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Event:
CWC 289 Tokyo
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Harry Winston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Bates clinches with his opponent.
Bates goes for a takedown attempt but Winston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Bates shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Winston manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Winston (0) vs (2) Bates#SUB#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bates doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bates manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston 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.#SUB#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bates doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bates manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Winston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bates has gone for a leg lock! Winston slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bates's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Winston (2) vs (2) Bates
We've been hearing good reports from Winston'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.
Winston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Winston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bates has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winston has managed to get both his arms back between Bates's legs - danger averted.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Bates is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Winston is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bates is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bates has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Winston (2) vs (4) Bates
Bates passes Winston's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.
Winston is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura here.
Winston gets full guard.
Bates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bates drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Winston dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Winston (4) vs (4) Bates
Winston wants to pass the guard but Bates is keeping the position.#T3#
Winston wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving. #SUB2#
Winston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Winston wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Winston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bates swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bates looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winston is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Bates has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Winston is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bates. Score +3 for passing guard: Winston (7) vs (4) Bates#SUB#
Winston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bates tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Winston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bates has escaped the position, nice work there.
Winston working away.#T5##SUB#
Winston goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bates rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Winston's guard! Nice work there by Bates! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Winston (7) vs (6) Bates
Winston keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Bates slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Winston (7) vs (9) Bates#SUB2#
Bates has hold of Winston's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Winston tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bates cranks the arm and Winston screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Winston, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Armad Bates!
After winning the bout, Armad Bates 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:
CWC 287 - Amsterdam
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Arthur Kincaid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Harry Winston!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Winston has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Winston has clasped his hands together around Kincaid's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kincaid (0) vs (4) Winston
Kincaid is looking for a sweep.
Kincaid is trying to control Winston's posture but Winston avoids it. #SUB2#
Winston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kincaid, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Winston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kincaid, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Winston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kincaid, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Winston is trying to get an arm triangle but Kincaid is defending well.
Kincaid is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Winston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kincaid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kincaid struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Winston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kincaid wants to control but Winston postures up.#T2#
Kincaid is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Winston swings around for an armbar but Kincaid sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Winston's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kincaid (2) vs (4) Winston
Kincaid stopping the sweep attempt from Winston.
Winston is trying to keep Kincaid in close.
Kincaid works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kincaid trying to mount his opponent but Winston defends it.
Kincaid moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (5) vs (4) Winston
Kincaid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Winston stops Kincaid from passing to mount.
Kincaid is looking to take a break and control but Winston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Winston regains half guard.#SUB#
Kincaid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Winston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kincaid. #SUB#
Kincaid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winston is just riding it out for now. Kincaid eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kincaid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Winston defends it well. #T4#
Winston moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Winston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kincaid defends well.
Winston is pulling down on Kincaid's head. It's preventing any offense from Kincaid, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Winston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kincaid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kincaid won't allow Winston to sweep him here. #T5#
Kincaid wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving.
Winston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kincaid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Winston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kincaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kincaid controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Kincaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kincaid stands and throws Winston's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (8) vs (4) Winston
Kincaid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winston keeps working.
Winston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kincaid's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kincaid trying to pass the guard but Winston defending well. #SUB#
Kincaid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Winston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kincaid. #T7##SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kincaid 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.
#SUB#
Kincaid is working for a kimura but Winston is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8#
Winston is trying to get back to full guard.
Winston manages to get to full guard.
Kincaid passes into half guard.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Kincaid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winston manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Kincaid trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Winston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kincaid defends it easily.
Winston looking for a sweep. Not yet Winston, not yet.
Kincaid is pushing down on Winston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winston is fighting to maintain full guard but Kincaid has managed to sneak the leg through.
Winston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10##SUB#
Kincaid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winston has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kincaid is trying for a kimura here. Winston looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kincaid wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Kincaid!
A relieved looking Arthur Kincaid 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:
SYN 853 Al Din vs. Po II
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Mma lands a right hook to the body.
Mma connects with a leg kick.
Mma throws a body kick that misses #TD#
so Winston counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Winston stops Mma from standing up. #ES2#
Mma wriggles free and stands up.
Mma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Mma stuns Winston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Mma misses with a looping left.
Winston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Winston gets the takedown into side control.
Mma tries to escape but Winston is in control. #T1##ES2#
Mma throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jeff Mma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mma throws a jab when Winston was well out of range.
It looked like Winston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mma misses with a looping right.
Mma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winston connects with a looping right hand.
Mma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Mma looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mma.
Winston swinging wildly here.
Mma thinks about the counter body kick.
Mma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Winston moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Winston.#T2#
Mma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Mma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Winston tries to move into range but Mma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Winston finds it's way through Mma's defenses.
Winston throws a sloppy body shot
and Mma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Mma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mma misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Winston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mma throws the left hand but Winston avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick from Mma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Winston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mma staying out of range there.
Mma just misses with a punch to the body.
Mma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mma lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Mma throws a leg kick #TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mma won't be happy with that.
Mma bucks up and tries to throw Winston off but instead Winston has got his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Winston has his opponent's back but Mma is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Winston.
Mma jabs Winston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Winston fails with the takedown.
Mma lands with a good body shot.
Winston sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winston moves away from the strike by Mma.
Mma digs a good body shot into Winston's ribs.
Winston takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Mma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Mma is just out of range.
Jeff Mma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mma throws a good cross that connects.
Mma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A combination from Mma does no damage.
Winston throwing a counter right hand but Mma manages to avoid it.
Winston slips a jab from Mma.
Winston drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mma sprawls and moves away.
Winston slips under a jab from Mma.
Mma connects with a single shot there.
Winston throws a body punch but Mma moves out of range.
Mma avoids the body shot from Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mma misses the jab.
Winston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mma lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Winston.
Winston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Mma lands with a cross. #ROC2#Winston is rocked!
Winston moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Winston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Winston misses with a hook to the body
and Mma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Winston's knee momentarily.
Mma misses the jab.
Winston takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Mma is predictable there
and Winston counters with a straight right hand.
Winston tries to move into range but Mma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winston lands a jab to Mma's midsection.
Mma swings widly with a right hand
and Winston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Mma.
It looked like Winston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mma scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mma sprawls well. Mma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winston gets slowly back to his feet.
Mma jabs Winston right on the nose. Winston blinks but takes it well.
Winston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Winston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mma throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Winston counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Winston.
Mma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD2#
Nice combo by Mma! Oh, that's hurt him - Winston falls to the canvas and Mma follows him into side control.
Oh Winston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Mma stands up.
Mma lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Winston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mma counters with a right hand to the body.
Winston leaves his chin hanging out and Mma seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Winston crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeff Mma!
Jeff Mma 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:
SYN 845 Fall Brawl
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Hill slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hill has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
Winston checks a leg kick.
Winston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill lands with an uppercut that bounces Winston off the cage and back into range.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Winston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hill doesn't seem bothered though.
Hill connects with the punch.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Winston's head but Winston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill scores with a jab to the head.
Hill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winston 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.
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston blocks a jab.#TD2#
Hill gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Winston to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Hill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hill 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.
Hill has momentary wrist control but Winston slips an elbow through the middle.
Hill trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Hill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winston preventing the sweep. #T2#
Hill lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Winston wants to sweep here but Hill controlling him for the moment.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winston trying to keep a closed guard but Hill is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Winston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hill defends well.
Hill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill preventing the sweep.
Hill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hill stopping the sweep attempt from Winston.
Hill works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hill passes to full mount!
Hill punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Winston that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Winston tries to hold on but Hill pushes him away.
Hill lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Winston is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Hill.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hill landing shots from mount. #ROC#Winston is rocked!
Hill scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Winston?
Winston is still in real trouble! Can Hill finish him?
Winston can't escape the position.
Hill lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Winston! Hill sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Winston and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scott Hill!
A victorious Scott Hill 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:
SYN 835 Graves vs. Peterson
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Klos walks into a jab.
Winston staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Winston.
Winston lands a jab to Klos's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Winston.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Klos shows good takedown defense.
Winston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klos circles away quickly and effectively.
Klos throws a shot from downtown. Winston moves away and avoids it.
Klos moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Winston punishes Klos's body with a nice straight punch.
Winston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klos.
Klos scores with a sloppy right hand. Winston should have avoided that one.
Winston takes a swing at Klos's ribcage but misses.
Klos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Winston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klos thinking.
Klos throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Winston lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klos.
Klos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Klos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Winston pinned against the cage. Winston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Klos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cal Klos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klos.
Klos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winston.
Winston swings for the body but Klos moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Klos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klos misses with the combination.
Klos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klos scores with a sloppy right hand. Winston should have avoided that one.
Klos cracks Winston with an open hand slap.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klos.
Klos misses with a looping left.
Klos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Klos throws a one two combo.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Klos.
Good standup being displayed there by Klos as he connects with a hook.
Winston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klos rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Klos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Winston is trying to defend but Klos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Klos is looking to take a break and control but Winston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Klos is working away from the top position though.
Klos trying to control from half guard but Winston is working away.
Winston tries to get to full guard but Klos has control of the leg.
Klos is trying to control the action in half guard but Winston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Winston keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Klos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Klos trying to control the action but Winston is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Winston trying to control but Klos postures up.
Winston gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Klos trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Winston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Klos defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Winston working for a triangle but Klos defends it easily.
Klos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Winston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Klos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Klos misses with a double jab.
Klos misses with an uppercut.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klos was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Klos misses with a wild combination.
Klos ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Winston throws a shot from downtown. Klos moves away and avoids it.
Klos 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.
Cal Klos is winning the standup battle so far.
Winston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Winston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winston throws a right and a left that Klos avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Klos throws a series of punches but Winston moves out of range.
Winston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Winston.
Winston throws a body punch but Klos moves out of range.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Klos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Klos lands with a hook. Winston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Klos connects with a looping right hand.
Klos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winston.
Winston leaves Klos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Klos misses with a left hand
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab.
Winston lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Winston looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Klos manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Nice defenses there by Winston.
Klos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winston swings for the body but Klos moves out of range.
Klos throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klos was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.#T2#
Klos avoids the body shot from Winston.
Klos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Winston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Klos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Winston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Winston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Winston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Winston. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Klos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Klos. Those never looked like landing.
Winston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Klos slips under a jab.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klos manages to avoid it.
Winston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Winston looks to land a combination but Klos avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Klos as he connects with a hook.
Winston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klos.
Klos lands the left hand.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Klos is just out of range.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klos misses with a looping right.
Klos scores with a nice right hand.
Klos defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Klos misses with a straight right.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Klos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klos misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Klos misses the target.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klos lands with a straight right. Winston didn't see that one coming.
Klos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Winston moves into the clinch.
Klos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Winston after a bit of a struggle.
Winston scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Klos manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Winston.
Klos 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.
Winston lands a jab.
Klos misses with a straight right.
Klos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cal Klos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Klos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Winston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Winston.
Winston throws a series of punches but Klos avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Klos gets a takedown into half guard.
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 Cal Klos 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#
Winston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Winston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Klos darts in looking for a takedown but Winston gets double underhooks and turns Klos into the cage.
Klos tries to pull guard but Winston holds him up against the cage and eventually Klos drops back down to his feet.
Winston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Winston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klos is pressed up against the cage. Winston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Klos down to the mat. Klos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Klos looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Winston moves out of range as Klos strikes.
Klos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Winston. No joy for Klos on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cal Klos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klos misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Winston takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Winston.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Klos is just out of range.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klos.
Klos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Winston throws a jab when Klos was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Winston. Those never looked like landing.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klos was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Winston walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Winston lands a nice looking body shot.
Klos cracks Winston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Klos throws a big shot that misses.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Klos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston slips a jab from Klos.#T2#
Klos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Winston eats them both and turns towards Klos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Klos misses with the combination.
Winston scores with a body shot.
Winston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Klos.
Winston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winston lands a nice looking body shot.
Klos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klos.
A big left from Winston misses.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winston avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Klos misses with a lunging right hand
and Winston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klos loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.#T3#
Winston scores with the left hand. Klos knows he should have avoided that one.
Klos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klos dodges the punch combination from Winston.
Klos throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Klos misses.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klos throws a right hand that misses
and Winston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Winston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Klos.
A cross from Klos lands.
No joy there for Klos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Klos avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Klos lands with a hook. Winston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Klos throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
Winston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klos sizes up Winston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Winston misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target.
Klos throws a right hand that misses
and Winston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winston circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Winston misses.
Klos scores with the left hand. Winston knows he should have avoided 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 Cal Klos.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klos, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cal Klos!
A victorious Cal Klos 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:
SYN 825 Reilly vs. Mfer
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Donk. Lawrence catches Winston right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Lawrence closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Winston quickly recovers to half guard.
Winston tries to roll over but Lawrence keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Winston defends it well.
Lawrence wants to take a breather but Winston is having none of it.
Winston taking some punishment here, with Lawrence in his half guard.
Lawrence works his foot free and advances to mount.
Winston manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lawrence working over Winston with some ground and pound. Winston looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Winston is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Winston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lawrence's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lawrence's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Lawrence to escape the position.
Lawrence is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lawrence grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T1#
Winston throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Lawrence!
Lawrence is trying to break free.
Lawrence is covering up but some of the strikes from Winston are getting through and doing damage.
Lawrence tries to escape but Winston has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Winston scores with strikes from the back.
Winston gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Winston. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Lawrence is covering up but some of the strikes from Winston are getting through and doing damage.
Lawrence breaks Winston's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Winston has his foot on Lawrence's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawrence works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence working some strikes from top position.
Winston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Winston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Winston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Winston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Winston preventing the sweep.
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lawrence wants to sweep here but Winston controlling him for the moment.
Winston landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winston's guard. #REVB#
Lawrence in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Winston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winston can't keep his opponent in guard - Lawrence advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Winston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawrence pulls his head out easily.
Winston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Winston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lawrence is trying to control. Winston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lawrence is pressing down on Winston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Winston is holding on for now.
Lawrence wants to take a breather but Winston is having none of it.
Lawrence might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Winston haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lawrence slips a nice elbow through Winston's hands, connecting with Winston's forehead.#SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Winston wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lawrence looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lawrence is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Winston is looking to improve his position.
Lawrence slips a nice elbow through Winston's hands, connecting with Winston's forehead.
Lawrence missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winston wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winston keeps working.
Lawrence is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Winston!
Lawrence trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Winston regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Lawrence will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Winston slips a straight right by Lawrence.
Lawrence shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lawrence will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Lawrence throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Winston tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lawrence is in Winston's guard.#SUB#
Winston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawrence defends it easily.
Lawrence stopping the sweep attempt from Winston.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving.
Lawrence lands a couple of digs.
Lawrence keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winston's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawrence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawrence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lawrence passes Winston's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Winston has hold of Lawrence's hands but Lawrence slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Winston won't allow Lawrence to pass to mount. #SUB#
Winston actively working from the bottom here.
Winston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lawrence is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lawrence slips a nice elbow through Winston's hands, connecting with Winston's forehead.#ROC2#Winston is rocked!
Lawrence is keen to just control but Winston is a slippery customer.
Lawrence works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lawrence with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Winston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawrence putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lawrence controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lawrence cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T2#
Winston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lawrence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winston regains half guard.
Lawrence drops an elbow to the side of Winston's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Winston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Winston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawrence defends it easily.
Winston wants to improve his position but instead Lawrence has moved into half guard.
Lawrence seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lawrence lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Lawrence is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Winston has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Lawrence. Oh but Winston has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Lawrence goes limp - he's gone! Winston jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated John Lawrence had this to say: 'Cobra Kai Rules!! Ill be back. No retreat! No surrender! Strike First! Strike Hard!'. |
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Event:
SYN 813 Toivonen vs. Camara
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Terranova sizes up Winston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Terranova 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.
Terranova cracks Winston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terranova manages to avoid it.
Terranova thumps Winston with a low kick.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terranova.
Terranova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
Terranova tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Winston.
Winston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Winston misses with a two punch combination.
Winston staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terranova on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Terranova lands with a slapping head kick.
Terranova lands an overhand right.
Terranova has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Winston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Terranova.
Terranova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Winston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Winston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Winston throws a right hand that Terranova ducks under and follows up with a left that Terranova also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Terranova! But no joy.
Terranova pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
No joy there for Winston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova dodges the punch combination from Winston.
Ciro Terranova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston throws a body punch but Terranova moves out of range.
Terranova is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A good leg kick by Terranova.
A clash of legs there as Terranova blocks the low kick.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Winston misses with a low kick.
Terranova throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Winston clobbers Terranova with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terranova.
Ciro Terranova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Terranova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Terranova staying out of range there.
Terranova appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Winston lands with a good body shot.
Terranova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Winston walks into a straight right hand from Terranova.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terranova tried to score with a low kick but Winston checks it.
Terranova is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Terranova scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Terranova takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Winston.
Terranova throws a nice inside leg kick.
Terranova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Terranova. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Terranova.
Winston lands with a nice body punch.
Terranova misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Winston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terranova moves away.
Terranova tries a quick counter leg kick but Winston is wise to it.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terranova manages to avoid it.
Winston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova works the jab nicely.
Terranova looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
Terranova throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
Winston throws a poor cross that misses
and Terranova makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Terranova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Terranova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Terranova is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Winston had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice defenses there by Winston.
Terranova scoring well with a low kick there.
Terranova tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Winston is able to avoid easily.
Winston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terranova can pounce on him.
Winston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Terranova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terranova walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Winston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Terranova throws a nice outside leg kick.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Winston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova misses with a leg kick.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Terranova with a nice calf kick.
Terranova connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Terranova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Winston is looking to wear down Terranova with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Winston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Winston blocks a low kick nicely.
Terranova's jab looks to have found its range, popping Winston under the eye.
Terranova is looking to score with low kicks.
Winston slips under a jab from Terranova.
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terranova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Terranova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Winston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Terranova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winston blocks a head kick by Terranova.
Terranova throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
As Terranova looks to move away, Winston throws a big counter combo but Terranova just gets out of the way.
Winston misses the jab.
Terranova scores with a leg kick.
Winston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Terranova dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Terranova dodges the punch combination from Winston.
That kick from Terranova tenderised Winston's leg. Winston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Terranova misses with a head kick.
Terranova misses with a leg kick.
Terranova's jab looks to have found its range, popping Winston under the eye.
Winston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Terranova.
Terranova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Terranova slips under a jab from Winston.
Winston throws a hook to the side of Terranova's head but Terranova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winston takes a kick to the side of the head.
Winston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Terranova. That one must have hurt.
Terranova takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Winston tries to bum rush Terranova with a series of wild strikes but Terranova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston misses with a body punch
enabling Terranova to counter with a crisp jab.
Terranova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Terranova looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Terranova loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
It looked like Winston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Terranova scores with the left hand. Winston knows he should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Winston coming out on top.
Winston misses with the combination.
Terranova lunges at Winston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Winston's hand.
Terranova swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Winston.
Terranova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Terranova tenderised Winston's leg. Winston is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left and a right from Terranova both land. Nice combination.
Winston throws a big shot that misses.
Winston misses with a hook. Terranova ducked under it nicely.
Winston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Winston misses with a takedown attempt - Terranova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winston fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Terranova lands a leg kick that knocks Winston off balance momentarily.
Winston slips under a jab from Terranova.
Winston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Terranova moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Terranova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Terranova bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Winston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Terranova tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Winston checks a leg kick nicely.
Winston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Terranova feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Winstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Winston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terranova.
Terranova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
Winston tries to clinch but Terranova is having none of it.
Winston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good shot there by Terranova.
Winston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Terranova gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Terranova has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Winston is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Winston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Terranova stops a takedown attempt from Winston.
Winston misses with a body punch.
Terranova's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Terranova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winston moves out of range of the body kick from Terranova.
Winston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terranova.
Terranova works the jab nicely.
Ciro Terranova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terranova lands a really nice looking cross but Winston seems unphased.
Terranova connects with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Winston. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Winston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Terranova misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Winston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Terranova is trying to stand up here but Winston is controlling him well.
Winston not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Winston is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Terranova sees it coming and defends easily.#ES2#
Terranova has one foot on Winston's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Terranova looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
Terranova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winston throws a body punch but Terranova moves out of range.
Terranova looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Winston defending well as Terranova loads up on a big left hand.
Winston misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Winston does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Terranova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Terranova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston swings widly with a right hand
and Terranova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winston tries to clinch but Terranova is having none of it.
Terranova throws out a leg kick but Winston moves out of range and Terranova only half commits.
Winston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Terranova scores with a one two! Winston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Winston misses the jab.
Winston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A cross from Terranova lands.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Terranova throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
so Winston counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston is working Terranova over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winston won't allow Terranova to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Winston drops back looking for a leg! Terranova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terranova manages to kick Winston off! Winston jumps back into Terranova's guard.
Terranova is looking to stand up but Winston isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Terranova keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston stops Terranova from standing up.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winston stops Terranova from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses.
Terranova keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Terranova. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Terranova.
Terranova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Terranova thuds his right hand into Winston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target.
Winston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Winston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Winston throws a body punch but Terranova moves out of range.
Winston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Terranova scores with the left hand. Winston knows he should have avoided that one.
Terranova throws out a loose jab but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terranova connects with a jab.
Terranova scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terranova.
Terranova looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Winston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Terranova catches Winston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Terranova with a nice cross.
Terranova's jab looks to have found its range, popping Winston under the eye.
Good shot there by Winston.
Winston moves out of range as Terranova strikes.
It looked like Winston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Winston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Terranova misses with a straight right.
Winston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Terranova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winston feinted with a counter takedown.
Winston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Terranova misses with a body shot.
Terranova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winston.
Winston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Terranova lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Terranova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Terranova scores with a four punch combination!
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terranova was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Winston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terranova throws out the jab.
Winston checks a low kick from Terranova.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Terranova lands a nice looking body shot.
Ciro Terranova is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Winston takes one on the button.
Terranova throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Terranova won't be happy with that.
Terranova is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ES2#
Terranova throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Terranova lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Terranova misses. #TD#
Winston 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.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terranova is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Winston is controlling him.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ciro Terranova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Terranova 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciro Terranova! |
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Event:
SYN 807 Kurosaki vs. Golovkin
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Camara.
Winston looks to land a combination but Camara avoids it well.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Winston tries for a takedown but Camara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Camara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been told by Camara's head coaches at Elite MMA Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Camara misses with a low kick.
Winston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Camara defends it well.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Winston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Camara to the mat! Camara manages to get full guard.
Winston passes Camara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Camara wants to improve his position but Winston is controlling well.
Camara regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Winston.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Camara works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Winston trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Winston stays in close to Camara's body and controls the position.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Winston drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Camara dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Winston has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Camara is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Winston.
Winston is letting Camara control him for a moment.
Camara wants to control but Winston is keeping him busy. #T2#
Camara staying calm.
Winston is looking to reverse the position.
Winston is still trying to improve position.
Camara just content to control the position.
Winston tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position. #T3#
Winston manages to get back to half guard.
Camara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Winston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Winston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Winston has an active guard here but Camara has managed to pass into half guard.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Camara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Winston tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Winston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU#
Winston is working an open guard so Camara takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Camara throws a leg kick but Winston checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camara.
Winston punishes Camara's body with a nice straight punch.
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 Ibrahim Camara will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Winston avoids the body shot from Camara.
Winston misses with the combination.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
Winston misses with a double jab
and Camara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for Camara.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara scores with a jab to the body.
Winston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Camara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Winston shoots in for a double leg but Camara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Camara is looking to clinch but Winston is avoiding it.
Harry Winston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winston throws a combination. Camara tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Camara lands with a hook. Winston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot by Camara.
Nice takedown defense from Camara. No joy for Winston on that attempt.
Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Camara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ibrahim Camara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Camara connects with a crisp jab.
Winston throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
Ibrahim Camara is winning the standup battle so far.
Camara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston.
Camara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Winston shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Camara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Winston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Camara's head.
Camara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Camara holds on and takes a little breather.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Camara has wrist control.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston stands up over Camara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Camara has wrist control.
Winston looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Winston.#T4##SUB2#
Camara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Winston wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Winston is looking for a triangle but Camara pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Winston isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Camara stacks Winston on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Camara!
Winston is looking for a sweep.
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 Ibrahim Camara 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#
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara misses with an uppercut
and Winston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Winston scores with a shot to the body.
Winston takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Winston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Camara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Winston is out of range.
Camara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camara throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Winston blocks the low kick.
Winston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Camara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston checks the leg kick nicely there.
Camara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Winston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camara moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Camara throws a counter high kick but Winston was just alert enough to avoid it.
Camara misses with a straight right.
Winston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
Camara cracks Winston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Camara lands a jab to the nose.
Winston works Camara's body with a nice hook.
Camara tries to clinch up but Winston circles away and keeps his distance.
Camara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Camara wants it to stay on the feet.
Camara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Winston manages to circle out of the way.
A good leg kick by Camara.
Camara slips under a jab from Winston.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camara.
Winston checks a leg kick nicely.
Camara is looking to chop away at Winston's legs.
Winston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Camara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Winston checks a low kick from Camara.
Camara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Winston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Camara cracks Winston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ibrahim Camara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston misses with a takedown attempt - Camara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winston walks into a stiff left hand from Camara.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camara. #CL#
Camara closes the distance and clinches.
Winston swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston throws a head punch that misses.
Camara blocks a body shot from Winston.
Winston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winston tries to circle away but Camara has him pinned against the cage.
Winston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winston.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Winston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Winston displaying some good clinch control by pressing Camara up against the cage.
Winston goes for a takedown attempt but Camara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ibrahim Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Camara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
Camara lands a head kick!
Nice body punch from Camara. #T4#
Camara is looking to clinch.
Winston tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Winston throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Camara half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Winston forces Camara back against the cage and clinches.
Winston tries for a takedown. No joy.
Winston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara blocking some punches.
Camara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Winston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winston.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winston is working for takedown but Camara is calmly controlling the position for now.
Winston misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Winston fails to land.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Camara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Camara, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ibrahim Camara!
A less than humble Ibrahim Camara misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
ALPHA-1: Super Series I
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klos misses with a looping right.
Winston drops down looking for a counter takedown but Klos sprawls and moves away.
Winston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Klos loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
Winston is looking for a counter combo.
Winston misses with a shot to the body
and Klos counters with a straight right hand.
Klos throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
so Winston counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Klos looking to control.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Klos blocks nicely.
Winston throws a strike but Klos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Winston working for a triangle but Klos defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Klos is stalling in the full guard.
Klos wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving. #SUB#
Winston has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Klos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Winston.
The strikes coming from Klos are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston taking a bit of punishment here - Klos scoring with strikes.
Winston is looking to regain half guard here but Klos keeps moving and retains side control.
Winston 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.
Klos working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Winston is trying to get back to half guard.
Winston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Klos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Winston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winston has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Klos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Winston.
Winston is looking for a sweep.
Klos lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Winston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klos gets to mount! Winston was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Winston is desperately trying to improve his position but Klos has a good base and remains in mount.
Winston is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Klos working Winston over with strikes here.
Klos lands a nice shot to the head.
Winston can't escape the position.
Klos breaks from Winston's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Klos cracks Winston with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Klos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Winston can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC2#Winston is rocked!
Winston is trying desperately to improve position.
Klos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Winston's face.
Oh Winston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Winston gets back to half guard.
Winston seems to have got his legs back now.
Klos slips a nice elbow through Winston's hands, connecting with Winston's forehead.
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!
Winston is looking to improve his position.
Klos wants to free his trapped foot but Winston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Klos connects with a nice short shot to Winston's temple.
Klos is trying to control. Winston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Klos prevents Winston from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Klos connects with a nice short shot to Winston's temple.
Klos sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Klos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Winston sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Klos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Klos throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Winston is looking for a counter combo.
Jab from Klos.
Winston fails to land the takedown.
Winston slips a jab and a cross from Klos.
Klos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Winston has time to react.
Klos misses with a left hand #TD#
and Winston counters with a shoot takedown. Klos fights it but they end up in guard.
Winston throws a strike but Klos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Klos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Klos wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving.
Winston 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.#SUB#
Klos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Klos has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.
Klos trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom. #T1#
Klos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Klos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Klos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klos content to stall in guard here.
Klos postures up in Winston's guard and throws a big left but Winston blocks it. #SUB#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Klos from controlling successfully.
Winston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Winston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Klos defends well.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Klos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Klos's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Klos passes into half guard.
Winston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klos working over Winston with some ground and pound. Winston looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Winston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Klos is keen to just control but Winston is a slippery customer.
Winston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Klos is looking to work some ground and pound but Winston has wrist control.#T3##SUB#
Winston throws his legs up looking for a submission but Klos uses it to pass to side control.
Klos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Winston gets back to half guard.
Winston tries to get to full guard but Klos has control of the leg.
Klos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Klos prevents Winston from improving his position.
Klos content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Klos is trying to control the action in half guard but Winston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Winston gets full guard.#SUB#
Winston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Klos working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klos looking to pass the guard.
Klos trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cal Klos has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Winston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Winston wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Klos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Winston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Klos.
Winston fails to land the takedown.
Winston blocks a jab.
Klos misses with a hook
#TD#
and Winston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Klos!
Winston scores with punches from side control.
Winston is working Klos over with some ground and pound from side control.
Winston working the ground and pound but Klos is defending the strikes.
Klos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Winston 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.
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!
Klos is trying to control but can't.
Klos has hold of Winston's hands but Winston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Klos wants to get back to full guard.
Winston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winston wants to take a breather but Klos is having none of it.
Winston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Winston sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klos defending well though.
Klos is doing well to control the position and prevent Winston from advancing to side control.
Klos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Winston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Winston winds up and cracks Klos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Klos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Klos wants to improve his position but Winston is controlling well.
Winston is nestled in close to Klos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Winston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klos's head.
Ground and pound from Winston.
Winston sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klos defending well though.
Winston working over Klos with some ground and pound. Klos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Winston is looking to stall here but Klos recovers full guard. #T3#
Klos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Klos blocks nicely.
Klos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Klos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winston is one step ahead there.
Winston trying to control but Klos is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Winston postures up and lands a big shot to Klos's brow.
Klos keeping full guard, as Winston tries to pass.
Klos controlling the position.
Klos wants to stand but Winston is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Klos scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danga de danga de dang - Klos scores with a four punch combination!
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 Harry Winston.
Well Klos 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cal Klos!
Cal Klos 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:
SMASH: End Of An Era
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Glass.
Winston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Glass's head backwards.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Glass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Glass.
Glass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Glass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glass throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Good work by Winston as he checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Winston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A low kick from Glass misses #TD2#
so Winston counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Winston won't allow Glass to get back to his feet.
Glass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Glass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Glass working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winston.
Winston scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston prevents Glass from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Winston landing some decent shots from guard.
Glass 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.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston won't allow Glass to get back to his feet.
Glass keeping full guard, as Winston tries to pass.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winston is working Glass over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winston wants to control from the top but Glass keeps moving.
Glass is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Winston is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glass keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Glass clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Winston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winston is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Winston tries to stall but Glass uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Winston looking for a takedown.
Desmond Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston lands a body shot.
Glass takes a shot to the head.
Winston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Glass or not. #BC2#
Winston manages to break the clinch.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glass tries to clinch there but Winston circles away.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
A nice side step and Winston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Glass cracks Winston with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Glass.
Glass will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Glass is predictable there #TD2#
and Winston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Glass's guard.
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Glass keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Glass wants to stand and escape but Winston is having none of it. #T4##ES#
Glass has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Winston has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Glass lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Winston manages to break the clinch.
Glass scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Glass.
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Winston.
Glass tries to work over Winston's front leg with a kick but Winston checks it.
Glass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glass looks to land a combination but Winston avoids it well.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
Glass moves in looking to clinch but Winston pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Winston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Glass with the inside leg kick.
Harry Winston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Glass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Glass attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Glass fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Winston checks it well.
Winston feints a jab promting Glass to slip. Winston then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Glass slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.#TD2#
Winston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Glass to the mat! Glass manages to get full guard.
Glass wants to stand up but Winston is controlling him.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Glass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Glass is looking to stand up but Winston isn't so interested in that idea.
Winston wants to control from the top but Glass keeps moving. #T1#
Winston distracts Glass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winston prevents Glass from getting back to his feet.
Winston trying to control but Glass is working from the bottom.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winston stops Glass from standing up.
Harry Winston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Glass keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Glass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Winston stuns Glass with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glass tries to clinch but Winston moves out of range.
Winston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Glass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Glass tries to land a leg kick but Winston saw it coming and moves away.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Glass drives through and clinches with Winston against the cage.
Glass scores with a shot to the side of Winston's head.
Glass throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Winston.
Winston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Winston.
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!
Winston cracks Glass with a nice body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Glass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winston has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Glass seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Winston can turn it around.
Winston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glass struggles to land a body shot inside as Winston controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winston.
Glass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
Glass tries to land knees in the clinch but Winston avoids the damage to the body.
Winston lands a body punch.
Glass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winston's elbow. #TD2#
Winston gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Glass wants to stand and escape but Winston is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Glass keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully. #T4##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Glass manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Winston presses Glass against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glass tries a body shot but Winston blocks it.
Nice body punch from Winston. #BC2#
Winston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glass takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Glass throws a leg kick
and Winston counters with a straight right hand.
Glass throws a sloppy body shot
and Winston counters with a two punch combo.
Winston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Glass rather than just go for the knockout.
Winston throws a right and a left that Glass avoids nicely.
Winston punishes Glass's body with a nice straight punch.
Winston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Glass throws a leg kick but Winston checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Glass takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Glass misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Winston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Glass lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harry Winston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winston blocks a head kick by Glass.
A countering left hand to the body from Winston misses.
Winston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glass. That's going to slow Winston down.
Winston scores with a jab to the head.
Winston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Winston throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Winston rushes Glass and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Glass tries to throw a body punch but Winston avoids it by throwing Glass back against the cage.
Glass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winstons head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston struggles to land a body shot inside as Glass controls his hands.
#T1##TD2#
Winston turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Glass is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Winston is controlling him well.
Winston has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Glass!
Winston with good strikes from the mount here!
Winston lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Glass hang on?
Glass blocking the ground and pound.
Winston has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Glass's face.
Winston lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Glass looks a forlorn figure.
Winston raining down hammerfists from mount.
Winston is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Winston trying to control but Glass is having none of it.
Winston cracks Glass with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Winston landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#Glass is rocked!#CUT2#Desmond Glass's cut is getting worse.
Glass is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Oh Glass is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winston fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#CUT2#Desmond Glass's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Winston loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Glass scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Winston land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Winston stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Desmond Glass had this to say: 'I have to get with my coaches and manager, and rethink my gameplan going forward. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Gomez vs Lacplesis
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Winston misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Kulik does no damage.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulik is just out of range.
Kulik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winston thuds a left hand into Kulik's body.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Winston's corner calls for a 1-2. Winston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kulik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Kulik misses.
Kulik throws a right hand that Winston ducks under and follows up with a left that Winston also avoids with ease.
Kulik sizes up Winston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Winston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kulik!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kulik.#SUB2#
Winston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Winston landing a few strikes. #T1#
Kulik is looking for a sweep.
Winston lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kulik down.
Kulik regains half guard, as Winston was trying to land strikes.
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but Winston is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Kulik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winston looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Winston is working for a kimura but Kulik is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Kulik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winston pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Winston has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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.
Kulik manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Winston cracks Kulik with a solid left hand.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Kulik has wrist control.
Winston controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulik is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Kulik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulik has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.
Winston 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##SUB#
Kulik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winston pulls his head out easily.
Winston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kulik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winston is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Winston postures up and lands a big shot to Kulik's brow.
Winston working some strikes from top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Winston working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Winston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston throws a strike but Kulik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Winston looking for a guillotine here but Kulik defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Kulik trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Winston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
That's time! Kulik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kulik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kulik throws a nice looking combination but Winston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winston lands a nice hook to Kulik's body. Kulik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kulik rather than just go for the knockout.
Kulik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
Kulik misses with a two punch combination.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulik manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kulik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kulik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winston feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Kulik misses the target.
Winston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik misses with an uppercut.
Winston takes a swing at Kulik's ribcage but misses.
Kulik takes one to the side of the head.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick and Winston moves out of range easily.
Winston takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Winston works Kulik's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Winston feints and as Kulik raises his hands in defense, Winston changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kulik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winston's guard. #REVR#
Kulik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Winston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Winston is looking for a triangle but Kulik pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kulik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kulik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kulik stays in close to Winston's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Winston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kulik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Winston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulik's guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Winston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kulik is pulling down on Winston's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Kulik looking for a guillotine here but Winston defends easily.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Winston scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Kulik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winston lands a couple of elbows.
Winston scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Kulik is rocked!#SUB#
Kulik is looking for a triangle but Winston pushes his legs off easily.
Oh Kulik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winston pushing down on Kulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kulik seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Winston has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Winston.
Winston controlling his opponent.
Winston dominating with strikes here.
Kulik tries to lock up and control but Winston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back.
Winston is nestled in close to Kulik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Kulik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Winston. Those never looked like landing.
Kulik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winston throws a hook but Kulik blocks it.
Winston avoids the head kick by Kulik.
Kulik bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Winston lands a jab to Kulik's midsection.
Winston slips a jab and a cross from Kulik.
Winston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulik was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Kulik throws a body shot but no joy.
Kulik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kulik plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Some wild striking there from Kulik.
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 swing and a miss from Kulik.#T1#
Kulik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston lands a body shot.
Winston swings for the body but Kulik moves out of range.
Kulik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kulik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Kulik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kulik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Kulik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kulik works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Kulik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winston defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winston's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winston wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving. #SUB#
Kulik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harry Winston has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Kulik trying to control the position.
Winston chips away with some ground and pound.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winston landing with the ground and pound.
Kulik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston stands up over Kulik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Kulik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winston is aware though and is defending well.
Winston with a nice head shot there.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kulik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Winston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winston is working Kulik over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winston scoring with some ground and pound.
Winston postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kulik covers up, he's hurt! Winston keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Winston and the ref steps in to end the fight! Winston can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SMASH: Molloway Tripp
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Winston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanchez prevents it.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Winston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winston stalling.
Winston is looking to take this one to the mat.
Winston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards. #BC#
Winston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winston takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Winston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Winston's head back.
Good shot there by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a head shot.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Winston's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1##BC2#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Winston momentarily.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Winston ducks under and follows up with a left that Winston also avoids with ease.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winston moves out of range of the strikes.
Winston appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winston's head backwards.
Winston avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Winston swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Winston changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Sanchez prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Winston blocks it.
Sanchez lands a nice elbow. #TD#
Winston turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston tries to advance to mount but Sanchez instead regains half guard.
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Winston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Winston 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.
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winston looks to land a strike but Sanchez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Winston looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Winston wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Winston looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4##SUB#
Winston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winston trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Winston looking for a sweep. Not yet Winston, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Winston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Winston 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.
Winston looks to land a strike but Sanchez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Winston is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harry Winston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winston is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winston wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #T1#
Winston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winston looking to pass the guard.
Winston trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez controlling the position.
Winston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sanchez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Winston has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Winston wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Winston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Winston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez stays in close to Winston's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB#
Winston looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
Winston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Winston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez stays in close to Winston's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Winston against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winston.
Winston cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Winston gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sanchez regains guard.
Sanchez has Winston pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston landing with the ground and pound.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that second round.
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.#R3#
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Winston moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Winston's head.
Winston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Winston didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez keeps Winston at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Winston with a series of wild strikes but Winston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winston drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez misses with a left hand #TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanchez won't be happy with that.
Winston lands an elbow.
Sanchez is not content to let Winston control the position.
Winston working the ground and pound.
Winston creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Winston's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The strikes coming from Winston are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Winston trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Winston scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Sanchez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez is trying to escape the position but Winston is controlling the position.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Winston.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
Sanchez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Sanchez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sanchez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Winston connects with a decent elbow.
Winston postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sanchez tries to escape but Winston is in control.
Winston lands an elbow.
Winston lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston tries to advance position but instead Sanchez slips a leg back in to half guard.
Winston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Winston takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Winston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winston.
Winston missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Sanchez kicks off Winston and gets to his feet.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Winston shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but Winston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanchez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Harry Winston did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Jab by Sanchez.
Winston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Winston avoids it well.
Winston tries to counter with a takedown but Sanchez is quick to defend against it.
Winston checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sanchez instigates a clinch.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Winston wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Winston controls the action.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez thumps Winston with a low kick.
Winston tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez tries to clinch
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Winston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.#T2#
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Winston moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanchez, as that shot connected.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Sanchez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Winston appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Winston avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Winston changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Winston avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
#T3#
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Winston is having none of it.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Winston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winston circles away quickly and effectively.
Winston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Winston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Winston avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Winston appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Winston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanchez thinking. #T4#
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winston's head backwards.
Winston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Winston throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Winston moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sanchez pushes Winston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yes Man Sanchez dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Winston didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Winston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston staying out of range there.
Winston staying out of range there.
Winston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston moves out of range of the body kick.
Winston drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez sprawls and moves away.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Winston avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Sanchez tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Winston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sanchez!
Winston is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winston tries to score with some ground and pound. Sanchez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Winston lands a decent elbow from side control.
Winston lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Winston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Winston landing a few strikes. #T2#
Winston working the strikes but Sanchez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Winston is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanchez is looking to escape.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winston throws a strike but Sanchez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.#T3#
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Winston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Winston postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Winston is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Winston off balance momentarily.
Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Winston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Winston wants to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the body.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winston avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Winston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez lands with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez misses with the body kick#TD#
and Winston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sanchez!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston working the strikes but Sanchez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!
Yes Man Sanchez is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Yes Man Sanchez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SMASH: Lacplesis vs Trump
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Colucci throws a wild body kick that Winston sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Winston scores with a takedown into Colucci's guard.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Colucci wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston works over Colucci with some ground and pound from guard.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Colucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colucci has Winston pulled in close to control his posture.
Winston won't allow Colucci to sweep him here. #T1#
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Colucci trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Winston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Colucci has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winston has managed to get both his arms back between Colucci's legs - danger averted.
Winston postures up.
Winston wants to control from the top but Colucci keeps moving.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston postures up.
#SUB#
Winston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winston wants to control from the top but Colucci keeps moving.
Winston connects with a couple of short punches.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Winston working his ground and pound in the gym.
Colucci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Colucci is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winston defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Colucci looking for a sweep. Not yet Colucci, not yet.
Winston tries to free his leg and advance position but Colucci is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
Colucci working for a triangle but Winston defends it easily.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Winston lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Colucci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winston trying to control but Colucci is working from the bottom.
Colucci avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston stands up over Colucci, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Winston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colucci is keeping the position for now.
Winston stopping the sweep attempt from Colucci.#SUB#
Colucci is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winston is aware though and is defending well.
Winston distracts Colucci with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Colucci has wrist control.
Winston landing some decent shots from guard.
Winston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colucci 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#
Colucci lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Winston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice cross by Colucci.
Colucci misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Colucci.
Nice defenses there by Winston.
A nice side step and Winston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Colucci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston with the counter takedown but Colucci avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colucci keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Colucci looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Winston connects with a looping right hand.
Colucci throws a wild body kick that Winston sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Colucci.
Winston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Colucci tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Winston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colucci can pounce on him.
Winston lands a nice hook to Colucci's body. Colucci takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winston is looking to chop away at Colucci's legs.
Colucci throws a leg kick but Winston moved away.
Colucci throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Winston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Colucci's guard.
Winston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Colucci has his foot on Winston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winston works his way back into a safe position though.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Winston with a nice head shot there.
Winston with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Winston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Colucci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Colucci is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Winston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colucci gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Colucci from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Colucci's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've been hearing that Colucci has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Winston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Colucci is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Winston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colucci defends well.#T4#
Colucci working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winston has momentary wrist control but Colucci slips an elbow through the middle.
Harry Winston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winston controls Colucci momentarily but Colucci frees himself. #SUB2#
Winston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colucci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Colucci won't allow Winston to sweep him here.
Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston trying to keep a closed guard but Colucci is proving a slippery customer.
Colucci preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Winston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Winston tries for a takedown but Colucci circles away easily
and Colucci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colucci ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Winston blocks a leg kick.
Colucci throws a quick inside leg kick.
Colucci shoots in looking for a takedown but Winston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Colucci's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colucci tries to land a front kick but Winston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Winston checks a low kick from Colucci.
Winston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Colucci defends it well.#T1##CL#
Colucci pushes Winston up against the cage in a clinch.
Colucci tries to throw a body punch but Winston avoids it by throwing Colucci back against the cage.
Winston displaying some good clinch control by pressing Colucci up against the cage.
Winston lands a left hand.
Winston lands an uppercut.
Winston scores with a shot to the side of Colucci's head.
Winston can't find room to land a body shot as Colucci controls the action.
Winston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Colucci is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Winston is working for takedown but Colucci is calmly controlling the position for now.
Michel Colucci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Colucci cracks Winston with a nice body shot.
Winston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colucci tries a body shot but Winston blocks it.
Colucci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winston's elbow.
A short uppercut from Colucci.
Winston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Winston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Winston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Winston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Colucci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winston tries a body shot but Colucci blocks it.
Colucci throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winstons head.
Winston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Colucci lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Colucci lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Colucci backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Colucci.
Good body shot from Winston.
A short right from Colucci.
Colucci can't find room to land a body shot as Winston controls the action.
Colucci keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Winston's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Winston lands a takedown into guard.
Winston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Colucci's head.#T3#
Winston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winston wants to control from the top but Colucci keeps moving.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Colucci is keeping the position.#SUB#
Colucci is looking for a triangle here but Winston uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Colucci is trying to get back to half guard.
Winston connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Colucci some visible discomfort.
Winston lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Colucci down.
Colucci gets back to half guard.
Winston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Colucci's head. #T4#
Colucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Winston is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Colucci defends it well.
Colucci has hold of Winston's hands but Winston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Colucci is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winston's back!
Winston is taking damage to the body and head.
Colucci lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Colucci. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Colucci lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Winston.
Colucci lands shots from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Michel Colucci did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Winston misses with an uppercut. Colucci saw that one coming.
Colucci fires out a quick counter leg kick but Winston just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Colucci has Winston up against the cage in a clinch.
Colucci lands a body shot in the clinch.
Colucci throws a punch but it's blocked by Winston.
Colucci is working Winston over against the cage.
Good body shot from Colucci.
Colucci tries to work over Winston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winston blocks an uppercut.
Colucci works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Colucci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Colucci is keeping busy.
Colucci struggles to land a body shot inside as Winston controls his hands.
Colucci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colucci pushes Winston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Winston is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Colucci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Colucci throws a punch but it's blocked by Winston.
Colucci scores with a shoulder strike.
Michel Colucci has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Colucci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Colucci lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Winston is rocked!
Colucci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winston is still on wobbly legs! Can Colucci finish him?
Colucci lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Colucci.
Colucci lands an uppercut.
Winston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Colucci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Colucci lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
Colucci lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston struggles to land a body shot inside as Colucci controls his hands.
Colucci tries a body shot but Winston blocks it.
Colucci lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Colucci prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Colucci fails to land. #T2#
Winston is looking for a takedown.
Colucci scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Colucci gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Winston.
Michel Colucci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston trying to stall but Colucci improves his position.
Winston is trying to break the clinch but Colucci is controlling him.
Colucci has a couple of punches blocked by Winston.
Colucci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winston seems to have recovered his senses.
Colucci lands a shoulder strike.
Colucci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colucci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winston's elbow.
Colucci misses with the head strike.
Colucci scores with a shot to the side of Winston's head.
Colucci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Colucci fails to land.
Colucci pushes Winston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Colucci lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Winston. #BC2#
Winston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colucci throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Winston.
That kick from Colucci tenderised Winston's leg. Winston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Colucci lands a really nice looking cross but Winston seems unphased.
Colucci throws a sloppy head kick and Winston moves out of range easily.
Colucci throws a leg kick that misses. #T4##CL#
Colucci has closed the distance and engaged Winston in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Colucci as the two fighters clinch.
Winston prevents a body shot from Colucci.
Winston misses with some punches.
Winston struggles to land a body shot inside as Colucci controls his hands.
Colucci prevents a takedown attempt there.
Winston throws a punch but it's blocked by Colucci.
Winston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colucci's elbow.
Colucci gets through Winston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Winston.
Winston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winston.
Winston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colucci is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Colucci had his way with Harry Winston in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Colucci throws a poor cross that misses
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Winston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Winston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colucci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Winston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Colucci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Winston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colucci has a couple of punches blocked by Winston.
A short left from Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Colucci.
#TD2#
Winston lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colucci manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Colucci is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Colucci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colucci has momentary wrist control but Winston slips an elbow through the middle.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Colucci blocks nicely.
Colucci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winston manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Winston seems keen to control Colucci's posture.
Colucci postures up and lands a big shot to Winston's brow.
Colucci with a nice head shot there.
Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Winston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colucci defends well.
Colucci landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Colucci lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Colucci is looking to work some ground and pound but Winston has wrist control.
Winston 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#
Colucci wants to get back to full guard.
Colucci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Winston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Colucci is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Winston controls Colucci momentarily but Colucci frees himself. #T4#
Colucci scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Colucci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Colucci's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Colucci from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winston looking to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Colucci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Winston.
I think Winston 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Winston!
Harry Winston is the new middleweight champion!
Harry Winston very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dionsy vs Rautio
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Cortez cracks Winston with an open hand slap.
Cortez thows a leg kick but Winston checks it #TD#
and Winston counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Winston.
Cortez controls Winston momentarily but Winston frees himself.
Cortez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cortez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Winston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cortez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winston.
Winston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cortez's head.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses.
Cortez 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#
Cortez prevents Winston from improving his position.
Cortez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
I've been told that Cortez has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Cortez lands strikes from half guard.
Cortez throwing shots but Winston is blocking nicely.
Winston is looking to control Cortez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Winston avoid being mounted?
Cortez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Winston is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winston moves into full guard.
Cortez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cortez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cortez distracts Winston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cortez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winston works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Cortez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cortez has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.
Cortez trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Winston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cortez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cortez pulls Winston in close to prevent any damage.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
Cortez is looking to stand up but Winston isn't so interested in that idea.
Winston 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.#T2#
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winston chips away with some ground and pound.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cortez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winston stopping the sweep attempt from Cortez.
Cortez trying to control the position here.
Winston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now.
Cortez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cortez is trying to control the position but Winston postures up.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Cortez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Winston tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Cortez is adopting a defensive guard.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses.
Winston stands up over Cortez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cortez managing to control the position.
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Winston is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cortez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cortez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Cortez chips away with some ground and pound.
Cortez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Cortez stopping the sweep attempt from Winston.
Winston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cortez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winston's head.
Cortez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cortez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cortez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Cortez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cortez has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Winston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortez passes into half guard.
Winston is pressing down on Cortez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Winston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cortez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winston slips under a jab from Cortez.
Winston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winston dodges the punch combination from Cortez.
An attempted straight right counter from Winston misses the target.
A combination from Cortez does no damage.
Winston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cortez misses with a lunging right hand
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick from Cortez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortez looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
Winston changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Winston avoids the body shot from Cortez.
Winston lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cortez is looking to slow Winston down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Cortez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cortez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juanito Cortez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Winston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cortez.
Cortez is looking to land body kicks.
Winston dives in and grabs Cortez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cortez pushes down on Winston's head and hops out.
Cortez throws a fast counter high kick but Winston manages to duck under it in time.
Cortez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Winston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cortez stuns Winston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortez moves away.
Winston keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
Winston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cortez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Winston is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Winston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cortez lands a really nice looking cross but Winston seems unphased.
Cortez throws a leg kick #TD#
and Winston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cortez's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winston is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Winston connects with a couple of short punches.
Winston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez wants to stand but Winston is controlling the position.
Winston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Winston postures up in Cortez's guard and throws a big left but Cortez blocks it.
Cortez wants to stand but Winston is controlling the position.
Cortez trying to keep a closed guard but Winston is proving a slippery customer.
Winston stopping the sweep attempt from Cortez.#T3#
Winston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cortez pulls Winston in close to prevent any damage.
Winston with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cortez is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Winston working for a triangle but Cortez defends it easily.
Winston wants to sweep here but Cortez controlling him for the moment.
Cortez trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Winston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cortez's guard. #REVR#
Cortez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Winston lands a couple of digs.
Winston stopping the sweep attempt from Cortez.
Cortez is trying to control the position but Winston postures up.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cortez looking for a sweep. Not yet Cortez, not yet.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Winston is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cortez has his hands clasped together but Winston extends and breaks Cortez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Winston.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Juanito Cortez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Ahai vs Rautio
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Winston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monger doesn't seem bothered though.
Monger lands a jab-cross combination.
Monger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
Monger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Winston.
Monger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Winston as he jumps to the side.
Winston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Winston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monger slips under a jab.
Winston stuns Monger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monger defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Monger misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston shoots in looking for a takedown. Monger tries to sprawl out of it but Winston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Winston tests Monger's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Monger scores with a takedown into Winston's guard.
Winston trying to keep a closed guard but Monger is proving a slippery customer.
Winston tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Winston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Monger is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Winston working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Monger has passed into half guard!
Winston trying to control here.
Winston's coaches at Rabid Dog have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Winston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Winston wants to improve his position but Monger is controlling well.
Monger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Winston wants to get back to full guard but Monger has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Monger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Winston has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monger has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Winston!
Winston sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Winston wants to improve his position but Monger is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Monger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Winston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winston won't allow Monger to pass to mount.
Monger prevents Winston from improving his position.
Winston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Monger from controlling successfully.
Monger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winston is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Winston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Monger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Monger trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.#SUB#
Winston working for a triangle but Monger defends it easily.
Monger slips nicely into half guard.
Monger prevents Winston from improving his position.
Monger is thwarting Winston's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston gets back to full guard.
Monger passes Winston's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kill Monger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Winston misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Winston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Winston looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Monger is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Winston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Winston isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Monger stacks Winston on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Monger!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Monger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Winston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Winston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Monger has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB2#
Monger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Winston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Winston struggling a bit here.
Monger wants to control but Winston is keeping him busy.
Winston tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Monger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Winston tries to buck Monger off but Monger is having none of it.#SUB2#
Monger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Monger tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Monger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Winston is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Winston seems a little lost for a moment, as Monger dominates the positioning.
Monger sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Winston is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Winston tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Monger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Winston has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Monger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winston, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Monger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Winston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Winston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Winston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Winston working Monger over with strikes.
Winston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Winston.
Monger is looking for a sweep. Winston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monger is still trying to improve position.
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Monger looking for submissions off his back.
Winston is nestled in close to Monger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is 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 cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Monger closes the distance and clinches up with Winston, looking for a takedown. Monger pushes Winston against the cage but Winston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Winston feinted with a counter takedown.
Winston throws a body punch but Monger moves out of range.
Harry Winston is winning the standup battle so far.
Winston punishes Monger's body with a nice straight punch.
Monger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Winston misses its target.
Nice body punch from Winston.
Winston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monger under the eye.
Winston takes a swing at Monger's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Winston as Monger shoots in.
Monger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
Monger throws out a counter right but Winston avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Winston catches Monger right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harry Winston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kill Monger.
Winston scores with a decent looking hook.
Monger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Winston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monger as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Winston gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Monger to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Winston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Monger postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Winston is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Monger, into his guard. #REVR#
Kill Monger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Winston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monger's head.
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Winston lands a couple of elbows.
Winston stopping the sweep attempt from Monger.
Winston distracts Monger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winston is in close to Monger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Winston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monger can do to turn this around?
Winston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Winston passes into half guard.
Winston is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Winston avoids the attempt from Monger to control.#T3#
Monger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Winston lands a nice shot to the head.
Monger is in a horrible position here. Winston smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Monger is looking to improve his position but Winston isn't that keen on the idea.
Winston is landing with some decent strikes but Monger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Winston lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Monger hang on?
Winston landing strikes from the mount.
Winston lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Monger is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kill Monger has been cut.
Winston unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Monger wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Winston celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SMASH: Colucci vs Winston
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colucci throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Winston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Colucci!
Winston in side control, throwing shots but Colucci defends.
Colucci manages to get back to half guard.
Colucci wants to control but Winston is keeping busy.
Colucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Colucci has hold of Winston's hands but Winston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Winston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colucci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Winston is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Colucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Colucci is pressing down on Winston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Colucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winston looking to pass the guard.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colucci working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winston.
Colucci looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colucci avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winston lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Colucci controls Winston momentarily but Winston frees himself.
Colucci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winston lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Colucci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Winston won't allow Colucci to sweep him here.
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Colucci has wrist control.#SUB#
Colucci has his foot on Winston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winston works his way back into a safe position though.
Winston chips away with some ground and pound.
Winston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston distracts Colucci with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Winston distracts Colucci with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston slips nicely into half guard.
Colucci tries to get to full guard but Winston has control of the leg.
Colucci is holding on to half guard well.
Winston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Colucci is looking for a sweep. Winston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winston is looking to take a break and control but Colucci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colucci wants to improve his position but Winston is controlling well.
Winston slips a nice elbow through Colucci's hands, connecting with Colucci's forehead.
Winston winds up and cracks Colucci with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Winston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Colucci tries to roll over but Winston keeps him under control.
Colucci trying to control but Winston postures up.
Winston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Winston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colucci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Colucci is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Winston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Colucci.
Winston avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Colucci.
Winston works over Colucci's head and body with a nice combination.
Colucci lands a lovely overhand right.
Colucci fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winston on the side of the head.
Colucci throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winston scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Winston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colucci pulls Winston in close to his closed guard and prevents Winston from doing any damage or advancing position.
Colucci is trying to keep Winston in close.
Colucci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Winston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Winston preventing the sweep.
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Colucci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Winston lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winston's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Colucci is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harry Winston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winston works over Colucci with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Colucci has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Winston is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Colucci.
Winston scoring with punches and elbows.
Winston creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Winston's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2#
Winston lands a decent elbow from side control.
Colucci wants to control but Winston postures up.
Colucci is looking to regain half guard here but Winston keeps moving and retains side control.
Colucci takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Winston is putting a hurting on Colucci here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Colucci down.
Winston working the ground and pound.
Winston lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Winston is trying to get an arm triangle but Colucci is defending well.
Winston lands a nice forearm strike.
Winston working away.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Winston grinds an elbow into Colucci's temple.
Colucci on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Winston cracks Colucci with a big right hand but Colucci just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Winston connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Colucci some visible discomfort.
Winston is chipping away with strikes.
Colucci is trying to control Winston's posture but Winston avoids it.
Winston is putting a hurting on Colucci here, landing some big shots from side control.
Winston working the head and body with strikes.
Winston throws an elbow but Colucci slips to the side and avoids it well.
Winston cracks Colucci with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Colucci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Winston scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Colucci takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Winston working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston lands an elbow.
Colucci manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Winston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Winston is nestled in close to Colucci, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Colucci avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winston.
Winston throwing shots but Colucci is blocking nicely.
Colucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Colucci actively working from the bottom here.
Colucci has hold of Winston's hands but Winston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Colucci's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Winston manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Colucci on his heels. He'll look to pass Colucci's guard now, I'm sure.
Winston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Colucci uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Colucci!#REVR#
Colucci cracks Winston with a solid left hand.
Colucci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Colucci working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winston's head.
Winston wants to sweep here but Colucci controlling him for the moment.
Colucci is in close to Winston's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Winston looking for a sweep. Not yet Winston, not yet.
Colucci landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Winston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colucci doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colucci manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colucci doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colucci manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Colucci is in close to Winston's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Colucci slips nicely into half guard.
Winston trying to hold on to Colucci's head to control him but Colucci postures up.
Colucci winds up and cracks Winston with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Colucci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Colucci is working away from the top position though.
Winston moves into full guard.
Colucci preventing the sweep.
Colucci content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Colucci lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Colucci landing with the ground and pound.
Colucci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Winston looking for a guillotine here but Colucci defends easily.
Winston 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.
Winston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Winston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Colucci defends it easily.
Winston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Colucci blocks nicely. #SUB#
Colucci is looking to cinch up a triangle. Winston throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Colucci's body to avoid the submission. Colucci has instead reached around Winston's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Colucci arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michel Colucci!
Michel Colucci decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: White vs Cup
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cocaine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cocaine was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Winston connects with a nice looking jab.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Cocaine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cocaine closes the distance but Winston moves to the side #TD#
and Winston counters with a shoot takedown. Cocaine fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Cocaine has his feet on Winston's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Johnny Cocaine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cocaine wants to clinch.#TD#
Winston gets a double leg takedown into Cocaine's guard.
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!
Winston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Winston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Winston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winston 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.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston wants to control from the top but Cocaine keeps moving.
Winston landing some decent shots from guard.
Cocaine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Winston is controlling him.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Cocaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cocaine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston cracks Cocaine with a solid left hand.
Cocaine is looking to stand up but Winston isn't so interested in that idea.
Winston stands up over Cocaine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2##ES2#
Cocaine has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Winston has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Winston is working for takedown but Cocaine is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cocaine taking a breather.
Winston scores with a shot to the side of Cocaine's head. #BC2#
Cocaine manages to break the clinch.
Winston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winston takes a swing at Cocaine's ribcage but misses.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cocaine moves away.
Cocaine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston takes a swing at Cocaine's ribcage but misses.
Winston misses with a hook to the body
and Cocaine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cocaine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cocaine tries to clinch but Winston moves away
and Winston counters with a nice body shot.
Cocaine closes the distance looking to clinch
and Winston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Winston keeps the fight on the outside.
Winston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Winston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cocaine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cocaine is looking to clinch but Winston is avoiding it.
Winston avoids the head kick by Cocaine.
Cocaine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Winston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cocaine doesn't seem phased though.
Cocaine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winston is fending him off so far but Cocaine persists. Nope, Winston circles away and we're back to standing.
Winston catches Cocaine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Winston drives through with a takedown into guard.
Winston postures up in Cocaine's guard and throws a big left but Cocaine blocks it.
Winston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Winston postures up and lands a big shot to Cocaine's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cocaine keeping full guard, as Winston tries to pass. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cocaine manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Cocaine lands with a left to the head.
Cocaine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winston wants to take the fight to the mat but Cocaine manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cocaine holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Winston is trying to drag Cocaine to the mat but Cocaine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winston has Cocaine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cocaine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Cocaine breaks from the clinch.
Cocaine darts in trying to clinch
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cocaine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Winston.
Cocaine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cocaine swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Cocaine tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Winston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cocaine swinging wildly here.
Winston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Winston has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Winston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Winston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Winston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cocaine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Cocaine rushes Winston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cocaine throws a punch but it's blocked by Winston.
Cocaine's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cocaine lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Cocaine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cocaine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Winston misses with a wild body shot. #T1##CL2#
Cocaine clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winston. #BC#
Winston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winston throws a shot to the body.
Cocaine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cocaine misses with the body kick#TD#
and Winston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cocaine!
Cocaine is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Winston asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Winston in side control lands a decent elbow.
Winston scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cocaine to see if he's OK.
Cocaine wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cocaine wants to control but Winston postures up.#T2#
Winston lands a few punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Winston is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cocaine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Winston grinds an elbow into Cocaine's temple.
Winston is working Cocaine over with some ground and pound from side control.
Winston landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cocaine is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cocaine has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cocaine tries to buck Winston off but Winston is having none of it.
Cocaine is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Winston is controlling him well.
Winston grinds an elbow into Cocaine's temple.
Winston prevents Cocaine from escaping the position.#T3#
Winston wants to control but Cocaine is keeping him busy.
Cocaine takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cocaine is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Winston creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Winston cracks Cocaine with a big right hand but Cocaine just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Winston is looking to take a break and control but Cocaine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cocaine can do to turn this around?
Winston working the head and body with strikes.
Cocaine takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T4#
Winston working the ground and pound from side control.
Harry Winston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winston is working Cocaine over with some ground and pound from side control.
Winston is looking to take a break and control but Cocaine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winston lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ES2#
Cocaine explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cocaine moves away.
Winston is looking to wear down Cocaine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Cocaine pushes Winston up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Cocaine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cocaine.
Winston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winston lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Winston gets tackled into the cage by Cocaine. Cocaine maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cocaine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winston drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cocaine sprawls and moves away.
Cocaine fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Cocaine closes the distance and pushes Winston back into the cage.
Cocaine dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Winston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cocaine backwards.
Winston lands a shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Winston has picked Cocaine up - he's going for a ride! Winston dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Winston drops an elbow to the side of Cocaine's head.
Cocaine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Winston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cocaine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cocaine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Winston is trying to control the action in half guard but Cocaine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Winston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winston working over Cocaine with some ground and pound. Cocaine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cocaine is looking to escape.
Winston is trying to control. Cocaine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cocaine wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Winston.
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winston working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Cocaine has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Winston is on him like a limpet, forcing Cocaine back against the cage.
Winston throws a punch but it's blocked by Cocaine. #TD2#
Cocaine gets control of Winston's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cocaine will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cocaine wants to get back to his feet but Winston is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cocaine's head.
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winston pushing down on Cocaine's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Winston stops Cocaine from getting back to his feet.
Winston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Winston lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Winston is working for a submission of some sort.
Winston lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Winston 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.
Cocaine is looking to escape.
Cocaine is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Winston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Winston drops an elbow to the side of Cocaine's head.
Cocaine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cocaine.
Winston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winston working some strikes from top position.
Cocaine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winston postures up and lands a big shot to Cocaine's brow. #T4#
Winston is standing up over Cocaine. Cocaine looks to escape but Winston dives into side control.
Winston cracks Cocaine with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Winston cracks Cocaine with a big right hand but Cocaine just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cocaine takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#Cocaine is rocked!
Winston tries to advance position but instead Cocaine slips a leg back in to half guard.
Winston working the head and body with strikes.
Cocaine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Winston winds up and cracks Cocaine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Winston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Winston, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Winston!
Harry Winston managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
ICS 53
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston lands a right hook to the body.
Winston lands a head shot.
Winston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murhaa on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winston punishes Murhaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Winston lands a jab to Murhaa's midsection.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
Winston thuds a left hand into Murhaa's body.
Winston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Winston tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Winston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Winston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murhaa but Murhaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Murhaa as Winston shoots in.
Winston misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Winston throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murhaa was covering up waiting for the punch and Winston finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Murhaa wants to stand but Winston is controlling the position.
Winston scoring with some ground and pound.
Murhaa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winston landing with the ground and pound.
Winston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Winston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winston stands up over Murhaa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Winston distracts Murhaa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Murhaa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winston stands and throws Murhaa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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!
Murhaa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Winston asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Winston is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Winston's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Murhaa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Winston is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhaa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Murhaa tries to escape but Winston is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston looks up at the clock and then as Murhaa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Winston smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
Murhaa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winston scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Murhaa to see if he's OK.
Winston is working Murhaa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Winston creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Winston prevents Murhaa from escaping the position.
Winston grinds an elbow into Murhaa's temple.
Winston working the head with strikes.
Murhaa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Winston lands some shots froms side control.
Murhaa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ES#
Murhaa sneaks out the side door and pushes Winston away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Winston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murhaa backs up against the cage.
We've been told by Murhaa's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa walks into a jab.
Winston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.#T4#
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Winston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
A combination from Winston does no damage.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Winston misses with a double jab
and Murhaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winston has a takedown stuffed.
Winston lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
That's time! Murhaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Winston misses with a takedown attempt - Murhaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murhaa throws a combination that misses
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Winston shoots for a takedown but Murhaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Winston lands a glancing blow to the side of Murhaa's head.
Murhaa dodges the punch combination from Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston scores with a hook to the body. Murhaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Winston goes for a double leg but Murhaa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murhaa continues to drive forward.
A counter left hand to the body from Murhaa misses its target.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Murhaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winston scores with a punch to the head.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winston wants to clinch up but Murhaa keeps it at a distance.
Murhaa walks into a left hand.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Winston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Winston.
Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Winston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murhaa.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Winston has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Winston lands a nice shot that snaps Murhaa's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston lands a jab.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston darts in looking for a takedown but Murhaa gets double underhooks and turns Winston into the cage.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Winston.
Winston lands a really nice looking cross but Murhaa seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from Winston.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Winston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Winston.
Winston throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Winston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Winston throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Winston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Murhaa misses the target.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Winston swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
Winston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Winston swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Murhaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Winston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Murhaa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Winston looks to land a combination but Murhaa avoids it well.
Harry Winston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winston throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Winston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Winston moves out of range easily.
Murhaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Winston misses with a shot to the body
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice sprawl there from Murhaa as Winston shoots in.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Winston closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murhaa's guard.
Murhaa wants to stand up but Winston is controlling him.
Winston landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Murhaa has his feet on Winston's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ispa Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Murhaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murhaa cracks Winston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Winston is rocked!
Winston throws a nice looking combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa misses with a few strikes there.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Winston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murhaa momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target.
Winston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Winston takes one to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Winston manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murhaa on his heels. He'll look to pass Murhaa's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Murhaa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
Winston cracks Murhaa with a good jab.
Winston throws a shot to the body.
Winston fails to land with a series of punches.
Winston seems to have recovered his senses.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Winston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murhaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murhaa is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Winston like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Winston from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhaa!
After winning the bout, Ispa Murhaa 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:
ICS 46
Date: Jul 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Bunyasarn misses the target.
Bunyasarn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Winston throws a right and a left that both miss.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Winston has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Winston throws a shot from downtown. Bunyasarn moves away and avoids it.
Bunyasarn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Winston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bunyasarn's head.
Bunyasarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunyasarn is just out of range.
Winston lands a slapping body shot.
Bunyasarn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bunyasarn misses with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Bunyasarn #TD2#
and Winston counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Bunyasarn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Winston presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston looking for a takedown.
Winston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bunyasarn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bunyasarn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Psycho’s Elites in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Bunyasarn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1##TD2#
Winston throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bunyasarn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Winston is in Bunyasarn's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bunyasarn wants to control the position but Winston says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bunyasarn is looking for a sweep. Winston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winston slips a nice elbow through Bunyasarn's hands, connecting with Bunyasarn's forehead.#SUB2#
Winston is looking for a kimura here.
Winston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bunyasarn has hold of Winston's hands but Winston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Winston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bunyasarn gets back to full guard.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Winston landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bunyasarn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston looking to pass the guard.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Bunyasarn blocks nicely.
Bunyasarn controlling Winston's posture.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses.
Winston wants to control from the top but Bunyasarn keeps moving.
Bunyasarn pulls Winston in to control the position. #T3#
Bunyasarn has momentary wrist control but Winston slips an elbow through the middle.
Bunyasarn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bunyasarn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bunyasarn looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunyasarn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunyasarn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Bunyasarn has wrist control.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunyasarn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Winston postures up and lands a big shot to Bunyasarn's brow.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bunyasarn managing to control the position.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunyasarn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Bunyasarn has wrist control.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bunyasarn is trying to control the position but Winston postures up.
Winston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunyasarn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bunyasarn has control of Winston's left arm, preventing Winston from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Winston missing with a left hand there. Bunyasarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston misses with a straight left.
Winston stuns Bunyasarn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bunyasarn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Winston lands a really nice looking cross but Bunyasarn seems unphased.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Bunyasarn moved out of range.
Bunyasarn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bunyasarn misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Winston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bunyasarn!
Winston lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bunyasarn down.
Sloppy strikes there by Winston.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston lands a nice forearm strike.
Winston is looking to take a break and control but Bunyasarn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bunyasarn tries to buck Winston off but Winston is having none of it.#T1#
Winston working away.
Winston working the ground and pound but Bunyasarn is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Winston looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Winston misses with the ground and pound.
Bunyasarn tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Winston looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Winston creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Winston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bunyasarn, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Winston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bunyasarn has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Bunyasarn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Winston postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bunyasarn struggling a bit here.
Winston working the head and body with strikes.
Winston working the ground and pound from side control.
Winston cracks Bunyasarn with a big elbow.
Winston misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Winston lands some shots froms side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Bunyasarn is right now. #SUB2#
Winston is trying to get an arm triangle but Bunyasarn is defending well. #T3#
Bunyasarn is looking for a sweep.
Winston misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bunyasarn struggling a bit here.
Winston throws a strike aimed at the side of Bunyasarn's head but Bunyasarn avoids it well.
Bunyasarn defending against the ground and pound.
Bunyasarn taking a bit of punishment here - Winston scoring with strikes.
Winston landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Winston is working to tighten his grip on Bunyasarn's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bunyasarn has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Winston is really squeezing tight and eventually Bunyasarn passes out! Winston breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
ICS 44
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terranova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Terranova with a hook.
Terranova throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Terranova misses with a lunging right hand
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terranova misses with a kick to the body.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Terranova lands a nice looking body kick.
Terranova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Winston misses.
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Terranova.
It looked like Terranova was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winston.
Winston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Terranova defends it nicely.
Ciro Terranova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston takes a swing at Terranova's ribcage but misses.
Terranova fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winston misses with a hook.#TD2#
Winston drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terranova wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Winston lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Terranova is not content to let Winston control the position. #SUB2#
Winston looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Terranova is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Winston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES#
Terranova explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Winston sizes up Terranova with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Terranova takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
Terranova cracks a nice hook into Winston's ribs.
Ciro Terranova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Terranova lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut there from Terranova.
We've been told by Terranova's head coaches at Randall's Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Terranova lands a really nice looking cross but Winston seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terranova misses with a looping left.
Terranova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winston misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Terranova misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Terranova.
Terranova thuds his right hand into Winston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some wild striking there from Winston.
Terranova lands a jab to the head.
Terranova scores with a jab to the body.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Terranova slaps away a takedown attempt from Winston, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Terranova.
Winston staying out of range there.
Terranova throws a series of punches but Winston avoids them all with ease.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Terranova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Terranova stuffs the takedown attempt from Winston. Winston gets slowly back to his feet.
Ciro Terranova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
A swing and a miss from Terranova.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Terranova moved out of range nicely.
Winston lunges at Terranova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Terranova's hand.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Winston fails with a takedown attempt.
Winston blocks a jab.
Winston slips under a jab.
Terranova uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Terranova throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
Terranova misses with a looping right.
Winston moves out of range as Terranova strikes.
Terranova throws a series of punches but Winston avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Winston ducks right into an uppercut from Terranova.
Winston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Winston misses with a hook.
Winston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Winston shoots for a takedown but Terranova saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terranova.
Terranova tries to bum rush Winston with a series of wild strikes but Winston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winston tests Terranova's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Terranova is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot by Winston.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terranova.
Terranova misses with a looping left.
Winston lands with a shot to the body.
Terranova slaps away a takedown attempt from Winston, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winston shoots in for a double leg but Terranova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Terranova looks to land a left hand but Winston moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Terranova dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Winston lunges at Terranova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Terranova's hand.
Winston jabs Terranova right on the nose. Terranova blinks but takes it well.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Terranova throws a nice head kick!
Terranova looks to land a left hand but Winston moved out of range nicely.
Winston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Terranova changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova scores with a three punch combo!
Terranova moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Terranova.
Winston throws out a counter right but Terranova avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terranova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
Terranova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Terranova 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 Terranova.
Terranova lands a leg kick that knocks Winston off balance momentarily.
Terranova throws out a loose jab but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Terranova misses with a right hand
and Winston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Terranova throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Terranova listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Terranova does it's job there.
A jab from Winston does it's job there.
Terranova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?
Terranova lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winston circles away quickly and effectively.
Terranova misses with an uppercut. Winston saw that one coming.
Terranova misses with a body shot.
A jab from Terranova misses.
Winston moves out of range as Terranova throws a body kick.
Winston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Winston misses with an uppercut. Terranova saw that one coming.
Winston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Terranova but Terranova pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Winston takes one to the chin there.
Winston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Winston with that takedown attempt.
Ciro Terranova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Decent striking displayed by Terranova there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terranova misses with a straight right.
Terranova thuds his shin into the meat of Winston's side.
A jab from Terranova misses.
Winston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Terranova throws a jab when Winston was well out of range.
Terranova lands a slapping body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Terranova.
#TD2#
Winston bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Terranova sneaks out the side door and pushes Winston away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Terranova goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Winston misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Terranova.
Terranova misses with a hook
and Winston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Terranova misses with a wild body shot.
Terranova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
Terranova misses with a leg kick.
Terranova scores with a head kick.
Terranova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Winston slips a jab from Terranova.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winston! But no joy.
Terranova throws a push kick but Winston slaps the foot to one side.
Winston misses the jab.
It looked like Terranova wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Terranova's hands.
Terranova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
Terranova misses with a looping left.
Winston misses with an uppercut. Terranova saw that one coming.
Terranova throws a jab when Winston was well out of range.
Winston feints the counter takedown.
Ciro Terranova is winning the standup battle so far.
Winston throws a hook but Terranova blocks it.
Terranova lands a leg kick that knocks Winston off balance momentarily.
Terranova slips under a jab.
Terranova throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Terranova misses with a looping left.#T4#
Terranova listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Terranova misses with an uppercut
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Winston looking to score a takedown here. Terranova is defending well but Winston drives through and ends up in Terranova's guard.#ES#
Terranova wriggles free and stands up.
Terranova blocks a jab.
Winston misses with a low kick.
Terranova connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Terranova scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Terranova gets caught flat footed, as Winston shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Terranova has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Winston off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Terranova.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winston moves out of range as Terranova strikes.
Winston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Winston misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Terranova dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Winston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Winston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winston is defended easily by Terranova.
Terranova fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winston on the side of the head.
Winston throws a hook but Terranova blocks it.
Terranova looks to land a left hand but Winston moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Terranova misses its intended target.
Terranova walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Winston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston goes for a double leg but Terranova avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Terranova continues to drive forward.
Terranova swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ciro Terranova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terranova was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Winston connects with a crisp jab.
Winston fails with the takedown.
Winston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A big right from Terranova misses.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Winston takes one to the side of the head.
Winston misses with a low kick.
Terranova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winston blocks a jab.
Winston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Terranova with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Terranova. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Winston.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winston! But no joy.
Winston throws a jab when Terranova was well out of range.
Terranova 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.
Winston feints the counter takedown.
Terranova scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Terranova misses with a left hand
and Winston counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Winston moves into the clinch.
Winston is stalling here.
#BC#
Terranova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Terranova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terranova was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.#T2#
Terranova throws a lazy right hand but Winston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Terranova misses.
Winston moves out of range of the strikes.
Winston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Terranova misses the target.
Winston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Terranova displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winston.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Terranova sprawls well. Terranova wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winston gets slowly back to his feet.
Terranova lands with a hook. Winston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Terranova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston.
A little feinted left hand from Terranova on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Winston with a jab.
Winston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Terranova moved out of range.
Terranova stuns Winston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Terranova avoids the body shot from Winston.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terranova. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Terranova. That snapped Winston's head back.
Winston has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Winston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Terranova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Terranova slips under a jab from Winston.
Terranova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab from Terranova.
A big right from Winston misses.
Winston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Winston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Terranova jabs Winston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Winston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Terranova has time to react.
Terranova on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Terranova misses.
Terranova throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Winston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Terranova swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Terranova connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ciro Terranova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Terranova.
Terranova thows a body kick. Winston tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Winston takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Terranova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Terranova uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Terranova gets caught napping as Winston dives in and scores a takedown. Terranova manages to retain guard.
Winston is in close to Terranova's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Terranova wants to get back to his feet but Winston is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Terranova keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Winston stands up over Terranova, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terranova wants to stand but Winston is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ciro Terranova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Terranova, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciro Terranova! |
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ICS 38
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
Wallace swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Winston avoids them all with ease.
Winston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wallace throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
A little feinted left hand from Wallace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Winston moves out of range of the strikes.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace looks to land a combination but Winston avoids it well.
Winston throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wallace gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Winston shoots for a takedown but Wallace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wallace tries to bum rush Winston with a series of wild strikes but Winston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston scores with a body shot.
Winston has a takedown stuffed.
Wallace bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Winston's head.
Wallace moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Winston has time to react.
Winston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winston misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.#T2#
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Winston misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
Winston scores with the left hand. Wallace knows he should have avoided that one.
Winston tries a low kick but Wallace avoids it.
Winston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wallace circles away.
It looked like Wallace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
William Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Winston looking to score a takedown here. Wallace is defending well but Winston drives through and ends up in Wallace's guard.#ES#
Wallace has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Winston is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Winston misses with the head strike.
Wallace prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Wallace.
Wallace lands a jab to Winston's midsection.
Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Nice cross by Winston.
William Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Wallace finds it's way through Winston's defenses.
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winston.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace slips under a jab.
Wallace is looking to counter punch.
Wallace throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Winston misses.
Wallace seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A cross from Wallace lands.#ROC#Winston is rocked!
We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Winston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wallace!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wallace is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
Winston is trying to ground and pound but Wallace uses the momentary lack of control by Winston to regain half guard.
Winston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Winston lands strikes from half guard.
Wallace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winston.
Wallace taking some punishment here, with Winston in his half guard.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Winston 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.
#SUB2#
Winston is looking for a kimura but Wallace is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Winston to get the leverage.
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 William Wallace 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#
Wallace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
Wallace drops his hands momentarily and Winston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab lands there for Winston.
Wallace misses the jab.
A nice side step and Winston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Winston connects with the punch.
Winston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Winston throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Winston throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Wallace.
Wallace stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wallace wants it to stay on the feet.
Winston scores with a sloppy right hand. Wallace should have avoided that one. #T1#
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston throws a sloppy body shot
and Wallace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winston is still on wobbly legs! Can Wallace finish him?
Winston tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winston seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Winston.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wallace with a nice cross.
Winston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Winston.
Wallace is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Winston throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wallace doesn't seem bothered though.
Winston throws a right hand that Wallace ducks under and follows up with a left that Wallace also avoids with ease.
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Winston saw that one coming.
Winston slips under a jab from Wallace.
Winston with the counter takedown but Wallace avoids it easily.#TD2#
Wallace gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Winston to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Winston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace looking to control.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Winston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wallace trying to keep a closed guard but Winston is proving a slippery customer.
Wallace lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Winston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wallace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wallace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wallace stopping the sweep attempt from Winston.#T4##SUB2#
Winston looking for a triangle here. Wallace is fighting it but it looks tight! Winston pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wallace is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston gave a mention to Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Date: May 24, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Winston throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Timmermans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Winston is in Timmermans's guard.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Timmermans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Timmermans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston won't allow Timmermans to get back to his feet.
Winston throws a strike but Timmermans rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Winston is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Timmermans 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.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Timmermans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winston.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Timmermans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Timmermans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Timmermans has wrist control.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston postures up in Timmermans's guard and throws a big left but Timmermans blocks it.
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winston postures up in Timmermans's guard and throws a big left but Timmermans blocks it.
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston with a nice head shot there.
Winston lands a couple of digs.
Timmermans trying to control the position.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Winston wants to pass the guard but Timmermans is keeping the position.
Winston is looking to advance position but Timmermans has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Winston is working to get back to half guard.
Winston keeps trying to improve his position.
Winston has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Winston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmermans takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Timmermans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Winston is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Timmermans wants to control the pace but Winston is squirming around nicely.
Timmermans controlling the position easily from mount.
Winston is wriggling around trying to escape.
Timmermans controlling his opponent.
Timmermans trying to control but Winston is having none of it.
Winston 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timmermans controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Timmermans swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
Timmermans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Timmermans takes one to the side of the head.
Timmermans lands a jab.
Timmermans throws a hook to the side of Winston's head but Winston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Timmermans misses with a head kick.
Timmermans scores with a punch to the head.
Timmermans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winston.
Timmermans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winston throws a body punch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston.
Winston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Timmermans. Timmermans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans scores with a three punch combo!
Winston misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Timmermans throws a shot from downtown. Winston moves away and avoids it.
Timmermans misses with a looping left.
Timmermans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Winston looks to move away, Timmermans throws a big counter combo but Winston just gets out of the way.
Timmermans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winston walks into a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Timmermans. Those never looked like landing.
Winston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Winston manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Timmermans on his heels. He'll look to pass Timmermans's guard now, I'm sure.
Timmermans wants to sweep but no luck.
Timmermans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Timmermans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Timmermans!#REVR#
Timmermans is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Winston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Timmermans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmermans won't allow Winston to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Winston isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Timmermans stacks Winston on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Timmermans!
Winston is trying to work for a sweep but Timmermans has mounted him!
Winston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Timmermans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Timmermans controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Timmermans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Winston manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Winston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Winston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Timmermans is one step ahead there.
Winston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston 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.
Timmermans trying to stand up but can't free himself from Winston's guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Timmermans is pushing down on Winston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winston is fighting to maintain full guard but Timmermans has managed to sneak the leg through.
Winston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Timmermans is working away from the top position though.
Winston wants to improve his position but Timmermans is controlling well.
Winston trying to get back to full guard but Timmermans takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Timmermans controlling from the full mount.
Winston tries to reverse the position but Timmermans maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Winston looks for a takedown but Timmermans sprawls well.#TD2#
Winston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Timmermans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Timmermans has wrist control.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Timmermans's head.
Winston postures up in Timmermans's guard and throws a big left but Timmermans blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Timmermans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winston scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winston passes into half guard.
Winston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Winston is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Winston is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Timmermans wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Winston misses with a head shot. Timmermans uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winston cracks Timmermans with a solid left hand.
Timmermans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winston.
Timmermans trying to keep a closed guard but Winston is proving a slippery customer.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Timmermans wants to get back to his feet but Winston is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Winston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winston is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Winston closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Timmermans keeps Winston under control for a moment.#SUB2#
Winston tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winston has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Winston scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Timmermans is looking to regain half guard here but Winston keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Winston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Timmermans, who protects the arm well.
Timmermans gets back to half guard.
Winston working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston throwing shots but Timmermans is blocking nicely.
Timmermans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winston.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Winston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Winston 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 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Winston!
Harry Winston managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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ICS 31
Date: May 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Winston throws a series of punches but Voronin moves out of range.
Voronin scores with a hook.
Winston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Winston bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Voronin stops Winston from passing to mount.
Voronin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Voronin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Winston's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Winston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voronin keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Winston is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Voronin defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voronin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Winston scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Voronin is pressing down on Winston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Winston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Voronin's head.
Winston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Voronin's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Voronin holds on and takes a little breather.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Voronin is keeping the position.
Winston advances position into side control!
Winston scoring with punches from side control.
Winston lands a few punches from side control.
Winston wants to control but Voronin is keeping him busy.
Voronin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Voronin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winston.
Voronin wants to improve his position but Winston is controlling well.
Voronin is looking to control Winston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Voronin avoid being mounted?
Winston working over Voronin with some ground and pound. Voronin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Winston is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Voronin trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Winston is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Voronin is trying to maintain the position but Winston is very close to passing his half guard.
Winston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Voronin trying to control from the bottom.
Winston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Voronin is trying to control but can't.
Winston lands with a punch from half guard.
Winston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Voronin gets full guard.
Voronin has momentary wrist control but Winston slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Voronin is looking for a triangle but Winston pushes his legs off easily.
Winston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Voronin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Voronin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Voronin has momentary wrist control but Winston slips an elbow through the middle.
Voronin working a defensive guard here.
Winston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Winston postures up and lands a big shot to Voronin's brow.
Winston stands up over Voronin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Winston won't allow Voronin to sweep him here. #SUB#
Voronin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voronin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Voronin trying to control the position.
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!
Winston postures up and lands a big shot to Voronin's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Voronin slips under a jab from Winston.
A low kick from Voronin misses #TD2#
and Winston counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Winston.
Winston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Voronin's head.
Harry Winston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Voronin is keeping the position.#SUB#
Voronin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Winston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronin trying to keep a closed guard but Winston is proving a slippery customer.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Voronin keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Voronin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Voronin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Voronin looking for a sweep. Not yet Voronin, not yet.
Voronin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winston with a nice head shot there.
Winston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Voronin is keeping the position for now.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Winston advances position into side control!
Winston lands an elbow.
Voronin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Winston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Voronin controlling the position well.
Voronin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Winston slips a nice elbow through Voronin's hands, connecting with Voronin's forehead.
Ground and pound from Winston.
Voronin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winston is working away from the top position though.
Winston lands with a punch from half guard.
Winston moves nicely into side control.
Voronin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Voronin can't do much from the bottom here.
Winston lands a nice forearm strike.
Voronin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Winston looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Voronin is avoiding damage well.
Voronin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T4#
Winston working the ground and pound but Voronin is defending the strikes.
Winston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Voronin keeps working.
Winston in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC2#
Voronin is rocked!
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Winston goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Voronin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Winston's guard! Nice work there by Voronin!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voronin trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Winston has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Voronin won't allow Winston to sweep him here.
Voronin wants to pass the guard but Winston is keeping the position.
Voronin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Winston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Voronin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Voronin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Voronin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winston.
Good work by Winston as he checks the leg kick.
Andriy Voronin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voronin tries a head kick but it misses.
Voronin throws a body kick that misses.
Winston moves out of range as Voronin throws a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Voronin!
Some wild striking there from Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Voronin missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Winston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Voronin throws out a loose jab but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Winston bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Voronin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Winston.
Voronin dodges the ground and pound from Winston.
Winston lands an elbow.
Voronin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Voronin can't do much from the bottom here.
Winston lands a few punches from side control.
Winston is putting a hurting on Voronin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Winston scores with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronin is trying to improve his position.
Voronin struggling a bit here.
Andriy Voronin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Winston is working Voronin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Voronin is looking to regain half guard here but Winston keeps moving and retains side control.
Voronin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Winston connects with a decent elbow.
Winston landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oh Voronin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You can see the frustration on Voronin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Winston is working Voronin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Voronin is looking to reverse the position.
Voronin is working hard here to advance position.
Winston in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Voronin looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Winston turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!
An out of breath and clearly excited Harry Winston thanked Aspire Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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ICS 21
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Ludwig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a sloppy body shot
and Winston counters with a three punch combo that has Ludwig backing up. Ludwig nods at Winston to acknowledge the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ludwig - that will leave a mark!
Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Ludwig gets caught napping as Winston dives in and scores a takedown. Ludwig manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Ludwig uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ludwig misses with an uppercut
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ludwig scores with a three punch combo!
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Ludwig is just out of range.
Ludwig throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winston blocks a head kick by Ludwig.
Winston takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ludwig doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ludwig wants to clinch#TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ludwig won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ludwig tries to buck Winston off but Winston is having none of it.
Winston working the head and body with strikes.
Ludwig avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Winston.
Winston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ludwig's legs.
The ground and pound from Winston seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig wants to control but Winston postures up.#SUB#
Winston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ludwig knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Winston working away.
Winston working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2##SUB#
Winston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ludwig has escaped the position, nice work there.
Winston tries to advance position but instead Ludwig slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ludwig is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winston's back!
Winston trying to control the hands but Ludwig won't let him.
Winston rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Winston tries to roll over but Ludwig keeps him under control.
Ludwig looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ludwig prevents Winston from improving his position.#T3#
Winston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Winston 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.
Ludwig wants to stand and escape but instead Winston has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Winston throws a big elbow that misses.
Ludwig looking for a sweep. Not yet Ludwig, not yet.
Ludwig is controlling Winston's posture.
Ludwig is looking to stand up but Winston isn't so interested in that idea.
Ludwig managing to control the position.
Ludwig keeping full guard, as Winston tries to pass. #T4#
Winston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Winston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winston landing some decent shots from guard.
Ludwig trying to control the position.
Winston won't allow Ludwig to sweep him here.
Ludwig keeping full guard, as Winston tries to pass.
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Ludwig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
That's time! Winston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ludwig takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winston throws a body punch but Ludwig moves out of range.
Ludwig is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winston lands a nice hook to Ludwig's body. Ludwig takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ludwig can pounce on him.
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown but Winston shows good takedown defense.
Ludwig misses with a wild combination.
Winston dodges the punch combination from Ludwig.
A counter left hand to the body from Winston misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Winston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Winston showed some decent athleticism there.
Winston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Winston drops an elbow to the side of Ludwig's head.
Ludwig pushes Winston off looking to stand but Winston dives back in and keeps control.
Ludwig avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winston.
Ludwig moves into full guard.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Ludwig is keeping the position.
Ludwig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winston 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.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Ludwig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winston is one step ahead there.
Harry Winston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Winston trying to control but Ludwig is working from the bottom.
Winston throws a strike but Ludwig rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ludwig trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Ludwig landing some decent shots from guard.
Ludwig tries to free his leg and advance position but Winston is retaining full guard.
Ludwig with a nice head shot there.
Ludwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ludwig postures up.
#SUB#
Winston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ludwig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ludwig working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Winston wants to sweep but no luck.
Winston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ludwig manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Winston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ludwig is keeping the position for now.
Ludwig is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winston distracts Ludwig with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ludwig is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ludwig postures up in Winston's guard and throws a big left but Winston blocks it. #T4#
Ludwig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ludwig postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ludwig pulls Winston in close to prevent any damage.
Ludwig 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.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Ludwig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ludwig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Winston prevents Ludwig from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Winston lands a body shot.
Harry Winston is winning the standup battle so far.
Ludwig tries to clinch but Winston moves out of range. #TD#
Winston scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ludwig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ludwig is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Winston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ludwig knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ludwig tries to bench press Winston off him but Winston keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston working the head with strikes.
Ludwig is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Winston in side control, throwing shots but Ludwig defends.
Ludwig wants to get back to his feet but Winston drags him back down.
What's Ludwig going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Winston working the body and head with strikes.
Winston 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.
Ludwig tries to improve position but can't.
Winston working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC#
Ludwig is rocked!
Winston cracks Ludwig with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Winston immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Ludwig is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Winston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Harry Winston made sure he mentioned Aspire Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
ICS 15
Date: Mar 15, 2020 |
#R1#
A big right from Winston misses.
We've been hearing reports that Winston has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Winston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ludwig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sven Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Ludwig with that takedown attempt.
Winston 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.
Winston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ludwig.
Ludwig lands a jab-cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ludwig. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Winston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Ludwig wants to sweep but no luck.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston 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.
Ludwig trying to keep a closed guard but Winston is proving a slippery customer.
Ludwig seems keen to control Winston's posture.#T1#
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ludwig trying to control the position here.
Ludwig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winston manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ludwig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ludwig manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Winston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ludwig's head.
Ludwig 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.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Winston lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Winston lands a couple of elbows.
Ludwig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winston is one step ahead there.
Winston lands a couple of elbows.
Ludwig is trying to keep Winston in close.
Ludwig trying to control the position here.
Ludwig wants to stand but Winston is controlling the position.
Ludwig has momentary wrist control but Winston slips an elbow through the middle.
Ludwig 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.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Ludwig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ludwig is pulling down on Winston's head. It's preventing any offense from Winston, at least for the moment.
Ludwig looking for a sweep. Not yet Ludwig, not yet.
Ludwig trying to control the position.
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ludwig keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Winston is looking to advance position but Ludwig has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Winston is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Ludwig is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Winston in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ludwig lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC2#
Winston is rocked!
Ludwig looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Winston covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig!
A less than humble Sven Ludwig misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
GAMMA#812 Fungus v Damagon
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Winston missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston slips a jab from Boy.#TD2#
Winston is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boy's half guard.
Boy is trying to stand.
Winston wants to pass to mount but Boy is defending the position.
Winston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boy keeps working.
Winston working the head and body with strikes.
Boy is trying to stand back up but Winston is controlling him
#ES#
Boy has one foot on Winston's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Winston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston shoots in and drives through. Boy sprawls well.
Boy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Winston's sensitive parts.
Boy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! in the buildup to the fight.
Winston lands a head shot.
Winston takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boy, as that shot connected.
Boy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.
Winston stuns Boy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boy misses with a left hand
and Winston counters with a stiff right hand.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.
Boy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boy just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston stuns Boy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boy connects with a body shot.
Winston avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Winston tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Winston doesn't seem bothered though.
Boy misses with a looping right.
Winston misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Boy lands a jab to Winston's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice jab there from Winston.
Boy thuds a left hand into Winston's body.
A left lands for Boy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Winston digs a good body shot into Boy's ribs.
Winston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boy counters with a nice uppercut.
Winston slips under a jab.
Boy throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Winston misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Winston moves out of range as Boy strikes.
Winston goes for a double leg but Boy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boy continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Boy misses the target.
Winston slips a jab from Boy.
Winston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Boy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston throws a sloppy body shot
and Boy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winston misses with a lunging right hand
and Boy counters with a nice uppercut.
Boy throws a hook but Winston avoids it easily.
Winston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boy is fending him off so far but Winston persists. Nope, Boy circles away and we're back to standing.
Beast Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Boy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
Winston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boy. #T4#
Boy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Winston throws a looping overhand right but Boy ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Winston closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Winston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winston connects with a crisp jab.
Boy punishes Winston's body with a nice straight punch.
Boy lands a jab.
Boy misses with a wild body shot.
Winston misses with a double jab.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winston throws a jab when Boy was well out of range.
Winston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Boy dominated that round.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boy.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boy.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boy throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Boy misses the shot to the body.
Boy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Winston to score with a decent uppercut.
Winston throws the left hand but Boy avoids the punch easily.
Boy lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Boy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston stuns Boy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boy connects with the punch.
Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winston's head backwards.#T1#
Boy thuds a left hand into Winston's body.
Beast Boy is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Boy. That snapped Winston's head back.
Winston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Winston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boy looks to land a body kick but Winston moved away.
Nice defenses there by Boy.
Winston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boy swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab.
Winston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boy avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Boy throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Boy misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Winston tenderised Boy's leg. Boy is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Winston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beast Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Winston scores with a takedown into Boy's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Boy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Boy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Winston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Boy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?#T3#
Boy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winston.
Boy throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Boy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Boy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boy misses with a body shot
and Winston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boy throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Winston catches Boy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
#T4#
Winston digs a good body shot into Boy's ribs.
Boy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Winston scores with a hook to the body. Boy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice takedown defense from Boy. No joy for Winston on that attempt.
Beast Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Boy. No joy for Winston on that attempt.
Winston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boy to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beast Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Boy lands.
Winston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Winston goes for a double leg but Boy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boy continues to drive forward.
Boy looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Boy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Boy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston.
Jab by Boy.
Good standup being displayed there by Winston as he connects with a hook.
Winston walks into a straight right hand from Boy.
Winston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD#
Boy drops Winston with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Winston looks back up at him and smiles so Boy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Winston is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston is still on wobbly legs! Can Boy finish him?
Boy throws a hook but Winston avoids it easily.
Winston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boy thows a body kick. Winston tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boy ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Winston's jaw. Winston's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Boy does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beast Boy!
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Event:
GAMMA#808 Ricard v Daghammar
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Winston gets caught napping as Chen Lo dives in and scores a takedown. Winston manages to retain guard.
Chen Lo preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Winston working for submissions but it's allowed Chen Lo to get to half guard.
Winston wants to improve his position but Chen Lo is controlling well.
Winston 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.
Winston is looking to get back to full guard here but Chen Lo has managed to pass to side control instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston wants to control but Chen Lo postures up.
Chen Lo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston tries to buck Chen Lo off but Chen Lo is having none of it.
Chen Lo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Winston gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Winston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winston is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winston keeps trying to improve his position.
Winston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chen Lo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chen Lo's back!
Can Chen Lo hold on?! Winston is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Winston struggling to land strikes to the head as Chen Lo covers up.
Winston throwing damaging strikes from the back! Chen Lo could be in trouble here!
Winston throws a series of strikes and Chen Lo wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Chen Lo wants to hold on but Winston pushes him away.
Winston thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3#
Winston with a couple of short strikes.
Winston scoring with strikes but Chen Lo is staying in there.
Winston landing punches.
Chen Lo working to try and regain half guard.
Chen Lo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Winston.
Winston misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Poor strikes thrown by Winston there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Winston in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Winston looking to finish with strikes here!
Chen Lo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#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!
Winston throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Winston lands with some strikes.
Winston lands with some strikes.
Winston lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Winston throwing strikes here but Chen Lo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Winston landing strikes, looking to finish!
Winston thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Winston throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Chen Lo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Winston cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chen Lo is in a horrible position here. Winston smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
That's time! Chen Lo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Winston fails to land with a series of punches.
Winston lands a glancing blow to the side of Chen Lo's head.
Chen Lo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston dives in for a single leg takedown but Chen Lo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chen Lo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Winston.
Chen Lo throws a big shot that misses.
Chen Lo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chen Lo throws a good cross that connects.
Winston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chen Lo lands a nice shot to the body.
Chen Lo throws a shot from downtown. Winston moves away and avoids it.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Chen Lo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Timiko Chen Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen Lo throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Winston throws a nice looking combination but Chen Lo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Winston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target.
Winston tries for a takedown but Chen Lo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winston slips under a jab from Chen Lo.
Winston lands a two punch combo.
Winston lands a jab-cross combination.
Chen Lo throws out a loose jab but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
Winston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chen Lo throws a right and a left that Winston avoids nicely.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chen Lo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Winston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chen Lo.
A nice side step and Winston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good exchange - Winston coming out on top.#T2#
Chen Lo scores with a jab to the head.
Chen Lo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Chen Lo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Chen Lo misses the target.
Chen Lo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen Lo. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Chen Lo misses.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Chen Lo shows good takedown defense.
Timiko Chen Lo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Chen Lo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chen Lo throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Winston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chen Lo doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Winston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chen Lo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chen Lo checks a leg kick nicely.
Chen Lo swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Winston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Winston lands with a shot to the body.
Winston wants to slow Chen Lo down by chopping away at his legs.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
Chen Lo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
Winston defending well as Chen Lo loads up on a big left hand.
Winston lands with an uppercut that bounces Chen Lo off the cage and back into range.
Winston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chen Los jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Winston moves out of range of the strikes.
Chen Lo misses with a straight left.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo backing away here, and Winston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Winston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chen Lo throws a lazy right hand but Winston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chen Lo moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Winston stuns Chen Lo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chen Lo throws a jab when Winston was well out of range.
Timiko Chen Lo is winning the standup battle so far.
Chen Lo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Winston throws a body punch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Winston scores with a decent looking hook.
Chen Lo connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Chen Lo misses.
Chen Lo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timiko Chen Lo dominated that second round.
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#
Winston keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chen Lo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Winston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good work by Winston as he checks the leg kick.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Winston.
Nice takedown defense from Chen Lo. No joy for Winston on that attempt.
Winston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chen Lo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Winston under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen Lo swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Winston cracks Chen Lo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Winston misses with a double jab.
Winston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chen Lo throws out the jab.
Winston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Chen Lo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chen Lo throws a jab when Winston was well out of range.
A jab from Chen Lo misses.
Chen Lo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Chen Lo lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left lands for Chen Lo.
Winston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chen Lo.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo moves away from the strike by Winston.
Winston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chen Lo throws a right hand that misses
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chen Lo manages to avoid it.#T2#
Winston keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Winston is looking for the big counter here.
Chen Lo misses with a hook.
Chen Lo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winston.
Chen Lo looks to land a left hand but Winston moved out of range nicely.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chen Lo misses with a hook.
Chen Lo takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
Chen Lo throws a combination. Winston tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Winston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
Winston is rocked!
Chen Lo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Winston is still on wobbly legs! Can Chen Lo finish him?
Winston slips under a jab from Chen Lo.
Winston seems to have recovered his senses.
Chen Lo throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range. #T3#
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chen Lo.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Chen Lo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chen Lo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Winston in his tracks.
Winston goes for a double leg but Chen Lo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chen Lo continues to drive forward.
Timiko Chen Lo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chen Lo momentarily.
Chen Lo lands a nice looking body shot.
Winston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Chen Lo. No joy for Winston on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen Lo. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Chen Lo misses its intended target.
Chen Lo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen Lo.
Good standup being displayed there by Chen Lo as he connects with a hook.
Winston scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chen Lo tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Winston's corner calls for a 1-2. Winston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chen Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
Winston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Chen Lo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timiko Chen Lo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chen Lo 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timiko Chen Lo!
Timiko Chen Lo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
GAMMA#803 Bolleke v Imbula
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Maraçon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
Maraçon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maraçon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winston.
Maraçon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maraçon slips a jab from Winston.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maraçon.
Winston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maraçon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Winston if he has to take too many more of those.
Winston misses with a takedown attempt - Maraçon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice defenses there by Maraçon.
Maraçon looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston throws a nice looking combination but Maraçon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maraçon looks to land a left hand but Winston moved out of range nicely.
Winston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maraçon throws a body shot but no joy.
Maraçon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maraçon circles away quickly and effectively.
Pablo Maraçon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Maraçon thuds his shin into the meat of Winston's side.
Maraçon is looking to slow Winston down with leg kicks.
Maraçon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston.
Maraçon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston.
Maraçon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Winston jabs Maraçon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Winston fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Winston misses.
Winston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Maraçon.
A countering left hand to the body from Winston misses.
A low kick from Maraçon misses #TD2#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maraçon won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maraçon tries to bench press Winston off him but Winston keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Maraçon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Winston working the ground and pound but Maraçon is defending the strikes. #T2#
Maraçon tries to buck Winston off but Winston is having none of it.
Maraçon struggling a bit here.
Maraçon defending against the ground and pound.
Winston throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Maraçon is looking to regain half guard here but Winston keeps moving and retains side control.
Maraçon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Winston. #T3#
Maraçon is looking to regain half guard here but Winston keeps moving and retains side control.
Winston connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maraçon some visible discomfort.
Winston scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maraçon to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Winston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maraçon, who protects the arm well.
Maraçon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maraçon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maraçon is trying to maintain the position but Winston is very close to passing his half guard.
Maraçon looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Winston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maraçon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winston's back!
Maraçon controlling well, preventing Winston from escaping the position.
Winston is still trying to improve position.
I would not like to be Winston right now.
You can see the frustration on Winston's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Winston is keeping busy.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maraçon is hanging on to Winston's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Winston 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#
Maraçon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Winston with a jab.
Winston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winston misses with a jab to the body
letting Maraçon counter with a right hand.
Maraçon looks to land a body kick but Winston moved away.
Winston 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.
Winston tries to clinch up but Maraçon circles away and keeps his distance.
Maraçon staying out of range there.
Maraçon misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pablo Maraçon is winning the standup battle so far.
Maraçon lands a nice hook to Winston's body. Winston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maraçon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maraçon looks to land a body kick but Winston moved away.
Maraçon thows a body kick. Winston tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Jab by Maraçon.
Winston checks a low kick from Maraçon.
Winston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maraçon throws a right hand that Winston ducks under and follows up with a left that Winston also avoids with ease.
Winston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maraçon defends it well.
Winston throws a series of punches but Maraçon avoids them all with ease.
Winston pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maraçon back to the cage. Winston follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Winston throws a shot from downtown. Maraçon moves away and avoids it.
Winston throws a lazy uppercut
and Maraçon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maraçon throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Winston fails with the takedown.
Pablo Maraçon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Maraçon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston lands with a nice body punch.
Winston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maraçon misses the shot to the body.
Maraçon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Winston.
Danga de danga de dang - Winston scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Winston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston blocks a leg kick.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maraçon.
Maraçon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a lazy right hand but Winston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Winston tries to clinch up.
Nice shot lands for Winston.#T3#
Winston misses with a body shot.
Maraçon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winston.
Winston misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Maraçon misses the target.
Winston sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Maraçon as Winston shoots in.
Maraçon connects with a single shot there.
Winston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Maraçon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Winston doesn't seem phased though.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maraçon.
Sloppy strikes from Winston. Those never looked like landing.
Maraçon throws a body shot but no joy.
Maraçon throws a leg kick which misses Winston's front leg but catches the back leg as Winston tries to avoid it. #T4#
Winston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Winston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maraçon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Maraçon lands a slapping body shot.
Maraçon tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maraçon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maraçon slips a jab and a cross from Winston.
Winston scores with a sloppy right hand. Maraçon should have avoided that one.
Maraçon staying out of range there.
Winston checks the leg kick.
Winston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maraçon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston walks into a jab.
Maraçon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maraçon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
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 Pablo Maraçon 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#
Maraçon misses the shot to the body.
Maraçon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maraçon throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Maraçon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maraçon works over Winston's head and body with a nice combination.
Maraçon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Winston is out of range and Maraçon settles back down.
Winston moves out of range as Maraçon throws a body kick.
Winston moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Winston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maraçon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winston's head backwards.
Maraçon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maraçon blocks a head kick by Winston.
Maraçon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Winston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maraçon takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses. #T1#
A lazy body kick from Maraçon
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maraçon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Winston. That snapped Maraçon's head back.
Winston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Winston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winston looks to throw the jab but Maraçon is out of range.
Maraçon throws a solid leg kick but Winston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maraçon.
Winston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maraçon.
#TD2#
Winston fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maraçon to the ground. Winston is now in Maraçon's guard.#ES#
Maraçon wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston wants to clinch up but Maraçon keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Maraçon misses.
Maraçon misses with an uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maraçon - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
Maraçon throws a lazy right hand but Winston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maraçon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Maraçon's shoulder, as Maraçon tries to avoid the shot.
Maraçon clobbers Winston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maraçon scores with a hook.
Maraçon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maraçon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maraçon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maraçon misses with a leg kick.
Winston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Winston takes one to the chin there.
Maraçon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Winston or perhaps it was just good defense by Maraçon, which made it look bad.
No luck for Winston with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Winston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maraçon.
That kick from Maraçon tenderised Winston's leg. Winston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Winston avoids the body shot from Maraçon.
Winston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maraçon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Winston throws a hook but Maraçon avoids it easily.
Winston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maraçon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Winston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maraçon.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maraçon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Winston just manages to avoid it.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Maraçon. No joy for Winston on that attempt.
Pablo Maraçon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Maraçon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maraçon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maraçon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Winston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maraçon. Maraçon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Winston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Maraçon shows good takedown defense.
Maraçon dips to his left and cracks Winston with an uppercut!
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maraçon moves away.
Winston misses with a left hand
and Maraçon counters with a straight right hand.
Winston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maraçon misses with a body kick.
Winston misses with a head kick.
Maraçon avoids the body shot from Winston.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Maraçon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maraçon 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 Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Maraçon!
A very excited looking Pablo Maraçon 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:
GAMMA#800 Conservative v Steel
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Winston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
Winston drives through and clinches with Sinytsyn against the cage.
Sinytsyn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sinytsyn is pressed up against the cage. Winston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sinytsyn down to the mat. Sinytsyn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sinytsyn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Winston in his tracks.
Sinytsyn staying out of range there.
Winston misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Winston misses
and Sinytsyn counters with a nice uppercut.
Sinytsyn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Winston counters with a left and a right that stings Sinytsyn.
Winston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sinytsyn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sinytsyn unleashes a big counter combination but Winston bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Winston throws a body punch but Sinytsyn moves out of range.
Winston backing away here, and Sinytsyn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Winston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sinytsyn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Winston gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Winston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sinytsyn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sinytsyn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winston pushing down on Sinytsyn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Winston connects with a nice short shot to Sinytsyn's temple.
Winston working the head and body with strikes.
Winston drops an elbow to the side of Sinytsyn's head.
Sinytsyn trying to control but Winston postures up.
Sinytsyn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Winston prevents Sinytsyn from improving his position.
Winston drops an elbow to the side of Sinytsyn's head. #T2#
Sinytsyn is looking to escape.
Winston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Winston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winston stops Sinytsyn from getting back to his feet.
Winston lands strikes from half guard.
Winston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Winston working over Sinytsyn with some ground and pound. Sinytsyn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Winston stops Sinytsyn from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Winston is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sinytsyn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winston. #T3#
Winston lands strikes from half guard.
Sinytsyn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Winston scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sinytsyn tries to kick Winston off but Winston keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Winston lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Sinytsyn is rocked!
Sinytsyn pushes Winston off looking to stand but Winston dives back in and keeps control.
Winston 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.
Sinytsyn is still in real trouble! Can Winston finish him?
Winston lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sinytsyn! More strikes land and this one is all over! Winston jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!
After the big win, Harry Winston made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
EFC Mcpherson vs Chaelsson
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Winston takes a swing at Chlapik's ribcage but misses.
Chlapik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Winston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chlapik moves away.
Chlapik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chlapik avoids the body shot from Winston.
#TD#
Winston shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chlapik manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Winston cracks Chlapik with a solid left hand.
Chlapik looking for a sweep. Not yet Chlapik, not yet.
Winston stops Chlapik from standing up.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Chlapik blocks nicely.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Winston looking to sit in guard and control but Chlapik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chlapik wants to stand but Winston has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SU2#
Chlapik decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chlapik throws out a loose jab but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Winston misses its target.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chlapik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chlapik misses with a straight right.
Winston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Winston misses with a body shot
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chlapik throws a wild body kick that Winston sees coming a mile off.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Winston shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chlapik is trying to defend but Winston finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chlapik pushes Winston off looking to stand but Winston dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Winston trying to control from Chlapik's half guard. Chlapik has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Winston chips away with some ground and pound.
Winston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston is in close to Chlapik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chlapik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winston.
Chlapik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winston 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.
Winston preventing the sweep.
Chlapik wants to stand and escape but Winston is having none of it.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Chlapik manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
Winston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chlapik to the mat! Chlapik manages to get full guard. #T3#
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Chlapik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston landing with the ground and pound.
Winston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chlapik wants to stand but Winston is controlling the position.
Chlapik is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston working some strikes from top position.
Winston prevents Chlapik from getting back to his feet.
Chlapik trying to keep a closed guard but Winston is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Winston postures up and lands a big shot to Chlapik's brow.
We've been hearing that Winston has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winston wants to control from the top but Chlapik keeps moving.
Winston scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston won't allow Chlapik to sweep him here.
Winston scoring with some ground and pound.
Winston is pushing down on Chlapik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chlapik is fighting to maintain full guard but Winston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chlapik is trying to stand back up but Winston is controlling him
Winston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chlapik is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chlapik slips a jab from Winston.
Winston avoids a kick to the body.
Winston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Winston throws a body punch but Chlapik moves out of range.
Winston slips under a jab from Chlapik.
Chlapik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chlapik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chlapik manages to avoid it.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Chlapik's shoulder, as Chlapik tries to avoid the shot.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston lands a jab to Chlapik's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Winston lands with a nice body punch.
Winston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Winston looks to land a combination but Chlapik avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1##TD#
Winston shoots in and gets a takedown into Chlapik's guard.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston landing some decent shots from guard.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston scoring with some ground and pound.
Winston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Winston landing with the ground and pound.
Winston looking to pass the guard.
Winston working some strikes from top position.
Winston is in close to Chlapik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Winston is looking to advance position but Chlapik has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T2#
Chlapik trying to control but Winston is having none of it. #SU2#
Chlapik stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston swings for the body but Chlapik moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Chlapik.
Chlapik lands a jab to the head.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chlapik misses with an uppercut.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chlapik as he avoids it easily.
Chlapik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Chlapik misses.
Harry Winston is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Chlapik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winston throws a body punch but Chlapik moves out of range. #T3#
Chlapik throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Winston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chlapik!
Chlapik takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Winston tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chlapik manages to get back to half guard.
Chlapik is looking to escape.
Winston working the head and body with strikes.
Chlapik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Winston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winston scoring with some ground and pound.
Winston being controlled here momentarily.
Winston landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#
Chlapik is rocked!#T4#
Winston works over Chlapik with some ground and pound from guard.
Chlapik is still in real trouble! Can Winston finish him?
Winston wants to control from the top but Chlapik keeps moving.
Chlapik seems to have recovered his senses.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Chlapik is looking to stand back up but Winston counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chlapik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chlapik on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Winston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chlapik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winston.
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 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#
Chlapik lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Winston is looking to wear down Chlapik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chlapik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Winston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chlapik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Winston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chlapik with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Winston thows a huge punch but Chlapik dodges it nicely.
Chlapik is looking to escape.
Winston working over Chlapik with some ground and pound. Chlapik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chlapik has hold of Winston's hands but Winston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Winston is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Chlapik is hurt! He's hurt bad - Winston fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Chlapik from any more punishment! Congratulations to Winston! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
Jakub Chlapik was interviewed post fight and said 'HE'S ON STEROIDS! IM TELLIN YA HE IS!'.
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Event:
EFC Camara vs Ladd
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston throws a good cross that connects.
Abel throws a sloppy head kick and Winston moves out of range easily.
Abel works Winston's body with a nice hook.
Winston with a poor takedown
and Abel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winston blocks a head kick by Abel.
Winston tries for a takedown but Abel circles away easily
and Abel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No luck for Winston with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Abel is just out of range.
Winston connects with a body shot.
Winston throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abel misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Abel's corner calls for a 1-2. Abel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Good exchange - Winston coming out on top.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Winston scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Winston throws an elbow but Abel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Winston in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Winston cracks Abel with a big right hand but Abel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Abel is trying to buck Winston off.
We've been hearing that Winston has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sloppy strikes there by Winston.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Abel throws Winston to one side and escapes!
Winston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Abel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abel swivels and escapes.
Abel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winston backing away here, and Abel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Winston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Winston lands with a good body shot.
Abel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Abel unleashes a big counter combination but Winston bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Winston swings for the body but Abel moves out of range.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Abel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winston somewhat.#T3#
Winston cracks a nice hook into Abel's ribs.
Winston fails to land with a series of punches.
Winston digs a good body shot into Abel's ribs.
Abel looks to clinch #TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Winston 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.
Abel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winston.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Abel pushes Winston off and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Abel misses.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abel manages to avoid it.
Abel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abel thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Winston manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abel on his heels. He'll look to pass Abel's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Winston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abel is keeping the position for now.
Abel told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abel wants to get back to his feet but Winston is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Abel blocks nicely. #ES2#
Abel pushes Winston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Abel avoids the body shot from Winston.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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 Harry Winston will probably get the nod.
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#
Abel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winston misses with a takedown attempt - Abel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abel throws a right and a left that Winston avoids nicely.
Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston punishes Abel's body with a nice straight punch.
Winston lands with a nice body punch.
Winston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winston scores with a nice head shot.
Abel slips under a jab from Winston.
Winston throws a lazy uppercut
and Abel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Winston's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Winston.
Abel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel.
#T1#
Winston swings for the body but Abel moves out of range.
Winston closes the distance and clinches up with Abel, looking for a takedown. Winston pushes Abel against the cage but Abel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abel misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Winston 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.#ES2#
Abel pushes Winston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Aristides Abel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abel throws out the jab.
Abel throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Winston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston throws a sloppy body shot
and Abel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abel misses with a looping left.
Winston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Winston.
Abel connects with a crisp jab.
Aristides Abel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target. #T2#
Abel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
Abel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Abel.
Abel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abel! But no joy.
Winston throws a hook but Abel avoids it easily.#CL#
Winston has managed to clinch.
Winston can't get the takedown.
Winston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winston looking for a takedown.
Abel lands an uppercut.
Winston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Winston pulls guard. #SU2#
Abel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abel manages to avoid it.
As Winston backs off Abel throws a huge counter combo but Winston manages to avoid it all.
Winston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abel just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Winston blocks the leg kick.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Abel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Abel.
Winston throws a body punch but Abel moves out of range.
Abel defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Winston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abel throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Winston counters with a single leg into guard. Abel didn't expect that.
Abel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Abel blocks nicely.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Abel has wrist control.
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Winston prevents Abel from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Abel has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Winston off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Winston jabs Abel right on the nose. Abel blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Winston.
Abel lands a head shot.
Abel looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
Abel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abel swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
#TD#
Winston drives through with a takedown into Abel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Winston is pushing down on Abel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abel is fighting to maintain full guard but Winston has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abel has hold of Winston's hands but Winston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Winston is working for a kimura but Abel is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aristides Abel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Abel lands a slapping body shot.
Aristides Abel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Winston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Winston scores with a hook to the body. Abel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abel lands with a straight right. Winston didn't see that one coming.
Abel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Winston counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Abel bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abel tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Abel tenderised Winston's leg. Winston is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Abel clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Abel tries to throw a body punch but Winston avoids it by throwing Abel back against the cage.
Abel working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Abel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abel leaves Winston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Abel is just out of range.
Winston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Winston walks into a stiff left hand from Abel.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Winston checks a leg kick.
Winston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abel to score with a decent uppercut.
Winston moves away from the strike by Abel.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abel.
Winston misses with a right hand
and Abel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Winston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abel counters with a left and a right that stings Winston.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abel moves in looking to clinch but Winston pushes him off.
Winston misses with a takedown attempt - Abel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winston swings for the body but Abel moves out of range.
Abel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winston cracks Abel with a good jab.
Winston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abel defends it nicely.
Abel shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abel lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Abel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
Winston is looking to wear down Abel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Winston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Abel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Winston to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Harry Winston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES2#
Abel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Abel feints a counter leg kick.
Abel throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Abel has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Winston off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Winston fails with a takedown attempt.
Winston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abel.
Abel misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Abel moves into the clinch.
Abel blocking some punches.
Winston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Abel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abel.
Winston lands a body punch. #TD#
Winston lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aristides Abel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abel 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristides Abel!
A less than humble Aristides Abel misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
PFC 125 Tuala vs Lach
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1##KD#
Rutherford lands a left and a right that send Winston crashing to the mat, dazed. Rutherford thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rutherford fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Winston dives in and scores a takedown into Rutherford's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rutherford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rutherford 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.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Rutherford uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Rutherford!#REVR#
Rutherford wants to pass the guard but Winston is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Winston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Rutherford trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Rutherford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston looking for a sweep. Not yet Winston, not yet. #SUB2#
Winston has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rutherford should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Winston has tightened it up now! Rutherford 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 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harry Winston!
An out of breath and clearly excited Harry Winston thanked Aspire Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
PFC 119 Bathory vs Jacobson
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Darren plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Darren throws out a counter right but Winston avoids it with no problem.
Darren takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
Winston swings for the body but Darren moves out of range.
Darren tries a quick counter leg kick but Winston is wise to it.
Darren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Darren scrambles back to his feet.
Darren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice jab there from Winston.
Winston shoots in but no luck this time.
Darren scores with a jab. Winston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Darren.
Winston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Darren pinned against the cage. Darren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Darren misses with a body punch
and Winston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Winston misses the body punch #CL2#
and Darren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Darren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Darren.
Darren lands a nice uppercut.
Winston avoids the elbow strike from Darren, against the cage.
Winston cracks Darren with a nice body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Darren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Winston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darren told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winston's defenses.
Darren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winston's defenses.
Winston taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Winston blocks the elbow strike.
Darren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winston's defenses.
Winston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darren or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Darren scores with a hook to the body.
Winston blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Darren prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Winston's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Winston manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Darren tenderised Winston's leg. Winston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Darren stuns Winston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darren.
Winston lands with a right hand.
Darren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Darren wants it to stay on the feet.
Darren cracks Winston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Winston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Winston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Winston misses with a body punch
#KD2#
and Darren counters with a crisp right hand that drops Winston! Darren lets Winston back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Winston is rocked!
Darren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh Winston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Darren moves into the clinch successfully.
Darren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Winston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Winston seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Winston wants to stall.
Winston wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Winston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winston misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Winston - just one landing.
Winston moves out of range of the strikes.
Darren has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Winston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Winston throws a right hand that misses
and Darren counters with a nice uppercut.
Darren throws a leg kick but Winston sees it coming and moves out of range.
Darren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
Darren with a hook.#T4#
Winston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Darren scores with a counter punch that sends Winston to the canvas! Darren smells blood - he's punishing Winston with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Winston has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Darren!
James Darren decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 112 Soszynski vs Van Buren
Date: Jun 23, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Lager finds it's way through Winston's defenses.
Winston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Winston staying out of range there.
Winston misses with a takedown attempt - Lager sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lager is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lager takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lager throws out a leg kick but Winston moves out of range and Lager only half commits.
Winston blocks a jab.
Lager feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Winstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Lager's shoulder, as Lager tries to avoid the shot.
Lager moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lager throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston.
Lager throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Winston connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lager throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Lager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winston prevents Lager from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lager moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Winston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lager looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing that Winston has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Lager working for a triangle but Winston defends it easily.
Winston lands a couple of digs.
Winston scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lager is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winston is in close to Lager's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lager is trying to keep Winston in close.
#T2#
Winston passes into half guard.
Winston working Lager over with strikes.
Lager is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Winston scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Lager is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winston pulls his head out easily.
Winston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Winston connects with a nice short shot to Lager's temple. #SUB#
Winston is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lager defends it well.
Winston is looking to take a break and control but Lager is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lager actively working from the bottom here.
Lager wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Winston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Winston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Winston connects with a nice short shot to Lager's temple.
Lager trying to hold on to Winston's head to control him but Winston postures up.
Nice strikes from Winston there. #SUB2#
Lager actively working from the bottom here.
Lager tries to get to full guard but Winston has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Lager actively working from the bottom here.
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Winston wants to work for an arm triangle but Lager is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lager manages to get to full guard.
Winston working some strikes from top position.#T4##SUB2#
Lager looking for a guillotine here but Winston defends easily.
Winston scoring with some ground and pound.
Winston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Lager is looking for a triangle here but Winston uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Winston lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lager down.
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!
Winston landing a few strikes.
Winston working away.
Winston lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Winston working the body and head with strikes.
Lager is trying to control Winston's posture but Winston avoids it.
Lager sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Winston working Lager over with strikes.
Lager wants to improve his position but Winston is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lager missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Winston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lager takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Winston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Winston misses with a straight left.
Lager misses the shot to the body.
Lager is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston.
Winston needs to keep his hands up - Lager had a free shot at his head there.
Winston sizes up Lager with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lager throws out a loose jab but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Winston.
Winston staying out of range there.
Winston throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Winston gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lager is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Winston scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lager sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lager is trying to control but can't.
Winston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lager does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Winston takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harry Winston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Winston lands a nice short elbow.
Winston is thwarting Lager's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Lager looking for submissions off his back.
Lager trying to control from the bottom.
Winston working over Lager with some ground and pound. Lager looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Winston works his foot free and advances to mount.
Winston looking to control but Lager is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Winston working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Winston scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lager is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Lager 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.
Winston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lager regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Winston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lager looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winston is one step ahead there.
Winston tries to free his leg and advance position but Lager is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lager throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Lager throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Lager looking for a guillotine here but Winston defends easily.
Lager is breathing heavily.#T3#
Winston works over Lager with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Lager looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Winston passes into side control.
Lager tries to buck Winston off but Winston is having none of it.
Winston lands a few punches from side control.
Winston working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lager can't do much from the bottom here.
Winston scores with punches from side control.
Lager taking punishment in the form of punches.
Winston working the ground and pound.
Lager is trying to improve his position.
Winston working the ground and pound.
Lager tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Winston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB#
Winston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lager, who protects the arm well.
Winston lands a few punches from side control.
Winston is working Lager over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC#
Lager is rocked!
Winston scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lager to see if he's OK.
Lager is still in real trouble! Can Winston finish him?
Winston in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A big shot lands for Winston! That's hurt Lager! Will he recover? Winston fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Harry Winston made sure he mentioned Aspire Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
PFC 102 Alzheimer v McLaughlin
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Winston.
We've been informed that Winston 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.
Winston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Winston misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Lager misses.
Lager lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been hearing reports that Lager has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A lazy left from Lager finds it's target.
Lager takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Winston slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Lager coming out on top.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Winston lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston looks to land a right hand but Lager moved out of range.
A cross from Winston lands.
Lager stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A leg kick checked by Winston.
Lager moves in looking to clinch but Winston pushes him off.
Lager throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston.
Lager moves out of range as Winston strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Lager on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Lager misses with a body shot.
Lager is looking to score with low kicks.
Lager slips a straight right by Winston.
It looked like Lager wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winston lands with an overhand left.
Lager takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lager misses with a hook.
Lager doesn't manage to clinch there - Winston circles away.
Winston jabs Lager right on the nose. Lager blinks but takes it well.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lager throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Lager. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lager.
Lager avoids the body shot from Winston.
Good shot there by Lager.
Lager throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winston moves forwards but Lager connects with a nice, 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!
Winston takes one to the side of the head.
Winston throws a looping overhand right but Lager ducks down to avoid it.
Lager misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Winston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lager.
Lager was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lager throws a good cross that connects.
Lager slips a jab and a cross from Winston.
It looked like Lager was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winston.
Winston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lager.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lager.
Lager throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lager.
And Winston tries to counter it with a takedown but Lager pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lager throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston.
Lager misses with a right hand
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Lager closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Lager is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lager landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lager 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.
Lager throwing shots but Winston is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Lager there.
Winston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Winston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lager is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Lager landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lager doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lager manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lager doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lager manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lager lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lager is in close to Winston's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lager working some strikes from top position.
Lager postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lager keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winston's head.#ROC#
Winston is rocked!#SUB2#
Winston looking for a guillotine here but Lager defends easily.
Winston is still in real trouble! Can Lager finish him?
Lager landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Winston being controlled here, momentarily.
Winston seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Lager avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lager cracks Winston with a solid left hand.
Lager cracks Winston with a solid left hand.
Lager lands a couple of digs.
Winston wants to sweep but no luck.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Lager from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Winston working for a triangle but Lager defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Winston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Lager from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aito Lager dominated that round.
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#
Lager takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lager connects with an inside leg kick.
Winston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lager looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
Winston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lager looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lager.
Winston throws out a counter right but Lager avoids it with no problem.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Lager drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lager cracks Winston with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Winston sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lager looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lager slips a nice elbow through Winston's hands, connecting with Winston's forehead.
Lager slips a nice elbow through Winston's hands, connecting with Winston's forehead.
Winston tries to roll over but Lager keeps him under control.
Lager is nestled in close to Winston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Winston manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Winston is looking for a triangle here but Lager uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lager lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Lager looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Winston gets back to half guard.
Winston wants to get back to full guard.
Lager is nestled in close to Winston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lager is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?
Lager looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lager trying to control the action but Winston is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lager 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. #SUB2#
Winston actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Lager there.
Winston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Winston taking some punishment here, with Lager in his half guard.
Lager controlling the pace.
Lager works his way into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lager looks up at the clock and then as Winston takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lager smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Winston manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Winston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lager scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Lager is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lager drops an elbow to the side of Winston's head. #T3##SUB#
Lager seems to be working for a kimura but Winston defends the submission attempt.
Winston is trying to maintain the position but Lager is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Lager is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lager lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Lager 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.
#SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.
Winston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Winston is looking to improve his position.
Lager looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lager lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lager connects with a nice short shot to Winston's temple. #SUB#
Lager is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Lager is working for a submission of some sort.
Lager working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Lager is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winston is just riding it out for now. Lager eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Winston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aito Lager dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lager misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winston! But no joy.
Lager scores with a nice right hand.
Winston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Winston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lager.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winston connects with a crisp jab.
Winston lands a right hook to the body.
Winston lands a really nice looking cross but Lager seems unphased.
Lager scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lager scores with a nice right hand.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Lager was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Winston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lager scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lager misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Winston counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston postures up in Lager's guard and throws a big left but Lager blocks it. #T1#
Lager tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lager has an active guard here but Winston has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Lager looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Winston.
Winston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lager manages to get to full guard.
Winston scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Lager has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Winston with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Winston is in close to Lager's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Winston lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Lager throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Lager had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winston defends it easily.
Lager wants to sweep but no luck.
Lager is working hard here to advance position.
Winston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lager tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lager looking for a guillotine here but Winston defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lager is trying to control the position but Winston postures up. #T3#
Winston with a nice head shot there.
Winston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Lager working for a triangle but Winston defends it easily.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Lager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aito Lager is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lager tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winston stands up over Lager, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Winston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lager has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winston has managed to get both his arms back between Lager's legs - danger averted.
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4##SUB#
Lager is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lager had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winston defends it easily.
Winston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Winston trying to control but Lager is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lager has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Winston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Lager looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Winston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lager has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winston has managed to get both his arms back between Lager's legs - danger averted.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winston is in close to Lager's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Winston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lager 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aito Lager!
After winning the bout, Aito Lager 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:
PFC 95 Wright vs Bosch
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Yew throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Winston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yew!#ES#
Yew explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Winston.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston throws a lazy right hand but Yew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yew walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Winston slips a straight right by Yew.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winston misses with a left hand
and Yew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Yew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yew takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winston misses with an uppercut.
Winston punishes Yew's body with a nice straight punch.
Winston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yew but Yew pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yew thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Winston if he has to take too many more of those.
Yew is looking to slow Winston down with leg kicks.
Winston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Yew shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Winston scores with a decent looking hook.
Yew slips under a jab from Winston.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yew was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Yew feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Winston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yew can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston stuns Yew with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yew connects with the punch.
Yew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Winston misses
and Yew counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
A jab from Yew misses.
Winston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Winston punishes Yew's body with a nice straight punch.
Yew walks into a left hand.
Yew scores with the left hand. Winston knows he should have avoided that one.
Winston punishes Yew's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Winston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Yew has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Winston has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!
Winston wants a takedown.
Winston looking for a takedown.
Yef Yew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston avoiding damage.
Winston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Winston takes a shot to the head.
Yew blocks a body shot from Winston. #BC#
Yew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winston misses with a left hand
and Yew makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Winston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winston punishes Yew's body with a nice straight punch.
Yew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
It looked like Yew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yew blocks a jab.
Yew attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Winston lands a jab to Yew's midsection.
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 Yef Yew will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Winston throws the left hand but Yew avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Yew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yew throws a leg kick but Winston sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Winston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yew was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Yew ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Yew ducks right into an uppercut from Winston.
Winston defending well as Yew loads up on a big left hand.
Yew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston connects with a body shot.
Winston misses with a body shot
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.#T1#
Yew misses the jab.
Winston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yew stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Winston swings for the body but Yew moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Yew misses the target.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yew stuffs the takedown.
Yew looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yew throws a leg kick but Winston checks it.
A slow jab from Yew misses its intended target.
Winston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut lands for Winston. That snapped Yew's head back.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yew moves away.#T2#
Winston thuds a left hand into Yew's body.
Winston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yew with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yew moves away.
As Winston backs away, Yew returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Winston throws a hook but Yew avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winston.
Yef Yew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
No luck for Winston with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yew - that will leave a mark!
Winston throws a jab when Yew was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Winston misses
and Yew counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Winston bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Winston seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Yew takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Winston lands some shots froms side control.
Winston working the head with strikes.
Yew prevents Winston from improving position.
Winston working the ground and pound but Yew is defending the strikes. #T4#
Yew takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yew dodges the ground and pound from Winston.
Winston 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.
Yew avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Winston.
Yew is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Winston tries for a kimura but Yew is defending well.
Harry Winston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yew regains half guard, as Winston was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Yew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yew, right into the meat.
Winston throws a right hand that misses
and Yew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yew.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yew.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yew.
Yew throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston throws a lazy uppercut
and Yew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston throws a shot from downtown. Yew moves away and avoids it.
Yew was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yew missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Yew throws a wild body kick that Winston sees coming a mile off.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yew as he avoids it easily.
Winston stuns Yew with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yew throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Winston feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winston is defended easily by Yew.
Yew throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Yew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Yew lands a nice shot to the body.
Yew ducks right into an uppercut from Winston.
Winston throws a body punch but Yew moves out of range.
Winston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yew, right into the meat.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Winston backs away, Yew returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Winston swings for the body but Yew moves out of range.
Yew was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yew throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Winston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yew jabs at Winston's body.#T3#
Yew walks into a straight right hand from Winston.#TD2#
Winston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yew!
Winston throws a strike aimed at the side of Yew's head but Yew avoids it well.
Winston is trying to ground and pound but Yew uses the momentary lack of control by Winston to regain half guard.
Winston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yew is looking to control Winston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yew avoid being mounted?
Winston with the ground and pound but Yew uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Yew has momentary wrist control but Winston slips an elbow through the middle.
Yew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Winston is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yew is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yew has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Winston has an active guard here but Yew has managed to pass into half guard.
Yew seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Winston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yef Yew showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yew 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yef Yew!
Our winner, Yef Yew, 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:
PFC 86 Semenko vs Gray
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Winston checks it.
Winston misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Winston staying out of range there.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Winston ducks under and follows up with a left that Winston also avoids with ease.
Winston cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Winston misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Winston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Winston defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Winston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Winston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a thumping low kick.
Winston works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Sanchez scores with the left hand. Winston knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Winston drops his hands momentarily and Sanchez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Winston misses with a body shot
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Winston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Winston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanchez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Beta Fail in the buildup to the fight.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Winston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanchez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez cracks Winston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Winston slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Winston slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Winston's knee but Winston avoids it well.
Winston checks the leg kick.
Winston avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Winston throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winston gets slowly back to his feet.
Yes Man Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Sanchez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Winston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Winston avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
A low kick from Sanchez is predictable there #TD2#
and Winston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Winston is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Winston is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now.
Winston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winston throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Winston wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Winston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winston lands with a punch from half guard.
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Winston is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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 Yes Man Sanchez 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#
Winston throws out a powerful jab.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. Winston looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yes Man Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Winston throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez is looking to chop away at Winston's legs. #TD2#
Winston shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Sanchez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Winston keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston tries to pull guard but Sanchez holds him up against the cage and eventually Winston drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Winston with the counter takedown but Sanchez avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanchez. That's going to slow Winston down.
Winston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Winston avoids a kick to the body.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winston misses with an uppercut
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Winston avoids it well. #T2#
Sanchez staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Winston.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Winston.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Winston walks into a straight right hand from Sanchez.
Winston clobbers Sanchez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Winston fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
Yes Man Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sanchez.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Winston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.#T3#
Sanchez cracks Winston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanchez feints and then cracks Winston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Winston down.
Sanchez scores with a head kick.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Winston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Winston there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Winston is rocked!
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Winston is able to avoid easily.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanchez takes one on the button.#T4#
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Winston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Sanchez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Winston to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Winston is controlling him.
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yes Man Sanchez dominated that second round.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Winston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Winston moves out of range.
Winston with the counter takedown but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?
Sanchez swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Jab from Winston.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Winston.
Sanchez throws a front kick that sends Winston stumbling back into the cage.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Winston throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.#T1#
Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with a right hand. Winston shakes it off.
A shot to the body from Winston misses
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winston misses with a hook.
Winston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Winston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
#T2#
Winston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
Winston throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Sanchez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Winston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez punishes Winston's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Winston.
Sanchez lands with a cross.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Winston takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston.#T3#
Winston looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
Winston throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Winston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Winston moves out of range easily.
Winston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Winston saw that one coming.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston slips under a jab.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Winston lands a body shot.
Winston checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Winston darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Winston into the cage.
Sanchez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
Winston takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Winston blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Winston sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winston.
Winston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Yes Man Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Winston lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez delivers a nice body kick.
Winston takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Winston moves out of range.
Winston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Winston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanchez, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!
After winning the bout, Yes Man Sanchez 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:
PFC 78 Andreev vs Darkk
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Winston misses with a lunging right hand
and Yew makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yew throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yew is pulling down on Winston's head to control his posture.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yew's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Yew has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Winston has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Winston tries to pull guard but Yew forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Winston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Winston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Winston decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yew has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Winston is proving hard to escape from.
Winston looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Winston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Winston looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yew has picked Winston up and slammed him! Winston can't keep hold of the triangle and Yew manages to pass to side control!
Winston is looking to regain half guard here but Yew keeps moving and retains side control.
Winston is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Yew is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Winston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Winston is working hard here to advance position.
Winston wants to control but Yew is having none of it.
Winston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Yew tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Winston can't escape the position.
Yew trying to control but Winston is having none of it.
Winston tries to reverse the position but Yew maintains control.
Yew looking to control and managing it successfully.
Winston keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Winston wants to hold on but Yew pushes him away.
Winston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Winston tries to hold on but Yew postures up.
Winston is desperately trying to improve his position but Yew has a good base and remains in mount.
Winston tries to lock up and control but Yew gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winston is trying desperately to improve position.
Winston wants to hold on but Yew pushes him away.#T4#
Yew controlling the pace for now.
Winston is working to get back to half guard.
Yew avoids the attempt from Winston to control.
Winston is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yew is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yef Yew dominated that round.
That's time! Winston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Yew scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Yew.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Winston throws a lazy uppercut
and Yew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yew is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Winston with a body shot.
Winston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yew misses with a left hand
and Winston counters with a stiff right hand.
Winston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yew doesn't seem bothered though.
Yew slips a straight right by Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Yew misses.
Yew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yew throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Yew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winston avoids the body shot from Yew.
Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Yew throws out a counter right but Winston avoids it with no problem.
Yew missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yew connects with a body shot.
Winston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yew avoids it really well and circles away.
Yew just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Winston connects with a crisp jab.
Winston tests Yew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yew.
Winston misses the body punch
and Yew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Nice body punch from Yew.
Yew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yew takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Winston throws a hook to the side of Yew's head but Yew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winston throws a body punch but Yew moves out of range.
Yew throws a counter combo.#T3#
Yew lands a jab.
Yew defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston looks to land a combination. Yew sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Winston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yew connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Winston scrambles back to his feet.
Winston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yew misses with a low kick as Winston jumps back.
Winston misses with a takedown attempt
letting Yew counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Good work by Winston as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Winston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yef Yew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
Yew jabs Winston right on the nose. Winston blinks but takes it well.
Yew has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Winston shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Winston was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Yew explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Winston defending well as Yew loads up on a big left hand.
Winston changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yew connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winston's hands.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston defending well as Yew loads up on a big left hand.
Yef Yew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yef Yew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Winston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Winston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yew.
Yew misses with a leg kick.
Yew takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yew misses with an uppercut
and Yew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Winston closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Yew throws Winston to one side and escapes!
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!
Winston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winston throws a body punch but Yew moves out of range.
Yew feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Winston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yew in his tracks.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yew appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Winston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yew smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Winston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Yew.
Yew lands a nice shot to the body.
Winston takes a swing at Yew's ribcage but misses.
Yew dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Winston. That did some damage!#T2#
Winston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yew counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yew takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
Yew throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Winston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston misses with a body punch
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yew misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Winston as he connects with a hook.
Winston misses with an uppercut
and Yew counters with a straight right hand.
Yew throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yew.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Yew.#T3#
Winston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winston lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Winston misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yew! But no joy.
Winston fails with the takedown
and Yew counters with a stiff right hand.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yew.
Winston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yew swings widly with a right hand
and Winston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yew thinking. #T4#
Winston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Yew to counter with a crisp jab.
Winston throws a right hand that misses
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston throws a big shot that misses.
Winston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yew counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston misses with a hook. Yew ducked under it nicely.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yew.
Yew doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Winston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Winston cracks Yew with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Yew misses.
Winston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Yew moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yef Yew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yew 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yef Yew!
Yef Yew decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 72 Stein vs Mookjai
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Winston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Winston moves out of range of the strikes.
Winston 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.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Tetsuo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Tetsuo misses.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Winston or perhaps it was just good defense by Tetsuo, which made it look bad.
It looked like Tetsuo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tetsuo throws a front kick aimed at Winston's knee but Winston avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winston.
Tetsuo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo lands a really nice looking cross but Winston seems unphased.
Winston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tetsuo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Winston misses with a hook.
Tetsuo looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
Jurgen Tetsuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Winston looks for a takedown but Tetsuo sprawls well.
Jurgen Tetsuo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Good work by Winston as he checks the leg kick.
Winston throws a looping overhand right but Tetsuo ducks down to avoid it.
Winston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
Winston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tetsuo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Tetsuo misses.
Winston lands a nice looking body shot.
Tetsuo scores with a shot to the body.
Winston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tetsuo avoids the body shot from Winston.
Jurgen Tetsuo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tetsuo's corner calls for a 1-2. Tetsuo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tetsuo avoids the body shot from Winston.
Tetsuo throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Tetsuo throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tetsuo tries to bum rush Winston with a series of wild strikes but Winston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Winston walks into a stiff left hand from Tetsuo.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tetsuo was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Winston walks into a left hand.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tetsuo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winston throws a body punch but Tetsuo moves out of range.
Winston takes a swing at Tetsuo's ribcage but misses.
Tetsuo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Winston.
Tetsuo throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Tetsuo's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A left lands for Winston.
Tetsuo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Tetsuo.
An attempted straight right counter from Tetsuo misses the target.
Tetsuo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice jab there from Winston.
Winston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tetsuo tries to avoid it but Winston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tetsuo to the ground. Tetsuo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Winston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tetsuo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Winston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tetsuo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winston's head backwards.
Tetsuo misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Tetsuo. Those never looked like landing.
And Winston tries to counter it with a takedown but Tetsuo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tetsuo misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Winston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Winston has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tetsuo.
Tetsuo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winston digs a good body shot into Tetsuo's ribs.#TD2#
Winston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Winston showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Tetsuo kicks off Winston and gets to his feet. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tetsuo throws a chopping leg kick but Winston manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tetsuo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Tetsuo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winston avoids the body shot from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston swings for the body but Tetsuo moves out of range.
Winston slips a straight right by Tetsuo.
Tetsuo misses with a left hand
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tetsuo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
Tetsuo avoids the body shot from Winston.
Winston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tetsuo tries to avoid it but Winston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tetsuo to the ground. Tetsuo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Winston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurgen Tetsuo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tetsuo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winston darts in looking for a takedown but Tetsuo gets double underhooks and turns Winston into the cage.
Winston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tetsuo rather than just go for the knockout.
Winston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Winston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tetsuo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Tetsuo.
Jurgen Tetsuo is winning the standup battle so far.
Tetsuo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Tetsuo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Winston in his tracks.
Tetsuo lands a jab to the head.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tetsuo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tetsuo.
Tetsuo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?
Winston moves out of range as Tetsuo strikes.
Winston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tetsuo lands with an overhand left.
Winston misses with a hook to the body
and Tetsuo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston throws a shot from downtown. Tetsuo moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Tetsuo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tetsuo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tetsuo avoids the body shot from Winston.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tetsuo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tetsuo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
Tetsuo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston.
Tetsuo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tetsuo. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tetsuo defends it well.
Nice uppercut there from Winston.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Tetsuo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tetsuo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Tetsuo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winston at a distance.
#T2#
Tetsuo misses with a hook
and Winston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tetsuo scores with a jab to the body.
Winston slips under a jab from Tetsuo.
Winston lands a really nice looking cross but Tetsuo seems unphased.
Tetsuo throws a series of punches but Winston avoids them all with ease.
Tetsuo scores with a hook.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tetsuo.
Winston moves out of range as Tetsuo strikes.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Winston.
Tetsuo throws out a loose jab but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tetsuo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tetsuo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tetsuo misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Winston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##ES#
Tetsuo kicks Winston off and gets back to his feet.
Tetsuo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tetsuo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tetsuo misses with a straight left.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tetsuo.
Winston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tetsuo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winston shoots for a double leg takedown but Tetsuo sprawls well. He's pushed Winston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tetsuo scores with a nice head shot.
Tetsuo misses with a straight left.
Winston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tetsuo.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Tetsuo swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Tetsuo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Tetsuo takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Winston moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tetsuo misses with an uppercut.
Winston connects with a single shot there.
Tetsuo lands a lovely overhand right.
Tetsuo throws a lazy right hand but Winston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winston misses with an uppercut.
Tetsuo looks to land a left hand but Winston moved out of range nicely.
Winston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Winston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tetsuo throws out a powerful jab.
Tetsuo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winston on the side of the head.
Winston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Winston does no damage.
Winston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Winston is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurgen Tetsuo dominated that second round.
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#
Winston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tetsuo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tetsuo manages to avoid it.
Winston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tetsuo defends it nicely.
Winston closes the distance and clinches up with Tetsuo, looking for a takedown. Winston pushes Tetsuo against the cage but Tetsuo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jurgen Tetsuo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Tetsuo throws a lazy right hand but Winston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tetsuo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tetsuo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Tetsuo.
Winston tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Winston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tetsuo throws out the jab.
Tetsuo misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Tetsuo.#T1#
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo looks to land a left hand but Winston moved out of range nicely.
Tetsuo takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
Winston scores with a hook to the body. Tetsuo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tetsuo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Winston's calf.
Winston fails with a takedown attempt.
Winston throws a body punch but Tetsuo moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winston lands an overhand right.
Winston slips a straight right by Tetsuo.
Winston tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Winston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Winston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tetsuo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Winston slips under a jab.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Tetsuo. Beautiful body shot.
Winston slips under a jab from Tetsuo.
Winston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Winston staying out of range there.
Winston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tetsuo looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
Winston slips under a jab.
Tetsuo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jurgen Tetsuo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Tetsuo throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
Winston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tetsuo.
Tetsuo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tetsuo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Tetsuo moves away from the strike by Winston.
Winston fails to land with a series of punches.
Tetsuo lands a nice shot that snaps Winston's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tetsuo. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston throws out a counter right but Tetsuo avoids it with no problem.
Tetsuo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
Tetsuo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tetsuo connects with a body shot that sends Winston's belly button to the back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Winston checks a leg kick. #T4#
Tetsuo throws out a loose jab but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Tetsuo as he connects with a hook.
Winston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tetsuo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tetsuo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tetsuo was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Tetsuo lands a really nice looking cross but Winston seems unphased.
Tetsuo throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Winston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tetsuo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tetsuo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Winston lands.
Tetsuo throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left lands for Tetsuo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jurgen Tetsuo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tetsuo 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jurgen Tetsuo!
Our winner, Jurgen Tetsuo, 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:
PFC 67 Alzheimer vs Brixton
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Winston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mamchenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Mamchenko.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko throws a series of punches but Winston avoids them all with ease.
Mamchenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston throws out a counter right but Mamchenko avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Winston is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mamchenko's half guard.
Mamchenko is staying active underneath Winston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mamchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winston.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mamchenko is trying to control but can't.
Winston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winston lands with a punch from half guard.
Mamchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winston.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winston is working away from the top position though.
Winston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Winston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mamchenko has hold of Winston's hands but Winston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mamchenko tries to roll over but Winston keeps him under control.
Mamchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winston.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Winston has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mamchenko is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Winston is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mamchenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winston is working away from the top position though.
Mamchenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Mamchenko trying to control here.
Winston thows a huge punch but Mamchenko dodges it nicely.
Winston not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamchenko gets full guard.#SUB#
Mamchenko working for a triangle but Winston defends it easily.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Winston advances to half guard.
Winston working Mamchenko over with strikes.
Winston thows a huge punch but Mamchenko dodges it nicely.
Mamchenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winston postures up.
Winston scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Mamchenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winston stopping the sweep attempt from Mamchenko.#T4#
Winston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamchenko is keeping the position for now.
Mamchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamchenko, not yet.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mamchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Winston preventing the sweep.
Winston trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamchenko blocks a jab.
It looked like Mamchenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamchenko slips under a jab.
Mamchenko staying out of range there.
Mamchenko throws a shot from downtown. Winston moves away and avoids it.
Mamchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston misses with a body punch
letting Mamchenko counter with a right hand.
Mamchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Mamchenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Mamchenko slips a nice elbow through Winston's hands, connecting with Winston's forehead.
Winston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamchenko.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Mamchenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winston has hold of Mamchenko's hands but Mamchenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Winston is in trouble now - Mamchenko has advanced to mount!
Winston regains half guard.#SUB2#
Winston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mamchenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Winston defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Winston actively working from the bottom here.
Winston tries to roll over but Mamchenko keeps him under control.
Mamchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winston keeps working.
Winston wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Winston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mamchenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mamchenko's back!
Mamchenko trying to control the position but Winston manages to sink in the hooks.
Harry Winston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mamchenko tries to escape the position.
Mamchenko is working hard here to advance position.
Mamchenko breaks Winston's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Mamchenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mamchenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Winston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Winston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Winston has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mamchenko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Winston.
Mamchenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Winston to see if he's OK.
Winston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mamchenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Winston is pressing down on Mamchenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Winston is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko postures up in Winston's guard and throws a big left but Winston blocks it. #SUB2#
Winston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mamchenko defends well.
Mamchenko throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mamchenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winston at a distance.
Mamchenko connects with a looping right hand.
Mamchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamchenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Winston.
Mamchenko looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
Winston throws a hook but Mamchenko avoids it easily.
Winston throws a lazy right hand but Mamchenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winston tries for a takedown but Mamchenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston lands a nice shot that snaps Mamchenko's head back.
Winston throws a lazy right hand but Mamchenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mamchenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1##TD#
Mamchenko gets a double leg takedown into Winston's guard.#SUB2#
Winston looking for a guillotine here but Mamchenko defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mamchenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamchenko has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.
Winston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mamchenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Winston looking for a guillotine here but Mamchenko defends easily.
Mamchenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mamchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Winston has wrist control.#T2##SUB2#
Winston working for a triangle but Mamchenko defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mamchenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mamchenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Winston isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mamchenko stacks Winston on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mamchenko!
Mamchenko working the head and body with strikes.
Winston tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Mamchenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Winston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Mamchenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Winston is looking to reverse the position.
Mamchenko working away.
Winston sneaks back into half guard.
Winston tries to get to full guard but Mamchenko has control of the leg.
Mamchenko stalling away here and it's allowed Winston to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #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.
Winston trying to control the position.
Mamchenko is working Winston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Winston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mamchenko manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mamchenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mamchenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mamchenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgenii Mamchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mamchenko 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgenii Mamchenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Evgenii Mamchenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 60 Reich vs Com*
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Antonio connects with an inside leg kick.
Winston fails with a takedown attempt.
Antonio staying out of range there.
Antonio scoring well with a low kick there.
Antonio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston.
Winston blocks a head kick by Antonio.
Winston feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Antonio takes the fight into the clinch.
Winston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Winston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
I was talking to Winston's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Antonio walks away with a smile on his face. Winston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eugenio Antonio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antonio defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Antonio moves forwards but Winston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Winston tries to keep at a distance but Antonio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Antonio tries to throw a body punch but Winston avoids it by throwing Antonio back against the cage.
Winston fails to pull guard.
Antonio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Antonio lands a hook that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston fails to pull guard.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winston.
Antonio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winston's elbow.
Winston blocking some punches.
#TD#
Winston pulls guard.
Antonio controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Winston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Antonio is aware though and is defending well.
Antonio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Winston wants to sweep here but Antonio controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Antonio decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Antonio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winston.
Antonio darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Antonio taking some punishment here, with Winston in his half guard.
Antonio is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Antonio trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Winston is trying to work for a kimura but Antonio is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antonio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Antonio is still trying to improve position.
Winston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Antonio wants to get back to his feet.
Winston 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.
Ground and pound from Winston. #SUB#
Winston is working for a kimura but Antonio is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Winston lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Winston.
Antonio has hold of Winston's hands but Winston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Antonio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Antonio.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Antonio is trying to keep Winston in close.
#T4#
Winston trying to control but Antonio is working from the bottom.
Winston is really struggling to control Antonio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Winston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Winston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Antonio has wrist control.
Winston works over Antonio with some ground and pound from guard.
Winston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winston postures up.
Antonio seems keen to control Winston's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
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#
Antonio tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Antonio gets a clinch.
Winston jumps guard but Antonio stands there with Winston around his waist. Winston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Antonio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Antonio pushes Winston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Antonio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winston prevents a body shot from Antonio.
Winston jumps guard but Antonio stands there with Winston around his waist. Winston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Antonio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Winston jumps guard but Antonio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Winston pulls guard successfully.
Antonio wanted to stand there but Winston had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Winston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Antonio gets to his feet - Winston follows without any prompting. #T1#
Winston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Antonio tries to clinch up
and Winston counters with a stiff right hand.
Antonio tries to land a body kick
and Winston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winston digs a good body shot into Antonio's ribs.
Antonio tries to close the distance and clinch but Winston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Antonio tries to clinch there but Winston circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Antonio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Winston lands with a shot to the body.
Antonio wants to clinch
and Winston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Antonio wants to clinch.#T2#
Winston slips under a jab from Antonio.
Winston swats away the attempt to clinch by Antonio.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Antonio.
Winston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winston attempts a counter takedown but Antonio avoids it well and moves away.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Antonio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Antonio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antonio tries to clinch up#TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Antonio trying to control the position.
Antonio pulls Winston in close to prevent any damage.
Winston lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Antonio looking to control.
Antonio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Antonio wants to get back to his feet but Winston is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antonio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winston is one step ahead there.
Harry Winston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Antonio controls Winston momentarily but Winston frees himself.
Antonio wants to sweep here but Winston controlling him for the moment.
Antonio wants to get back to his feet but Winston is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Winston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Antonio pulls Winston in to control the position.
Winston landing some decent shots from guard.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Antonio can do to turn this around?
Antonio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston landing some decent shots from guard.
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 cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Antonio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Antonio defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Antonio tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Winston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Antonio.
Antonio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Antonio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
Antonio tries to clinch but Winston moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Winston misses the target.
Winston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Antonio moves in looking to clinch but Winston pushes him off.
Winston swings for the body but Antonio moves out of range.
Antonio sizes up Winston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonio thuds his right hand into Winston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Winston scores with a jab.
Winston misses with a hook. Antonio ducked under it nicely.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Antonio as he jumps to the side.
Antonio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Antonio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Antonio is looking to clinch but Winston is avoiding it.
Antonio connects with a solid leg kick.
Winston takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Antonio moves into the clinch.
Antonio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Antonio lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Antonio fails to land.
Winston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Winston pulls guard effortlessly.
Antonio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Antonio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Antonio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Winston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eugenio Antonio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Antonio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Antonio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Antonio stays in close to Winston's body and controls the position.
Antonio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Winston's guard.#SUB#
Winston working for submissions but it's allowed Antonio to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antonio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Antonio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Winston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Antonio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Antonio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winston defending well though.
Antonio lands with a punch from half guard.
Antonio stalling.
Winston wants to improve his position but Antonio is controlling well.
Antonio tries to stand but can't do so whilst Winston controls his leg.
Antonio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Winston manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Antonio is sitting in close to Winston's body. Winston has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Antonio is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Antonio is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Winston.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
PFC 57 Crank vs Mayhem
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Paunovic misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Winston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Winston drives through with a takedown into guard.
Winston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Winston takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Paunovic blocks nicely.
Winston cracks Paunovic with a solid left hand.
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paunovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winston is one step ahead there.
Paunovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston cracks Paunovic with a solid left hand.
Paunovic striking off his back but it's not causing Winston any problems.
Winston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Paunovic is trying to keep Winston in close.
Winston landing with the ground and pound.
Paunovic 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#
Winston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Winston moves into full guard.
Winston looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paunovic throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Winston working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Paunovic has passed into half guard!
Paunovic content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Winston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paunovic is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Winston actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paunovic not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.
Paunovic is controlling the pace.
Paunovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winston defending well though. #T3#
Winston controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Winston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paunovic pulls his head out easily.
Paunovic is looking to take a break and control but Winston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paunovic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Winston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paunovic is working away from the top position though.
Paunovic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Winston.
Paunovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paunovic scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Winston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paunovic defends well.#SUB2#
Winston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Winston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paunovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Winston is tightening it up a little... Paunovic has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Paunovic reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Paunovic taps out! Nice BJJ there by Winston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Harry Winston!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Harry Winston waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
PFC 49 Com vs Darkk*
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Winston misses with a straight right.
Winston with a jab.
Paxman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Winstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Paxman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paxman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paxman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paxman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Winston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winston trying to control the action but Paxman is working from the bottom.
Winston winds up and cracks Paxman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Winston 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.#T1#
Paxman is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston is looking to take a break and control but Paxman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Winston is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Winston is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paxman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winston.
Paxman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winston. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ground and pound from Winston. #SUB#
Winston is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paxman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winston.
Winston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paxman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paxman.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Paxman has wrist control.
Winston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winston passes into half guard.
Winston with the ground and pound but Paxman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Paxman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Paxman is keeping the position.
Winston throws a strike but Paxman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Paxman controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Winston looking for a guillotine here but Paxman defends easily.
#T4#
Winston looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Paxman passes into half guard.
Winston tries to roll over but Paxman keeps him under control.
Winston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Winston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paxman defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
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#
Paxman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Winston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Winston throws out a powerful jab.
Winston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Winston misses the body punch
and Paxman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winston slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winston is defended easily by Paxman.
Winston misses with a right hand
and Paxman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Paxman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paxman's waist but Paxman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Winston off to one side.
Winston moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPaxman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Paxman as Winston shoots in.
Paxman looks for the body kick but Winston saw that one coming.
Paxman loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
Paxman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paxman lands a leg kick that knocks Winston off balance momentarily.
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paxman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
Winston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Paxman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Winston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paxman.
Winston misses with a left hand
and Paxman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paxman swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
A big right from Winston misses.
Paxman wants to counter with a clinch but Winston pushes him away.
Winston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paxman on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston throws a hook to the side of Paxman's head but Paxman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paxman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Paxman tries to bum rush Winston with a series of wild strikes but Winston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jeremy Paxman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paxman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Paxman throws a head kick that misses.
Winston appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Paxman connects with a leg kick. Winston looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paxman.
#T3#
Paxman gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Winston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paxman's guard.
Paxman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winston is one step ahead there.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston throws a strike but Paxman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Winston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paxman is aware though and is defending well.
Winston wants to control but Paxman passes easily into half guard.
Winston trying to control from the bottom.
Winston wants to improve his position but Paxman is controlling well.
#SUB#
Winston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paxman pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Winston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paxman is taking a breather. Winston says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Winston manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Winston isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Paxman stacks Winston on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Paxman!
Winston is trying to work for a sweep but Paxman has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Paxman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Winston swings widly with a right hand
letting Paxman counter with a right hand.
Paxman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Winston.
Paxman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston.
Winston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paxman.
Paxman missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paxman throws out a loose jab but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paxman misses the shot to the body.
Winston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston lands a slapping body shot.
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paxman slaps away a takedown attempt from Winston, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Winston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paxman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paxman misses with a wild combination.
Winston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paxman avoids it really well and circles away.
Paxman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paxman tries to clinch up.
Winston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Paxman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Winston jabs at Paxman's body.#T2#
Paxman throws a shot from downtown. Winston moves away and avoids it.
Winston is looking to wear down Paxman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Winston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paxman.
Paxman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winston on the side of the head.
Winston throws a body punch but Paxman moves out of range.
Paxman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paxman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Winston jabs Paxman right on the nose. Paxman blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paxman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paxman swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Paxman throws a push kick but Winston slaps the foot to one side.
Paxman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
Paxman swings widly with a right hand
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab.
Paxman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Winston checks a leg kick.
Paxman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Winston with that takedown attempt.
Paxman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston.
Winston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Winston misses the body punch
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paxman staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Paxman.
A low kick from Paxman misses #TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Winston is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paxman is just riding it out for now. Winston eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Paxman is looking to improve his position.
Paxman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Winston throwing shots but Paxman is blocking nicely.
Winston looks to land a strike but Paxman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeremy Paxman.
I think Paxman 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Paxman!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Paxman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 44 Sanchez vs Winston
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez is looking to counter punch.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Winston throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Winston tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Winston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Winston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sanchez managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winston.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Sanchez pulls Winston in to control the position.
Winston wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Winston stops Sanchez from standing up.
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.#ES#
Sanchez kicks Winston off and gets to his feet.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Winston 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.
Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Winston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Winston saw that one coming.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Winston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Winston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Winston lands in his opponent's guard.
Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winston connects with a couple of short punches.
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez is pulling down on Winston's head. It's preventing any offense from Winston, at least for the moment.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Sanchez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winston lands a couple of elbows.
Winston distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Winston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is adopting a defensive guard.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez is controlling Winston's posture.
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 Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Winston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
A cross from Winston lands.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
letting Winston counter with a right hand.
Winston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Winston lands a body shot.
Winston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Winston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Winston working the head and body with strikes.
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Winston is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winston trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Sanchez has control of Winston's left arm, preventing Winston from doing any damage.
Winston cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
Winston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winston cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully. #T2#
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sanchez managing to control the position.
Winston wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sanchez continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More hug and hope from Sanchez.#T3#
Sanchez is trying to keep Winston in close.
#SUB2#
Winston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez controls Winston momentarily but Winston frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Sanchez gets a clinch.
Winston tries to pull guard but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez pushes Winston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez works on Winston's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Winston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sanchez uses from the top position.
Sanchez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Winston has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Winston won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winston fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston.
Sanchez cracks Winston with a good jab.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Winston moves away and avoids it.
Winston throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Winston shoots in.
Yes Man Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Winston unleashes a big counter combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
An inside leg kick from Sanchez misses. #CL#
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Winston.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sanchez can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Winston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Sanchez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Winston successfully pulls guard.
#SU#
Sanchez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Winston, up you get!
Sanchez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Sanchez gets caught flat footed, as Winston shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez pulls Winston in to control the position.
Winston forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez tries to kick Winston off but Winston keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Winston is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
Winston sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanchez defending well though.
Sanchez pushes Winston off looking to stand but Winston dives back in and keeps control.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Winston sits in half guard.
Winston missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Winston drops an elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Winston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanchez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanchez pushes Winston off looking to stand but Winston dives back in and keeps control.
Winston not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Winston is working for a submission of some sort.
#ES#
Sanchez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Winston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanchez slips a jab from Winston.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winston.
Winston misses with a looping right.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Winston doesn't seem bothered though.
Winston moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Winston's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez lands with a slapping head kick.
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Winston off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yes Man Sanchez!
A relieved looking Yes Man Sanchez 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:
PFC 35 Antonio vs Cranial
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Winston takes one on the button.#TD2#
Brah gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Winston is pushing down on Brah's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brah is fighting to maintain full guard but Winston has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've been hearing good reports from Brah'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.
Brah looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Winston is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brah defends it well.
Brah looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston working over Brah with some ground and pound. Brah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brah is trying to stand up here but Winston is controlling him well.
Brah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Winston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Winston stops Brah from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Winston is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brah defends it well.
Winston stops Brah from getting back to his feet.
Winston sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brah defending well though.
Brah is trying to stand up here but Winston is controlling him well.
Winston drops an elbow to the side of Brah's head.
Brah is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Winston scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Winston 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.
Winston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2##SUB2#
Winston 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.
Brah looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Winston lands a nice short elbow.
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winston 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. #ES#
Brah manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Winston connects with a body shot that sends Brah's belly button to the back.#T3#
Winston slips a jab from Brah.
Brah misses with an uppercut.
Winston looks to land a combination. Brah sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Winston throws a jab when Brah was well out of range.
Edgy Brah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston throws an off balance right hand
letting Brah counter with a right hand.
Brah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
Brah misses with a hook.
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brah looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.#T4#
Brah thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Brah misses.
And Winston tries to counter it with a takedown but Brah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brah on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brah throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston misses with a hook
and Brah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston looks for a takedown but Brah sprawls well.
Brah is looking for a counter combo.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
That's time! Brah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Winston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot by Brah.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brah as he avoids it easily.
Brah throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston.
Edgy Brah is winning the standup battle so far.
Winston connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Brah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston connects with a nice looking jab.
Winston throws a hook but Brah blocks it.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
#T1#
Winston misses with a body punch
letting Brah counter with a right hand.
Brah is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Winston throws a right and a left that Brah avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Brah does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Winston looks to move away, Brah throws a big counter combo but Winston just gets out of the way.
Brah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winston.
Brah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brah doesn't seem bothered though.
Winston swings for the body but Brah moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Brah misses the target.
Winston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brah defends it nicely.#T2#
Winston has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Brah was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Edgy Brah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston throws a hook but Brah blocks it.
Winston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brah swivels and escapes.
Winston digs a good body shot into Brah's ribs.
Winston misses with a body shot
letting Brah counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brah avoids the body shot from Winston.
Brah throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.#T3#
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brah was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Brah ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Brah looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
Brah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
#TD2#
Winston drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brah is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES#
Brah bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Brah moves out of range as Winston strikes.
As Winston looks to move away, Brah throws a big counter combo but Winston just gets out of the way.
Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brah manages to avoid it.
Winston slips a jab and a cross from Brah.
Winston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brah with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Brah is just out of range.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
A little feinted left hand from Brah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Brah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Brah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Brah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brah scores with a body shot.
Brah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
Winston misses with a hook. Brah ducked under it nicely.
Winston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brah manages to avoid it.
Winston connects with a right hand. Brah shakes it off.
Winston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brah rather than just go for the knockout.
Brah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Brah lands with a right hand.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Brah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Winston fails to land the takedown.
Brah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Winston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winston misses the body punch
enabling Brah to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Brah avoids the body shot from Winston.
Brah throws a series of punches but Winston avoids them all with ease.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winston is defended easily by Brah.
Brah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winston misses with a hook. Brah ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Winston - just one landing.
Winston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Brah ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Winston misses with a body punch
and Brah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brah looks to land a combination but Winston avoids it well.
Winston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brah moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Brah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Winston misses with a hook.
Winston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brah ducks under a wild hook from Winston.#T4#
Winston punishes Brah's body with a nice straight punch.
Winston misses with a hook
and Brah counters with a straight right hand.
Brah moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Brah is looking to counter punch.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Brah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brah avoids it really well and circles away.
Brah appears to be looking for a big counter.
Edgy Brah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Brah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Winston.
Well Winston 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Winston!
Harry Winston made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview.
The defeated Edgy Brah had this to say: 'I shouldn't have ate that edible. '.
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Event:
PFC 27 Tepes vs House
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Catchum throws a body shot but no joy.
Catchum with a jab.#CL2#
Catchum gets a clinch.
Winston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Catchum lands a left hand.
Winston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Catchum smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Catchum forces Winston back against the cage and clinches.
I was talking to Winston's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Winston blocks a body shot from Catchum.
Winston jumps guard but Catchum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Catchum to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchum swings wildly with an uppercut but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Catchum throws a head punch that misses.
Winston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Catchum walks away with a smile on his face. Winston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Catchum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Catchum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Catchum throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston feinted with a counter takedown.
Winston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Catchum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Catchum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Catchum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winston circles away quickly and effectively.
Winston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Catchum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Catchum now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Catchum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Catchum.
Catchum just misses with a punch to the body.
Catchum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Catchum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Catchum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Winston rather than just go for the knockout.
Winston has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Catchum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston misses with a straight right.
Catchum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston tries to counter with a takedown but Catchum is quick to defend against it.
Winston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston connects with a body shot that sends Catchum's belly button to the back.
Catchum has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Winston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Winston slips under a jab from Catchum.#CL2#
Catchum closes the distance and clinches.
Winston tries to pull guard but Catchum holds him up against the cage and eventually Winston drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winston.
Winston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Catchum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Catchum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Catchum misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Catchum.
Catchum throws a punch but it's blocked by Winston. #T3#
Winston tries to pull guard but Catchum won't allow it.
#TD#
Winston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Catchum uses from the top position.
Winston 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Winston working for submissions but it's allowed Catchum to get to half guard.
Winston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Winston looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Catchum pushes past his half guard into mount!
Winston wants to hold on but Catchum pushes him away.
Winston keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Winston is working hard here to advance position.
Winston 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.
Catchum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Winston is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Winston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Winston gets full guard.#SUB#
Winston throws his legs up looking for a submission but Catchum uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Catchum dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Winston lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Winston.
Winston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Catchum misses the shot to the body.
Winston changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Catchum.
Catchum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Catchum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Catchum misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Catchum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston slips a jab from Catchum.
Catchum misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Catchum misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Catchum. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Catchum throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Catchum moved out of range nicely.
Catchum misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Catchum avoids the body shot from Winston.
Ash Catchum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston lands a nice shot that snaps Catchum's head back.
A swing and a miss from Catchum.
Winston throws out a powerful jab.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Catchum misses the shot to the body.
Catchum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winston misses with a jab to the body
and Catchum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Winston.
Catchum is looking to clinch.
Winston moves out of range of the strikes.
Catchum just misses with a punch to the body.
Catchum moves into range and connects with a jab.
Winston misses with a takedown attempt - Catchum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catchum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winston misses with an uppercut
and Catchum counters with a stiff right hand.
Winston lands a body shot.
Catchum ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Good shot there by Catchum.
A punch lands to the side of Catchum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Winston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Catchum.
Winston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Catchum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Catchum counters with a stiff right hand.
Ash Catchum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Winston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Catchum doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Catchum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Catchum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Catchum thuds a left hand into Winston's body.
Catchum closes the distance looking to clinch
and Winston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winston slips a jab and a cross from Catchum.
Catchum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Catchum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Catchum swinging wildly here.
Catchum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
Winston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Winston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ash Catchum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Winston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Catchum finds it's way through Winston's defenses.
Catchum misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Winston throws a poor cross that misses
letting Catchum counter with a right hand.
Catchum walks into a jab.
A jab from Catchum misses.
A quick step to the side and Winston tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Catchum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winston walks into a stiff left hand from Catchum.
Catchum connects with a body shot.
Catchum throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Winston throws a strike but Catchum rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Catchum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Catchum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Catchum as he connects with a hook.
Catchum missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Catchum misses with a shot to the body
and Winston counters with a nice body shot.
Winston lands with a straight right. Catchum didn't see that one coming.
Catchum works Winston's body with a nice hook.
Catchum throws a body shot but no joy.
Catchum stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Catchum moves into range and clinches up with Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchum tries a body shot but Winston blocks it.
Winston is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Catchum to keep the fight standing.
Winston blocks an uppercut.
Winston jumps guard but Catchum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Catchum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Catchum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Winston jumps guard but Catchum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1##TD#
Winston pulls guard. #SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Catchum 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. #SUB#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Catchum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Catchum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Catchum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Winston working for a triangle but Catchum defends it easily.
#SUB#
Winston is looking for a triangle but Catchum pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB#
Winston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Catchum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Catchum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Catchum has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Winston is looking for a triangle but Catchum pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Winston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Catchum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Winston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Winston throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Catchum escapes and throws Winston's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Winston is looking to regain half guard here but Catchum keeps moving and retains side control.
Winston regains half guard.
Winston controlling the position well.
Winston wants to get back to full guard.
Ash Catchum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Winston regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Catchum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Catchum has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.
Winston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Winston looking for a guillotine here but Catchum defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Harry Winston.
I think Catchum 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ash Catchum!
Ash Catchum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 20 Kitano vs Brophy
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Winston lands a body shot.
Ho slips under a jab.
Ho now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ho slips a jab from Winston.
Ho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ho lands with a shot to the body.
Winston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston misses with an uppercut
and Ho 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Winston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho throws a lazy right hand but Winston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Ho takes one to the side of the head.
Winston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winston misses with an uppercut
and Ho counters with a straight right hand.
Ho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winston circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Winston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've been hearing good reports from Winston'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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Ho blocks nicely.
Winston tries to free his leg and advance position but Ho is retaining full guard.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully. #T2#
Winston is really struggling to control Ho but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Winston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ho holds on and takes a little breather.
Winston throws a strike but Ho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Winston is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ho has his hands clasped together but Winston extends and breaks Ho 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Winston.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Aspire 99: Jones vs. Gracie
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Sklemin misses with a hook.
Sklemin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sklemin has time to react.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sklemin.
Winston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sklemin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sklemin misses with a hook.
Winston blocks a jab.
Sklemin throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sklemin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sklemin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sklemin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winston won't allow Sklemin to sweep him here.
Sklemin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston 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.#T1#
Sklemin pulls Winston in close to prevent any damage.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Sklemin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Sklemin!#REVB##SUB#
Winston has an active guard here but Sklemin has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sklemin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Sklemin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Sklemin moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Winston.
Winston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Winston wants to get back to full guard but Sklemin has passed into side control.
Winston is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sklemin gets to mount! Winston was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Winston is looking to get to half guard.
Winston tries to hold on but Sklemin postures up.
The referee warns Winston that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Winston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Winston is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Winston'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.#T4#
Winston gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.
Sklemin trying to control the pace.
Winston wants to improve his position but Sklemin is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Winston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sklemin trying to pass the guard but Winston defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergey Sklemin 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#
Winston lands a glancing blow to the side of Sklemin's head.
Sklemin ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Nice takedown defense from Sklemin. No joy for Winston on that attempt.
It seemed like Sklemin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Winston.
Sklemin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin cracks Winston with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Sklemin clinches.
Winston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sklemin smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Sklemin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Sklemin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Winston off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Sklemin is just out of range.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Sklemin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Winston.
Winston slips a jab from Sklemin.
Sklemin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Sklemin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Winston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sklemin smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sklemin stuns Winston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sergey Sklemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston shoots for a double leg takedown but Sklemin sprawls well. He's pushed Winston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sklemin throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
Winston throws a hook to the side of Sklemin's head but Sklemin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Winston feinted with a counter takedown.
Sklemin cracks Winston 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 Winston. Sklemin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston misses with a hook. Sklemin ducked under it nicely.
Sklemin misses with a straight left.
Winston misses with a takedown attempt - Sklemin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sklemin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Winston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sklemin!#SUB#
Winston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Winston looking to control but instead Sklemin has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Sklemin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Winston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sklemin's head. #SUB#
Winston is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Winston lands a nice short elbow.
Winston prevents Sklemin from standing back up.
#ES2#
Sklemin kicks off Winston and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Sklemin has closed the distance and engaged Winston in a clinch.
Winston tries to pull guard but Sklemin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sklemin missing with knees to the body.
Winston fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Sklemin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Winston tries to pull guard but Sklemin holds him up against the cage and eventually Winston drops back down to his feet.
Sklemin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winston.
Winston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Winston jumps guard but Sklemin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Winston is trying to pull guard but Sklemin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sklemin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sklemin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sklemin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sklemin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winston jumps guard but Sklemin stands there with Winston around his waist. Winston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sklemin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Winston seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sklemin can turn it around.
Sklemin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
Winston is trying to pull guard but Sklemin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Winston is trying to pull guard but Sklemin has him pressed against the cage.
Winston takes an elbow to the temple. #TD#
Winston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sklemin uses from the top position.
Sklemin tries to free his leg and advance position but Winston is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Winston working for a triangle but Sklemin defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Sklemin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Sklemin moves into the clinch successfully.
Winston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sklemin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sklemin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Winston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sklemin lands a left hand.
Winston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sklemin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Winston.
#TD#
Winston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sklemin uses from the top position.
Sergey Sklemin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sklemin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sklemin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Sklemin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklemin misses with a hook
#TD#
and Winston counters with a takedown into side control.
Sklemin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Sklemin looking for submissions off his back.
Winston stops Sklemin from getting back to his feet.
Sklemin is trying to control but can't.
Winston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winston sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sklemin defending well though.
Sklemin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Winston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #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.
Sklemin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Winston scores with a couple of nice shots.
Winston is stalling here. Sklemin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Winston seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sklemin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Winston tries to improve position but can't.
Winston is trying to work for a sweep but Sklemin has mounted him!
Winston regains half guard.#SU2#
Sklemin stands up out of the half guard.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3##CL2#
Sklemin clinches up with Winston and pushes him back against the cage.
Winston is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sklemin to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston fails to pull guard.
Winston fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winston is trying to pull guard but Sklemin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Winston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sklemin lands an uppercut.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Winston pulls Sklemin into guard.
Sklemin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Winston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sergey Sklemin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Sklemin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sklemin has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.
Sklemin passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Sklemin looks up at the clock and then as Winston takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sklemin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sklemin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winston is trying to control Sklemin's posture but Sklemin avoids it.
Winston tries to bench press Sklemin off him but Sklemin keeps the position. #SU2#
Sklemin decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Sklemin 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!
Winston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sklemin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
Sklemin lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Sklemin.
Winston fails to pull guard.
Sklemin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sklemin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Sklemin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sklemin 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Sklemin!
After the fight, Sergey Sklemin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Aspire 96: Bosch vs. Jones
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Aquila Corvus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Winston, as that shot connected.
A lazy body kick from Aquila Corvus #TD#
and Winston counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Winston.
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winston with a nice head shot there.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aquila Corvus is keeping the position for now.
Aquila Corvus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Aquila Corvus has wrist control.#T1#
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aquila Corvus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aquila Corvus keeping full guard, as Winston tries to pass.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
Aquila Corvus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aquila Corvus keeping full guard, as Winston tries to pass.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Aquila Corvus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Aquila Corvus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Aquila Corvus!#REVB##T2#
Winston wants to improve his position but instead Aquila Corvus has moved into half guard.
Winston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Aquila Corvus from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Aquila Corvus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aquila Corvus has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.
Winston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Winston is looking for a triangle but Aquila Corvus pushes his legs off easily.
Winston being controlled here, momentarily.
Aquila Corvus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Winston throws his legs up looking for a submission but Aquila Corvus uses it to pass to side control.
Winston tries to buck Aquila Corvus off but Aquila Corvus is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Winston's face as Aquila Corvus controls the position.
Winston tries to buck Aquila Corvus off but Aquila Corvus is having none of it.
Winston is not content to let Aquila Corvus control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winston is looking to reverse the position.
Winston 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.#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.
Winston wants to control but Aquila Corvus postures up.
Winston is trying to get back to half guard.
Winston struggling a bit here.
Aquila Corvus trying to control the action but Winston is working from the bottom.
Winston is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Aquila Corvus jabs Winston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Winston jabs at Aquila Corvus's body.
Aquila Corvus takes one to the chin there.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus tried to score with a low kick but Winston checks it.#CL2#
Aquila Corvus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aquila Corvus is leaning against Winston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Winston ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Winston no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Winston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Winston working for a triangle but Aquila Corvus defends it easily.
Winston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aquila Corvus is one step ahead there. #T1#
Winston trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Winston looking for subs off his back but Aquila Corvus has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Winston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Winston with the active half guard here but Aquila Corvus passes nicely into side control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winston is trying to control Aquila Corvus's posture but Aquila Corvus avoids it.
Aquila Corvus controlling from side mount.
Winston is looking for a sweep.
Winston trying his best to control but Aquila Corvus has mounted him.
Winston is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Winston looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Winston wants to escape the position.
Winston turns into Aquila Corvus and is now in his guard.
Winston trying to control but Aquila Corvus is working from the bottom.
Aquila Corvus pulls Winston in close to prevent any damage.
Winston throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Winston is looking to advance position but Aquila Corvus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Winston is in all sorts of trouble here.
Winston is trying to reverse the position but instead Aquila Corvus has taken his back - oops!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aquila Corvus keeps control of the position as Winston tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ajax Aquila Corvus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Aquila Corvus throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Winston counters with a shoot takedown. Aquila Corvus fights it but they end up in guard.
Aquila Corvus managing to control the position.
Winston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harry Winston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Aquila Corvus has wrist control.
Winston passes Aquila Corvus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Winston controlling the action here.
Aquila Corvus is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Nice strikes from Winston there. #SUB#
Aquila Corvus makes his way to full guard, as Winston worked for a kimura.
Winston trying to control but Aquila Corvus is working from the bottom.
Winston landing some decent shots from guard.
Aquila Corvus trying to control the position.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Winston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Aquila Corvus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Aquila Corvus!#REVB#
Aquila Corvus preventing the sweep.
Aquila Corvus passes Winston's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Winston actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Winston wants to get back to full guard but Aquila Corvus has mounted him!
Winston wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Winston is trying to break free.
Winston is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Aquila Corvus is trying to stick to Winston's back but Winston is turning into Aquila Corvus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aquila Corvus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Winston.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Aquila Corvus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Aquila Corvus!#REVB##SUB#
Winston has an active guard here but Aquila Corvus has managed to pass into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston tries to get to full guard but Aquila Corvus has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Harry Winston.
I think Winston 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Winston!
After the big win, Harry Winston made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Aspire 90: Lee v Susi
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Winston takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aquila Corvus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston throws an off balance right hand
and Aquila Corvus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aquila Corvus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aquila Corvus defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Winston gets tackled into the cage by Aquila Corvus. Aquila Corvus maintains the clinch.
Aquila Corvus pushes Winston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winston tries to pull guard but Aquila Corvus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Winston tries to pull guard but Aquila Corvus holds him up against the cage and eventually Winston drops back down to his feet.
Winston tries to pull guard but Aquila Corvus holds him up against the cage and eventually Winston drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aquila Corvus smiles and moves away.
Winston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aquila Corvus moves away from the strike by Winston.
A slow jab from Aquila Corvus misses its intended target.
Winston has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Ajax Aquila Corvus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Aquila Corvus.
A good leg kick by Aquila Corvus.
Ajax Aquila Corvus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Winston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aquila Corvus counters with a one-two to the body.
A lazy left from Aquila Corvus finds it's target.
Aquila Corvus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aquila Corvus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Winston is out of range.
Aquila Corvus works Winston's body with a nice hook.
Aquila Corvus with a jab.
Winston scores with a shot to the body.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Aquila Corvus shows good takedown defense.
Aquila Corvus throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aquila Corvus won't be happy with that.
Aquila Corvus 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Winston goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aquila Corvus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Winston's guard! Nice work there by Aquila Corvus!
Winston is looking to sweep but instead, Aquila Corvus has passed into half guard.
Winston is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.
Winston wants to get back to full guard but Aquila Corvus has passed into side control.
Winston is trying to work for a sweep but Aquila Corvus has mounted him!
Aquila Corvus controlling the position easily from mount.
Winston can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aquila Corvus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Aquila Corvus manages to capitalize on a mistake by Winston to take his back!
You can see the frustration on Winston's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Winston is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus has the hooks in. Winston is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Aquila Corvus doesn't have the hooks in and Winston manages to turn into his guard.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aquila Corvus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston trying to control but Aquila Corvus is working from the bottom.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Aquila Corvus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Aquila Corvus!#REVB#
Aquila Corvus stopping the sweep attempt from Winston.#SUB#
Winston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aquila Corvus is aware though and is defending well.
Aquila Corvus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winston is keeping the position for now.
Aquila Corvus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Winston has an active guard here but Aquila Corvus has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ajax Aquila Corvus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Aquila Corvus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Winston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aquila Corvus.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston lands an overhand right.
A good leg kick by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aquila Corvus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aquila Corvus tries a quick counter leg kick but Winston is wise to it.
An inside leg kick from Aquila Corvus misses.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aquila Corvus as he jumps to the side.
Winston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aquila Corvus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aquila Corvus connects with a leg kick. Winston looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice cross by Aquila Corvus.#T1#
Aquila Corvus lands a leg kick that knocks Winston off balance momentarily.
Aquila Corvus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Winston is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Aquila Corvus's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Winston defending well as Aquila Corvus loads up on a big left hand.
Winston changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aquila Corvus just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aquila Corvus defends well and Winston ends up having to push Aquila Corvus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Aquila Corvus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Winston to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aquila Corvus is pulling down on Winston's head to control his posture.
Winston chips away with some ground and pound.
Aquila Corvus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aquila Corvus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Winston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aquila Corvus's head.
Harry Winston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winston is working Aquila Corvus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winston won't allow Aquila Corvus to sweep him here.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Aquila Corvus blocks nicely.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Aquila Corvus blocks nicely.
Winston connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aquila Corvus is controlling Winston's posture.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Aquila Corvus keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Winston drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aquila Corvus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Winston has Aquila Corvus in his guard.#REVB#
Aquila Corvus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Winston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aquila Corvus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aquila Corvus passes into half guard.
Winston wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.
Aquila Corvus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Aquila Corvus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winston is trying to maintain the position but Aquila Corvus is very close to passing his half guard.
Winston wants to get back to full guard but Aquila Corvus has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ajax Aquila Corvus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Winston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Winston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Aquila Corvus closes the distance and clinches.
Winston tries to pull guard but Aquila Corvus won't allow it.
Aquila Corvus leaning against his opponent.
Aquila Corvus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Aquila Corvus manages to break the clinch.
Aquila Corvus misses with a jab to the body
and Winston counters with a series of strikes. Aquila Corvus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aquila Corvus was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Aquila Corvus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winston tries to counter with a takedown but Aquila Corvus is quick to defend against it.
Winston slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila Corvus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Aquila Corvus darts in and clinches Winston up against the cage.
Aquila Corvus lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Winston drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aquila Corvus passes into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Winston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aquila Corvus pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Winston looking for subs from the bottom but Aquila Corvus mounts him!
Winston slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Winston trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Winston is looking to improve his position but Aquila Corvus isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Winston has given up his back here.
Winston is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Winston tries to roll but Aquila Corvus sticks to his back.
Winston trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Winston is in bad spot here.
#T3#
Winston is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Winston trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Aquila Corvus has the hooks in. Winston is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Aquila Corvus controlling the positon.
Winston is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Winston is trying to break free.
#T4#
Aquila Corvus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Winston's body.
Winston trying to control the hands but Aquila Corvus breaks the grip.
What can Winston do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Winston trying to control the position but Aquila Corvus manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ajax Aquila Corvus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aquila Corvus controlling the position well here. Winston rolled but Aquila Corvus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ajax Aquila Corvus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aquila Corvus 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ajax Aquila Corvus!
During a confident post fight interview, Ajax Aquila Corvus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Aspire 87: Green v McGee
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Winston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson throws a jab when Winston was well out of range.
Winston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Winston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Winston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson!
Anderson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Winston.
The strikes coming from Winston are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Winston throws an elbow but Anderson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Winston throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Winston wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Winston working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Anderson prevents Winston from improving position.
Winston throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Winston lands a few punches from side control.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winston on the ground.
Winston throwing strikes but Anderson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Winston struggling a bit here.
Winston is looking for a sweep.
Winston has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Anderson trying to control the action but Winston is working from the bottom. #T2#
Winston is looking to reverse the position.
Winston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Winston is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.
Winston trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.
Winston is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Winston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winston is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.
Winston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Winston actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston 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#
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson walks into a left hand. #TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.
Winston is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston is looking to get back to full guard here but Anderson has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
Anderson working away.
Winston is looking for a sweep.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Winston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winston sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Winston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Winston is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Anderson frees his head nicely. Oh but Winston has switched to an armbar! Anderson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Harry Winston!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Harry Winston made sure he mentioned Aspire Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Aspire 80: Yew v Sklemin
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Timmermans coming out on top.
Good leg kick by Timmermans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Timmermans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
Winston feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Timmermans misses.
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
Timmermans looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
Winston tests Timmermans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Winston throws a right hand that misses
enabling Timmermans to counter with a crisp jab.
Timmermans has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Winston.
Winston goes for a double leg but Timmermans avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Timmermans continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Timmermans misses the target.
Timmermans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Timmermans throws a leg kick
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Winston moves out of range as Timmermans strikes.
Timmermans connects with a solid leg kick.
Winston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Winston checks the leg kick.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston catches Timmermans with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Winston misses with a jab to the body
and Timmermans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Timmermans is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Timmermans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winston looks to throw the jab but Timmermans is out of range.
Good leg kick by Timmermans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Timmermans connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Winston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Timmermans.#T2#
Timmermans throws a low kick but it's checked well by Winston.#TD#
Timmermans fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Winston sprawls well initially but Timmermans persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Timmermans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Timmermans is trying to control. Winston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Timmermans scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Winston actively working from the bottom here.
Timmermans sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Timmermans seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Winston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Timmermans scores with a couple of nice shots.
Timmermans trying to control the pace.
Winston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Timmermans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Timmermans's back!
Timmermans is in bad spot here.
Winston throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB2#
Winston tightening his grip on Timmermans, looking for the choke.
Timmermans is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Timmermans takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#SUB2#
Timmermans fending off the submission attempt from Winston.
Timmermans wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Winston landing strikes from the mount and Timmermans is in trouble!
Winston dominating with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmermans is wriggling around trying to escape.
Winston lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Winston postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Timmermans looks a forlorn figure.
Winston punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#
Timmermans is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Winston will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Winston throws a hook but Timmermans avoids it easily.
Timmermans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Winston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timmermans manages to avoid it.#CL#
Timmermans moves into the clinch.
Winston jumps guard but Timmermans turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Winston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Timmermans smiles and moves away.
Casper Timmermans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Timmermans scores with a punch to the head.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
It appears Timmermans was looking to counter with a kick there.
Winston punishes Timmermans's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Timmermans leaves Winston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Winston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winston shoots in and drives through. Timmermans sprawls well.
Timmermans fires out a quick counter leg kick but Winston just manages to avoid it.
Timmermans throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
Winston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Timmermans throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Winston counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Winston.
Winston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Timmermans wants to sweep here but Winston controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Timmermans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston won't allow Timmermans to sweep him here.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Timmermans wants to sweep here but Winston controlling him for the moment.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Timmermans wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Timmermans trying to keep a closed guard but Winston is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmermans.
Winston avoids the head kick by Timmermans.
Winston with a nice cross.#TD2#
Winston changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Timmermans looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Winston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Timmermans has escaped the position, nice work there.
Timmermans can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Timmermans parries the strikes from Winston easily there. Winston is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Timmermans to escape.
#SUB2#
Winston is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Timmermans is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Winston looks up at the clock and then as Timmermans takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Winston smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Timmermans taking a bit of punishment here - Winston scoring with strikes.
Timmermans is trying to control Winston's posture but Winston avoids it. #SUB2#
Winston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Timmermans has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Winston tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Winston throws a poor cross that misses
letting Timmermans counter with a right hand.
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Timmermans.
Timmermans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Timmermans throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston works the jab nicely.
Timmermans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Timmermans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Timmermans moves away from the strike by Winston.
Winston looks for a takedown but Timmermans sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans throws a head kick but Winston moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Timmermans throws a quick counter kick to the body but Winston avoids it.
Winston throws a jab when Timmermans was well out of range.#T1#
Timmermans scores with a jab. Winston acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Winston tries to sprawl but Timmermans drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Winston tries to roll over but Timmermans keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmermans is trying to control the action in half guard but Winston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Timmermans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Winston tries to roll over but Timmermans keeps him under control.
Winston is looking to get back to full guard here but Timmermans has managed to pass to side control instead.
Timmermans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winston keeps working.
Casper Timmermans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Winston sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Winston looking for subs from the bottom but Timmermans mounts him!
Winston is looking to improve his position but Timmermans isn't that keen on the idea.
Winston tries to hold on but Timmermans postures up.
Harry Winston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winston is squirming around, avoiding Timmermans's attempts to control the action.
Winston is desperately trying to improve his position but Timmermans has a good base and remains in mount.
Timmermans with shots to the head and body - Winston looks very uncomfortable down there.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Timmermans wants to control the pace but Winston is squirming around nicely.
Winston working to try and regain half guard.
Timmermans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Winston tries to lock up and control but Timmermans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winston keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Timmermans tries to control but Winston wriggling away.
Winston gets back to half guard.#T4#
Timmermans content to control rather than advance.
Winston is trying to maintain the position but Timmermans is very close to passing his half guard.
Winston gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Winston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winston has momentary wrist control but Timmermans slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timmermans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harry Winston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Timmermans working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winston's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casper Timmermans showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Winston 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harry Winston!
An out of breath and clearly excited Harry Winston thanked Aspire Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Aspire 73: Mazzini v Yew
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Sklemin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Winston. Winston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sklemin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sklemin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Sklemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sklemin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winston blocks a jab.
Sklemin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston walks into a jab.
Winston has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Sklemin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Winston on the side of the head.
Sklemin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winston sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Sklemin gets caught flat footed, as Winston shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Sklemin has wrist control.
Winston chips away with some ground and pound.
Winston won't allow Sklemin to get back to his feet.
Winston looking to sit in guard and control but Sklemin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Winston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sklemin defends it easily.#SUB#
Winston looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sklemin has picked Winston up and slammed him! Winston can't keep hold of the triangle and Sklemin manages to pass to side control!
Winston is looking to reverse the position.
Winston gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winston trying to hold on to Sklemin's head to control him but Sklemin postures up.
#SUB#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.
Sklemin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winston keeps working. #T2#
Winston is trying to maintain the position but Sklemin is very close to passing his half guard.
Winston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Winston.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Sklemin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Winston, up you get!
Sklemin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Sklemin.
Winston lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Sklemin misses.
Nice takedown defense from Sklemin. No joy for Winston on that attempt.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Sklemin slips under a jab from Winston.#T3#
Sklemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sklemin misses with an uppercut.
Sklemin slips under a jab.
Sklemin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Winston backs up against the cage.
Sklemin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Winston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sklemin lands a jab to the nose.
Sklemin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Winston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sklemin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sklemin works the jab nicely.
Winston lands a lovely overhand right.
Sklemin 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sklemin throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Winston attempts a counter takedown but Sklemin avoids it well and moves away.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Sklemin shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sklemin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sklemin throws a good cross that connects.
#T4#
Winston throws a body punch but Sklemin moves out of range.
Sklemin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winston's head backwards.#CL2#
Sklemin moves into the clinch successfully.
Winston is trying to pull guard but Sklemin has him pressed against the cage.
Winston fails to pull guard.
A nice left hand lands by Sklemin.
Winston is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sklemin to keep the fight standing.
Winston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sklemin smiles and moves away.
Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sklemin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sklemin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston looks to throw the jab but Sklemin is out of range.
Winston misses with a hook to the body
and Sklemin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sklemin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sklemin missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sklemin scores with the left hand. Winston knows he should have avoided that one.
Sklemin throws a nice looking combination but Winston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sklemin misses the shot to the body.
Winston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Sklemin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sklemin misses with a hook.
Sklemin scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Sklemin misses its intended target.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sklemin as he avoids it easily.
Sklemin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Sklemin rushes Winston and presses him up against the cage.
Sklemin lands with a light punch inside.
Sklemin gets through Winston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Winston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sklemin smiles and moves away.
Sklemin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sklemin wants it to stay on the feet.
Sklemin throws out a counter right but Winston avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Sklemin rushes Winston and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Sklemin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice straight punches there by Sklemin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a series of punches but Winston avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Sklemin closes the distance and pushes Winston back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Sklemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sklemin has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Winston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sklemin smiles and moves away.
Sklemin leaves Winston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sklemin scores with a punch to the head.
Winston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Sklemin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sklemin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Winston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sklemin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body punch from Winston.
Nice defenses there by Winston.#TD#
Winston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Winston trying to control from half guard but Sklemin is working away. #ES2#
Sklemin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Winston keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Winston tries to pull guard but Sklemin holds him up against the cage and eventually Winston drops back down to his feet.
Winston being controlled against the cage.
Winston jumps guard but Sklemin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Winston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sklemin smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Sklemin misses.
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target.
Sklemin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Winston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sklemin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Sklemin clinches with his opponent.
Winston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sklemin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Sklemin lands an elbow inside that Winston shrugs off.
Sklemin lands with a right to the head.
Sklemin stalls.
Winston tries to pull guard but Sklemin won't allow it.
Winston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sklemin walks away with a smile on his face. Winston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Winston misses with a hook.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Sklemin.
Sklemin scores with a nice right hand.
Sklemin lands a nice hook to Winston's body. Winston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sklemin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sklemin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Winston finds it's way round the side to connect with Sklemin's head.
Sklemin misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Winston misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Sklemin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Winston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sklemin slaps away a takedown attempt from Winston, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Winston misses with a hook.
Sklemin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sklemin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Sklemin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winston, pushing him back against the cage.
Winston jumps guard but Sklemin stands there with Winston around his waist. Winston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sklemin lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sklemin walks away with a smile on his face. Winston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Winston fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Sklemin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Winston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Sklemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sklemin misses with a body shot.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Winston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sklemin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winston's hands.
Sklemin throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Sklemin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Winston drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Winston has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sklemin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Winston.#SU2#
Sklemin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Winston to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Sklemin.#T1##CL2#
Sklemin moves into the clinch successfully.
Winston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Winston jumps into guard, dragging Sklemin to the mat.
Winston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sklemin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Winston won't allow Sklemin to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Sklemin has an active guard here but Winston has managed to pass into half guard.
Winston is trying to control. Sklemin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sklemin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Winston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Sklemin is defending against the submission attempts here by Winston.
#T2#
Winston working Sklemin over with strikes.
Winston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sklemin has hold of Winston's hands but Winston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Winston misses with a head shot. Sklemin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Winston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Sklemin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Sklemin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harry Winston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sklemin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Sklemin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Sklemin!#REVB#
Sergey Sklemin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Winston is trying to control the position but Sklemin postures up. #SUB#
Winston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Winston has a closed guard, preventing Sklemin from standing up.
Winston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Winston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sklemin defends well.#SUB#
Winston throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sklemin escapes and throws Winston's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Sklemin.
I've got Sklemin 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Sklemin!
Our winner, Sergey Sklemin, 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:
Aspire 70: McGee v Podolski
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Agnarsson misses.
Agnarsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Winston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A low kick from Agnarsson misses #TD#
and Winston counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston works over Agnarsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Winston cracks Agnarsson with a solid left hand.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Agnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Agnarsson keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Agnarsson is looking to stand up but Winston isn't so interested in that idea.
Winston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Agnarsson wants to stand and escape but Winston is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Agnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winston. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winston with a nice head shot there.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston wants to control from the top but Agnarsson keeps moving.
Winston prevents Agnarsson from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Winston. That snapped Agnarsson's head back.
Agnarsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Winston counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Winston.
Agnarsson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Winston manages to pass to side control. #T3##REVB#
Agnarsson 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.
Agnarsson tries to kick Winston off but Winston keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Winston throwing shots but Agnarsson is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Winston is working for a submission of some sort.
Winston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Agnarsson is defending well.
Winston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Winston winds up and cracks Agnarsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson is looking to escape.
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston thows a huge punch but Agnarsson dodges it nicely.
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Agnarsson is trying to stand back up but Winston is controlling him
Winston throwing shots but Agnarsson is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston misses with a head shot. Agnarsson uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston postures up in Agnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Agnarsson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Agnarsson misses with a jab to the body
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Agnarsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Agnarsson avoids the body shot from Winston.
A nice side step and Agnarsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Winston with a poor takedown
and Agnarsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Winston thinking.
Winston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Agnarsson pinned against the cage. Agnarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Winston misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Agnarsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Agnarsson throws out a counter right but Winston avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot lands for Winston.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Agnarsson is just out of range.#T1#
Agnarsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Winston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Winston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Agnarsson.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Agnarsson can do to turn this around?
Agnarsson throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
Winston throws out a powerful jab.
Agnarsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Winston.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Agnarsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Winston rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Agnarsson misses.
Winston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Agnarsson throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range. #T2#
Winston throws a hook but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winston moves out of range of the body kick from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a hook.
Winston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Agnarsson's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston jabs Agnarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Agnarsson slips a jab from Winston.
Agnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston.
Sloppy strikes from Winston. Those never looked like landing.
Winston works over Agnarsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Winston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Winston throws a jab when Agnarsson was well out of range.
Agnarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Agnarsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Winston misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winston.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston throws a body punch but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws out a counter right but Winston avoids it with no problem.#T4#
A low kick from Agnarsson misses #TD#
and Winston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Agnarsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winston.
Agnarsson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Winston.
Winston throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Winston is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Agnarsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Agnarsson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
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!#SUB#
Winston is looking for a triangle but Agnarsson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Winston is looking for a triangle here but Agnarsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Winston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Agnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Winston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Winston throws a strike but Agnarsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Winston is looking for a triangle here but Agnarsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Winston looks to move to half guard but instead Agnarsson has passed into mount! Damn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston regains half guard.
Winston wants to control the action here but instead Agnarsson manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Winston is looking to get to half guard.
Agnarsson avoids the attempt from Winston to control.
Winston is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Agnarsson wants to stand but Winston is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Winston is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Agnarsson avoids the attempt from Winston to control.
Winston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Winston is working hard here to advance position.
Winston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Agnarsson controlling his opponent. #T3#
Winston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Agnarsson prevents Winston from getting the reversal.
Winston gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Winston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Agnarsson wants to stand up but Winston is controlling the position.
Winston tries to roll over but Agnarsson keeps him under control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Winston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Agnarsson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Winston's guard.
Winston wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Winston isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Agnarsson stacks Winston on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Agnarsson!#SU2#
Agnarsson decides to stand back up.
Bjarni Agnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Agnarsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjarni Agnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Winston 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Winston!
Harry Winston very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Aspire 64: Slice vs Frankels
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Kincaid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
A shot to the body from Winston misses
and Kincaid finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kincaid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston throws a shot from downtown. Kincaid moves away and avoids it.
Kincaid quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kincaid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Winston is able to avoid easily.
Kincaid throws a predictable looking body shot
and Winston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winston jabs at Kincaid's body.
Winston has his takedown stuffed
and Kincaid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston digs a good hook to Kincaid's body.
Winston shoots in looking for a takedown. Kincaid tries to sprawl out of it but Winston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kincaid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kincaid is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Kincaid swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Winston moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Kincaid clinches up against the cage.
Kincaid stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Winston ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Winston no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kincaid is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kincaid wants to stand but Winston is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Winston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB2#
Winston has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kincaid doesn't defend quickly enough and Winston has managed to lock this one up! Can Kincaid escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Winston on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Aspire 50: McGee vs Gracie
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Aro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Winston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Winston takes a swing at Aro's ribcage but misses.
Aro avoids the body shot from Winston.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Aro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aro throws a right hand that Winston ducks under and follows up with a left that Winston also avoids with ease.
A low kick from Aro misses #TD#
and Winston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aro's guard.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Aro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Aro!#REVB#
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!#SUB#
Winston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aro defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aro throwing strikes from guard but Winston blocks nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Winston is trying to control the position but Aro postures up. #T1#
Aro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Winston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winston is trying to control the position but Aro postures up. #SUB#
Winston throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aro escapes and throws Winston's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Winston is looking to reverse the position.
Winston is not content to let Aro control the position.
Winston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Aro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Winston scores with a couple of nice shots.
Winston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aro's head.
Winston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Aro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winston.
Aro is trying to control but can't.
Winston misses with a head shot. Aro uses the momentum to regain guard.
Aro has his hands on Winston's head, controlling the position.
Winston trying to control but Aro is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Aro has wrist control.#T3#
Aro 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.
Aro wants to hit a switch here but Winston passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aro there!
Winston lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aro hang on?
Winston lands with some strikes.
Winston dominating with strikes here.
Winston avoids the attempt from Aro to control.
Winston punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Winston connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston landing strikes from the mount and Aro is in trouble! #T4#
Winston lands with some strikes.
Winston scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aro?
Winston unloading with bombs!
Winston working the ground and pound effectively.
Winston with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#
Aro is rocked!
Winston lands a heavy elbow.
Winston raining down shots from the mount!
Aro is still in real trouble! Can Winston finish him?
Winston landing punches.
Aro tries to lock up and control but Winston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aro seems to have recovered his senses.
Aro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Winston is staying active.
Winston punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Aro throws a right and a left that Winston avoids nicely.
Aro scores with the left hand. Winston knows he should have avoided that one.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston misses with a hook
and Aro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aro connects with a leg kick. Winston looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Winston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Winston misses with a body shot
and Aro counters with a straight right hand.
Winston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aro swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Aro has closed the distance and engaged Winston in a clinch.
Aro lands with a right to the head.
Winston fails to pull guard.
Winston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aro just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston blocking some punches.
A short right from Aro on the inside. #T1#
Winston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kiovani Aro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Winston backs up against the cage.
Winston fails to land the takedown.
Aro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Winston momentarily.
Kiovani Aro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good standup being displayed there by Aro as he connects with a hook.
Winston fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Aro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aro misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Winston tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Winston tries to keep at a distance but Aro has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Winston works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Aro is pulling down on Winston's head to control his posture.
Winston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aro can do to turn this around?
Aro is continuing to stall.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Aro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Aro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aro's head.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winston forces his way into half guard.
Winston drops an elbow to the side of Aro's head. #T4#
Winston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Winston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Winston 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.
Aro tries to get to full guard but Winston has control of the leg.
Winston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aro tries to roll over but Winston keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiovani Aro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Aro scores with a hook.#CL2#
Aro gets a clinch.
Winston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aro misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Winston decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Winston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Winston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aro passes Winston's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Winston wants to control but Aro is keeping busy.
Winston regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Winston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Aro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Aro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aro wants to stand but Winston is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Aro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aro has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Aro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Winston dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Aro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aro keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Winston works over Aro with some ground and pound from guard.
Aro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winston scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Winston cracks Aro with a solid left hand.
Winston is in close to Aro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Aro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Aro!#REVB##SUB#
Winston working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aro has passed into half guard!
Aro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Winston looking for subs from the bottom but Aro mounts him!
Aro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Winston is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Aro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Winston regains half guard.
Aro prevents Winston from improving his position.
Winston is staying active underneath Aro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aro is looking to take a break and control but Winston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Aro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Winston defends it well. #SUB#
Winston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aro pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kiovani Aro.
I think Aro 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiovani Aro!
Kiovani Aro took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 41
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Winston misses the body punch
and Kincaid counters with a nice low kick that buckles Winston's knee momentarily.
Kincaid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
Kincaid tries a low kick but Winston avoids it.
Kincaid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kincaid connects with a body shot.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Kincaid throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Winston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Winston throws a right hand that Kincaid ducks under and follows up with a left that Kincaid also avoids with ease.
Kincaid lands with a kick to the ribs.
A lazy left from Winston finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston misses with a body shot
and Kincaid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kincaid throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kincaid throws a powerful right kick. Winston tried to block low but the kick was high! Winston was taken right off of his feet! Kincaid jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Reuben Kincaid!
Reuben Kincaid is the new middleweight champion!
Reuben Kincaid decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 36
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Timmermans. No joy for Winston on that attempt.
Timmermans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
Timmermans seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Winston moves out of range as Timmermans throws a body kick.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
Timmermans connects with a solid leg kick.
Winston avoids the body shot from Timmermans.
Timmermans stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters circling a little - Timmermans finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Timmermans throws a nice head kick!
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Timmermans has knocked Winston down with a huge combo! Timmermans steps away and waves a wobbly Winston back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Winston is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Timmermans is predictable there #TD2#
and Winston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Timmermans's guard.
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Timmermans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Timmermans has control of Winston's left arm, preventing Winston from doing any damage.
Winston postures up in Timmermans's guard and throws a big left but Timmermans blocks it. #T1#
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston postures up and lands a big shot to Timmermans's brow.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timmermans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winston is in close to Timmermans's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Winston works over Timmermans with some ground and pound from guard.
Winston looking to pass the guard.
Timmermans looking for a sweep. Not yet Timmermans, not yet.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Timmermans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Timmermans has wrist control.
Timmermans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timmermans is keeping the position for now.
Timmermans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Winston won't allow Timmermans to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Timmermans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Timmermans lands a jab to the head.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Winston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Timmermans gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Winston counters with a shoot takedown. Timmermans fights it but they end up in guard.
Winston stopping the sweep attempt from Timmermans.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston stopping the sweep attempt from Timmermans.
Timmermans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winston postures up and lands a big shot to Timmermans's brow.
Timmermans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Timmermans has control of Winston's left arm, preventing Winston from doing any damage. #T4#
Winston is in close to Timmermans's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Timmermans looking for a sweep. Not yet Timmermans, not yet.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Timmermans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winston.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston scoring with some ground and pound.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston works over Timmermans with some ground and pound from guard.
Timmermans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Timmermans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Timmermans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Timmermans!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Winston will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Winston shoots for a takedown but Timmermans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Timmermans.
Timmermans lands a glancing blow to the side of Winston's head.
Timmermans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Timmermans misses.
Winston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Winston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Timmermans!
Winston grinds an elbow into Timmermans's temple.
Winston scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston scores with punches from side control.
Winston scoring with punches and elbows.
Timmermans is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Winston scoring with punches from side control.
Winston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Timmermans keeps working.
Winston throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Winston looking to control but instead Timmermans has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Harry Winston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Timmermans is trying to get back to full guard.
Winston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Winston thows a huge punch but Timmermans dodges it nicely.
Timmermans moves into full guard.
Timmermans has momentary wrist control but Winston slips an elbow through the middle.
Timmermans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winston's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Timmermans looking for a sweep. Not yet Timmermans, not yet.
Winston 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.
Winston stands and throws Timmermans's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Winston lands a decent elbow from side control.
Timmermans parries the strikes from Winston easily there. Winston is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Timmermans to escape.
Winston working away.
Timmermans defending against the ground and pound.
Timmermans tries to improve position but can't.
Winston working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Winston is working Timmermans over with some ground and pound from side control.
Winston lands a few punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston wants to control but Timmermans is keeping him busy.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Timmermans on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Timmermans parries the strikes from Winston easily there. Winston is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Timmermans to escape.
Timmermans struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Winston tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Timmermans manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Winston wants to improve his position but Timmermans is controlling well.
Timmermans slips a nice elbow through Winston's hands, connecting with Winston's forehead.
Timmermans sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Winston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Winston actively working from the bottom here.
Timmermans wants to control but Winston is keeping him busy.
Timmermans slips a nice elbow through Winston's hands, connecting with Winston's forehead.#SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Timmermans is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Winston manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Winston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Winston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Winston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Winston lands in his opponent's guard.
Winston landing some decent shots from guard.
Winston lands a couple of elbows.
Timmermans wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Winston is working Timmermans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winston preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winston trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston won't allow Timmermans to sweep him here.
Timmermans is working hard here to advance position.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Timmermans blocks nicely.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winston postures up in Timmermans's guard and throws a big left but Timmermans blocks it. #T2#
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winston is pushing down on Timmermans's leg trying to pass to half guard. Timmermans is fighting to maintain full guard but Winston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Winston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Winston thows a huge punch but Timmermans dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Winston connects with a nice short shot to Timmermans's temple.
Winston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Timmermans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Timmermans on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Winston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Winston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Winston winds up and cracks Timmermans with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Timmermans is rocked!
Winston prevents Timmermans from improving his position.
Oh Timmermans is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Winston trying to pass the guard but Timmermans defending well.
Timmermans seems to have got his legs back now.
Timmermans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winston.
Winston 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.
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Timmermans regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Winston.
Winston postures up.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Timmermans bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winston's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Winston looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Timmermans is defending well. Winston quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Timmermans has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Winston celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston is the new middleweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Harry Winston made sure he mentioned M.O. Fight Wear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 31
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Westlake does it's job there.
Winston fails with the takedown
and Westlake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westlake moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Westlake throws a series of punches but Winston avoids them all with ease.
Winston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Westlake.
Winston lands with a good body shot.
Winston throws a body punch but Westlake moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Westlake is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Winston moves out of range as Westlake strikes.
Winston with the counter takedown but Westlake avoids it easily.
Winston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Westlake in his tracks.
Westlake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winston.#T1#
Winston lands a nice shot that snaps Westlake's head back.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westlake.
Westlake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Westlake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Winston jabs Westlake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Winston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winston.
Cyril Westlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Westlake misses with a body shot.
Winston lands with an overhand left.
Winston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Westlake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Westlake moved out of range.
Westlake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westlake.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westlake was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Decent striking displayed by Winston there.
Westlake throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Westlake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Westlake looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
Winston slips under a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Westlake!
Winston slips a jab from Westlake.
And Winston tries to counter it with a takedown but Westlake pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Winston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winston shoots in looking for a takedown. Westlake tries to sprawl out of it but Winston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Westlake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Westlake misses the target.#TD2#
Winston shoots in and bounces Westlake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Winston is pushing down on Westlake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Westlake is fighting to maintain full guard but Winston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Westlake is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rusterman's that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Westlake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winston on the ground.
Winston wants to take a breather but Westlake is having none of it.
Winston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winston is controlling the pace.
Winston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winston wants to take a breather but Westlake is having none of it.
Winston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Winston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Westlake's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Winston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Westlake tries to avoid it but Winston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Westlake to the ground. Westlake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Winston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Westlake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Winston drives through with a takedown into guard.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Westlake is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Winston is controlling him.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winston.
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winston trying to control but Westlake is working from the bottom.
Westlake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Winston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Westlake's head.
Winston wants to control from the top but Westlake keeps moving.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Westlake has wrist control.
Westlake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Westlake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Westlake has wrist control.
Winston postures up in Westlake's guard and throws a big left but Westlake blocks it. #T2#
Winston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Westlake's head.
Harry Winston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Westlake's head.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Westlake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winston 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.
Winston postures up in Westlake's guard and throws a big left but Westlake blocks it.
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Winston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Westlake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Westlake tries to get out of the position.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Winston works over Westlake with some ground and pound from guard.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Westlake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winston postures up in Westlake's guard and throws a big left but Westlake blocks it.
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Westlake keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Winston chips away with some ground and pound.
Westlake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winston is in close to Westlake's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winston throws a strike but Westlake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Winston looking for a guillotine here but Westlake defends easily.
#SUB2#
Winston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Westlake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Westlake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Westlake has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Winston is looking for a triangle but Westlake pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Westlake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Winston tries for a takedown but Westlake circles away easily
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston takes a swing at Westlake's ribcage but misses.
Westlake is looking to counter punch.
Winston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Westlake but Westlake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Winston looks for a takedown but Westlake sprawls well.
Cyril Westlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Westlake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston takes a swing at Westlake's ribcage but misses.
Westlake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab. #T1#
Winston on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Winston.
Winston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Westlake keeps working.
The strikes coming from Winston are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Winston working the head with strikes.
Westlake taking punishment in the form of punches.
Westlake avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Winston.
Westlake takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Winston throws an elbow but Westlake slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cyril Westlake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Winston grinds an elbow into Westlake's temple.
Winston prevents Westlake from escaping the position.
Westlake takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Winston throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Westlake parries the strikes from Winston easily there. Winston is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Westlake to escape.
Winston lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Winston is working Westlake over with some ground and pound from side control.
Winston misses with the ground and pound.
Winston tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Winston throws a strike aimed at the side of Westlake's head but Westlake avoids it well.
Winston throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Winston wants to control but Westlake is keeping him busy.
Winston tries to score with some ground and pound. Westlake controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Westlake gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Winston with the ground and pound from mount.
Winston looking to finish with strikes here!
Winston thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Westlake in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Westlake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Winston cracks Westlake with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T4#
Winston scoring with strikes but Westlake is staying in there.
Winston scoring with strikes but Westlake is staying in there.
Winston lands with some strikes.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston looking to ground and pound but Westlake is blocking nicely.
Winston landing strikes from the mount and Westlake is in trouble! #CUT2#
It looks like Cyril Westlake has been cut.
Winston sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Winston landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#
Westlake is rocked!
Winston breaks from Westlake's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Westlake is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winston raining down shots from the mount!
Winston lands a big elbow - Westlake is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Westlake is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Harry Winston!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Harry Winston waved his t-shirt featuring M.O. Fight Wear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #49
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Kullervo connects with a crisp jab.
Winston on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Kullervo pushes Winston up against the cage in a clinch.
Winston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kullervo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kullervo is pressed up against the cage. Winston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kullervo down to the mat. Kullervo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kullervo was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Kullervo throws a counter combo.
Winston lands a slapping body shot.
Winston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kullervo defends it nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Winston has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston slips a jab and a cross from Kullervo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kullervo sprawls well. Kullervo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winston gets slowly back to his feet.
Winston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kullervo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Kullervo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kullervo.
Winston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kullervo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kullervo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Winston.
Kalle Kullervo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kullervo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Kullervo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD#
Winston gets a double leg takedown into Kullervo's guard.
Winston tries to free his leg and advance position but Kullervo is retaining full guard.
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kullervo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kullervo is looking to stand up but Winston isn't so interested in that idea.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Winston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kullervo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winston has managed to get both his arms back between Kullervo's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Winston with a nice head shot there.
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!
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winston lands a couple of digs.
Kullervo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Kullervo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winston passes Kullervo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Winston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Winston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kullervo wants to control but Winston is keeping busy.
#T3#
Winston drops an elbow to the side of Kullervo's head.
Kullervo taking some punishment here, with Winston in his half guard.
Winston prevents Kullervo from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Winston lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kullervo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Winston wants to work for an arm triangle but Kullervo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kullervo can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kullervo wants to get back to his feet.
Winston winds up and cracks Kullervo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Kullervo is rocked!
Winston is nestled in close to Kullervo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kullervo is still in real trouble! Can Winston finish him?
Winston working the head and body with strikes.
Winston is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kullervo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Winston fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kullervo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Winston! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, M.O. Fight Wear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #47
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Bosch swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Winston checks a low kick from Bosch.
A jab from Winston misses.
Bosch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bosch moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bosch moves away.
Bosch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Winston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Winston staying out of range there.
Bosch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bosch wants it to stay on the feet.
Bosch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bosch lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch feints and then cracks Winston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Winston down.
Bosch digs a good body shot into Winston's ribs.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bosch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Winston or perhaps it was just good defense by Bosch, which made it look bad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston misses the jab.
Bosch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Bosch thuds his right hand into Winston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Bosch's shoulder, as Bosch tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Bosch misses.
Heribert Bosch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bosch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Winston feinted with a counter takedown.
Winston misses with a shot to the body
and Bosch counters with a right hand to the body.
Bosch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bosch lands with a shot to the body.
Winston misses with a hook to the body
and Bosch counters with a nice leg kick.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
Winston misses with a hook.
Bosch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Winston changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bosch works Winston's body with a nice hook.
Heribert Bosch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston connects with a jab.
Winston misses the body punch
and Bosch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Winston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Bosch pushes Winston up against the cage in a clinch.
Bosch prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##BC2#
Bosch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Bosch's shoulder, as Bosch tries to avoid the shot.
Bosch scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bosch.
Bosch is looking to land body kicks.
Bosch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bosch.
Bosch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bosch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston. #TD#
Winston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Winston showed some decent athleticism there.
We've been hearing that Winston has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bosch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winston is working away from the top position though.
Bosch keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Winston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bosch is refusing to be controlled, as Winston sits in half guard.
Winston working Bosch over with strikes.
Bosch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winston.
Winston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winston with the ground and pound but Bosch uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bosch is looking to stand up but Winston isn't so interested in that idea.
Bosch managing to control the position.
Bosch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bosch's head.
Winston 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.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Winston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Bosch has wrist control.
Bosch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston throws a strike but Bosch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Winston looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bosch has picked Winston up and slammed him! Winston can't keep hold of the triangle and Bosch manages to pass to side control!
A control attempt from Winston but he's now mounted!
Bosch trying to control but Winston is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heribert Bosch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bosch was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Winston goes for a double leg but Bosch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bosch continues to drive forward.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bosch.
Winston takes a swing at Bosch's ribcage but misses.
Bosch follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bosch scores with a hook.
Winston moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Winston manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bosch on his heels. He'll look to pass Bosch's guard now, I'm sure.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winston looking to pass the guard.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch pulls Winston in close to prevent any damage.
Harry Winston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bosch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winston. #T1#
Bosch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Winston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bosch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bosch's head.
Winston postures up in Bosch's guard and throws a big left but Bosch blocks it.
Bosch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winston.
Winston wants to control from the top but Bosch keeps moving.
Winston preventing the sweep.
Bosch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winston throws a strike but Bosch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bosch passes into side control.
Winston keeps Bosch under control for a moment.
Winston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bosch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bosch taking a breather here.
Winston is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Bosch working away.
Bosch is staying tight to Winston's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bosch. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Winston looking for a sweep but Bosch has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Winston is wriggling around trying to escape.
Winston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bosch prevents Winston from getting the reversal.
Winston is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Bosch wants to control the pace but Winston is squirming around nicely.
Bosch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Winston keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bosch looking to control but Winston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Heribert Bosch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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#
Winston checks the leg kick.
Heribert Bosch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bosch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bosch tries to land a leg kick but Winston saw it coming and moves away.
Winston feinted with a counter takedown.
Bosch drops his hands momentarily and Winston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bosch lands a nice hook to Winston's body. Winston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Winston finds it's way through Bosch's defenses.
Bosch misses with a kick to the body.
Bosch scores with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Bosch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bosch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Winston.
Bosch throws a hook but Winston avoids it easily.
Bosch scores with a body shot.
#TD#
Winston gets a double leg takedown into Bosch's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bosch is keeping the position for now.
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bosch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bosch is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bosch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Winston tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Winston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Winston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bosch defends it easily.
Bosch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Winston looking for subs off his back but Bosch has passed one foot through into half guard.
Winston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Bosch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Winston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bosch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bosch's back!#SUB#
Winston is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bosch is defending well though. Winston let's go of the attempt for now.
Winston throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Winston trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Winston is throwing strikes but Bosch counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Bosch regains half guard.
Winston throwing shots but Bosch is blocking nicely. #T4#
Winston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bosch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winston.
Bosch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Winston won't allow Bosch to sweep him here.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Bosch blocks nicely.
Bosch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heribert Bosch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bosch has control of Winston's left arm, preventing Winston from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bosch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Harry Winston.
I think Bosch 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heribert Bosch!
Heribert Bosch very nearly forgot to thank Vandal & Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #44
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Agnarsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Agnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Agnarsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Agnarsson manages to avoid it.
Agnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Agnarsson but Agnarsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Winston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Winston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Winston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Agnarsson is defending well.
Agnarsson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Winston. #T1#
Winston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Agnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Dutch Training Company. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston works over Agnarsson with some ground and pound from guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Agnarsson'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.
Agnarsson keeping full guard, as Winston tries to pass.
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Agnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Agnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Winston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses.
Agnarsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Agnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winston.
Winston wants to control from the top but Agnarsson keeps moving.
Winston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Agnarsson is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Agnarsson keeping full guard, as Winston tries to pass.
Agnarsson keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Agnarsson misses the jab.#T3#
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Agnarsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winston.
Agnarsson wants to slow Winston down by chopping away at his legs.
Winston lands a slapping body shot.
Agnarsson throws the kick towards the body but Winston avoids it.
Agnarsson throws out a loose jab but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston works Agnarsson's body with a nice hook.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
Winston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Agnarsson rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Winston closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Agnarsson quickly recovers to half guard.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Agnarsson to regain full guard.
Winston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Agnarsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winston's guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Winston has his foot on Agnarsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Agnarsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Agnarsson preventing the sweep.
Winston keeps trying to improve his position.
Agnarsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Agnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Winston throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Agnarsson escapes and throws Winston's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winston is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Winston throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Agnarsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Winston is in Agnarsson's guard.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Agnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Agnarsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Winston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Agnarsson defends it easily.
Winston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Winston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Agnarsson defends well.
Agnarsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Winston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Agnarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Winston trying to control the position.
Agnarsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#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.#SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Agnarsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Agnarsson has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Winston looking for a guillotine here but Agnarsson defends easily.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Agnarsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Winston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Agnarsson defends it easily.#T3#
Agnarsson slips nicely into half guard.
Winston tries to get to full guard but Agnarsson has control of the leg.
Agnarsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Winston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winston trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Agnarsson manages to pass to mount!
#T4#
Winston slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Agnarsson is keen to just control but Winston is a slippery customer.
Winston is pressing down on Agnarsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Agnarsson 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. #SUB2#
Winston working for a triangle but Agnarsson defends it easily.
Agnarsson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Winston blocks a jab.
Winston scores with a hook to the body. Agnarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Winston with a jab.
Winston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winston shoots in and drives through. Agnarsson sprawls well.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Agnarsson is just out of range.
Agnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Nice sprawl there from Agnarsson as Winston shoots in.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Agnarsson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Winston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bjarni Agnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Agnarsson throws a head kick but Winston moves out of range.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agnarsson moves away.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Agnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Agnarsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Agnarsson walks into a jab.
Agnarsson throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
Agnarsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Agnarsson scrambles back to his feet.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot.
Winston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Agnarsson in his tracks. #T2#
Agnarsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Agnarsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Winston jabs at Agnarsson's body.
Winston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Winston.
Winston lands a nice looking body shot.
Winston misses with a takedown attempt - Agnarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Agnarsson throws a counter high kick but Winston was just alert enough to avoid it.
Agnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Winston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Agnarsson is just out of range.#T3#
Winston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Agnarsson throws a head kick but Winston moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Agnarsson - that will leave a mark!
Winston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Agnarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Agnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston moves out of range of the body kick from Agnarsson.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Agnarsson as he avoids it easily.
Winston has his takedown stuffed
and Agnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston swings for the body but Agnarsson moves out of range.
#T4#
Agnarsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab by Agnarsson.#ROC#
Winston is rocked!
Winston jabs Agnarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Winston is still on wobbly legs! Can Agnarsson finish him?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winston.
Winston seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Agnarsson lands a big uppercut and Winston crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Winston looks OK. Agnarsson waves Winston back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agnarsson leaves Winston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Agnarsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winston.
Agnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bjarni Agnarsson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Winston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Agnarsson misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Agnarsson. No joy for Winston on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Agnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Agnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
Agnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston.
Winston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Agnarsson tries to avoid it but Winston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Agnarsson to the ground. Agnarsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Agnarsson sprawls well. Agnarsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winston gets slowly back to his feet.
Bjarni Agnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston tests Agnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Winston misses with an uppercut.
Bjarni Agnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston lands with a good body shot.
Winston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Agnarsson.
Winston keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Winston throws a looping overhand right but Agnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Agnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Agnarsson. Beautiful body shot.
Winston lands a nice hook to Agnarsson's body. Agnarsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Agnarsson lands a nice hook to Winston's body. Winston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winston is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T2##KD#
Agnarsson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Winston sprawling to the canvas! Winston rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Agnarsson finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Winston blocks a jab.
Agnarsson lands a really nice looking cross but Winston seems unphased.
A jab lands there for Winston.
Winston scores with a body shot.
Agnarsson scores with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Agnarsson, right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Agnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winston feints the counter takedown.
Bjarni Agnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Winston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Winston there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Agnarsson looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
Agnarsson missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Agnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Winston moves out of range easily.
Winston shoots in but Agnarsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Winston misses with a takedown attempt
and Agnarsson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Agnarsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winston.
Agnarsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Agnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Winston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Winston checks a low kick from Agnarsson.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston misses with an uppercut. Agnarsson saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Agnarsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Winston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Agnarsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Agnarsson blocks nicely.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Winston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjarni Agnarsson had his way with Harry Winston in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Agnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Winston catches Agnarsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Winston misses with a shot to the body
letting Agnarsson counter with a right hand.
Winston moves out of range of the body kick from Agnarsson.
Winston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Agnarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Agnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson cracks a nice hook into Winston's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Agnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Winston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Agnarsson under the eye.
Winston blocks a jab.#T1##TD2#
Winston scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Agnarsson has one foot on Winston's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Winston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Agnarsson defends well and Winston ends up having to push Agnarsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Winston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Agnarsson has time to react.
Agnarsson staying out of range there.
Agnarsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Winston misses.
Winston lands a jab to Agnarsson's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston connects with a jab.
Winston misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Agnarsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Agnarsson 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.
Nice takedown defense from Agnarsson. No joy for Winston on that attempt.
Bjarni Agnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Agnarsson misses the jab.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Agnarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Agnarsson leaves Winston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#KD#
Agnarsson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Winston sprawling to the canvas! Winston rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Agnarsson finish him?!
#T3#
Agnarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Winston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Agnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Agnarsson.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Agnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agnarsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winston.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winston is defended easily by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Winston misses with a takedown
and Agnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Agnarsson stuffs the takedown.
Agnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winston has his takedown stuffed
and Agnarsson counters with a nice body shot.
Winston is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjarni Agnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Agnarsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjarni Agnarsson!
Bjarni Agnarsson is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #40
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Winston scores with a sloppy right hand. Kush should have avoided that one.
Winston cracks a nice hook into Kush's ribs.
Kush avoids the body shot from Winston.
Winston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kush.
Winston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kush's head backwards.
Winston thuds a left hand into Kush's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Winston or perhaps it was just good defense by Kush, which made it look bad.
Kush lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kush misses with a wild body shot.
Bubba Kush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kush sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Winston gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Winston is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winston. #T1#
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kush trying to control here.
Kush tries to roll over but Winston keeps him under control.
Kush's coaches at Savage Empire have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kush makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kush.
Kush is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kush is pulling down on Winston's head to control his posture.
Winston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winston.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Kush blocks nicely.
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Winston won't allow Kush to sweep him here.
Winston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kush seems keen to control Winston's posture.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Kush blocks nicely.
Kush seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Winston wants to control from the top but Kush keeps moving. #SUB#
Winston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kush has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winston has managed to get both his arms back between Kush's legs - danger averted.
Winston lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Kush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winston is one step ahead there.
Winston cracks Kush with a solid left hand.
Kush trying to keep a closed guard but Winston is proving a slippery customer.
Winston trying to control but Kush is working from the bottom.
Winston landing some decent shots from guard.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Kush blocks nicely.
Kush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winston. #SUB2#
Winston drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kush looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kush looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kush! #REVR#
Winston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Kush tries to get to full guard but Winston has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Winston connects with a nice short shot to Kush's temple.
Kush keeping control of the position.
Winston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kush regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Winston.
Winston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kush working a defensive guard here.
Kush looking for a sweep. Not yet Kush, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Winston shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kush is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Winston working his ground and pound in the gym.
Winston sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kush defending well though.
Nice strikes from Winston there.
Kush is trying to control but can't.
Winston passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Winston working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston lands with some strikes.
Winston working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Winston with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston lands with some strikes.#T1#
Kush is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
BOOM! Winston connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Winston raining down shots from the mount!
Winston landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kush holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Winston tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Winston throws some wild stikes that Kush manages to avoid easily.
Winston is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kush can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Winston landing punches.
Winston landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston throws some wild stikes that Kush manages to avoid easily.
#SUB2#
Winston looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Winston throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Kush is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
BOOM! Winston connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Winston looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kush covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, M.O. Fight Wear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #34
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Winston dives in and scores a takedown into Yew's guard.
Yew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yew has momentary wrist control but Winston slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston wants to control from the top but Yew keeps moving.
Winston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yew working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winston.
Yew utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yew is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yew controlling the position.
Winston scoring with some ground and pound.
Winston landing with the ground and pound.
Yew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Winston with a nice head shot there.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Yew is keeping the position.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winston is in close to Yew's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston looking to pass the guard.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yew works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Yew preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Yew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yew is keeping the position for now.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston distracts Yew with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yew controlling Winston's posture. #T3#
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston 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.
Winston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winston landing some decent shots from guard.
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Winston connects with a couple of short punches.
Winston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yew utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Yew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston wants to control from the top but Yew keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yew is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
That's time! Winston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Winston fails to land the takedown.
As Winston backs off Yew throws a huge counter combo but Winston manages to avoid it all.
Winston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yew tries to avoid it but Winston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yew to the ground. Yew escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Winston misses with a hook
enabling Yew to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Yew. No joy for Winston on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston tries for a takedown but Yew circles away easily
and Yew counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Winston shoots in and bounces Yew off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Winston is fighting to break Yew's control of his arms but Yew is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yew works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yew can do to turn this around?
Yew trying to control the position here. #T1#
Winston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses.
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harry Winston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winston trying to control but Yew is working from the bottom.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston distracts Yew with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yew works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yew utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yew preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yew holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yew avoids the body shot from Winston.
A little jabbing left from Yew on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target.
It seemed like Yew was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yew takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winston darts in looking for a takedown but Yew gets double underhooks and turns Winston into the cage. #CL2#
Yew gets a clinch. #T3#
Winston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winston is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yew to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Yew.
Winston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yew walks away with a smile on his face. Winston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winston changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Winston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yew counters with a nice uppercut.
Yew throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yew as he jumps to the side.
Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston blocks a jab.
Winston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yew throws out the jab.
Winston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yew is fending him off so far but Winston persists. Nope, Yew circles away and we're back to standing.
Yew looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winston misses with a takedown
letting Yew counter with a right hand. #T4#
Winston with a poor takedown
and Yew counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Yew has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yew lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
Yew working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yew lands an uppercut.
Winston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yew after a bit of a struggle.
Winston takes a shot to the head.
Winston blocking some punches.
Yew scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yew lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yew throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winstons head.
Yew softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Winston is rocked!
Winston is trying to pull guard but Yew turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yew scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Winston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yew gets through Winston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yew lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Winston to his knees! Yew keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yef Yew!
Yef Yew is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Yef Yew 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:
StrikeForce Union #30
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Sklemin. Those never looked like landing.
Winston feints the counter takedown.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Winston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sklemin misses the shot to the body.
Winston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Sklemin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winston dives in for a single leg takedown but Sklemin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sklemin misses with a looping left.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Winston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sklemin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Winston scrambles back to his feet.
Sklemin throws a big shot that misses.
Sklemin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Winston moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
Winston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2#
Winston looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winston wants to control but Sklemin is keeping him busy.
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winston drops an elbow to the side of Sklemin's head. #T1#
Sklemin is looking to escape.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sklemin to regain full guard.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sklemin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Sklemin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Sklemin!#REVR#
Sklemin postures up.
Winston has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Diamond Warrior Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Winston working for a triangle but Sklemin defends it easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Winston has his feet on Sklemin's thighs here. He's pushed Sklemin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sklemin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Harry Winston started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #26
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Winston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kush!
Kush tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Winston throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston is chipping away with strikes.
The ground and pound from Winston seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Winston is chipping away with strikes.
Winston throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Winston has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at [LOD]Berlin Giants. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kush gets back to half guard.
Kush wants to improve his position but Winston is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kush looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Winston 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. #T1#
Kush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Winston is trying to work for a kimura but Kush is defending well.
Kush manages to get to full guard.
Kush looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Winston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winston postures up and lands a big shot to Kush's brow. #T2#
Winston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Kush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kush wants to sweep here but Winston controlling him for the moment.
Winston connects with a couple of short punches.
Winston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kush had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winston defends it easily.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Kush has wrist control.
Winston chips away with some ground and pound.
Kush trying to control the position.
Winston wants to control from the top but Kush keeps moving.
Kush lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kush trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Kush wants to pass the guard but Winston is keeping the position.
Winston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Winston is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kush frees his head nicely. Oh but Winston has switched to an armbar! Kush is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #24
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Winston changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Whitaker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Whitaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Winston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Whitaker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Whitaker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Winston lands a few punches from side control.
Whitaker is trying to control Winston's posture but Winston avoids it.
Winston lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Winston tries for a kimura but Whitaker is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Winston is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Whitaker is trying to escape and Winston transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Whitaker is forced to tap! Nice work there by Winston! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Winston!
A less than humble Harry Winston misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #16
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Winston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sklemin tries to avoid it but Winston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sklemin to the ground. Sklemin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Sklemin there.
Sklemin punishes Winston's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been informed that Winston 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.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
Winston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sklemin to score with a decent uppercut.
Sklemin leaves Winston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Winston throws a big shot that misses.
Winston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sklemin tries to avoid it but Winston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sklemin to the ground. Sklemin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sergey Sklemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Sklemin misses with a looping left.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Sklemin misses.
Sklemin cracks Winston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sklemin scores with the left hand. Winston knows he should have avoided that one.
Sklemin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sklemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston.
Winston throws a sloppy body shot
and Sklemin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Sklemin finds it's way through Winston's defenses. #ROC#
Winston is rocked!#T1#
Sklemin rushes Winston with punches - Winston moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Winston goes down! Sklemin follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Sklemin!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Sklemin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #11
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Winston fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Robert to the ground. Winston is now in Robert's guard.
Robert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Robert'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.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston content to stall in guard here.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Winston working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Winston wants to control from the top but Robert keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston passes Robert's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robert is breathing heavily.
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Winston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robert's head.
Winston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Winston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Winston. #SUB2#
Winston is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Robert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Winston has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Robert defend it? Winston steps over the head and cranks it - Robert is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Winston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston 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:
StrikeForce Union #9
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Winston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sklemin swivels and escapes.
Sklemin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left lands for Sklemin.
Winston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sklemin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sklemin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sklemin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Winston under the eye.
A punch combination from Sklemin misses.
Sklemin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Winston is rocked!
Sklemin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winston on the side of the head.
Oh Winston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston darts in looking for a takedown but Sklemin gets double underhooks and turns Winston into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sklemin! Winston is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Sklemin!
Sergey Sklemin is the new middleweight champion!
Sergey Sklemin decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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