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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Paulman has Wiltord up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Wiltord has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Paulman misses with a knee strike.
Wiltord blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paulman missing with knees to the body.
Paulman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wiltord is defending well for now.
Paulman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wiltord's face.
#TD#
Wiltord has Paulman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wiltord pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Paulman tumbling to the mat - Wiltord dives into Paulman's guard.
Paulman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wiltord preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman pulls Wiltord in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Wiltord tries to pass. #T1#
Wiltord passes into half guard.
Paulman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paulman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Paulman stays in close to Wiltord's body and controls the position.
Paulman with a nice head shot there.
Paulman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paulman stopping the sweep attempt from Wiltord.
Paulman 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.
Paulman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wiltord's head.
Paulman 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.
Wiltord keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Paulman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wiltord working a defensive guard here.
Paulman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Paulman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiltord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Wiltord feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman controlling Wiltord's posture.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paulman pulls Wiltord in close to prevent any damage.
Wiltord tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard. #T4#
Wiltord is working hard here to advance position.
Paulman can't keep his opponent in guard - Wiltord advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paulman trying to control from the bottom.
Paulman is doing well to control the position and prevent Wiltord from advancing to side control.
Paulman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paulman looking to control.
Paulman is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulman is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wiltord is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulman is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Wiltord looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paulman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russell Paulman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Paulman pushes Wiltord up against the cage in a clinch.
Paulman misses with a knee to the head.
Wiltord tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paulman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paulman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wiltord blocks it with crossed arms.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wiltord avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paulman.
Paulman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wiltord's defenses.
Paulman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wiltord blocks it with crossed arms.
Paulman lands a good knee to the midsection. Wiltord won't want to take too many of those.
Wiltord managing to block the knees to the body from Paulman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman misses with a knee strike.
Paulman landing knees to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paulman throws an elbow but misses.
Paulman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paulman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Wiltord has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paulman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paulman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wiltord's face.
Paulman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wiltord's defenses.
Paulman lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Silvan Wiltord has been cut.
Paulman prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvan Wiltord. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulman misses with an elbow strike.
Paulman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wiltord can't get the takedown.
Paulman landing knees to the head.
Wiltord goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paulman prevents it.
Paulman trying to land knees to the body.
Paulman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wiltord's face.
Wiltord wants to take the fight to the mat but Paulman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Paulman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wiltord is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paulman is defending well.
Wiltord has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paulman after a bit of a struggle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paulman obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wiltord blocks it with crossed arms.
Paulman lands a good knee to the midsection. Wiltord won't want to take too many of those.
Paulman landing knees to the head.
Paulman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wiltord lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Paulman lands a nice knee to the body.
Paulman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Wiltord is blocking nicely.
Paulman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wiltord's face.
Paulman landing knees to the head.
Paulman lands an elbow that stopped Wiltord in his tracks for a moment.
Paulman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Paulman with a knee to the head.
Wiltord drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paulman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wiltord takes an elbow to the temple.
Wiltord takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wiltord blocks the elbow strike.
Paulman lands a knee to the head.
Russell Paulman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wiltord managing to block the knees to the body from Paulman.
Paulman scores with a knee to the head.
Wiltord is looking for a takedown.
Wiltord takes a knee to the side of the body.
Paulman lands an elbow inside that Wiltord shrugs off.
Paulman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paulman landing knees to the head.
Paulman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Paulman connects with a knee to the head.
Paulman landing knees to the body.
Paulman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wiltord's defenses.
Paulman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paulman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wiltord in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Paulman lands an elbow that stopped Wiltord in his tracks for a moment.
Paulman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wiltord in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Paulman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wiltord blocks it with crossed arms.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but Wiltord blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paulman landing knees to the body.
Wiltord drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paulman lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Paulman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Silvan Wiltord'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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Wiltord gets tackled into the cage by Paulman. Paulman maintains the clinch.
Paulman scores with a knee to the head.
Wiltord on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paulman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Paulman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Paulman.
#ROC2#
Wiltord is rocked!
Paulman landing knees to the head.
Oh Wiltord is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wiltord takes an elbow to the temple.
Paulman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paulman obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Paulman.
Paulman landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paulman with a knee to the head.
Paulman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Paulman lands a knee to the head.
Paulman lands an elbow just above Wiltord 's eye.
Wiltord is looking to take this one to the mat.
Paulman scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1#
Paulman connects with a knee to the head.
Paulman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wiltord's defenses.
Paulman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Paulman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paulman stops a takedown attempt from Wiltord.
Wiltord drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paulman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvan Wiltord. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paulman obliges.
Wiltord seems to have got his legs back now.
Wiltord managing to block the knees to the body from Paulman.
Wiltord goes for a takedown attempt but Paulman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Paulman clinches.
Paulman with a knee to the head.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but Wiltord blocks with his arms.
Paulman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Paulman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiltord has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paulman after a bit of a struggle.
Paulman lands a nice elbow.
Paulman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Paulman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wiltord's face.
Paulman tries a knee to the head but Wiltord blocks it.
Paulman working Wiltord over with knees to the body.
Paulman lands an elbow just above Wiltord 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paulman.
Paulman lands an elbow that stopped Wiltord in his tracks for a moment.
Paulman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paulman lands a knee to the head.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Paulman tries to land knees in the clinch but Wiltord avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Wiltord has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Paulman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Wiltord working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wiltord is hanging on to Paulman's back as he tries to escape.
Paulman trying to control the position but Wiltord manages to sink in the hooks.
Paulman is trying to break free.
Wiltord not allowing Paulman to control his hands. #SUB#
Paulman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wiltord.
Paulman is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Wiltord is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4##SUB#
Wiltord tightening his grip on Paulman, looking for the choke.
Wiltord is trying to stick to Paulman's back but Paulman is turning into Wiltord. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wiltord's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Paulman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paulman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silvan Wiltord overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paulman is continuing to stall.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silvan Wiltord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulman with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Paulman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paulman 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Paulman!
Russell Paulman 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:
D52 Warror v Outlaw
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck for Wiltord with that takedown attempt.
Berget throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berget throws a lazy right hand but Wiltord sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wiltord fails with the takedown.
Berget tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiltord was well out of range. Poor timing from Berget.
Berget cracks Wiltord with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wiltord takes a jab right on the kisser.
Berget tests Wiltord's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berget throws a jab when Wiltord was well out of range.#TD#
Berget drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Berget advances to full mount.
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!
Wiltord sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wiltord gets back to full guard.
Wiltord looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Berget stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wiltord swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Wiltord has his foot on Berget's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berget works his way back into a safe position though.
Berget pushes down on Wiltord's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wiltord moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berget scoring with punches to the head and body.
Berget keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wiltord's head.#SUB2#
Wiltord is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berget won't allow Wiltord to sweep him here.
Berget stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wiltord swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Berget avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berget looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Berget passes into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wiltord moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Wiltord is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berget defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiltord avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wiltord has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berget can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Wiltord is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berget is aware though and is defending well.
Berget working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Wiltord throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Wiltord looking for a sweep. Not yet Wiltord, not yet.
Berget looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Wiltord looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berget works over Wiltord with some ground and pound from guard.
Berget has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Berget postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berget wants to pass the guard but Wiltord is keeping the position.
Berget lands a couple of digs.
Wiltord wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Berget avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Wiltord had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berget defends it easily.#SUB2#
Wiltord had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berget defends it easily.
Berget tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiltord is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiltord keeping moving, preventing Berget from controlling successfully.
Wiltord working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berget.
Wiltord is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wiltord is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berget is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Silvan Wiltord will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Berget shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Berget is pressing down on Wiltord's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wiltord is holding on for now.
Wiltord desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Wiltord looking for submissions off his back.
Berget moves into full mount! Wiltord won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiltord wants to hold on but Berget pushes him away.
Wiltord takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wiltord keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Berget lands a heavy elbow.
Wiltord is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wiltord regains half guard.#SUB#
Berget is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wiltord is just riding it out for now. Berget eventually gives up the hold.
Wiltord wants to control but Berget is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiltord won't allow Berget to pass to mount.
Berget is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wiltord manages to get to full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Wiltord is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Berget frees his head nicely. Oh but Wiltord has switched to an armbar! Berget is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Silvan Wiltord!
A relieved looking Silvan Wiltord 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Wiltord shoots in looking for a takedown. Curbstomp tries to sprawl out of it but Wiltord keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Curbstomp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wiltord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Curbstomp closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wiltord tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wiltord 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.
Wiltord is trying to control Curbstomp's posture but Curbstomp avoids it.
Curbstomp is looking to take a break and control but Wiltord is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wiltord manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Wiltord looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Curbstomp wants to get back to his feet.
Wiltord is keen to just control but Curbstomp is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Curbstomp is defending against the submission attempts here by Wiltord.
Curbstomp is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Wiltord is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Curbstomp has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiltord trying to pass the guard but Curbstomp defending well. #SUB#
Wiltord seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Curbstomp is defending against the submission attempts here by Wiltord.
#SUB#
Wiltord maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Curbstomp could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wiltord has cracked it and Curbstomp is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wiltord!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Silvan Wiltord!
A relieved looking Silvan Wiltord 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:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 30
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Infamous scores with a jab.#TD2#
Wiltord fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Infamous sprawls well initially but Wiltord persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Infamous actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Infamous actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Infamous looking for submissions off his back.
Wiltord wants to control but Infamous is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Infamous actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Wiltord is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Infamous is just riding it out for now. Wiltord eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Wiltord is trying to work for a kimura but Infamous is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Infamous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wiltord pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Wiltord seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Infamous looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wiltord is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Infamous slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Infamous working for a triangle but Wiltord defends it easily.
#SUB#
Infamous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Infamous had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wiltord defends it easily.#SUB#
Infamous throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wiltord uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
Infamous regains half guard.
Wiltord wants to take a breather but Infamous is having none of it. #SUB#
Infamous looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Infamous looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Infamous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wiltord pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Infamous looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wiltord seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Wiltord wants to work for an arm triangle but Infamous is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Wiltord is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Infamous defends it well. #T3#
Wiltord passes to side control. #SUB2#
Wiltord tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Infamous manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wiltord's best efforts.
Infamous regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Wiltord is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Infamous has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wiltord is looking to defend but Infamous has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wiltord! Infamous pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wiltord taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dave Infamous!
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 26
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Wiltord tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manning defends well and Wiltord ends up having to push Manning into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wiltord takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manning swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wiltord.
Wiltord shoots in but Manning avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manning scores with a decent looking hook.
Manning connects with a single shot there.
Manning is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A shot to the liver by Manning. Beautiful body shot.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Manning.
Manning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manning cracks Wiltord with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manning moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning cracks Wiltord with an open hand slap.
A combination from Manning does no damage.
Wiltord on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wiltord is defended easily by Manning.
Troy Manning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Wiltord.
Manning works the jab nicely.
Manning digs a good body shot into Wiltord's ribs.
Manning scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Manning.
Manning looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiltord is just out of range.
Wiltord tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Wiltord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manning.
Manning throws a solid leg kick but Wiltord takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manning.
Manning jabs Wiltord to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Wiltord's belly button to the back.
Wiltord avoids the body shot from Manning.
Wiltord feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Manning misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manning jabs Wiltord right on the nose. Wiltord blinks but takes it well.
Manning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiltord was well out of range. Poor timing from Manning.
Manning connects with a jab.
Manning has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shit House-(12 coaches, all double elites) in the buildup to the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Manning.
Manning is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wiltord tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manning defends well and Wiltord ends up having to push Manning into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Manning wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manning lands the left hand.
Wiltord misses with a takedown
and Manning counters with a left to the body.
Troy Manning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wiltord walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manning lands with a good body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Manning. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manning.
Manning scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wiltord looks winded!
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Wiltord takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wiltord tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manning defends well and Wiltord ends up having to push Manning into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Wiltord's belly button to the back.
Manning works Wiltord's body with a nice hook.
Manning throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manning lands a nice hook to Wiltord's body. Wiltord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manning jabs Wiltord to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wiltord gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manning lands a nice shot that snaps Wiltord's head back.
Manning is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wiltord on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manning works Wiltord's body with a nice hook.
Manning with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wiltord stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manning changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Manning keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Wiltord's belly button to the back.
Manning jabs at Wiltord's body.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Wiltord's belly button to the back.
Manning scores with a hook.
Manning really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manning punishes Wiltord's body with a nice straight punch.
Manning jabs Wiltord right on the nose. Wiltord blinks but takes it well.
Manning lands a nice looking body shot.
Manning scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC#
Wiltord is rocked!
Manning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wiltord is still on wobbly legs! Can Manning finish him?
Manning cracks Wiltord on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Wiltord falls backwards against the cage. Manning follows up with more strikes that drop Wiltord to his knees. Manning keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Wiltord! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Manning!
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Event:
Just Bleed 23
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Wiltord takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Silvan Wiltord has been cut.
Silvan Wiltord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Wiltord drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Wiltord has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Khan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Wiltord yanks on the arm and Khan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Wiltord.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Silvan Wiltord!
Our winner, Silvan Wiltord, 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:
Just Bleed 10
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Kenway looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Wiltord counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Wiltord drops back looking for a leg! Kenway is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kenway manages to kick Wiltord off! Wiltord jumps back into Kenway 's guard.
Kenway is trying to keep Wiltord in close.
Wiltord wants to control from the top but Kenway keeps moving.
Wiltord won't allow Kenway to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiltord trying to control but Kenway is working from the bottom.
Kenway on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kenway tries to get out of the position.
Kenway pulls Wiltord in close to prevent any damage.
Wiltord trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Wiltord stands and throws Kenway 's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Wiltord working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Wiltord tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenway tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wiltord wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB2#
Wiltord has hold of Kenway 's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kenway tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wiltord cranks the arm and Kenway screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kenway , who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Silvan Wiltord!
Silvan Wiltord thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Just Bleed 4
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
A left lands for Turtle.
Turtle misses with a series of wild punches.
Turtle lands a jab to the nose.
Wiltord looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wiltord definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wiltord shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turtle pinned against the cage. Turtle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Turtle.
Turtle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turtle slaps away a takedown attempt from Wiltord, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvan Wiltord. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Wiltord fails to land the takedown.
Turtle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turtle with a jab.
Wiltord shoots and misses
and Turtle counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Wiltord drives through with a takedown into Turtle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wiltord controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Wiltord drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wiltord jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Wiltord drops back looking for a leg! Turtle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turtle manages to kick Wiltord off! Wiltord jumps back into Turtle's guard. #T2#
Wiltord is pushing down on Turtle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turtle is fighting to maintain full guard but Wiltord has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Wiltord is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turtle defends it well.
Turtle is looking to escape.
Wiltord works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wiltord fails to take his opponent's back. #T3##SUB#
Wiltord working for a submission but Turtle is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Wiltord looking to secure an arm triangle but Turtle defends it well.
Turtle felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Wiltord swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Turtle is now in Wiltord's guard. A big mistake from Wiltord there, giving up the dominant position!
Wiltord is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Wiltord is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turtle has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB#
Wiltord is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turtle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wiltord is looking to advance position but Turtle won't allow it. #SUB#
Wiltord is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turtle has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Wiltord is working for a kimura but Turtle is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turtle tries to kick Wiltord off but Wiltord keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mister Turtle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wiltord with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turtle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Wiltord closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Wiltord looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wiltord is trying to control. Turtle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silvan Wiltord overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wiltord is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Wiltord is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turtle defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Wiltord is looking for a kimura but Turtle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wiltord to get the leverage.
Turtle is looking to escape.#SUB#
Wiltord is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turtle is just riding it out for now. Wiltord eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Wiltord is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turtle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wiltord. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wiltord tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turtle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiltord works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Wiltord jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Turtle manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Turtle is not content to let Wiltord control the position. #T3##SUB#
Wiltord is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turtle has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Wiltord looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wiltord has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Wiltord goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Turtle is on top in guard.
Turtle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wiltord. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Wiltord lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wiltord pushing down on Turtle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Wiltord is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turtle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wiltord.
Wiltord passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvan Wiltord dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Wiltord shoots in for a takedown but Turtle shows good takedown defense.
Wiltord misses with a takedown attempt
and Turtle makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wiltord really felt that one!
Turtle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wiltord shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turtle as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvan Wiltord. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiltord misses with a takedown attempt
and Turtle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wiltord stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turtle.
Turtle connects with a single shot there.
Turtle thuds a left hand into Wiltord's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiltord shoots and misses
enabling Turtle to counter with a crisp jab.
Wiltord fails with the takedown
and Turtle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wiltord goes for a double leg but Turtle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turtle continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Turtle lands a nice hook to Wiltord's body. Wiltord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wiltord with a poor takedown
and Wiltord takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turtle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wiltord has time to react.
Wiltord shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wiltord gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turtle counters with a good, hard body kick but Wiltord shrugs it off.
Turtle jabs Wiltord right on the nose. Wiltord blinks but takes it well.
Wiltord on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turtle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wiltord on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wiltord with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turtle counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiltord is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wiltord doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turtle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wiltord takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turtle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turtle.
Mister Turtle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turtle lands with a straight right. Wiltord didn't see that one coming.
Turtle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wiltord chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turtle can pounce on him.
Wiltord with a poor takedown
and Turtle counters with a stiff right hand.
Wiltord has his takedown stuffed
and Turtle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wiltord tries for a takedown but Turtle circles away easily
and Turtle counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Turtle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wiltord looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wiltord gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turtle.
Turtle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turtle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wiltord takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wiltord closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turtle circles away.
Silvan Wiltord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiltord with a poor takedown
and Turtle counters with a nice uppercut.
Wiltord with a poor takedown
and Turtle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Turtle. That snapped Wiltord's head back.
Wiltord takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wiltord tries for a takedown but Turtle circles away easily
and Turtle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiltord takes one to the chin there.
Turtle throws a shot to the body.
Turtle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turtle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turtle sizes up Wiltord with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wiltord shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Turtle to counter with a crisp jab.
Wiltord misses with a takedown
and Turtle counters with a stiff right hand.
Wiltord misses with a takedown attempt
and Turtle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wiltord is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Turtle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turtle 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mister Turtle!
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Event:
Just Bleed 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Puma misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Wiltord counters with a takedown into side control.
Puma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wiltord wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Puma regains half guard.
Wiltord works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Wiltord is trying to get an arm triangle but Puma is defending well. #SUB2#
Wiltord tries for a kimura but Puma is defending well.
Puma struggling a bit here.
Puma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Puma tries to get out of the position.
Puma is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Wiltord wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Puma, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Wiltord tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wiltord has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wiltord has an Americana. Puma didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Wiltord is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Wiltord hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Silvan Wiltord!
A victorious Silvan Wiltord 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Wiltord decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wiltord is looking to take a break and control but Smiff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smiff is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Wiltord is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smiff sees it coming and defends easily.
Smiff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wiltord wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wiltord wants to pass the guard but Smiff is keeping the position.#SUB#
Wiltord is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smiff is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smiff has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1##SUB#
Wiltord working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smiff has passed into half guard!
Wiltord is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wiltord regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wiltord keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wiltord has his foot on Smiff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smiff works his way back into a safe position though.
Wiltord keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Smiff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smiff won't allow Wiltord to sweep him here. #SUB#
Wiltord working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smiff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smiff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smiff trying to control but Wiltord is working from the bottom.
Smiff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiltord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff preventing the sweep. #T3#
Wiltord looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Wiltord escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smiff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Wiltord looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wiltord working a defensive guard but Smiff passes into half guard.
Wiltord wants to control but Smiff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wiltord is looking to improve his position.
Wiltord manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Smiff trying to control but Wiltord is working from the bottom.
Smiff passes into half guard.
Wiltord regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Wiltord is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Smiff frees his head nicely. Oh but Wiltord has switched to an armbar! Smiff is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Silvan Wiltord!
A relieved looking Silvan Wiltord thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Stratovarius Smiff stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming out party's on me '.
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Event:
Bravado 2: Refuse to Accede
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Wiltord tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pezzulla swivels and escapes.
Wiltord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pezzulla.
Pezzulla throws a leg kick which misses Wiltord's front leg but catches the back leg as Wiltord tries to avoid it.
Wiltord fails with a takedown attempt.
Pezzulla fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wiltord just manages to avoid it.
Wiltord swats away the attempt to clinch by Pezzulla.
Silvan Wiltord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pezzulla throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Wiltord counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pezzulla is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Wiltord is trying to work for a kimura but Pezzulla is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wiltord is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Wiltord looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Wiltord is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pezzulla defends it well.
Pezzulla wants to control but Wiltord is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Wiltord is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pezzulla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wiltord content to control rather than advance.
Wiltord trying to control the action but Pezzulla is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Wiltord seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pezzulla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Wiltord is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pezzulla has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wiltord wants to work for an arm triangle but Pezzulla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Wiltord is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pezzulla has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pezzulla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pezzulla.#SUB2#
Wiltord drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wiltord jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Wiltord passes Pezzulla's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pezzulla wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wiltord is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Wiltord is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Wiltord is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pezzulla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pezzulla is refusing to be controlled, as Wiltord sits in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pezzulla wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Pezzulla is defending against the submission attempts here by Wiltord.
Pezzulla is looking for a sweep. Wiltord is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wiltord moves into full mount! Pezzulla won't be happy about that!
Pezzulla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Wiltord jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pezzulla manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvan Wiltord dominated that round.
That's time! Pezzulla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wiltord tries for a takedown but Pezzulla circles away easily
and Pezzulla counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wiltord's knee momentarily.
Wiltord tries for a takedown but Pezzulla circles away easily
and Pezzulla counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wiltord's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wiltord's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pezzulla shoots in looking for a takedown but Wiltord manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pezzulla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pezzulla throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2#
Wiltord throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pezzulla was covering up waiting for the punch and Wiltord finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wiltord trying to control the position from guard on top but Pezzulla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pezzulla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wiltord is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Wiltord is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pezzulla is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pezzulla has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Wiltord is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Wiltord throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pezzulla uses it to pass to side control.
Wiltord is looking for a sweep.
Wiltord manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Wiltord is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Wiltord passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Wiltord goes for an armbar but Pezzulla turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pezzulla. #SUB2#
Wiltord is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wiltord wants to hit a switch here but Pezzulla passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wiltord there!
Silvan Wiltord has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pezzulla throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Wiltord is working to get back to half guard.
Wiltord regains half guard.
Pezzulla takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wiltord moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wiltord 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.#T4#
Pezzulla stops Wiltord from standing up.
Pezzulla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Wiltord looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wiltord keeping moving, preventing Pezzulla from controlling successfully.
Wiltord looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pezzulla is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Wiltord escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pezzulla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wiltord trying to control the position.
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 Mirko Pezzulla will probably get the nod.
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#
Wiltord tries for a takedown but Pezzulla sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wiltord 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.
Wiltord fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pezzulla slaps away a takedown attempt from Wiltord, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mirko Pezzulla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Wiltord.
Pezzulla throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wiltord shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Wiltord shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wiltord was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pezzulla is trying to get back to half guard.
Pezzulla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Pezzulla gets full guard.
Pezzulla being controlled here, momentarily.
Wiltord pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pezzulla is keeping the position for now.
Wiltord preventing the sweep.
Wiltord looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Wiltord drops back looking for a leg! Pezzulla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pezzulla manages to kick Wiltord off! Wiltord jumps back into Pezzulla's guard.
Pezzulla 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pezzulla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wiltord advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Wiltord is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pezzulla doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wiltord. #SUB2#
Wiltord is working for a submission of some sort.
Pezzulla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Pezzulla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pezzulla tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Pezzulla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wiltord can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Wiltord is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pezzulla is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pezzulla has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Wiltord keeping full guard, as Pezzulla tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
Wiltord is looking for a triangle here but Pezzulla uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wiltord can't do much from the bottom here.
Wiltord stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Wiltord wants to control but Pezzulla postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wiltord tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pezzulla wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wiltord gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Wiltord looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Pezzulla showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pezzulla 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mirko Pezzulla!
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Event:
Primal 20
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Gruszczyk moves into range and clinches up with Wiltord.
Wiltord is looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Gruszczyk.
Wiltord is trying to drag Gruszczyk to the mat but Gruszczyk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wiltord blocking some punches.
Wiltord can't get the takedown.
Michal Gruszczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Wiltord.
Gruszczyk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wiltords head.
Wiltord's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wiltord is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gruszczyk is defending well.
Wiltord has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gruszczyk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wiltord drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gruszczyk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gruszczyk avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruszczyk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wiltord has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gruszczyk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wiltord can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Gruszczyk - that landed with a thud.
Wiltord looks winded!
Gruszczyk lands a hook that snaps the head of Wiltord backwards.
Wiltord takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiltord has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gruszczyk after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Wiltord is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Gruszczyk.
Gruszczyk gets through Wiltord's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gruszczyk lands with a right to the head.
Gruszczyk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gruszczyk stalling in the clinch.
Gruszczyk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wiltord backwards.
Gruszczyk is leaning against Wiltord and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gruszczyk.
#KD#
Gruszczyk drops Wiltord onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wiltord is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Wiltord 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!
Gruszczyk pushes Wiltord against the cage. Gruszczyk is working some dirty boxing. Gruszczyk pushes off with a quick right hook! Wiltord goes down! Wiltord tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gruszczyk moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Gruszczyk!
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