checks a low kick from Wright.
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wright fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nicu connects with a looping right hand.
Nicu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Wright throws a body punch but Nicu moves out of range.
Wright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nicu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nicu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Wright is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright misses with a leg kick.
Wright throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab by Wright.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright misses with a jab to the body
and Nicu counters with a good, hard body kick but Wright shrugs it off. #T4#
Wright thuds a left hand into Nicu's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicu moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Nicu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Nicu moved out of range.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Nicu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright defending well as Nicu loads up on a big left hand.
Nicu punishes Wright's body with a nice straight punch.
Wright connects with a jab.
Nicu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Nicu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wright scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nicu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wright sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nicu scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
A jab from Wright misses.
Wright swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nicu counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright takes a swing at Nicu's ribcage but misses.
Wright misses with a body shot
and Nicu counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nicu moves away from the strike by Wright.
Nicu lands with an overhand left.
Nicu throws a head kick but Wright moves out of range.
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!
Nicu tries to land a body kick
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Nicu throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicu.
Wright moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Iosue Nicu has been cut.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nicu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Nicu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wright misses with a body shot
and Nicu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Nicu misses its intended target.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright misses with a jab to the body
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicu throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Wright misses
and Nicu counters with a big head kick but Wright shrugs it off.
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 decent looking body kick lands there for Nicu.
A low kick from Nicu is predictable there
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nicu circles away quickly and effectively.
Nicu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nicu throws a low kick but Wright avoids it.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Nicu is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wright.
Wright throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Nicu to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wright throws a wild body kick that Nicu sees coming a mile off.
Wright throws a hook but Nicu avoids it easily.
Nicu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Nicu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wright moves out of range as Nicu strikes.#T3#
Nicu scores with a decent looking hook.
Wright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nicu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wright scrambles back to his feet.
Nicu misses with a wild combination.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Wright looks to land a combination but Nicu avoids it well.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Nicu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Nicu takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Nicu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright dips to his left and cracks Nicu with an uppercut!
Wright looks to land a left hand but Nicu moved out of range nicely.
Wright is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nicu scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
Nicu tries to land a front kick but Wright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
letting Nicu counter with a right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Cleon Wright's cut even more.
Sloppy strikes from Wright. Those never looked like landing.
Nicu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wright with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wright's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nicu under the eye.
Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nicu circles away quickly and effectively.
As Wright backs away, Nicu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Nicu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Nicu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nicu ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Nicu throws a head kick but Wright moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicu scores with a nice right hand.
Nicu works Wright's body with a nice hook.
Nicu throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Iosue Nicu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Wright. Those never looked like landing.
Nicu takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Nicu.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Nicu looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Nicu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nicu misses with a low kick.
Nicu feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nicu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nicu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nicu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nicu checks a low kick from Wright.
Nice defenses there by Nicu.#T1#
Nicu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wright will feel that in the morning.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nicu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright cracks Nicu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nicu moves out of range of the strikes.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright slips a straight right by Nicu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nicu.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Wright misses.
As Wright looks to move away, Nicu throws a big counter combo but Wright just gets out of the way.
Nicu looks to land a body kick but Wright moved away.
Nicu throws a head kick that misses.
Nicu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicu.
Wright with a jab.#T2#
Nicu throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Nicu misses the shot to the body.
Nicu blocks the body kick.
Wright misses with a hook
and Nicu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Nicu counters with a low kick, right behind Wright 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicu fakes the leg kick and cracks Wright in the body.
Nicu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Nicu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Wright has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nicu.
Wright pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nicu back to the cage. Wright follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nicu.
Wright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nicu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wright.#T3#
Wright lands with a good body shot.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nicu scores with a jab to the body.
Nicu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wright moves away from the strike by Nicu.
Wright swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nicu counters with an inside leg kick.
Wright throws a front kick aimed at Nicu's knee but Nicu avoids it well.
Nicu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Nicu.
Wright throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wright throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nicu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Wright blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicu misses the target.
Nicu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Wright blocks a head kick by Nicu.
Nicu throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Wright's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicu.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicu was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Nicu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Nicu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wright throws a nice looking combination but Nicu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wright throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iosue Nicu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nicu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iosue Nicu!
Iosue Nicu 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:
DUEL#178 Andersson vs Justice
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Nicomachus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wright is looking for a counter combo.
Nicomachus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wright at a distance.
Nicomachus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wright moves out of range as Nicomachus strikes.
A big right from Nicomachus misses.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nicomachus throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Wright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nicomachus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nicomachus misses with a low kick.
As Nicomachus backs away, Wright returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nicomachus ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicomachus cracks a nice hook into Wright's ribs.
Nicomachus blocks a jab.
Nicomachus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wright if he has to take too many more of those.
Aristotle Nicomachus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicomachus lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicomachus misses with a looping right.
Nicomachus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nicomachus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Wright throws a sloppy body shot
and Nicomachus counters with an inside leg kick.
Nicomachus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nicomachus cracks a nice hook into Wright's ribs.
Wright looks for the body kick but Nicomachus saw that one coming.
Nicomachus throws a shot to the body.
Nicomachus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nicomachus slips under a jab.
We've been informed that Nicomachus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wright moves forwards but Nicomachus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nicomachus misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.
Wright tries a low kick but Nicomachus avoids it.
Wright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicomachus.
It looked like Wright was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicomachus.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Wright fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nicomachus checks it well.
Wright lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicomachus's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright misses with a straight right. #T2#
Nicomachus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicomachus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nicomachus.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicomachus.
Nicomachus thuds his right hand into Wright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Nicomachus saw that one coming.
Nicomachus throws a shot to the body.
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicomachus can pounce on him.
Nicomachus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wright lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Nicomachus.
Wright cracks Nicomachus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Nicomachus counters with a straight right hand.
Nicomachus takes one to the side of the head.
Nicomachus throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright takes one on the button.
Nicomachus looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
We've been told by Wright's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Jab from Wright.
Wright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicomachus, as that shot connected.
Nicomachus scores with a jab to the head.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicomachus.
A quick step to the side and Wright tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright checks a low kick from Nicomachus.
Wright misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nicomachus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus cracks the inside of Wright's front leg.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicomachus.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicomachus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Nicomachus moved out of range nicely.
Wright misses with the combination.
Nicomachus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nicomachus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Nicomachus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nicomachus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Wright takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nicomachus misses with a low kick.
Wright lands with an overhand left.
Wright checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wright throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A cross from Wright lands.
Nicomachus slips a jab from Wright.
Nicomachus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nicomachus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicomachus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wright tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright throws a nice looking combination but Nicomachus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aristotle Nicomachus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nicomachus misses with a wild body shot.
Wright sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wright blocks a jab.
Nicomachus missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
A good leg kick by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wright might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nicomachus wants to slow Wright down by chopping away at his legs.
Wright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nicomachus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Nicomachus misses with a few strikes there.
Wright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nicomachus lands a leg kick that knocks Wright off balance momentarily.
Wright lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicomachus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nicomachus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nicomachus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nicomachus counters with a good low kick that Wright was not able to check. #T1#
Nicomachus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Nicomachus saw that one coming.
Nicomachus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wright has time to react.
Aristotle Nicomachus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicomachus moves away.
Nicomachus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Nicomachus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nicomachus throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Wright appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Wright.
Nicomachus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Nicomachus moved out of range.
A jab from Wright misses.
Nicomachus connects with an inside leg kick.
Wright lands with a hook. Nicomachus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Wright checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Wright feints and then cracks Nicomachus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nicomachus down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright takes a swing at Nicomachus's ribcage but misses.
Nicomachus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nicomachus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus flicks out a counter leg kick but Wright steps away.
Wright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nicomachus is able to avoid easily.
Nicomachus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nicomachus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wright has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicomachus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wright's calf.
Nicomachus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wright's calf.
Wright attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nicomachus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wright at a distance.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Nicomachus scores with a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nicomachus connects with a body shot.
Wright takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Wright moves out of range as Nicomachus strikes.
Wright seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nicomachus connects with a solid leg kick.
Nicomachus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nicomachus lands with a nice body punch.
Nicomachus staying out of range there.
Nicomachus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicomachus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nicomachus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nicomachus moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Nicomachus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright lands a nice shot that snaps Nicomachus's head back.
Nicomachus lands a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nicomachus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wright has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wright and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wright moves away from the strike by Nicomachus.
Wright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nicomachus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nicomachus misses with a low kick.
Wright throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Wright cracks Nicomachus with an open hand slap.
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!
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicomachus.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicomachus moves out of range of the body kick.
Nicomachus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wright tries to bum rush Nicomachus with a series of wild strikes but Nicomachus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicomachus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicomachus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicomachus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Nicomachus throws a low kick but Wright moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wright.
Wright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nicomachus misses with a kick to the body.
Wright cracks Nicomachus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aristotle Nicomachus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Wright tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nicomachus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wright scores with a nice right hand.
Wright misses with a hook. Nicomachus ducked under it nicely.
Wright stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nicomachus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicomachus misses with a body shot.
Nicomachus lands a jab to Wright's midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Wright checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wright moves away from the strike by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus connects with the punch.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicomachus.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicomachus throws the kick towards the body but Wright avoids it.
Nicomachus lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nicomachus defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicomachus.
#T1#
Nicomachus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicomachus staying out of range there.
Wright lands a nice shot that snaps Nicomachus's head back.
Wright defending well as Nicomachus loads up on a big left hand.
Nicomachus throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicomachus. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicomachus scores with a body shot.
Nicomachus misses with a straight left.
Nicomachus connects with an inside leg kick.
Wright dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicomachus. That did some damage!
Nicomachus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Wright throws a leg kick but Nicomachus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Nicomachus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicomachus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nicomachus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicomachus.
Wright checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
A good leg kick by Wright.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicomachus can pounce on him.
Wright misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Wright misses.
Nicomachus looks to land a body kick but Wright moved away.
A jab from Wright misses.
Wright staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nicomachus scores with a jab to the body.
Wright checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wright connects with a leg kick. Nicomachus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wright takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Wright tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright lands a right hook to the body.
Wright tests Nicomachus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright jabs Nicomachus right on the nose. Nicomachus blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Nicomachus tries to land a front kick but Wright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nicomachus throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Wright misses the target.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nicomachus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wright throws the left hand but Nicomachus avoids the punch easily.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright misses with a low kick as Nicomachus jumps back.
Good exchange - Nicomachus coming out on top.
Nicomachus takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Nicomachus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wright momentarily.
Nicomachus lands a nice shot to the body.
Cleon Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wright missing with a left hand there. Nicomachus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicomachus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Nicomachus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Nicomachus.#T4#
Wright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicomachus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wright makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nicomachus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nicomachus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD#
Wright drops Nicomachus with a left right combo! Wright follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC#
Nicomachus is rocked!
Nicomachus is looking for a sweep.
Nicomachus is still in real trouble! Can Wright finish him?
Wright scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Nicomachus is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Wright can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cleon Wright!
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Event:
DUEL#172 Andersson vs Laiho
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Arjuna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arjuna is out of range.
Arjuna keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Arjuna misses with a body shot.
Wright with a hook.
Arjuna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright jabs at Arjuna's body.
Arjuna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Arjuna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arjuna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot.
Arjuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
#T1#
Wright misses with a leg kick
and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Arjuna walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arjuna looks to land a body kick but Wright moved away.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Arjuna moved out of range.
Arjuna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wright throws a leg kick but Arjuna moved away.
Arjuna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Wright's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arjuna takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arjuna fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wright checks it well.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch.
Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wright lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Arjuna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arjuna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Arjuna fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wright is out of range. #T2#
Wright throws out a leg kick but Arjuna moves out of range and Wright only half commits.
A nice side step and Arjuna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wright throws a body punch but Arjuna moves out of range.
As Wright backs off Arjuna throws a huge counter combo but Wright manages to avoid it all.
Wright throws out a leg kick but Arjuna moves out of range and Wright only half commits.
It seemed like Arjuna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright throws a low kick, looking for Arjuna's leg but Arjuna calmly moves out of range.
Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Arjuna ducks down to avoid it.
Wright tried to score with a low kick but Arjuna checks it.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Wright misses
and Arjuna counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wright's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright slips under a jab.
Arjuna clobbers Wright with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arjuna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Wright throws the left hand but Arjuna avoids the punch easily.
Wright misses with a lunging right hand
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright throws a leg kick
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arjuna missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD2#
Arjuna drops Wright with a beautiful combination! Wright stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arjuna is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Wright is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Arjuna misses.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wright jabs Arjuna to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wright blocks a head kick by Arjuna.
Wright seems to have got his legs back now.
Arjuna works Wright's body with a nice hook.
Wright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arjuna takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4#
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Arjuna finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wright throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wright connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arjuna. Arjuna circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arjuna steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wright. That one must have hurt.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Arjuna responds with a good body kick, but Wright manages to step out the way in time.
Wright lands a jab to Arjuna's midsection.
Wright connects with a body shot.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Arjuna.
As Wright backs off Arjuna throws a huge counter combo but Wright manages to avoid it all.
Arjuna keeps Wright at a distance using the push kick.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Arjuna counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Arjuna.
Rama Arjuna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Arjuna in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Arjuna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Cleon Wright's cut is getting worse.
Wright throws a body punch but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arjuna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arjuna thuds a left hand into Wright's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arjuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Wright scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Arjuna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Arjuna's shoulder, as Arjuna tries to avoid the shot.
Wright throws the kick towards the body but Arjuna avoids it.
Arjuna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wright sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wright fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wright misses with a hook to the body
and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut.
Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid body kick from Wright. #T2#
Wright looks to land a right hand but Arjuna moved out of range.
Arjuna appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Arjuna counters with a left to the body.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Arjuna to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Arjuna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arjuna.#CUT2#
Cleon Wright's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wright swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Arjuna counter with a right hand.
Arjuna has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#KD2#
Arjuna lands a big head kick that sends Wright tumbling to the mat! Arjuna takes a step backwards and waves Wright back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
As Wright backs off Arjuna throws a huge counter combo but Wright manages to avoid it all.
Wright misses with a body kick.
And Arjuna responds with a good body kick, but Wright manages to step out the way in time.
Arjuna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Wright misses with a straight right.
Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wright lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arjuna counters with a left to the body.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arjuna.
Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but Arjuna manages to avoid it.
Wright wants to land a leg kick but Arjuna is out of range.
Wright swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wright counters with a one-two to the body.
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Arjuna counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT2#
Jeez, Cleon Wright's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cleon Wright's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rama Arjuna!
A victorious Rama Arjuna 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:
DFN#46 Arjuna vs Laiho
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noye tries a quick counter leg kick but Wright is wise to it.
Wright takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wright misses with a low kick as Noye jumps back.
Noye lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Noye tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
Noye feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.
Noye misses with an uppercut.
Noye takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wright lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#
It looks like Donal Noye has been cut.
Wright keeps the fight on the outside.
Noye tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Noye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Noye is just out of range.
Wright misses with a hook. Noye ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noye misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Wright misses the target.
Wright pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noye tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Noye throws a head kick that misses.
Wright lands a jab to Noye's midsection.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Noye 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.
Noye checks a leg kick.
Noye gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Noye tries to land a front kick but Wright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Noye closes the distance and clinches.
Noye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noye misses with a body punch.
Wright is trying to push Noye away but Noye has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wright works on Noye's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Noye.
Wright wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Noye lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Noye has Wright pressed against the cage, preventing Wright from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wright tries to break the clinch but Noye is controlling the position.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wright tries to break free but Noye pushes him back against the cage.
Noye struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
#T2#
A short left from Noye.
Wright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Noye has him pressed against the cage.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Noye keeps him there for the moment.
Noye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noye throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright wants to break free but Noye has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Noye.
Noye digs a right hand into Wright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wright's gas tank.
Wright prevents a body shot from Noye.
Wright avoids a wild elbow strike from Noye.
Noye misses with the head strike.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
Noye lands a left hand.
Noye lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Noye.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Noye is controlling him.
Noye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hand to the body from Noye.
Wright takes an elbow to the temple.
Noye comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Noye lands a body punch in the clinch.
Noye has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright tries to circle away but Noye has him pinned against the cage.
Wright is trying to break free.#BC#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Noye pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Wright misses its target.
Noye looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noye just misses with a punch to the body.
Noye tries to clinch up.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Noye throws a big counter head kick but Wright avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Wright misses
and Noye counters with a left to the body.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noye wants to counter the offense by Wright and move into the clinch position.
Noye checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noye was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Noye saw that one coming.
Noye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.#CL2#
Noye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Noye comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Noye comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Cleon Wright's cut is getting worse.#T4##BC#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
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!
Wright thuds a left hand into Noye's body.
Noye moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Noye scores with a jab to the jaw.
Noye with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Noye rushes Wright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Noye working aggressively here.
Noye tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noye gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Noye keeps him there for the moment.
Noye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright is trying to break free.
Noye lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noye.
Noye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wright tries to circle away but Noye has him pinned against the cage.
Noye lands an elbow that stopped Wright in his tracks for a moment.
Noye lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Noye gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donal Noye dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A leg kick checked by Noye.
Wright scores with a nice strike.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Noye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright throws a series of punches but Noye avoids them all with ease.
Noye tries to clinch up.
Wright connects with a right hand. Noye shakes it off.#CL2#
Noye closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.
Wright avoids the elbow strike from Noye, against the cage.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Noye won't allow it.
Wright is looking to break free of the clinch but Noye has double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Noye misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noye. #CUT2#
Cleon Wright's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noye tries to clinch up.
Noye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noye scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Noye is just out of range.
Noye misses with a low kick.
Cleon Wright is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noye tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wright counters with a good low kick that Noye was not able to check.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wright lands a front kick.
Noye tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noye moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Noye slips under a jab.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noye doesn't seem bothered though.
Noye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Noye lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
Jeez, Cleon Wright's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wright lands a nice hook to Noye's body. Noye takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Noye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donal Noye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noye misses with a head kick.
Wright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Noye instigates a clinch.
Wright dodges an elbow strike from Noye.
#T2#
Noye lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Donal Noye seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Wright.
Noye throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Noye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Noye is controlling him.
Noye tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Noye swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noye misses with the head strike.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Noye prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Wright tries to circle away but Noye has him pinned against the cage.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Wright sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Noye closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Noye. That snapped Wright's head back.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cleon Wright's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donal Noye!
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Event:
DUEL#165 Lafayette vs Denke
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Laiho.
Laiho lands an overhand right.
Laiho avoids the body shot from Wright.
We've been told by Wright's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Laiho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laiho throws out a counter right but Wright avoids it with no problem.
Laiho throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laiho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wright avoids it really well and circles away.
Laiho misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Wright misses.
Laiho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laiho slips a straight right by Wright.
Laiho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Laiho has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laiho. #BC#
Wright breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Laiho.
Crunch! Wright slams his shin into Laiho's torso.#T1#
Laiho connects with a jab.#CL2#
Laiho has managed to clinch.
Laiho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright being controlled against the cage.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Laiho keeps him there for the moment.
Laiho blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Laiho manages to break the clinch.
Laiho moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Laiho lands with an overhand left.
Wright thuds a left hand into Laiho's body.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laiho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Laiho moves into range and clinches up with Wright.
Wright tries to break the clinch but Laiho is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Wright.
#T2##BC#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cleon Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laiho misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Wright misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Laiho as he connects with a hook.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Wright cracks a nice hook into Laiho's ribs.
Wright misses with a hook.#CL2#
Laiho clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laiho scores with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Laiho down.
Wright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wright looks for the body kick but Laiho saw that one coming. #CL2#
Laiho drives through and clinches with Wright against the cage.
Wright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Laiho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright tries to score with a low kick but Laiho moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Wright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laiho finds it's way round the side to connect with Wright's head.
Wright lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wright on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Laiho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laiho is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Laiho tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Laiho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wright's half guard.
Laiho slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Laiho seems to be looking for submissions.
Wright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wright.
Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright, not yet. #T4#
Laiho trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wright has momentary wrist control but Laiho slips an elbow through the middle.
Laiho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laiho wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Laiho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laiho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laiho trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Laiho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexi Laiho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laiho.
Wright misses with a low kick as Laiho jumps back.
Laiho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Laiho moves away and avoids it.
Laiho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wright back to the cage. Laiho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.#TD2#
Laiho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Laiho throws an elbow but Wright slips to the side and avoids it well.
Laiho landing a few strikes.
Laiho throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wright tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Laiho.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laiho fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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.
You can see the frustration on Wright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Laiho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wright knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wright is trying to improve his position.
Laiho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Laiho landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Laiho working the ground and pound from side control.
Wright is looking to regain half guard here but Laiho keeps moving and retains side control.
Laiho trying to control the position but Wright is working away.
Laiho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laiho creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Laiho throws an elbow but Wright slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wright wants to control but Laiho postures up.
Laiho 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.
You can see the frustration on Wright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Laiho are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Laiho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working. #SUB2#
Laiho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wright knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laiho connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wright some visible discomfort.
#SUB2#
Laiho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wright is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Wright parries the strikes from Laiho easily there. Laiho is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wright to escape.
Laiho working away.
Laiho working the ground and pound but Wright is defending the strikes.
Wright taking a bit of punishment here - Laiho scoring with strikes.
Wright can't do much from the bottom here.
Laiho landing a few strikes.
Wright is trying to control Laiho's posture but Laiho avoids it.
Wright tries to buck Laiho off but Laiho is having none of it.
Laiho in side control, throwing shots but Wright defends.
Wright takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Laiho working the head with strikes.
Laiho lands some shots froms side control.
Laiho scores with a couple of short elbows.
Laiho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Laiho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
Laiho tries to score with some ground and pound. Wright controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Laiho working away.
Laiho laying and praying for a moment but Wright takes advantage and regains half guard.
Alexi Laiho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laiho moves nicely into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Laiho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wright has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Laiho rushes Wright and presses him up against the cage.
Laiho tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright takes a swing at Laiho's ribcage but misses.
Laiho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laiho with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright swings for the body but Laiho moves out of range.
Laiho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laiho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Laiho tries to counter with a clinch but Wright shakes him off and moves away.
Laiho sizes up Wright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Laiho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho feints a jab promting Wright to slip. Laiho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wright slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laiho looks to land a combination but Wright avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Wright misses its target.#T1#
Laiho throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright lands a head shot.
Laiho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laiho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wright as he avoids it easily.
Wright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Laiho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wright!
Wright parries the strikes from Laiho easily there. Laiho is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wright to escape.
Laiho looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wright is avoiding damage well.
Laiho working away.
Wright is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laiho is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laiho working the ground and pound but Wright is defending the strikes. #T2#
Wright is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Laiho's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Laiho is pressing down on Wright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wright is holding on for now.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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!#SUB2#
Laiho drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Laiho as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Wright screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Laiho! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alexi Laiho!
After the big win, Alexi Laiho made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
DFN#45 Barrera vs Bang
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright misses with a hook
and Kromog counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Kromog throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright counters with a one-two to the body.
Wright darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Von Kromog has been cut.
Kromog ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
An attempted straight right counter from Kromog misses the target.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright lands with an overhand left.
Kromog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
A cross from Kromog lands.
Kromog misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright throws a solid leg kick but Kromog takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wright.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Wright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kromog at a distance.
#T1#
Kromog throws a combination that misses
and Wright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kromog thinking.
Wright scores with a jab. Kromog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kromog's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wright connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kromog scrambles back to his feet.
Kromog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Kromog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kromog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wright stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wright scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#
Von Kromog's cut is getting worse.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Wright misses with a combination
and Kromog counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright scores with a jab to the head.
Kromog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kromog swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wright motions for Kromog to come forward. Wright throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Wright lands a left and a right that sends Kromog crashing to the canvas! Wright dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Kromog is rocked!
Wright unloads with some shots from mount but Kromog bucks and avoids them well.
Oh Kromog is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wright throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kromog because Wright loaded up on that one.
Kromog seems to have got his legs back now.
Wright throwing strikes here but Kromog is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wright controlling his opponent.
Wright throwing strikes but Kromog bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Kromog preventing the sweep.
Wright seems keen to control Kromog's posture.#T3#
Wright 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.
Wright keeping full guard, as Kromog tries to pass.
Kromog trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright wants to sweep here but Kromog controlling him for the moment. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wright has his hands on Kromog's head, controlling the position.
Wright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kromog controls the pace.
Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kromog is one step ahead there.
Wright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wright lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kromog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Kromog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Wright lands a head shot.
Kromog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kromog connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Kromog misses its intended target.
Wright throws a leg kick but Kromog checks it.
Kromog is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kromog misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Kromog moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Wright avoids the body shot from Kromog.
Kromog avoids the body shot from Wright.
Kromog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Wright misses
and Kromog counters with a straight right hand.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright throws a body punch but Kromog moves out of range.
Wright cracks Kromog with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
Von Kromog's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kromog walks into a stiff left hand from Wright.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Kromog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kromog throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Kromog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Wright misses with a body kick.
Kromog on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kromog.
Kromog appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Wright misses
and Kromog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Cleon Wright's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright misses with a left hand
and Kromog counters with a stiff right hand.
Kromog takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Wright blocks a jab.
Kromog throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kromog blocks a jab.
Kromog swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Wright with a nice cross.
Kromog staying out of range there.
Kromog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wright throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wright slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
Jeez, Von Kromog's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wright lands with a straight right. Kromog didn't see that one coming.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kromog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kromog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kromog throws a right and a left that Wright avoids nicely.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright stuns Kromog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wright works the jab nicely.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Von Kromog's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cleon Wright!
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Event:
DUEL#157 Lafayette vs Halo
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Snow missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Snow is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Snow jabs at Wright's body.
Wright scores with a spinning back kick!
Wright works Snow's body with a nice hook.
Snow throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Snows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice straight punches there by Wright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wright.#TD#
Wright gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wright 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snow looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snow is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
Wright manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snow manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Snow looking for a sweep. Not yet Snow, not yet.
Snow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wright.
Wright working some strikes from top position.
Wright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wright preventing the sweep.
Snow is trying to hold Wright in close to prevent damage but Wright has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wright lands a nice short elbow.
Wright throwing shots but Snow is blocking nicely. #T2#
Wright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wright working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Snow is refusing to be controlled, as Wright sits in half guard.
Snow has hold of Wright's hands but Wright slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wright is thwarting Snow's attempts to control the position.
Wright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Snow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Snow is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snow taking some punishment here, with Wright in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Snow manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wright wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Snow throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
#T3#
Wright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wright lands a couple of digs.
Wright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snow thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Snow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
Wright is in close to Snow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snow's head.
Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
Wright cracks Snow with a solid left hand.
Wright would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Snow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Wright wants to stand and escape but instead Snow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Snow postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
Snow won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wright is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Wright won't allow Snow to sweep him here.
Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
Wright lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Wright!
Mike Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wright looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wright is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Snow tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright throws a good cross that connects.
Snow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snow misses with a body shot.
Snow fails with the takedown
and Wright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Snow wants to clinch.
Wright scores with a shot to the body.
Wright connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cleon Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Wright slips a straight right by Snow.
Wright lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Snow looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Snow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wright circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Snow drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Wright follows Snow to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cleon Wright!
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Event:
DUEL155
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright lands a head shot.
Wright lands a nice hook to Bang's body. Bang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Bang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wright was covering up waiting for the punch and Bang finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Wright has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bang has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wright lands a right hand.
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!#BC#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bang.
Bang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wright sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bang somewhat.
Bang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Bang fails to land the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Wright tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bang in his tracks.
Bang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright connects with the punch.
Bang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bang checks it well.
Wright sets himself, and Bang steps forward looking for the clinch! Wright avoids it this time.#T2#
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Bang gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang winds up and cracks Wright with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bang trying to mount his opponent but Wright defends it.
Wright regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wright looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bang won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
Bang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Bang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bang being controlled here momentarily.
Bang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wright works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wright dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Wright distracts Bang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wright trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bang's guard.
Wright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bang is tightening it up a little... Wright has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wright reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wright taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Miro Bang!
Miro Bang managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
DUEL#147 Vee vs Crushman
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Arjuna on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wright throws a good cross that connects.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arjuna on the side of the head.
Wright lands a two punch combo.
Arjuna moves away from the strike by Wright.
Arjuna throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright lands a jab to the nose.
Arjuna needs to keep his hands up - Wright had a free shot at his head there.
Donk. Wright catches Arjuna right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright throws a sloppy body shot
and Arjuna counters with a nice leg kick.
Arjuna avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Wright scores with a hook.
Wright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wright misses with a double jab
and Arjuna counters with a right hand to the body.
Wright misses with a body punch
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Arjuna avoids a kick to the body.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arjuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wright thuds a left hand into Arjuna's body.#T2#
Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arjuna takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Wright there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wright swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Wright swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arjuna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wright looks winded!
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!
Wright misses with a jab to the body
and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut.
Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick.
Arjuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arjuna tried to counter with a leg kick but Wright avoided it.
Wright misses with a leg kick
and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arjuna's sensitive parts.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arjuna.
Wright throws a jab when Arjuna was well out of range.
Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arjuna fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wright just manages to avoid it.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
#T4#
Wright throws a front kick aimed at Arjuna's knee but Arjuna avoids it well.
Arjuna throws a big counter combination but Wright scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Arjuna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wright connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arjuna scrambles back to his feet.
Jab from Wright.
A big left from Wright misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arjuna moves forwards but Wright connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've been told by Arjuna's head coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wright is looking to slow Arjuna down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Wright. That snapped Arjuna's head back.
Wright throws a leg kick that misses.
Arjuna half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Arjuna moves away from the strike by Wright.
Arjuna is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arjuna has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Arjuna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Arjuna misses the target.
Wright bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arjuna's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a combination that misses
and Arjuna counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wright throws a leg kick #KD#
and Arjuna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wright! Arjuna lets Wright back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Wright is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Cleon Wright's cut even more.#T1#
A combination from Wright does no damage.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arjuna slips under a jab from Wright.
And Arjuna counters with a quick kick to the body but Wright blocks it.
Arjuna staying out of range there.
And Arjuna counters with a quick kick to the body but Wright blocks it.
Wright misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arjuna counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Wright has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rama Arjuna!
Rama Arjuna 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:
DUEL#142 Montezuma vs Vee
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Wright misses with a looping right.
Kravac defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Wright 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.
Kravac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wright pinned against the cage. Wright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kravac goes for a double leg but Wright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wright continues to drive forward.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Kravac counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
#SUB#
Kravac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kravac thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wright's head. #T1#
Kravac looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wright doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac.
Wright is pressing down on Kravac's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Kravac trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Kravac wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.
Wright working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kravac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kravac throwing strikes but missing.
Kravac trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kravac throws a big elbow that misses.
Kravac is looking to advance position but Wright has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kravac is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kravac is working hard here to advance position.
Kravac holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wright tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T3#
Kravac slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Kravac is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.
Kravac is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kravac is looking to control Wright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kravac avoid being mounted?
Kravac 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.
Kravac wants to get back to full guard.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kravac. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wright is trying to control. Kravac wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Kravac makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kravac.
Kravac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Kravac looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wright passes into side control.
Wright tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kravac's legs.
Wright cracks Kravac with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kravac is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wright's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kravac holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright tries to stand and escape but Kravac actually recovers to full guard.
Kravac pulls Wright in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cleon Wright will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Wright gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Wright kicks Kravac off and gets to his feet.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kravac fails to land the takedown.
Wright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kravac with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kravac.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kravac was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Kravac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kravac lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravac moves out of range as Wright strikes.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kravac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kravac gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Kravac shoots in and gets a takedown into Wright's guard.#T1#
Kravac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
Kravac with a nice head shot there.
Kravac throws a strike but Wright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kravac seems keen to control Wright's posture.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Kravac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kravac wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wright trying to control but Kravac is working from the bottom.
Wright throwing strikes from guard but Kravac blocks nicely. #T2#
Wright stands up over Kravac, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Kravac is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wright is aware though and is defending well.
Wright wants to get up but he can't break Kravac's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kravac keeping full guard, as Wright tries to pass.
Samuel Kravac overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kravac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wright trying to control but Kravac is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2#
Wright gets to his feet - Kravac follows without any prompting.
Kravac missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Kravac fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wright to the ground. Kravac is now in Wright's guard.#T3#
Wright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kravac looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wright wants to stand but Kravac is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Wright stands and steps away. Kravac gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kravac takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Wright misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kravac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wright as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Wright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wright takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kravac takes one on the button.
Wright cracks Kravac with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Kravac drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wright is looking to regain half guard here but Kravac keeps moving and retains side control.
Kravac works to advance to full mount. Wright defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kravac controlling from mount. #SUB#
Kravac looking for a guillotine from mount but Wright is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Wright throws a hook but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kravac shoots in for a double leg but Wright sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kravac.
Kravac half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kravac is defended easily by Wright.
Wright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Kravac counters with a shoot takedown. Wright fights it but they end up in guard.
Wright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kravac's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright postures up in Kravac's guard and throws a big left but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wright wants to stand but Kravac has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Kravac is looking for a triangle but Wright pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kravac keeping full guard, as Wright tries to pass.
Wright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kravac is trying to keep Wright in close.
#SUB#
Kravac is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wright is aware though and is defending well.
Wright is working Kravac over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wright wanted to stand there but Kravac had control of the position.
Wright with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Wright decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wright.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kravac misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cleon Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright throws a leg kick but Kravac moved away.
Kravac feinted with a counter takedown.
Kravac takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Kravac bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kravac is trying to ground and pound but Wright uses the momentary lack of control by Kravac to regain half guard.
Kravac trying to mount his opponent but Wright defends it. #T3#
Wright is trying to get back to full guard.
Wright is concentrating on defense, preventing Kravac from advancing position.
Wright is looking to escape.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kravac is trying to control the action in half guard but Wright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kravac passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kravac lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Kravac throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Kravac goes for an armbar but Wright turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wright. #SU2#
Wright gets to his feet - Kravac follows without any prompting.
Samuel Kravac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kravac avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Kravac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kravac misses with a takedown
and Wright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wright throws the kick towards the body but Kravac avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kravac takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleon Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wright 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Wright!
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Event:
DFN#32 Napoleon vs Vee
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Sidious cracks Wright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Sidious was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sidious misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright cracks Sidious with an open hand slap.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Sidious throws a big shot that misses.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sidious was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Jab, jab by Sidious - just one landing.
Wright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sidious has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright throws a right hand that Sidious ducks under and follows up with a left that Sidious also avoids with ease.#T1#
A jab lands there for Sidious.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidious moves away.
Sidious throws a right and a left that Wright avoids nicely.
Sidious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sidious is able to avoid easily.
Sidious lands a jab-cross combination.
Sidious connects with a body shot that sends Wright's belly button to the back.
Sidious moves out of range of the strikes.
Sidious appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sidious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sidious takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
A big right from Wright misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Sidious slips the punch.#T2#
Wright misses with an uppercut. Sidious saw that one coming.
Sidious throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Sidious ducks down to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wright.
Sidious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Wright lands a glancing blow to the side of Sidious's head.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Sidious moves away and avoids it.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Sidious throws a big shot that misses.
Wright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sidious at a distance.
#T3#
Wright missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sidious swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright thuds a left hand into Sidious's body.
Sidious ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wright throws a front kick aimed at Sidious's knee but Sidious avoids it well.
Sidious appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wright throws a body punch but Sidious moves out of range.
Sidious displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
That has opened up Cleon Wright's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sidious crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wright - the referee stops the clock and Sidious gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wright. Sidious manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Wright throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Sidious counter with a right hand.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright lands a nice shot that snaps Sidious's head back.
Sidious listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wright lands with a nice combination. Sidious backs away looking to recover.
Sidious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright scores with a sloppy right hand. Sidious should have avoided that one.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright lands a nice hook to Sidious's body. Sidious takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Sidious fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wright on the side of the head.
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cleon Wright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
That's time! Sidious's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sidious jabs Wright to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sidious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Sidious misses with an uppercut.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Sidious walks into a stiff left hand from Wright.
Sidious looks to land a combination but Wright avoids it well.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sidious wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidious staying out of range there.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wright throws a body punch but Sidious moves out of range.
Sidious throws a right hand that misses
and Wright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wright clobbers Sidious with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wright moves out of range as Sidious strikes.
Wright scores with a decent looking hook.
Sidious blocks a low kick nicely.
Wright lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sidious's sensitive parts.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sidious waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright.
Wright is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sidious misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
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!
Sidious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidious throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Sidious throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Sidious throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Wright lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sidious avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wright throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sidious misses with a series of wild punches.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sidious.
Sidious swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sidious.
Sidious misses with a hook.
Sidious with a jab.#T3#
Wright shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sidious eats them both and turns towards Wright to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sidious throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Sidious misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Wright throws a right hand that Sidious ducks under and follows up with a left that Sidious also avoids with ease.
Jab from Wright.
Wright dodges the punch combination from Sidious.
Wright only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sidious takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright counters with a body kick.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious checks the leg kick nicely there.
A counter left hand to the body from Sidious misses its target.#T4#
Wright slips under a jab.
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Sidious counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sidious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright misses with a kick to the body.
Sidious shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Sidious lunges at Wright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wright's hand.
Wright lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sidious wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wright misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cleon Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Sidious chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wright can pounce on him.
Wright cracks Sidious with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sidious darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body kick there by Wright.
Sidious scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wright in his tracks.
Sidious scores with a shot to the body.
Sidious throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
The cut above Cleon Wright's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sidious throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Wright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sidious.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sidious has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Sidious throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
Sidious checks a low kick from Wright.
Wright misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sidious counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sidious swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright lands with a cross.
Sidious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Sidious misses with a looping left.
Wright lands a really nice looking cross but Sidious seems unphased.
Sidious scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
Cleon Wright's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wright.
Sidious throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Darth Sidious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright tries a low kick but Sidious avoids it.
Sidious throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sidious throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sidious loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Wright connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wright lunges at Sidious with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sidious's hand. #ROC2#
Sidious is rocked!
Wright blocks a jab.
Oh Sidious is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Sidious.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Wright.
Sidious walks straight into a right hand from Wright - that's dropped him! Wright jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sidious from any more punishment! Sidious complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cleon Wright!
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Event:
DUEL#130 Bushiri vs Saibot
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright.#CL#
Reilly gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Reilly tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Reilly tries a head kick but it misses.
Wright doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reilly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reilly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wright throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wright.
Wright cracks Reilly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reillys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reilly throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Wright misses
and Reilly counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wright is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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!
Reilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Reilly lands a jab to the nose.
Reilly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reilly misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Wright moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#
Reilly is rocked!
Reilly tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reilly moves out of range of the leg kick from Wright.
As Wright tries to get set, Reilly tries to push him back and clinch up but Wright manages to avoid the attempt.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reilly scores with a sloppy right hand. Wright should have avoided that one.
Reilly tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Wright replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Reilly blocks it well.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Reilly cracks Wright with a good jab.
Wright cracks Reilly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wright misses the jab.
Wright lands a jab to Reilly's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly blocks the body kick.
Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Reilly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reilly connects with a jab.#T2#
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright is looking to score with low kicks.
Wright swings for the body but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wright.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
As Wright backs away, Reilly returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reilly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wright is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reilly rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Wright misses.
Wright tests Reilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reilly misses with a left hand
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reilly misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Reilly cracks a nice hook into Wright's ribs.
Wright tried to score with a low kick but Reilly checks it.
Reilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.#T3#
Wright throws a front kick aimed at Reilly's knee but Reilly avoids it well.
Reilly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright's head backwards.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright checks the leg kick.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reilly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Reilly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wright. Wright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reilly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reilly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reilly misses with a head kick.
A nice combination there by Wright.
Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright connects with an inside leg kick.
Reilly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reilly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wright scrambles back to his feet.
Reilly throws a low kick, looking for Wright's leg but Wright calmly moves out of range.
Reilly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Reilly counters with a stiff right hand.
Reilly misses the jab.
Reilly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reilly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wright throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly slips a jab from Wright.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reilly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
Reilly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reilly tries to clinch up
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wright looks to throw a body kick
and Reilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright tries to work over Reilly's front leg with a kick but Reilly checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly connects with a body shot that sends Wright's belly button to the back.
Wright digs a good body shot into Reilly's ribs.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Wright avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Wright keeps the fight on the outside.
Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reilly misses with a head kick.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Reilly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Wright.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reilly throws a lazy head kick
and Wright counters with a left to the body.
Reilly tries to clinch up.
Reilly lands the left hand.
Reilly throws a right hand that misses
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Reilly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice straight punches there by Wright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wright.
Wright misses the jab.
Reilly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reilly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright connects with a body shot.
Jab by Wright.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
Oh Reilly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Wright drops Reilly with a big left hand and mounts him. Reilly is in big trouble!
Wright lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Reilly! Wright sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Reilly and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cleon Wright!
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Event:
DUEL#123 Scarface vs Sigit
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Wright misses with a body kick.
Wright scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Wetness fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright throws a right and a left that Wetness avoids nicely.
Good exchange - Wetness coming out on top.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Wright as he connects with a hook.
Wetness scores with a decent looking hook.
Wetness takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wetness looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wright has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Wetness pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Wright lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wetness moves out of range of the leg kick from Wright.
Wetness tries to counter with a clinch but Wright shakes him off and moves away.
Wetness throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wetness misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wetness fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wetness moves out of range of the strikes.
Wetness wants to counter with a clinch but Wright pushes him away.
An inside leg kick lands from Wetness.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wetness blocks the body kick.
Wright thuds a left hand into Wetness's body.
Wetness throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot.
Wetness needs to keep his hands up - Wright had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wetness throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wetness displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Wetness wants to counter the offense by Wright and move into the clinch position.
Wright cracks the inside of Wetness's front leg. #CL2#
Wetness clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wetness.
Wetness misses with a punch to the body.
Wetness lands a knee to the body.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Wetness tries to land a leg kick but Wright saw it coming and moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Wright misses its target.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Wetness.
Wright thuds a left hand into Wetness's body.
Wright lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wetness's sensitive parts.
Wetness throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Wetness drives through and clinches with Wright against the cage.
#BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wetness closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wright counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Wetness rushes Wright and presses him up against the cage.
Wetness tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wetness using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wright has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wetness presses Wright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Wright avoiding damage as Wetness throws knees to the body.
Wright takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Wetness moved out of range.
Wright scores with a jab to the body.
Wetness wants to clinch.
Wright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wright misses with a hook. Wetness ducked under it nicely.
Wright is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab lands there for Wright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wetness manages to avoid it.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick from Wetness.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wetness wants to counter the offense by Wright and move into the clinch position.
Wetness with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright thuds a left hand into Wetness's body.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cleon Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Wetness throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wetness avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Splash Wetness is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a leg kick but Wetness checks it.
Wright scores with a decent looking hook.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Wetness swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Wright throws a body punch but Wetness moves out of range.
Wetness wants to counter the offense by Wright and move into the clinch position.
Wright throws a series of punches but Wetness avoids them all with ease.
Wright lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wetness's sensitive parts.
Wright defending well as Wetness loads up on a big left hand.
Wright misses with a hook. Wetness ducked under it nicely.
Wetness takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wright lands the left hand.
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wetness. Wetness obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Wetness down.
Wetness tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wetness wants to clinch.#T2#
Wright misses with a wild combination.
Wetness tries to counter with a clinch but Wright shakes him off and moves away.
Wright lands with a shot to the body.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright lands with an uppercut that bounces Wetness off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright with a nice cross.
Wetness fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wright checks it well.
Wright throws a body punch but Wetness moves out of range.
Wetness lands a really nice looking cross but Wright seems unphased.
#T3#
Good exchange - Wright coming out on top.
Wetness tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Wetness gets a clinch.
Wetness tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wetness throws an elbow but it misses.
Wright gets through Wetness's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wright blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wright lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wetness or not.
Wetness connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wright's face.
Wright tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wright wants to break free but Wetness has control.
Wetness slows down the pace here.
Wright manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wetness throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wright blocks it with crossed arms.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wetness can do to turn this around?#T4#
Wright throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wetness chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wright lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wetness ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Wetness avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Wetness fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright, pushing him back against the cage.
Wright lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Wetness - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wetness stalling in the clinch but Wright improves position.
Splash Wetness seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wetness missing with knees to the body.
Wright has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wetness missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wetness.
Wetness displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Wetness moves into the clinch successfully.
Wright lands with a short shot to the head.
Wright lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wetness manages to avoid it.
Wetness throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wetness throws the kick towards the body but Wright avoids it.
Wright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wright looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wetness misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Wright scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wright punishes Wetness's body with a nice straight punch.
Wright connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wright throws a series of punches but Wetness moves out of range.
Wetness wants to counter with a clinch but Wright pushes him away.
Wright lands a lovely overhand right.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wetness is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wright connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wetness. Wetness circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wetness has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Wright misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright slips a jab from Wetness.#T2#
Wright throws a series of strikes that have Wetness backpedaling.
#ROC#
Wetness is rocked!
Wetness missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wright lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wetness has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wetness and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wright lunges at Wetness with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wetness's hand.
Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wetness is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Good shot there by Wright.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Wetness uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Wright tries to keep at a distance but Wetness has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wetness seems to have recovered his senses.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Wright. #T3##BC#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wetness tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Wright lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wetness doesn't seem phased though.
Wright misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Wetness closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.
Splash Wetness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wright.#BC#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wright digs a good hook to Wetness's body.
Wright swings for the body but Wetness moves out of range.
Wright scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Wetness does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright sets himself, and Wetness steps forward looking for the clinch! Wright avoids it this time.
A left and a right from Wright both land. Nice combination.
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!
Wetness throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wetness doesn't seem bothered though.
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wetness looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wetness tries to bum rush Wright with a series of wild strikes but Wright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wright lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Wright misses.
Wright scores with a sloppy right hand. Wetness should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleon Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wright, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Wright!
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Event:
DUEL#118 Stenberg vs Fagaro
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Stefan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wright counters with an inside leg kick.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefan manages to avoid it.
Wright has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stefan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
Wright cracks a nice hook into Stefan's ribs.#CL#
Stefan takes the fight into the clinch.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefan prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Stefan blocking some punches.
Wright wants to break free but Stefan has control.
Wright is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Stefan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Stefan moves into the clinch.#T1#
Stefan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wright effectively controlling the action here.
A frustrated look appears on Wright's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wright just leaning against Stefan, taking a breather.
Wright is looking to break free of the clinch but Stefan has double underhooks.
Stefan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Stefan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stefan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright lands a hook that snaps the head of Stefan backwards.
Wright tries to work over Stefan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright tries to break the clinch but Stefan is controlling the position.
Stefan prevents a body shot from Wright.
Stefan lands with a right to the head.
Stefan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wright tries to break free but Stefan pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Wright throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stefan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wright in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stefan.
Wright scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Stefan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stefan scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head. #CUT#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Stefan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stefan.
Wright will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stefan up against the cage.
A short right from Stefan on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wright throws an elbow but misses.
Stefan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stefan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stefan tries a knee to the head but Wright blocks it.
Stefan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stefan lands with a right to the head.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stefan blocking some punches.
Stefan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright tries to circle away but Stefan has him pinned against the cage.
Wright lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wright stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wright misses with a hook
#CL#
and Stefan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wright is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stefan is keeping busy.#T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stefan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stefan was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Stefan moves away from the strike by Wright.
Stefan sizes up Wright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Stefan pushes Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stefan lands a shoulder strike.
Wright throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stefan blocks it with crossed arms.
Stefan digs a right hand into Wright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wright's gas tank.
Stefan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wright with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hector Stefan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stefan tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Stefan closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Stefan.
Stefan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stefan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stefan moves out of range of the body kick.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stefan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Stefan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wright.
Stefan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stefan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stefan avoids the head kick by Wright.
Stefan tries to clinch up.
Stefan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hector Stefan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Stefan moves into the clinch.
Wright is trying to force a seperation but Stefan has the dominant position.#BC2#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Stefan slips under a jab.
Stefan wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
Wright unleashes a big counter combination but Stefan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stefan blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stefan misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Stefan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Wright misses with a hook.
Donk. Wright catches Stefan right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Stefan lands.
Stefan is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Stefan tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
That kick from Wright tenderised Stefan's leg. Stefan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stefan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Stefan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefan tries to clinch up.
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stefan tries to clinch but Wright moves away
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Stefan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stefan doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Wright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wright moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stefan throws a lazy head kick
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Stefan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wright throws the left hand but Stefan avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Stefan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stefan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stefan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stefan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stefan.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stefan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Stefan wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
Wright will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stefan tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Stefan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wright throws a jab when Stefan was well out of range.
Wright looks to throw a body kick
and Stefan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wright throws a hook but Stefan avoids it easily.#CL#
Stefan forces Wright back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch.
Stefan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
Stefan tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Stefan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright throws a body punch but Stefan moves out of range.
Stefan moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Stefan saw that one coming.
Stefan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wright checks it well.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
Stefan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefan tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Stefan tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Wright lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wright.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefan tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Stefan is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Wright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stefan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stefan scores with a punch to the head.
Stefan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Wright misses.
Stefan misses with the combination.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Wright tries to get set, Stefan tries to push him back and clinch up but Wright manages to avoid the attempt.
Stefan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stefan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stefan backing away here, and Wright unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stefan wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright misses with a double jab.
Stefan fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wright throws a push kick but Stefan slaps the foot to one side.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefan. #T1#
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Stefan ducks down to avoid it.
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body punch from Wright. #CL#
Stefan moves into the clinch successfully.
Hector Stefan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stefan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wright just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stefan's brow.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Stefan keeps him there for the moment.
Stefan lands an elbow inside that Wright shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Cleon Wright's cut even more.
Wright can't break the clinch.
Wright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Stefan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Stefan.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Stefan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wright.
Stefan tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range. #T2#
Wright misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stefan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Stefan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stefan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stefan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Stefan tenderised Wright's leg. Wright is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright takes a swing at Stefan's ribcage but misses.
Wright throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stefan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stefan tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wright!
Wright tries to score with a low kick but Stefan moves his leg out of the way.
Stefan tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stefan counters with a leg kick.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Stefan tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Stefan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stefan doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefan manages to avoid it.
Stefan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wright is out of range and Stefan settles back down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stefan, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Stefan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wright can't break the clinch.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stefan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Stefan.
Wright tries a body shot but Stefan blocks it.
#T4#
Wright wants to break free but Stefan has control.
#BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch.
Stefan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage!
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Stefan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stefan.
Stefan throws an elbow but it misses.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
Wright is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stefan blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefan moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Wright misses with a hook. Stefan ducked under it nicely.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hector Stefan.
I think Stefan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Stefan!
Hector Stefan took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
DUEL#110 Andersson vs Army
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Lapu counters with a solid body kick.
Wright blocks a head kick by Lapu.
A leg kick checked by Lapu.
Lapu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lapu was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Lapu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lapu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Lapu slips a jab from Wright.
Wright avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wright is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wright throws a low kick, looking for Lapu's leg but Lapu calmly moves out of range.
Lapu ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Lapu lands with a good body shot.
Wright misses with a hook. Lapu ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wright there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lapu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lapu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lapu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
A jab from Wright misses.
Lapu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lapu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lapu.
Lapu lands a right hook to the body.
Lapu looks for the body kick but Wright saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Lapu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but Lapu manages to avoid it.
Lapu lands with a good body shot.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lapu counters with a good low kick that Wright was not able to check.
Wright avoids the body shot from Lapu.
Lapu looks to land a body kick but Wright moved away.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Lapu moved out of range nicely.
Wright misses with a body punch
and Lapu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wright's knee momentarily.
Wright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lapu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the body from Wright misses
and Lapu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lapu tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been informed that Lapu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lapu defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wright!
Wright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lapu misses with a body shot.
Lapu scores with a jab to the head.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Wright misses.
Lapu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lapu connects with a leg kick. Wright looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lapu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright throws a head kick but Lapu moves out of range.
Lapu lands a head kick. Wright smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Lapu moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Lapu throws a head kick but Wright moves out of range.
#CL2#
Lapu rushes Wright and presses him up against the cage.
Wright is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wright misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lapu.
Wright has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lapu misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Lapu lands a body shot.
Wright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Lapu counters with a good low kick that Wright was not able to check.
Lapu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wright pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Lapu staying out of range there.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Lapu ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapu misses with a body shot.
Lapu thumps Wright with a low kick.
Wright listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wright lands with a shot to the body.
Lapu cracks the inside of Wright's front leg.
Lapu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lapu.
Wright takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wright lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright lunges at Lapu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lapu's hand.
Lapu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lapu blocks a jab.
Lapu throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lapu Lapu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wright throws out a loose jab but Lapu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lapu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright lands a nice hook to Lapu's body. Lapu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Lapu thumps Wright with a low kick.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Lapu throws a head kick that misses.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Wright is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lapu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wright.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Lapu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lapu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lapu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Lapu moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright swings for the body but Lapu moves out of range.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Lapu slips the punch.
Lapu moves away from the strike by Wright.
Wright throws a front kick aimed at Lapu's knee but Lapu avoids it well.
Lapu loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lapu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Lapu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wright doesn't seem phased though.
Lapu connects with a leg kick. Wright looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lapu moves out of range of the body kick from Wright.
Lapu scores with a push kick.
Lapu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lapu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wright throws a low kick but Lapu moves out of range easily.
Lapu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
A jab from Lapu misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lapu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lapu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright throws a big counter combination but Lapu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lapu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Lapu.
Wright listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lapu throws a wild body kick that Wright sees coming a mile off.
Lapu throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Lapu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wright misses with a right hand
enabling Lapu to counter with a crisp jab.
Lapu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wright scores with a spinning back kick!
Wright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lapu thinks about the counter body kick.
Lapu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wright at a distance.
#T3#
Lapu walks into a stiff left hand from Wright.
A big right from Lapu misses.
Crunch! Lapu slams his shin into Wright's torso.
Lapu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Lapu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
Lapu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Lapu looks for the body kick but Wright saw that one coming.
Wright moves out of range of the leg kick from Lapu.
The fighters circling - Lapu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lapu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Lapu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lapu scores with a push kick.#T4#
Lapu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lapu scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lapu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wright takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lapu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Lapu just misses with a punch to the body.
Lapu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wright lands with a nice combination. Lapu backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Lapu Lapu has been cut.
Lapu feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.
Nice defenses there by Lapu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wright crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lapu - the referee stops the clock and Wright gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lapu. Wright manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lapu scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lapu Lapu 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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lapu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lapu jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well.
A low kick from Wright misses
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lapu.
Lapu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Lapu counters with a straight right hand.
Lapu connects with a high kick.
Lapu is looking to land body kicks.
Lapu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Wright misses with a leg kick.
Wright connects with a body shot that sends Lapu's belly button to the back.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lapu has time to react.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lapu moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lapu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lapu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Lapu.
Lapu thuds his shin into the meat of Wright's side.#T1#
Lapu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lapu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Lapu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lapu slips a straight right by Wright.
Lapu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lapu motions for Wright to come forward. Lapu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lapu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lapu, right into the meat.
Lapu lands a slapping body shot.
Wright will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Lapu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Lapu.
Wright's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lapu doesn't seem bothered though.
Wright avoids a kick to the body.
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lapu.#T2#
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Lapu.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lapu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wright finds it's way round the side to connect with Lapu's head.
Lapu avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lapu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lapu Lapu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lapu.
Wright takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lapu moves away from the strike by Wright.
Wright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lapu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lapu can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Wright.#T3#
Wright finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wright sets himself, and Lapu steps forward looking for the clinch! Wright avoids it this time.
A good leg kick by Lapu. #CL2#
Lapu clinches.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Lapu lands a right hand.
Lapu struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Lapu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lapu Lapu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wright lands with a good body shot.
Lapu slips under a jab from Wright.
Lapu cracks the inside of Wright's front leg.
Lapu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cleon Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lapu throws a head kick but Wright moves out of range.
Lapu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lapu.
Lapu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wright's calf.
Nice body punch from Lapu.
Wright throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lapu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lapu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lapu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lapu lands a front kick.
Lapu lands a right hook to the body.
Lapu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Lapu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lapu.
Wright sets himself, and Lapu steps forward looking for the clinch! Wright avoids it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lapu Lapu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lapu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lapu Lapu!
A relieved looking Lapu Lapu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DFN#26 Jitsu vs Lapu
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Stefan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Stefan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Stefan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Stefan.
Wright lands a front kick.#CL2#
Stefan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright, pushing him back against the cage.
Stefan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wright avoids it.
Nice body punch from Wright - that landed with a thud.
Stefan slowing the pace effectively.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wright.
Stefan has Wright pressed against the cage, preventing Wright from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stefan blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Stefan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stefan blocks it with crossed arms.
Wright prevents a body shot from Stefan.
Wright blocks a body shot from Stefan. #BC#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stefan throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily. #T1#
A head kick misses from Stefan.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefan manages to avoid it.
Stefan misses with a hook
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wright blocks a head kick by Stefan.
Stefan throws a lazy head kick
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stefan misses with a two punch combination.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Wright sets himself, and Stefan steps forward looking for the clinch! Wright avoids it this time.
Stefan looks to land a combination. Wright sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stefan moves away.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Wright misses with a head kick.
Stefan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wright avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Stefan tries to bum rush Wright with a series of wild strikes but Wright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stefan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Wright tries to score with a low kick but Stefan moves his leg out of the way.
Wright swings for the body but Stefan moves out of range.
Stefan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Stefan. That snapped Wright's head back.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Stefan moved out of range.#CL2#
Stefan drives through and clinches with Wright against the cage.
Wright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stefan slows down the pace here.
Wright scores with a hook to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stefan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wright missing with knees to the body.
Wright blocks an elbow strike.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Stefan won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Stefan.
#T3#
Stefan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Stefan avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Stalling in the clinch from Wright.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Stefan on the inside.
Wright blocks a body shot from Stefan.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Stefan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stefan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wright is trying to push Stefan away but Stefan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stefan tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
Stefan is working Wright over against the cage.
Wright wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stefan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stefan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wright wants to break free but Stefan has control.
#T4#
A short right from Wright on the inside.
Stefan keeps control of Wright as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wright.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stefan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Stefan keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stefan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefan throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Stefan throws a combination. Wright tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wright slips a jab from Stefan.
Wright misses with a leg kick.
Stefan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stefan there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Stefan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wright misses with a hook. Stefan ducked under it nicely.
Hector Stefan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stefan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wright has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hector Stefan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stefan.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Stefan's shoulder, as Stefan tries to avoid the shot.
Wright takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stefan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Stefan.
Stefan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stefan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Stefan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stefan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wright is able to avoid easily.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Stefan ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Stefan throws a head kick that half lands.
Wright scores with a nice right hand.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Stefan off balance momentarily.
Stefan dodges the punch combination from Wright.
Stefan tries to counter with a clinch but Wright shakes him off and moves away.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stefan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wright. Wright obviously looking to wear him down.
Stefan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stefan thumps Wright with a low kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stefan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A low kick from Stefan is predictable there
and Wright counters with a one-two to the body.
Wright connects with a body shot that sends Stefan's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
Stefan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Stefan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Wright tries to keep at a distance but Stefan has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stefan has Wright pressed against the cage, preventing Wright from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wright is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stefan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright throws a hook but Stefan blocks it.
Wright lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Stefan instigates a clinch.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Stefan has him pressed against the cage.
Wright displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stefan up against the cage.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Stefan.
Wright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hector Stefan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stefan tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Stefan back against the cage.
Stefan lands a shoulder strike.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stefan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Wright.
Stefan throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
Wright connects with a jab.
Stefan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wright throws a hook but Stefan avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Stefan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
Wright checks a leg kick.
Stefan tries a head kick but it misses.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright looks to land a combination but Stefan avoids it well.
Wright tries a low kick but Stefan avoids it.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stefan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Decent striking displayed by Stefan there.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stefan.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright tests Stefan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Stefan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stefan is able to avoid easily.
Stefan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A low kick from Wright misses #CL2#
and Stefan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stefan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wright misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Stefan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice combination there by Stefan.
Stefan tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stefan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Stefan avoids the body shot from Wright.
A jab from Wright misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Wright as he connects with a hook.
Wright throws out a leg kick but Stefan moves out of range and Wright only half commits.
Wright misses the jab.
Wright misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright lands a really nice looking cross but Stefan seems unphased.
#CL2#
Stefan moves into range and clinches up with Wright.
Stefan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright letting Stefan take a breather here.#T1#
Stefan is trying to stall.
Stefan blocks an elbow strike.
Wright can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Stefan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wright throws a body punch but Stefan moves out of range.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stefan moves away.
A head kick misses from Stefan.
A punch combination from Stefan misses.
Wright lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stefan backs up against the cage.
Stefan throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stefan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC#
Stefan is rocked!
Wright digs a good body shot into Stefan's ribs.
Stefan is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Stefan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wright drops Stefan with a straight right hand, right on the button! Wright follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cleon Wright!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 56: Only Hardcore
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Edkins checks the leg kick.#KD#
Wright lands a left and a right that sends Edkins crashing to the canvas! Wright dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Edkins is rocked!
A big strike lands for Wright! That's really hurt Edkins and he's turned his back - Wright keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Wright jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cleon Wright!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 48: Hard Work
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Henley doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Henley tries to clinch up.
A good leg kick by Wright.
Nice defenses there by Henley.
Wright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like MIchael Henley has been cut.
Henley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright throws the left hand but Henley avoids the punch easily.
Henley misses with the combination.
Henley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Wright as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henley tries to clinch
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Henley is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Wright listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wright turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Henley pushes Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Wright taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Henley throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henley throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Henley swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Henley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wright is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Henley is just out of range.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright's head backwards.#CL2#
Henley has Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
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!#BC2#
Henley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Henley throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Henley moves into the clinch successfully.
Wright pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
A short right from Henley.
Henley avoids the elbow strike from Wright, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Henley.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Wright.
Wright dips to his left and cracks Henley with an uppercut!#T3#
Henley looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Henley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright connects with a looping right hand.
Wright is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Henley slips the punch.
Henley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wright circles away quickly and effectively.
Wright throws a leg kick that misses.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Wright throws a good cross that connects.
Henley takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Henley tries to land a front kick but Wright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wright misses with a body shot.
It looks like Wright has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Henley throws a front kick aimed at Wright's knee but Wright avoids it well.
Wright lands with a nice body punch.
Wright scores with a jab. Henley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Henley counters with a nice body shot.
Wright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Henley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Henley is predictable there
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up MIchael Henley's cut even more.
Henley misses with a combination
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henley has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henley. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henley tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Henley lands with a shot to the body.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Henley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright, pushing him back against the cage.
Henley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on MIchael Henley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Henley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Henley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Henley just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wright thuds a left hand into Henley's body.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Wright misses with a lunging right hand
and Henley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henley lands with a right hand.
Henley checks a leg kick.
Wright digs a good hook to Henley's body.
Henley cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cleon Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Henley counters with a thumping low kick.
Henley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright. #T1#
Henley tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henley. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright throws the kick towards the body but Henley avoids it.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wright throws a jab when Henley was well out of range.
Wright throws a leg kick that misses.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Henley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wright moves forwards but Henley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wright catches Henley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henley tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Wright blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Henley moves away from the strike by Wright.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Wright lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright lands an overhand right.
Henley drops his hands momentarily and Wright takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Henley scores with a head kick.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henley is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henley manages to avoid it.
Henley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henley was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
A little jabbing left from Henley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
MIchael Henley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Wright walks forward, straight into a front kick from Henley.#T3##CL2#
Henley moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Henley breaks the clinch.
Wright swings for the body but Henley moves out of range.
Wright connects with a nice looking jab.
Henley scores with a hook to the body. Wright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henley throws a shot to the body.
Wright with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MIchael Henley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henley is looking to clinch.
Henley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wright rather than just go for the knockout.
Wright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henley wants to clinch.#T4#
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Henley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Henley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wright doesn't seem bothered though.
Henley tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Henley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Henley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henley is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henley.
Wright swings for the body but Henley moves out of range.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henley can do to turn this around?
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henley.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Henley.
Good standup being displayed there by Wright as he connects with a hook.
Wright misses with a kick to the body.
Wright misses with a hook. Henley ducked under it nicely.
Henley unleashes a big counter combination but Wright bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Henley scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Henley has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Wright connects with a body shot.
Henley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Henley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Henley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wright moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Henley moves into the clinch.#BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright throws out a loose jab but Henley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henley ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Henley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
Henley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Henley counters with a three punch combo that has Wright backing up. Wright nods at Henley to acknowledge the strikes.
Henley staying out of range there.
Henley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wright lands a jab to Henley's midsection.#T1##CL2#
Henley takes the fight into the clinch.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Henley tries to stall but Wright uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Henley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henley moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Henley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Wright scores with a jab. Henley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henley manages to avoid it.
Henley is looking for the big counter here.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
As Wright backs off Henley throws a huge counter combo but Wright manages to avoid it all.
Henley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henley.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Henley is just out of range.#T2#
Henley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Henley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
Wright connects with a body shot that sends Henley's belly button to the back.
Henley tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Henley blocks a jab.
Wright takes a swing at Henley's ribcage but misses.
Henley defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Henley throws a right and a left that Wright avoids nicely.
Wright throws a hook but Henley blocks it.
Henley checks a low kick from Wright.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Henley slips the punch.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright misses with a hook to the body
and Henley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Henley moves into range and clinches up with Wright.
Wright scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henley looking to slow down the pace here.
Wright trying to stall but Henley improves his position.
Wright working aggressively here.
Henley looking to stall.
Wright works on Henley's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Wright.
#BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henley doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Wright throws a combination. Henley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Henley checks a leg kick nicely.
Wright lands a right hook to the body.
Henley throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Henley slips under a jab from Wright.#T4#
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright cracks Henley with an open hand slap.
Henley checks a low kick from Wright.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MIchael Henley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright wants to land a leg kick but Henley is out of range.
Henley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henley misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright misses with a low kick as Henley jumps back.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henley.
Wright dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henley. That did some damage!
Wright staying out of range there.
Henley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleon Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wright, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Wright!
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 37
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Peterson tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Peterson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Peterson has managed to clinch.
Wright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Wright tries a knee to the head but Peterson blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peterson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wright is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wright darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
Wright takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.#T1#
Wright throws the left hand but Peterson avoids the punch easily.
Wright scores with a push kick.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Peterson.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Peterson ducks down to avoid it.
Peterson moves out of range of the leg kick from Wright.
Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wright stuns Peterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Peterson darts in trying to clinch
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Peterson clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright is trying to push Peterson away but Peterson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
I was talking to Wright's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wright blocking some punches.
#T2#
Wright can't break the clinch.
Wright lands with a left to the head.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Peterson has Wright pressed against the cage, preventing Wright from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Wright's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wright lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson scores with a hook to the body.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Peterson closes the distance but Wright moves to the side
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Peterson's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peterson tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Wright lands a jab-cross combination.
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
Wright half committed to a counter leg kick.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Wright as he connects with a hook.
Peterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wright lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wright fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Peterson checks it well.
Wright thuds his right hand into Peterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright tries to score with a low kick but Peterson moves his leg out of the way.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Wright slips a straight right by Peterson.
Wright keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Wright.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wright keeps the fight on the outside.
Wright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peterson.#CL2#
Wright tries to keep at a distance but Peterson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Peterson wants to clinch
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Peterson's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wright thuds his right hand into Peterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peterson checks a low kick from Wright.
Peterson wants to counter with a clinch but Wright pushes him away.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Wright scores with the left hand. Peterson knows he should have avoided that one.
Peterson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Peterson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Peterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wright - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright connects with a single shot there.
Wright throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Peterson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wright.#T1#
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Wright scores a nice knee to the body.
Wright is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Peterson is keeping busy.#BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peterson tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Peterson clinches up against the cage.
Thomas Peterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wright.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Wright.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Peterson blocks a body shot from Wright.
Peterson prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
A short right from Peterson.
Peterson lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Wright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Peterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peterson lands a right hand.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Peterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wright prevents a body shot from Peterson.
A short body shot lands from Peterson as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
Peterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wright wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Peterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson works on Wright's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wright wants to break free but Peterson has control.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wright trying to control the position but instead, Peterson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wright into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Peterson.
Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head.
Wright lands a shoulder strike.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Wright blocks a body shot from Peterson.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Peterson has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright moves away from the strike by Peterson.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wright is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Peterson tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Peterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Peterson keeps him there for the moment.
Peterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wrights head.
Wright is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Peterson is keeping busy.#BC#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Wright.
#CL2#
Peterson forces Wright back against the cage and clinches.
Wright can't break the clinch.
Peterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Wright on the inside.
Peterson working aggressively here.
A short right from Wright.
A frustrated look appears on Wright's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wright scores with a hook to the body.
Wright trying to stall but Peterson improves his position.
Wright looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Peterson keeps control of Wright as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Peterson.
Peterson lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Peterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.
Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Peterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peterson prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peterson is working Wright over against the cage.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peterson.
Wright is trying to push Peterson away but Peterson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Peterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Wright is rocked!#CUT2#
Cleon Wright's cut is getting worse.
Peterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Peterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wright.
Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Peterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Peterson.
Peterson dips a shoulder and cracks Wright with a mighty uppercut! Wright falls back against the cage and Peterson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Wright 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 - Peterson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Peterson!
A very excited looking Thomas Peterson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 33
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Wright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beddo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Beddo.
Beddo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beddo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wright thumps Beddo with a low kick.
Wright tests Beddo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beddo works over Wright's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Beddo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Beddo slips a straight right by Wright.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Beddo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That kick from Beddo tenderised Wright's leg. Wright is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beddo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wright cracks Beddo with a good jab.
Beddo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wright throws a low kick, looking for Beddo's leg but Beddo calmly moves out of range.
Beddo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beddo moves away.
Beddo connects with a body shot.#T1#
Beddo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wright misses with a hook. Beddo ducked under it nicely.
Beddo throws a body shot but no joy.
Beddo tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Wright misses the target.
Beddo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Beddo with that takedown attempt.
Beddo dives in and grabs Wright's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes down on Beddo's head and hops out.
Wright dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beddo. That did some damage!
Beddo throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
Wright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beddo throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Wright connects with a leg kick. Beddo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A left lands for Wright.
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!
Wright scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beddo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beddo with the counter takedown but Wright avoids it easily.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beddo blocks the body kick.
Wright connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beddo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wright turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Beddo darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.
Beddo digs a right hand into Wright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wright's gas tank.
Wright prevents the takedown attempt.
Cleon Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philo Beddo.
Nice body punch from Wright - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Beddo.
Wright is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Beddo fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wright lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Wright lands an elbow inside.
Beddo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wright smiles and moves away.
Wright avoids the head kick by Beddo.
An attempted straight right counter from Wright misses the target.
Beddo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wright rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Beddo forces Wright back against the cage and clinches.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Beddo.
Wright gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beddo.
#BC#
Wright breaks the clinch.
Beddo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beddo throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Wright.
Beddo misses with a straight left.
Beddo looks for the body kick but Wright saw that one coming.
Cleon Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beddo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beddo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beddo.#T4##CL2#
Beddo moves into the clinch.
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!
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Beddo avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
Beddo is trying to pull guard but Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Beddo jumps guard but Wright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Beddo has clasped his hands together around Wright's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wright on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wright tries to get out of the position.
Wright manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wright knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beddo on the ground.
Beddo wants to control but Wright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like Wright is going to stand back up.
Beddo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright.
Beddo has his hands clasped together around Wright's back. He's all about the action.
Wright is thwarting Beddo's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wright scores with a jab to the body.
Cleon Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Beddo misses.
Wright throws a series of punches but Beddo avoids them all with ease.
Beddo just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beddo can do to turn this around?
Jab from Wright.
Wright scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beddo in his tracks.
Beddo misses the body punch
and Wright counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Beddo clinches up with Wright and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Beddo pulls guard.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
Beddo wants to sweep but no luck.
Wright is looking to stand up but Beddo won't let him.
Wright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Beddo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Beddo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
Beddo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wright 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.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Beddo from controlling successfully.
Beddo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wright's head.#SUB2#
Beddo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wright is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wright has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Beddo looking for a sweep. Not yet Beddo, not yet.
Beddo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wright's guard. #REVB##T2##SUB2#
Beddo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beddo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wright trying to control the position.
Wright wants to sweep here but Beddo controlling him for the moment.
Beddo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wright wants to stand and escape but Beddo is having none of it.
Beddo is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
Beddo throwing strikes from guard but Wright blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beddo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Beddo 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.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Beddo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright wants to stand up but Beddo is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wright jabs at Beddo's body.
Wright moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wright clobbers Beddo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wright scores with a nice strike.
Beddo keeps Wright at a distance using the push kick.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Beddo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Wright has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T4#
Beddo avoids a kick to the body.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beddo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright connects with a jab.
Beddo takes one to the side of the head.
Beddo jabs at Wright's body.
Beddo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wright's head.
Beddo slips under a jab from Wright.
Wright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
Cleon Wright's cut is getting worse.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beddo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beddo moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
It appears Wright was looking to counter with a kick there.
Beddo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wright misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Beddo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wright won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cleon Wright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wright scores with a nice right hand.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Wright.
Nice takedown defense from Wright. No joy for Beddo on that attempt.
Wright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wright jabs Beddo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A good leg kick by Wright.
Beddo avoids the body shot from Wright.
Beddo is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Wright tests Beddo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Wright.#T1#
Beddo misses with a leg kick
and Wright counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wright scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
Wright with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beddo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Beddo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beddo takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beddo. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beddo tries to bum rush Wright with a series of wild strikes but Wright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Wright swings for the body but Beddo moves out of range.
#CL2#
Beddo drives through and clinches with Wright against the cage.
Wright on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wright throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beddo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wright smiles and moves away.
#T2#
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright with a hook.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Beddo off balance momentarily.
Beddo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beddo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Beddo is out of range.
Wright connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beddo momentarily.
Philo Beddo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beddo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wright.
Wright with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beddo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wright defends well and Beddo ends up having to push Wright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cleon Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philo Beddo.
Beddo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beddo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beddo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beddo ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Beddo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wright counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Beddo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wright lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beddo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wright.
Beddo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wright pinned against the cage. Wright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wright scoring well with a low kick there.
Wright throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wright cracks the inside of Beddo's front leg.
Beddo just misses with a punch to the body.
Beddo slips under a jab from Wright.
Beddo swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Beddo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
#T4#
Wright displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beddo.
Wright lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beddo misses the shot to the body.
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Beddo wants to counter with a clinch but Wright pushes him away.
Beddo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beddo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wright scores with a push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beddo. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beddo shoots and misses
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Beddo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wright thuds a left hand into Beddo's body.
Wright lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleon Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wright, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Wright!
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Event:
Primal 50 Green v Pants
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Wright moves into range and connects with a jab.
Quinlan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Quinlan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Quinlan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright checks a low kick from Quinlan.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright cracks Quinlan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Quinlan checks a low kick from Wright.
Quinlan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quinlan throws out the jab.
No joy there for Quinlan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quinlan takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wright.
Quinlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Quinlan is just out of range.
We've been informed that Quinlan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quinlan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wright lands a head shot.
Wright jabs at Quinlan's body.
Wright throws a leg kick
and Quinlan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Quinlan misses with a few strikes there.
Quinlan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Quinlan gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wright takes a swing at Quinlan's ribcage but misses.
Wright lands a head shot.
Wright lands a nice shot that snaps Quinlan's head back.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quinlan misses the shot to the body.
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wright throws a low kick but it's checked well by Quinlan.#T2#
Quinlan blocks the body kick.
Wright throws out a powerful jab.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Wright.
Wright is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Wright finds it's way through Quinlan's defenses. #ROC#
Quinlan is rocked!
Quinlan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wright lands with an overhand left.
Quinlan is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Quinlan is looking to land body kicks.
Quinlan gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Wright gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Quinlan is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cleon Wright!
Decimus Quinlan was interviewed post fight and said 'Hiddens test fingers crossed'.
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Event:
Primal 48
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Sachz goes for a double leg but Wright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wright continues to drive forward.
Wright lands a jab.
Sachz takes one to the side of the head.
Wright lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Harry Sachz has been cut.
Wright comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sachz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Sachz counters with a shoot takedown. Wright fights it but they end up in guard.
Sachz trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sachz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sachz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Wright keeping moving, preventing Sachz from controlling successfully.
Sachz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sachz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sachz throws an elbow that misses. Wright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sachz's guard. Nice move by Wright!#REVR#
Sachz wants to sweep but no luck.
Wright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sachz working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Sachz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Wright should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sachz has tightened it up now! Wright 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 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harry Sachz!
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Event:
Primal 43 Mostert v Salavez
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Sato slips a jab and a cross from Wright.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Sato lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Sato misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a right hand to the body.
Wright lands a really nice looking cross but Sato seems unphased.
Wright misses with a lunging right hand
and Sato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sato has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Sato closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.
Sato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sato is leaning against Wright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Wright can't break the clinch.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright is trying to break free.
Sato prevents a body shot from Wright.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sato tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Sato back against the cage.
Sato works on Wright's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Sato - that landed with a thud.
Sato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wright looks winded!#T1#
Sato lands a hook that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Sato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sato lands a hook that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Sato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Cleon Wright's cut even more.
Sato gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sato lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Sato.
Sato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sato lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sato.
A short uppercut from Sato.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Sato.
A nice left hand lands by Sato.
Sato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sato lands a right hand.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Sato won't allow it.
Sato is working Wright over against the cage.
Sato gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Sato.
#T2#
Sato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Sato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sato.
Sato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Sato lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Wright is rocked!
Sato lands with a short shot to the head.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Sato finish him?
We've been informed that Wright has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#
The cut above Cleon Wright's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sato lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wright to his knees! Sato keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryosuke Sato!
Ryosuke Sato decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Primal 40
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Wright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Seffu misses.
Wright throws a fast counter high kick but Seffu manages to duck under it in time.
Wright throws the kick towards the body but Seffu avoids it.
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seffu throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright lands a glancing blow to the side of Seffu's head.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Wright tries to get set, Seffu tries to push him back and clinch up but Wright manages to avoid the attempt.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seffu tries to clinch up
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wright throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Seffu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright is trying to maintain a safe position but Seffu gets an underhook and turns Wright into the cage.#T1#
Seffu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A knee to the head by Seffu.
#CUT#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Seffu won't allow it.
Seffu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Seffu.
Wright using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seffu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seffu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Seffu on the side of the head.
Wright checks a low kick from Seffu.
Wright misses with the body kick
and Seffu counters with a straight right hand.
Seffu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright throws out a counter right but Seffu avoids it with no problem.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Seffu.
Seffu tries to counter by clinching up but Wright breaks away and moves out of range.
Seffu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Seffu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Seffu misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seffu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Seffu misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Wright has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A leg kick checked by Seffu.
Seffu misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Seffu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Seffu finds it's target.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seffu throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Seffu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Seffu walks into a straight right hand from Wright.
Seffu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Wright.
Wright lands a right hook to the body.
Seffu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wright at a distance.
Seffu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wright comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wright lands with an overhand left.
Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seffu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Wright's corner calls for a 1-2. Wright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Seffu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the liver by Seffu. Beautiful body shot.
Seffu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
Wright slips under a jab.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Seffu slips the punch.
Seffu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright throws the left hand but Seffu avoids the punch easily.
Seffu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seffu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wright connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wright jabs Seffu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seffu manages to avoid it.
Seffu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seffu throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Wright does no damage.
Seffu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright throws a leg kick but Seffu moved away.
Seffu staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seffu misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright lunges at Seffu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Seffu's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Seffu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Wright defending well as Seffu loads up on a big left hand.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Seffu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Seffu checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Seffu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seffu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seffu manages to avoid it.
Seffu misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Seffu checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Seffu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Seffu. Beautiful body shot.
Seffu misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Seffu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright wants to slow Seffu down by chopping away at his legs.
Seffu tries to counter by clinching up but Wright breaks away and moves out of range.
Seffu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Seffu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Seffu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Seffu is just out of range.
Seffu cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Seffu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seffu catches Wright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seffu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wright.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wright checks a leg kick.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Seffu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Seffu staying out of range there.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Seffu is out of range.
Seffu is looking to counter the offense by Wright and move into the clinch.
Seffu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright.
Wright throws a solid leg kick but Seffu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wright.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seffu was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Seffu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seffu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wright connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seffu scrambles back to his feet.
Seffu throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Wright is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seffu. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright connects with a nice looking jab.
Wright thuds his shin into the meat of Seffu's side.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seffu.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Seffu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wright - the referee stops the clock and Seffu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wright. Seffu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Wright misses with a body shot
and Seffu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seffu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seffu moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Seffu stuns Wright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wright throws a low kick but Seffu moves out of range easily.
Seffu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seffu. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seffu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Wright throws a hook but Seffu blocks it.
Seffu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wright manages to circle out of the way.
Wright looks to land a combination. Seffu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Seffu misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT2#
It looks like Ray Seffu has been cut.
Wright slips a straight right by Seffu.
Seffu avoids the body shot from Wright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright 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 time! Seffu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seffu.
Seffu drops his hands momentarily and Wright takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Seffu fails to land with a series of punches.
Seffu throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright works Seffu's body with a nice hook.
Wright goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seffu.
Seffu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wright connects with a body shot.
Seffu tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seffu connects with the punch.
Wright works over Seffu's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Seffu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seffu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Seffu avoids the body shot from Wright.
#T1#
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seffu.
Seffu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Seffu closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.
Seffu crunches a lovely knee into Wright's ribcage.
Seffu throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Seffu tries a knee to the head but Wright blocks it.
Wright misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seffu.
Seffu lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Seffu rushes Wright and presses him up against the cage.
Seffu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Seffu keeps him there for the moment.
Wright wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Seffu won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Seffu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Seffu working aggressively here.
Seffu just leaning against Wright, taking a breather. #BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Seffu.
Wright looks for the body kick but Seffu saw that one coming.
Seffu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Seffu misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Wright scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Seffu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Seffu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wright's efforts to push away.
Wright leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seffu throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright swings for the body but Seffu moves out of range.
Wright connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Seffu momentarily.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Seffu moves away and avoids it.
Seffu misses with a looping left.
Seffu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seffu throws out the jab. #T4#
Wright throws a half hearted mid kick.
Seffu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wright manages to circle out of the way.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Seffu moves away and avoids it.
Seffu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wright manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Seffu instigates a clinch.
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Wright misses.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seffu is looking to counter punch.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Seffu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seffu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wright.
Wright throws a hook but Seffu avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Wright.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seffu.
Ray Seffu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seffu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cleon Wright.
I've got Wright 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Wright!
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Primal 33
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Harper throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright swings for the body but Harper moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Harper misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Wright.
Wright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harper walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wright checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wright slips under a jab from Harper.
Nice body punch from Wright.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harper. That's going to slow Wright down.
Wright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wright with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Harper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wright throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harper throws a lazy body kick
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wright falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL#
Harper rushes Wright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Harper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wright or not.
Harper stalling against the cage.
Wright has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wright digs a right hand into Harper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harper's gas tank. #BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright's corner calls for a 1-2. Wright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wright moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Harper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Harper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Harper misses with a double jab.
Wright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wright.
Harper half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Wright coming out on top.
Wright goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wright lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harper scores with a body shot.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harper lands with a nice body punch.
A nice combination there by Harper.
#CUT#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Harper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Harper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Harper scoring well with a low kick there.
Harper misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Wright clobbers Harper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wright misses with the combination.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harper counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Harper has closed the distance and engaged Wright in a clinch.
Harper lands a left hand.
Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harper gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wright is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harper.
Wright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harper has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Harper slips under a jab from Wright.#T4#
Wright scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harper moves away from the strike by Wright.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Harper is looking to counter punch.
Wright thuds a left hand into Harper's body.
Wright tries to work over Harper's front leg with a kick but Harper checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Harper misses its target.
Harper fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wright is out of range.
Harper slips a jab and a cross from Wright.
Harper loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Wright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Harper saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright staying out of range there.
Wright misses with a hook.
Harper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Harper misses with a wild body shot.
Harper throws a lazy body kick
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Harper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harper tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wright is able to avoid easily.
Wright lands a slapping body shot.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Wright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wright throws a nice looking combination but Harper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harper cracks a nice hook into Wright's ribs.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Harper.
Wright misses with a series of wild punches.
Harper looks to throw a body kick
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harper looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Harper moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Harper misses.
Wright works Harper's body with a nice hook.
Harper just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright feints a counter leg kick.
Wright pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harper is out of range and Wright settles back down.
Harper scores with a body shot.
Wright comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Harper has managed to clinch.
Wright is trying to push Harper away but Harper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Harper.
Harper pushes Wright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harper.
Harper misses with a knee to the head.
Harper has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage.
Wright lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harper gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wright.
Harper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Harper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Harper tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Harper scores with a shoulder strike.
Harper lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Harper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Wright misses the jab.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harper manages to avoid it.
Wright has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Harper goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Harper misses with a body shot
and Wright counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT2#
It looks like Corey Harper has been cut.
Harper slips under a jab from Wright.
Harper tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wright is able to avoid easily.
Harper lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Harper is predictable there
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright checks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Harper misses
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wright throws a body punch but Harper moves out of range.
Wright scores with a shot to the body.
Wright falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Harper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Harper lands an uppercut.
Harper throws a head punch that misses.
Wright gets through Harper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wright looking to throw knees to the head but Harper is blocking nicely.
Harper lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Wright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wright tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harper blocks an uppercut.
Harper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Corey Harper will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Harper ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Harper misses with a leg kick.
Wright is trying to counter with his kicks.
Harper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Harper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wright scores with a push kick.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harper.
Wright with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harper manages to avoid it.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Harper moved out of range.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harper.
Harper throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wright's head.
Harper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harper.
Harper takes one to the side of the head.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harper moves away.
Harper is looking to wear down Wright with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Harper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Wright jabs Harper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harper misses with a low kick.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Harper is just out of range.
Wright stuns Harper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Wright slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright tries to work over Harper's front leg with a kick but Harper checks it.
Harper misses with a body shot.
Wright tries to land a leg kick but Harper saw it coming and moves away.
Wright works Harper's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
Harper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Harper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Harper misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Harper misses with a leg kick
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Harper back to the cage. Wright follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Harper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright cracks Harper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harper throws a leg kick
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harper misses with a body shot.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harper manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright looks to land a right hand but Harper moved out of range.#T4#
Harper misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harper throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harper misses with a hook
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Harper ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Harper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright lands with a good body shot.
Wright throws a solid leg kick but Harper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wright.
Wright jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wright lands with a right hand.
Wright thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Harper if he has to take too many more of those.
Harper scores with a nice strike.
Wright throws out a leg kick but Harper moves out of range and Wright only half commits.
Wright lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleon Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wright has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Wright!
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Event:
Primal 27
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Hofstder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hofstder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Hofstder slips a jab and a cross from Wright.
Wright finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Hofstder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hofstder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hofstder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hofstder connects with a leg kick. Wright looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A left lands for Wright.
Hofstder throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Hofstder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright with a nice cross.
Hofstder throws a head kick but Wright moves out of range.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright staying out of range there.
Hofstder tries to move into range but Wright moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hofstder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hofstder is out of range and Wright settles back down.
Hofstder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Hofstder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Hofstder is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cleon Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hofstder misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
Wright throws a leg kick but Hofstder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hofstder checks a leg kick nicely.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hofstder with a poor takedown
and Wright counters with a series of strikes. Hofstder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hofstder dives in for a single leg takedown but Wright sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wright jabs Hofstder right on the nose. Hofstder blinks but takes it well.
Wright throws a leg kick but Hofstder moved away.
Hofstder throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hofstder throws an off balance right hand
and Hofstder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Wright lands a nice hook to Hofstder's body. Hofstder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hofstder throws a big shot that misses.
Hofstder throws a right hand that misses
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Hofstder fails with a takedown attempt.
Cleon Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wahoo Hofstder.
Hofstder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright throws a leg kick which misses Hofstder's front leg but catches the back leg as Hofstder tries to avoid it.
A jab from Wright does it's job there.
Hofstder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hofstder moves out of range of the body kick from Wright.
Hofstder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wright misses with a series of wild punches.
Wright lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hofstder's sensitive parts.
Wright is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hofstder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
Wright scores with a nice right hand.
Hofstder tries for a takedown but Wright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Wright counters with a quick kick to the body but Hofstder blocks it.
Wright throws a wild body kick that Hofstder sees coming a mile off.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Hofstder is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A left lands for Wright.
Wright throws a leg kick but Hofstder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hofstder takes one on the button.
Wright attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Hofstder coming out on top.
Wright lands with a right hand.
Wright digs a good hook to Hofstder's body.
Hofstder shoots in for a takedown but Wright shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wright comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright slips a straight right by Hofstder.#T4#
Wright scores with the left hand. Hofstder knows he should have avoided that one.
Hofstder missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright stuns Hofstder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hofstder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wright displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hofstder.
Hofstder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wright is fending him off so far but Hofstder persists. Nope, Wright circles away and we're back to standing.
Wright appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wright fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wright feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hofstders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice shot by Wright.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hofstder.
Wright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hofstder ducks right into an uppercut from Wright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hofstder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wright lands a lovely overhand right.
Wright lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wright lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hofstder might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hofstder misses with an uppercut
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Hofstder is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wright is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hofstder.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick.
Hofstder throws a right hand that misses
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hofstder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wright. Wright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wright takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hofstder shoots in looking for a takedown but Wright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hofstder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hofstder just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Hofstder closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hofstder shoots in looking for a takedown but Wright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hofstder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing. #T1#
Wright sizes up Hofstder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wright scores with a nice strike.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hofstder might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wright has got the better of the exchanges.
Wright lands with a good body shot.
Wright scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hofstder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hofstder avoids the head kick by Wright.
Hofstder looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
Wright throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cleon Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Hofstder looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
A jab lands there for Wright.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hofstder.
Cleon Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wahoo Hofstder.
Wright digs a good hook to Hofstder's body.
Wright moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright with a hook.
Hofstder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hofstder tries for a takedown but Wright circles away easily
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Hofstder is rocked!
Hofstder is breathing heavily.
Wright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hofstder.
Hofstder is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hofstder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wright counters with a right hand to the body.
Hofstder seems to have recovered his senses.
Wright throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hofstder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wright connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wright steps in with a hook that catches Hofstder right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Wright follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hofstder looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cleon Wright!
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Event:
Primal FN 11
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Wu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wu throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Wu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Wu catches Wright right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Wright as he connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Wright.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Wu moved out of range.
Wu misses with a hook.
Wu loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wu avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wu feinted with a counter takedown.
Wright throws a body punch but Wu moves out of range.
Wu throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Wu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wu with a body shot.
Wu missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
A jab from Wright misses.
Wright moves forwards but Wu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wright checks the leg kick.
Wu moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Wu throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Wright misses.
Wu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wu.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Wu slips the punch.
Wu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Wu.
Wright swings for the body but Wu moves out of range.
Wu motions for Wright to come forward. Wu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright lands with a right hand.
Wu misses with a wild body shot.
Wright jabs Wu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wu throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Wu misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wright lands with an uppercut that bounces Wu off the cage and back into range.
Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wu circles away quickly and effectively.
Wu scoring well with a low kick there.
A leg kick checked by Wright.
Wright checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wu connects with a nice looking jab.
Wright digs a good body shot into Wu's ribs.
Wright throws a nice looking combination but Wu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wu throws a solid leg kick but Wright takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wu.#T3#
Wright misses with a hook. Wu ducked under it nicely.
Wu misses with a straight right.
Wu throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright throws a hook but Wu avoids it easily.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wu.
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wright is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Wu misses.
Wu throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright punishes Wu's body with a nice straight punch.
Wu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Wright connects with a jab.
Wu throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright scores with a jab. Wu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot lands for Wright.
Wright throws a body punch but Wu moves out of range. #T4#
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright's head backwards.
Wu throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wu's hands.
A jab from Wu misses.
A big right from Wu misses.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wright.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright misses with a hook.
Wu cracks the inside of Wright's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cleon Wright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wright takes a swing at Wu's ribcage but misses.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wu walks into a jab.
Wright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wu finds it's way round the side to connect with Wright's head.
Wu misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Wright checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wu takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Wu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wright circles away quickly and effectively.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wu blocks it well.
Wright connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Wu's head but Wu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wright throws a leg kick but Wu checks it.
Wu misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Wu throws a low kick, looking for Wright's leg but Wright calmly moves out of range.
Wright lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wu misses with a straight right.
Wu throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.
Wright scores with a leg kick.
Wright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wright misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wright.
Wright throws the left hand but Wu avoids the punch easily.
Wu throws a chopping leg kick but Wright manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wu avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Wu works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Wu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright tests Wu's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wu misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wu.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wu misses with a low kick.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wu tries to work over Wright's front leg with a kick but Wright checks it.
Wu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wright.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Wu's shoulder, as Wu tries to avoid the shot.
Wu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wright swings for the body but Wu moves out of range.
Wu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
A big left from Wright misses.
Wu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Wu misses with a body shot.
Wright thuds a left hand into Wu's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Wu throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wu's hands.
Wu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wu was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wu throws a shot to the body.
Wu checks a low kick from Wright.
A jab from Wu misses.
Wright swings for the body but Wu moves out of range.
Wu throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
A right-left combo lands from Wu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Wright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wright swinging wildly here.
Wright scores with a jab. Wu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wu throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Wu.
Wright slips a straight right by Wu.
Wright lands a really nice looking cross but Wu seems unphased.
Wu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wright lands a body shot.
Wu ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Wu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Wu tries to land a leg kick but Wright saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cleon Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Wu.
Wu looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Wu throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wu.
Wright slips under a jab.
A big left from Wright misses.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
An inside leg kick from Wu misses.
Wright appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Wu's shoulder, as Wu tries to avoid the shot.
Wu avoids the body shot from Wright.
A big left from Wu misses.
Wu tried to score with a low kick but Wright checks it.
Wright misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Wright takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wright has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wright and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright pushes Wu away with a front kick.
Wright defending well as Wu loads up on a big left hand.
Wright lands a lovely overhand right.
Wu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Wu misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Wright misses.
A jab from Wright does it's job there.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wu.
Wright is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Wu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wu throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Wright lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wu misses with a double jab.
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
Wu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wu looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Wu misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Wu misses.
A big left from Wu misses.
Sloppy strikes from Wu. Those never looked like landing.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright throws a right and a left that Wu avoids nicely.
Wu slips under a jab.
Wu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wu.
Wu motions for Wright to come forward. Wu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Wu throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wu misses with a double jab.
Wright needs to keep his hands up - Wu had a free shot at his head there.
Wu with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Wright. Those never looked like landing.
Wright lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Wu.
Wright blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
Wright swinging wildly here.
Wright throws a hook but Wu avoids it easily.#T4#
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
Wu slips under a jab from Wright.
Wu feints a jab promting Wright to slip. Wu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wright slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright misses with a straight left.
Wright takes a swing at Wu's ribcage but misses.
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wright in his tracks.
Wright tries to score with a low kick but Wu moves his leg out of the way.
Wu throws a big shot that misses.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wu.
Wu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zain Wu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wu throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wright on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zain Wu.
Well Wright has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Wright!
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Event:
Primal FN 9
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Wright throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Vilkuttaja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vilkuttaja wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vilkuttaja ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Wright throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vilkuttaja connects with a right hand. Wright shakes it off.
Vilkuttaja wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vilkuttaja lands a jab to Wright's midsection.
Wright walks into a left hand.
Wright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vilkuttaja slips under a jab.
Wright throws a jab when Vilkuttaja was well out of range.
Vilkuttaja doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Vilkuttaja clobbers Wright with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!#CL2#
Vilkuttaja forces Wright back against the cage and clinches.
Vilkuttaja prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Vilkuttaja is controlling him.
Vilkuttaja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vilkuttaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
#T1#
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Vilkuttaja is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Vilkuttaja.
Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wright lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Wright misses.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Vilkuttaja jabs Wright to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wright misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilkuttaja! But no joy.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilkuttaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Vilkuttaja's coach down at McDojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vilkuttaja's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Vilkuttaja. Beautiful body shot.
Vilkuttaja works Wright's body with a nice hook.
Wright's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vilkuttaja under the eye.
Wright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vilkuttaja connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wright scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilkuttaja connects with a jab.
Wright misses with a hook.#T2#
Vilkuttaja darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wright takes a swing at Vilkuttaja's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Wright is predictable there
and Vilkuttaja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Vilkuttaja's shoulder, as Vilkuttaja tries to avoid the shot.
Vilkuttaja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilkuttaja counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright scores with a hook.
Vilkuttaja blocks a jab.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Vilkuttaja scores with a jab.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
Vilkuttaja cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vilkuttaja checks a leg kick.
Vilkuttaja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vilkuttaja jabs Wright to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3##CL2#
Vilkuttaja has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vilkuttaja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wright takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Wright's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vilkuttaja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Vilkuttaja.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vilkuttaja managing to block the knees to the body from Wright.
Vilkuttaja taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vilkuttaja scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Vilkuttaja - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vilkuttaja has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Vilkuttaja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vilkuttaja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wright.
Vilkuttaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Vilkuttaja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vilkuttaja scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vilkuttaja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright tries to circle away but Vilkuttaja has him pinned against the cage.
Wright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wright looking to stall.
#BC2#
Vilkuttaja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilkuttaja moves away from the strike by Wright.
Vilkuttaja digs a good hook to Wright's body.
Vilkuttaja misses the shot to the body.
Vilkuttaja connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vilkuttaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
A nice side step and Vilkuttaja releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Vilkuttaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright throws a hook but Vilkuttaja avoids it easily.
Wright throws the left hand but Vilkuttaja avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Vilkuttaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vilkuttaja with a jab.
Wright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wright takes one to the chin there.
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Vilkuttaja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vilkuttaja digs a good hook to Wright's body.
Vilkuttaja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Vilkuttaja moved out of range nicely.
Vilkuttaja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Vilkuttaja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright throws a combination that misses
and Vilkuttaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vilkuttaja lands a right hook to the body.
Vilkuttaja jabs Wright to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Vilkuttaja throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
Wright takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vilkuttaja sizes up Wright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vilkuttaja misses with a wild body shot.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Wright 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vilkuttaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
A nice side step and Vilkuttaja releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vilkuttaja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, jab by Vilkuttaja - just one landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vilkuttaja in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vilkuttaja slips under a jab from Wright.
A swing and a miss from Wright.#CL2#
Vilkuttaja moves into the clinch.
Wright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vilkuttaja backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Wright.
Vilkuttaja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards. #T2#
Vilkuttaja pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vilkuttaja prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Vilkuttaja lands with a light punch inside.
Vilkuttaja pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wright trying to stall but Vilkuttaja improves his position.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Vilkuttaja controls the action.
Vilkuttaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vilkuttaja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vilkuttaja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wright lands a right hand.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Vilkuttaja has him pressed against the cage.
Vilkuttaja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vilkuttaja lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Wright is rocked!
Wright tries to break free but Vilkuttaja pushes him back against the cage.
Vilkuttaja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Vilkuttaja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wright there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Vilkuttaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vilkuttaja checks a leg kick.
Wright looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vilkuttaja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Vilkuttaja as he connects with a hook.
Wright throws a body punch but Vilkuttaja moves out of range.
Vilkuttaja lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Vilkuttaja ducks down to avoid it.
Wright lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vilkuttaja punishes Wright's body with a nice straight punch.
Wright seems to have got his legs back now.
Vilkuttaja connects with a jab.#CL2#
Wright tries to keep at a distance but Vilkuttaja has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wright tries a body shot but Vilkuttaja blocks it.
Vilkuttaja content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vilkuttaja pushes Wright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vilkuttaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilkuttaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Vilkuttaja - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
A right hand to the body from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
Cleon Wright's cut is getting worse.
Vilkuttaja creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wright with a big uppercut! Wright tries to clinch up but Vilkuttaja pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wright to the mat! Wright covers up and Vilkuttaja unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
A relieved looking Murheellinen Vilkuttaja thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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