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Event:
Highland Games 219
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Wensleydale changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Enkamp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Enkamp pushes Wensleydale away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wensleydale gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Wensleydale has hold of Enkamp's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Enkamp seems comfortable defending it but Wensleydale has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Enkamp is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Enkamp is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wensleydale couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aldous Wensleydale!
A victorious Aldous Wensleydale 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:
Highland Games 215
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Wensleydale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roussow, pushing him back against the cage.
Wensleydale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roussow is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wensleydale lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Ken Roussow has been cut.
Roussow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roussow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wensleydale lands a nice elbow.
Wensleydale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roussow can't find room to land a body shot as Wensleydale controls the action.
Roussow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wensleydale with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2#
Wensleydale is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roussow can't fight it off and eventually Wensleydale manages to take the fight to the floor. Roussow looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wensleydale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roussow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roussow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roussow looking for a sweep. Not yet Roussow, not yet.
Roussow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Roussow 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.
Wensleydale controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Roussow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roussow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wensleydale manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Roussow looking to pass the guard.
Roussow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Wensleydale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roussow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wensleydale is tightening it up a little... Roussow has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Roussow reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Roussow taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wensleydale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aldous Wensleydale!
Aldous Wensleydale decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aldous Wensleydale and Russell Paulman. Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aldous Wensleydale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wensleydale shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wensleydale showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wensleydale (2) vs (0) Paulman
Wensleydale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paulman sees it coming and defends easily.
Paulman keeping control of the position.
Paulman is refusing to be controlled, as Wensleydale sits in half guard.
Paulman wants to improve his position but Wensleydale is controlling well.
Wensleydale with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wensleydale 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.
Paulman wants to improve his position but Wensleydale is controlling well.
Paulman controlling the position for now.
Paulman is pressing down on Wensleydale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wensleydale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wensleydale being controlled here momentarily.
Wensleydale stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Paulman pulls Wensleydale in close to his closed guard and prevents Wensleydale from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wensleydale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wensleydale is fighting to break Paulman's control of his arms but Paulman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wensleydale stays in close to Paulman's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman pulls Wensleydale in close to his closed guard and prevents Wensleydale from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wensleydale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paulman pulls Wensleydale in to control the position.
Wensleydale content to stall in guard here.
Wensleydale trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman managing to control the position.
Wensleydale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wensleydale trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulman pulls Wensleydale in close to prevent any damage.
Wensleydale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wensleydale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wensleydale preventing the sweep.
Wensleydale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control the position here.
Paulman wants to sweep but no luck.
Wensleydale wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Paulman looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulman, not yet.
Wensleydale trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman pulls Wensleydale in to control the position.
Wensleydale preventing the sweep.
Paulman pulls Wensleydale in close to prevent any damage.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Wensleydale is proving a slippery customer.
Wensleydale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman wants to sweep but no luck.
Wensleydale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman pulls Wensleydale in to control the position.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Paulman wants to sweep but no luck.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wensleydale not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Paulman is controlling Wensleydale's posture.
Wensleydale wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paulman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wensleydale (2) vs (2) Paulman
Paulman is taking a breather. Wensleydale 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.
Paulman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wensleydale! Score +3 for passing guard: Wensleydale (2) vs (5) Paulman
Paulman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wensleydale is looking to escape.
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
Wensleydale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman avoids the attempt from Wensleydale to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wensleydale tries to lock up and control but Paulman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wensleydale is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Paulman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Paulman tries to control but Wensleydale wriggling away.
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paulman tries to control but Wensleydale wriggling away.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Paulman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wensleydale tries to hold on but Paulman postures up.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Wensleydale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Wensleydale wants to control but Paulman is having none of it.
Wensleydale regains half guard.
Well, if Paulman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wensleydale trying to hold on to Paulman's head to control him but Paulman postures up.
Paulman is taking a breather. Wensleydale 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.
Wensleydale trying to control but Paulman postures up.
Paulman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wensleydale trying to control from the bottom.
Wensleydale might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paulman controlling the pace.
Wensleydale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paulman is working away from the top position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paulman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wensleydale preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wensleydale is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paulman in particular looking to stall.
Paulman is thwarting Wensleydale's attempts to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wensleydale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paulman is thwarting Wensleydale's attempts to control the position.
Wensleydale is looking to improve his position.
Paulman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wensleydale wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy.
Paulman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wensleydale! Score +3 for passing guard: Wensleydale (2) vs (8) Paulman
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wensleydale tries to lock up and control but Paulman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wensleydale tries to lock up and control but Paulman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wensleydale tries to hold on but Paulman postures up.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman trying to control but Wensleydale is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling from mount.
Wensleydale tries to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Paulman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wensleydale is looking to escape.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Paulman avoids the attempt from Wensleydale to control.
Paulman controlling the pace for now.
Paulman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wensleydale tries to hold on but Paulman postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
Wensleydale tries to lock up and control but Paulman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
It looks like Paulman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wensleydale wants to control but Paulman is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman wins on points by 8 to 2.
After winning the bout, Russell Paulman 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:
Highland Games 202
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Wensleydale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Herculano.
Herculano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wensleydale.
As Wensleydale tries to get set, Herculano tries to push him back and clinch up but Wensleydale manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Wensleydale forces Herculano back against the cage and clinches.
Wensleydale prevents a body shot from Herculano.
Wensleydale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Herculano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Herculano lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Herculano.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wensleydale misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Herculano.
Herculano stalling in the clinch.
Wensleydale lands an elbow inside that Herculano shrugs off.
Wensleydale trying to land knees to the body.
Herculano looking to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Herculano seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Wensleydale is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#T1#
Herculano digs a right hand underneath Wensleydale's ribcage. Wensleydale let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herculano lands a right hand.
Herculano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herculano avoids the elbow strike from Wensleydale, against the cage.
Herculano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Herculano tries to throw a body punch but Wensleydale avoids it by throwing Herculano back against the cage.
Herculano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Herculano can't find room to land a body shot as Wensleydale controls the action.
Wensleydale being controlled against the cage.
Wensleydale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Herculano.
Herculano tries to work over Wensleydale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Herculano takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Herculano.
Herculano works on Wensleydale's body with a couple of short punches.
Herculano dodges an elbow strike from Wensleydale.
Herculano slowing the pace effectively.
Herculano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wensleydale tries for a takedown but Herculano manages to get underhooks.
Wensleydale trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Herculano as Wensleydale tries to tie him up.
Herculano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Herculano struggles to land a body shot inside as Wensleydale controls his hands.
Herculano stalling in the clinch.
Wensleydale stalling against the cage.
Herculano stalling in the clinch but Wensleydale improves position.
Herculano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Herculano lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Herculano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herculano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wensleydale tries a knee to the head but Herculano blocks it.
Herculano dodges an elbow strike from Wensleydale.
Herculano is trying to maintain a safe position but Wensleydale gets an underhook and turns Herculano into the cage.
Herculano misses with some punches.
Wensleydale trying to control the position but instead, Herculano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wensleydale into the cage.
A knee to the head by Wensleydale.
Herculano scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Herculano.
Wensleydale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herculano.
Herculano avoiding damage as Wensleydale throws knees to the body.
Wensleydale is looking to take this one to the mat.
Herculano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Herculano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Herculano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herculano taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Herculano as the two fighters clinch.
Herculano avoids a wild elbow strike from Wensleydale.
Herculano avoids a wild elbow strike from Wensleydale.
Herculano has Wensleydale pushed against the cage.
Herculano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wensleydale looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herculano stops a takedown attempt from Wensleydale.
Herminio Herculano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldous Wensleydale.
A body shot lands from Herculano.
Herculano is struggling to control the position.
Wensleydale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Herculano avoids it.
Herculano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Herculano.
Herculano can't find room to land a body shot as Wensleydale controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herminio Herculano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wensleydale misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Herculano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Herculano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Herculano stalling.
Come on Herculano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Herculano seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Wensleydale closes the distance looking to clinch
and Herculano counters with a stiff right hand.
Herculano slips a jab from Wensleydale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wensleydale misses the jab.
Wensleydale tries to clinch but Herculano moves away
enabling Herculano to counter with a crisp jab.
Wensleydale looks to score with a jab to the body but Herculano is just out of range.
Herculano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wensleydale manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Wensleydale misses with a hook
#CL#
and Herculano moves into the clinch.
Herculano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wensleydale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Herculano is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Herculano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herculano dodges an elbow strike from Wensleydale.
Herculano stalling in the clinch but Wensleydale improves position.
Wensleydale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Herculano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wensleydale will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Herculano up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wensleydale as Herculano tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herculano.
Wensleydale putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Herculano in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Herculano scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herculano.
Wensleydale tries to land knees in the clinch but Herculano avoids the damage to the body.
Herculano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wensleydale can do to turn this around?
Herculano holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Herminio Herculano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Herculano as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wensleydale missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wensleydale throws an elbow but misses.
Wensleydale lands an elbow inside that Herculano shrugs off.
Wensleydale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Herculano blocks an elbow strike from Wensleydale.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Herculano fails to land.
Herculano is working Wensleydale over against the cage.
Herculano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Herculano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Herculano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Herculano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Herculano has Wensleydale pushed against the cage.
Herculano can't find room to land a body shot as Wensleydale controls the action.
Herculano looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Herculano.
Wensleydale throws an elbow that misses.
Herculano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Herculano is trying to maintain a safe position but Wensleydale gets an underhook and turns Herculano into the cage.
A short right from Herculano on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Herculano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Herculano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Wensleydale tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Herculano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Wensleydale misses with a lunging right hand
and Herculano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wensleydale tries to clinch there but Herculano circles away.
Herculano tries to counter by clinching up but Wensleydale breaks away and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wensleydale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Herculano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Herculano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wensleydale thuds his right hand into Herculano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Herculano.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wensleydale.
Wensleydale misses with an uppercut. Herculano saw that one coming.
As Wensleydale tries to get set, Herculano tries to push him back and clinch up but Wensleydale manages to avoid the attempt.
Wensleydale shoots in looking for a takedown but Herculano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wensleydale's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herminio Herculano dominated that second round.
That's time! 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#
Wensleydale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Herculano to counter with a crisp jab.
Wensleydale swings for the body but Herculano moves out of range.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wensleydale.
Wensleydale connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Herculano's hands.
Wensleydale shoots in but no luck this time.
Herculano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wensleydale misses with a right hand
and Herculano counters with a stiff right hand.
Wensleydale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Herculano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Herculano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wensleydale.
Herculano is looking to counter the offense by Wensleydale and move into the clinch.
Wensleydale looks to land a left hand but Herculano moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wensleydale throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Herculano counters by clinching up.
Herculano lands with a light punch inside.
Herculano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Wensleydale is rocked!
A body shot lands from Herculano.
Wensleydale is still on wobbly legs! Can Herculano finish him?
Herculano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wensleydale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herculano dips a shoulder and cracks Wensleydale with a mighty uppercut! Wensleydale falls back against the cage and Herculano unloads with a barrage of strikes! Wensleydale is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Herculano screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herminio Herculano!
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Event:
Highland Games 198
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Wensleydale misses with a hook. Newbold ducked under it nicely.
Newbold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newbold tries for a takedown but Wensleydale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wensleydale stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wensleydale wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Newbold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newbold shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wensleydale but Wensleydale pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Newbold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wensleydale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Wensleydale closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Newbold quickly recovers to half guard.
Newbold is concentrating on defense, preventing Wensleydale from advancing position.
Newbold is trying to get back to full guard.
Wensleydale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Newbold defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wensleydale wants to free his trapped foot but Newbold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Newbold wants to control but Wensleydale is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Wensleydale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newbold gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wensleydale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wensleydale won't allow Newbold to sweep him here.
Wensleydale throwing strikes from guard but Newbold blocks nicely.
Wensleydale is working Newbold over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Newbold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
My spies in Woodhouse's inform me that Wensleydale has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Newbold 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#
Newbold slips a nice elbow through Wensleydale's hands, connecting with Wensleydale's forehead.
Wensleydale is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Newbold is trying to work for a kimura but Wensleydale is defending well.
Newbold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Wensleydale trying to control from the bottom.
Wensleydale on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Newbold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Newbold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newbold 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.
Newbold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newbold scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wensleydale taking some punishment here, with Newbold in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wensleydale manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wensleydale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newbold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Newbold keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wensleydale's head.
Newbold postures up in Wensleydale's guard and throws a big left but Wensleydale blocks it.
Newbold throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Newbold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wensleydale seems keen to control Newbold's posture.
Newbold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wensleydale trying to control the position.
Newbold is working Wensleydale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Newbold is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Newbold wants to control from the top but Wensleydale keeps moving.
Newbold is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wensleydale looking to control.
Newbold is working Wensleydale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Wensleydale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newbold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Newbold stays in close to Wensleydale's body and controls the position.
Newbold working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newbold lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Newbold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wensleydale working a defensive guard but Newbold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Newbold scores with punches from side control.
Newbold cracks Wensleydale with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wensleydale is not content to let Newbold control the position.
Wensleydale is trying to control Newbold's posture but Newbold avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Newbold dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Newbold slips under a jab.
Newbold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wensleydale can do to turn this around?
Wensleydale misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Wensleydale clinches up with Newbold and pushes him back against the cage.
Wensleydale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wensleydale landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Newbold takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wensleydale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Newbold takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wensleydale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newbold backwards.
Newbold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wensleydale is defending well.
Wensleydale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wensleydale stalling the fight.
Newbold letting Wensleydale take a breather here.
Wensleydale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wensleydale holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Newbold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wensleydale after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Newbold is trying to force a seperation but Wensleydale has the dominant position.
Newbold is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Newbold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newbold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wensleydale after a bit of a struggle.
Newbold is trying to drag Wensleydale to the mat but Wensleydale just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Wensleydale gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Wensleydale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wensleydale is pressing down on Newbold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Newbold is holding on for now.
Wensleydale is thwarting Newbold's attempts to control the position.
Wensleydale performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Wensleydale working over Newbold with some ground and pound. Newbold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Newbold is trying to get back to full guard.
Wensleydale wants to take a breather but Newbold is having none of it.
Wensleydale prevents Newbold from improving his position.
Newbold taking some punishment here, with Wensleydale in his half guard.
Wensleydale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wensleydale keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Newbold is looking to control Wensleydale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Newbold avoid being mounted?
Newbold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wensleydale.
Newbold is holding on to half guard well.
Newbold tries to roll over but Wensleydale keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Wensleydale seems to be working for a kimura but Newbold defends the submission attempt.
Newbold wants to improve his position but Wensleydale is controlling well.
Wensleydale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Newbold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wensleydale.
Newbold gets back to full guard.
Newbold looking to control.
Newbold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Newbold keeping moving, preventing Wensleydale from controlling successfully.
Newbold wants to sweep here but Wensleydale controlling him for the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wensleydale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Newbold 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.
Newbold throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Wensleydale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Newbold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wensleydale trying to control the position from guard on top but Newbold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Newbold is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wensleydale pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aldous Wensleydale seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wensleydale gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newbold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldous Wensleydale 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#
Newbold goes for a double leg but Wensleydale avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wensleydale continues to drive forward.
Wensleydale throws a jab when Newbold was well out of range.
Wensleydale's jab looks to have found its range, popping Newbold under the eye.#CL2#
Wensleydale takes the fight into the clinch.
Newbold wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wensleydale obliges.
Newbold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wensleydale is defending well.
Wensleydale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wensleydale lands a nice knee to the body.
Newbold is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Newbold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wensleydale lands an elbow that stopped Newbold in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wensleydale.
Wensleydale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Wensleydale. #CUT2#
It looks like Adam Newbold has been cut.
Wensleydale working Newbold over with knees to the body.
Newbold takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1##KD2#
Wensleydale drops Newbold onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Newbold is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Newbold is rocked!
Newbold is pressed against the cage. Wensleydale pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Newbold! Two more big strikes from Wensleydale and Newbold crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aldous Wensleydale!
A relieved looking Aldous Wensleydale 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:
The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Wensleydale looks to throw the jab but Maciel is out of range.
Maciel scores with a jab. Wensleydale acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wensleydale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Maciel as he connects with a hook.
Maciel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maciel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maciel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wensleydale.
Maciel moves away from the strike by Wensleydale. #CL#
Wensleydale clinches up against the cage.
Maciel stalling the fight.
Maciel looking to stall.
Wensleydale landing knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wensleydale.
Wensleydale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maciel is defending well.
Wensleydale gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maciel misses with a punch on the inside.
Wensleydale 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.#T1#
Wensleydale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maciel avoids it.
Maciel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wensleydale smiles and moves away.
Wensleydale slips under a jab from Maciel.
Maciel throws an overhand right that lands on Wensleydale's shoulder, as Wensleydale tries to avoid the shot.
Wensleydale throws out a loose jab but Maciel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wensleydale cracks Maciel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Maciel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wensleydale tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maciel is in Wensleydale's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wensleydale has his foot on Maciel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maciel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Wensleydale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maciel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maciel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Wensleydale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maciel is pushing down on Wensleydale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wensleydale is fighting to maintain full guard but Maciel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maciel working Wensleydale over with strikes.
Maciel slips a nice elbow through Wensleydale's hands, connecting with Wensleydale's forehead.#T2#
Wensleydale trying to control here.
Maciel 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.
Maciel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wensleydale defending well though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maciel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maciel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wensleydale is bucking up trying to escape but Maciel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wensleydale tries to lock up and control but Maciel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maciel thowing shots but they're missing.
Wensleydale wants to control but Maciel is having none of it.#T3#
Maciel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wensleydale looks a forlorn figure.
Maciel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maciel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Maciel controlling his opponent.
Wensleydale wants to control but Maciel is having none of it.
Maciel raining down shots from the mount!
Wensleydale wants to control but Maciel is having none of it.
Wensleydale on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wensleydale tries to get out of the position.
Maciel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wensleydale is looking to escape. #T4#
Maciel working the ground and pound effectively.
Maciel lands a big elbow - Wensleydale is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Wensleydale is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luciano Maciel!
Luciano Maciel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunter lands an elbow just above Wensleydale 's eye.
Hunter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wensleydale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunter's efforts to push away.
Knees to the body from Wensleydale.
Hunter wants to break free but Wensleydale has control.
Wensleydale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wensleydale blocks an elbow strike.
Wensleydale prevents Hunter from breaking the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wensleydale.
Knees to the body from Wensleydale.
Nice elbow from Wensleydale.
Wensleydale lands a good knee to the midsection. Hunter won't want to take too many of those.
Hunter looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wensleydale pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hunter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wensleydale obliges.#T1#
Hunter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Wensleydale has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wensleydale. #CUT#
It looks like Seth Hunter has been cut.#TD#
Wensleydale gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wensleydale showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wensleydale seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hunter for as long as he can get away with.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wensleydale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Wensleydale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunter's head.
Wensleydale content to stall in guard here.
Wensleydale has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wensleydale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hunter looking to control but Wensleydale passes into half guard.
Wensleydale 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.
Wensleydale takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Hunter tries to roll over but Wensleydale keeps him under control.
Wensleydale works his way into full mount!
Wensleydale lands a big elbow. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wensleydale is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hunter has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hunter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wensleydale controlling from mount. #T4#
Hunter is trying desperately to improve position.
We've been informed that Hunter has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wensleydale controlling from mount.
Wensleydale connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wensleydale lands a couple of good shots and Hunter has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Hunter defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wensleydale lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldous Wensleydale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seth Hunter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wensleydale pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Wensleydale has Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunter can't break the clinch.
Wensleydale blocks the elbow strike.
Hunter tries to break free but Wensleydale pushes him back against the cage.
Hunter throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wensleydale throws an elbow but misses.
Wensleydale throws an elbow but it misses.
Hunter misses with an elbow strike.
Aldous Wensleydale has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunter avoiding damage as Wensleydale throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter pushes off an throws an elbow but Wensleydale leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hunter misses with an elbow over the top.
Wensleydale blocks an elbow strike.
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wensleydale throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1#
Wensleydale blocks an elbow strike.
Wensleydale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Wensleydale comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hunter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hunter lands an elbow that stopped Wensleydale in his tracks for a moment.
Wensleydale dodges an elbow strike from Hunter.
Wensleydale is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wensleydale wants to take the fight to the mat but Hunter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hunter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wensleydale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wensleydale throws an elbow but misses.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wensleydale.
Wensleydale misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Hunter is trying to push Wensleydale away but Wensleydale has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wensleydale lands a nice elbow.
Hunter blocks an elbow strike from Wensleydale.
Wensleydale trying to land knees to the body.
Wensleydale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hunter can't break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wensleydale.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wensleydale blocks an elbow strike.
Wensleydale using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wensleydale tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Wensleydale lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Wensleydale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wensleydale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunter's brow.
Wensleydale lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Wensleydale.
Hunter is breathing heavily.#T3#
Hunter takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
That has opened up Seth Hunter's cut even more.
Hunter blocks an elbow strike from Wensleydale.
Hunter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Hunter is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wensleydale is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hunter to the mat. Hunter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hunter is looking to stand back up but Wensleydale counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hunter. #REVB#
Wensleydale not doing much here.
Wensleydale 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.
Wensleydale takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wensleydale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wensleydale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wensleydale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunter can do to turn this around?
Wensleydale perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aldous Wensleydale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wensleydale is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wensleydale scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hunter is defending against the submission attempts here by Wensleydale.
Wensleydale takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wensleydale lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldous Wensleydale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seth Hunter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunter misses with an elbow strike.
#TD#
Wensleydale gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hunter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wensleydale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wensleydale controlling the pace.
Wensleydale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wensleydale with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wensleydale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wensleydale thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hunter's head. #T1#
Wensleydale is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wensleydale passes to side control.
Hunter tries to bench press Wensleydale off him but Wensleydale keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Wensleydale continues to stall.
Aldous Wensleydale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Wensleydale's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Hunter moves away from the strike by Wensleydale.
Hunter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
Hunter staying out of range there.#CL#
Wensleydale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wensleydale prevents Hunter from breaking the clinch.
Hunter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wensleydale missing with knees to the body.
Hunter wants to get back to striking at distance but Wensleydale won't allow it.
Wensleydale prevents Hunter from breaking the clinch.
Wensleydale trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wensleydale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunter's brow.
Hunter misses with an elbow strike.
Hunter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hunter throws an elbow that misses.
Hunter tries to pull guard but Wensleydale holds him up against the cage and eventually Hunter drops back down to his feet.
Wensleydale misses with an elbow strike.
Wensleydale missing with knees to the body.
Seth Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wensleydale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunter's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hunter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wensleydale's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aldous Wensleydale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wensleydale, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Aldous Wensleydale!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Aldous Wensleydale!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Aldous Wensleydale!
Aldous Wensleydale wins by unanimous decision!
Aldous Wensleydale thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HI 69 - This is OUR Turf
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Wensleydale takes the fight into the clinch.
Wensleydale gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like King Diamond has been cut.
Diamond goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wensleydale prevents it.
Diamond can't break the clinch.
Diamond tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wensleydale misses with an elbow strike.
Wensleydale lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Diamond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wensleydale checks a low kick from Diamond.
Wensleydale tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wensleydale gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diamond throws a leg kick but Wensleydale checks it.
Wensleydale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diamond in his tracks.
Wensleydale avoids the head kick by Diamond.
Diamond tries a low kick but Wensleydale avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Wensleydale blocks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Wensleydale has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Diamond can't break the clinch.
Wensleydale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wensleydale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wensleydale lands a nice knee to the body.
Diamond is trying to break free.#TD2#
Wensleydale has Diamond pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wensleydale pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Diamond tumbling to the mat - Wensleydale dives into Diamond's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wensleydale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wensleydale trying to control but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Wensleydale preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Diamond'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wensleydale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Diamond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wensleydale keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diamond's head.
Wensleydale looking to pass the guard.
Wensleydale wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving. #SUB#
Diamond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wensleydale is aware though and is defending well.
Wensleydale tries to free his leg and advance position but Diamond is retaining full guard.
Wensleydale with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wensleydale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diamond slips under a jab.#T3#
Wensleydale blocks a head kick by Diamond.
#CL2#
Wensleydale clinches up with Diamond and pushes him back against the cage.
Diamond tries to break free but Wensleydale pushes him back against the cage.
Diamond is trying to break the clinch but Wensleydale is controlling him.
Wensleydale misses with a body punch.
Diamond struggles to land a body shot inside as Wensleydale controls his hands.
Diamond on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wensleydale lands a damaging elbow.
Wensleydale working Diamond over with knees to the body.
Diamond takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wensleydale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
King Diamond's cut is getting worse.
Diamond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wensleydale avoids it.
Diamond managing to block the knees to the body from Wensleydale.
Diamond tries a knee to the head but Wensleydale blocks it.
Diamond wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Diamond blocking some punches.
Diamond working hard to break the clinch.
Wensleydale lands a nice knee to the body.
Diamond gets underhooks to prevent Wensleydale's takedown attempt.
Diamond jumps guard but Wensleydale stands there with Diamond around his waist. Diamond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diamond avoids the elbow strike from Wensleydale, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diamond working hard to break the clinch.
Diamond avoiding damage as Wensleydale throws knees to the body.
Diamond misses with a punch on the inside.
Wensleydale misses with some punches.
Wensleydale lands a nice elbow.
Diamond goes for a takedown attempt but Wensleydale pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldous Wensleydale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Diamond's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Diamond.
Wensleydale throws a jab when Diamond was well out of range.
Diamond tries to work over Wensleydale's front leg with a kick but Wensleydale checks it.
Diamond moves away from the strike by Wensleydale.
Diamond tries to score with a low kick but Wensleydale moves his leg out of the way.
Wensleydale misses with an uppercut. Diamond saw that one coming.
Diamond connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wensleydale tries to close the distance and clinch but Diamond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diamond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wensleydale.
A slow jab from Diamond misses its intended target.
Diamond takes a swing at Wensleydale's ribcage but misses.
Diamond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Wensleydale counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Diamond is trying to control but can't.
Diamond tries to get to full guard but Wensleydale has control of the leg.
Wensleydale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wensleydale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Wensleydale is trying to control the action in half guard but Diamond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wensleydale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wensleydale trying to control the action but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Diamond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wensleydale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diamond trying to control but Wensleydale postures up.
Wensleydale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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. Wensleydale connects with a nice short shot to Diamond's temple.
Diamond blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wensleydale. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wensleydale is looking to stall here but Diamond recovers full guard.
Wensleydale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diamond's head.
Wensleydale looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wensleydale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Wensleydale from controlling successfully.
Diamond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diamond lands a nice shot that snaps Wensleydale's head back.
#T3#
Wensleydale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diamond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Wensleydale backs away, Diamond returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diamond misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Wensleydale closes the distance and clinches.
Diamond stops a takedown attempt from Wensleydale.
Diamond wants a takedown.
Wensleydale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diamond is defending well for now.
Diamond lands an uppercut.
Wensleydale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wensleydale can't get the takedown.
Wensleydale jumps guard but Diamond stands there with Wensleydale around his waist. Wensleydale gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
King Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldous Wensleydale.
A frustrated look appears on Diamond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wensleydale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diamond is defending well.
Wensleydale tries to land knees in the clinch but Diamond avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Diamond takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wensleydale is working for takedown but Diamond is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diamond tries to score a body lock takedown but Wensleydale shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wensleydale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diamond's efforts to push away.
Wensleydale is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diamond working hard to break the clinch.
Diamond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wensleydale with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diamond wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wensleydale trying to land knees to the body.
Wensleydale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diamond is defending well for now.
Wensleydale unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldous Wensleydale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on King Diamond's cut.
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#
Wensleydale throws a hook but Diamond avoids it easily.
Diamond moves out of range of the strikes.
Wensleydale slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Wensleydale misses the target.
Diamond blocks a jab.
Diamond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wensleydale.
Wensleydale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wensleydale slips under a jab from Diamond.
Wensleydale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diamond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wensleydale tries to clinch but Diamond moves out of range.
Wensleydale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King Diamond is winning the standup battle so far.
Diamond throws a low kick but Wensleydale moves out of range easily.
Wensleydale fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wensleydale closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Wensleydale takes the fight into the clinch.
Diamond managing to block the knees to the body from Wensleydale.
Wensleydale prevents Diamond from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Diamond tries to score a body lock takedown but Wensleydale shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wensleydale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diamond is defending well for now.
Diamond drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diamond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diamond is trying to break free.
Wensleydale lands an elbow that stopped Diamond in his tracks for a moment.
Wensleydale landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diamond takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aldous Wensleydale seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wensleydale lands an elbow just above Diamond 's eye.
Nice elbow from Wensleydale. #CUT2#
King Diamond's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at King Diamond's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aldous Wensleydale!
Aldous Wensleydale decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
King Diamond spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to all the fans, I'll be back!!'.
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Event:
HI 64- Resurrection
Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Wensleydale moves into the clinch.
Wensleydale lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Adrian Mazivian has been cut.
Wensleydale lands a good knee to the midsection. Mazivian won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Wensleydale. #TD#
Mazivian has picked Wensleydale up - he's going for a ride! Mazivian dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wensleydale is refusing to be controlled, as Mazivian sits in half guard.
Wensleydale has his hands clasped together around Mazivian's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Wensleydale looking for submissions off his back.
Wensleydale is trying to maintain the position but Mazivian is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mazivian trying to control the action but Wensleydale is working from the bottom.
Wensleydale keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mazivian wants to control but Wensleydale is keeping him busy.
Mazivian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wensleydale can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mazivian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Mazivian gets tackled into the cage by Wensleydale. Wensleydale maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Wensleydale. #T2#
Mazivian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mazivian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wensleydale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mazivian's efforts to push away.
Mazivian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wensleydale lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wensleydale landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wensleydale.
Mazivian is breathing heavily.
Wensleydale scores a nice knee to the body.
Wensleydale lands an elbow inside that Mazivian shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazivian takes an elbow to the temple.
Wensleydale scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Mazivian is rocked!#CUT2#
Adrian Mazivian's cut is getting worse.
Wensleydale lands an elbow inside that Mazivian shrugs off.
Oh Mazivian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wensleydale pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Mazivian! Wensleydale unloads with more strikes and Mazivian sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aldous Wensleydale!
A victorious Aldous Wensleydale 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:
HI 57: Dwarf Circus
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Wensleydale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lobtov's waist but Lobtov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wensleydale off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wensleydale.
Wensleydale moves in looking to clinch but Lobtov pushes him off.
Lobtov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Wensleydale has closed the distance and engaged Lobtov in a clinch.
#TD#
Lobtov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lobtov manages to end up in side control.
Lobtov trying to control the action but Wensleydale is working from the bottom.
Lobtov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wensleydale! #SUB#
Wensleydale defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lobtov.
Wensleydale is looking to improve his position but Lobtov isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Lobtov wants to finish this one by submission but Wensleydale is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lobtov. #T1#
Wensleydale working to try and regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wensleydale can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wensleydale regains half guard.
Lobtov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wensleydale knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wensleydale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lobtov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lobtov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wensleydale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lobtov. #SUB#
Lobtov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wensleydale defends it well.
Wensleydale looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lobtov is thwarting Wensleydale's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lobtov is trying to control. Wensleydale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Lobtov seems to be working for a kimura but Wensleydale defends the submission attempt.
Wensleydale wants to control but Lobtov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wensleydale might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lobtov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lobtov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wensleydale wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Lobtov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wensleydale defends it well.
Wensleydale is trying to control but can't.
Lobtov stalling.
Lobtov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wensleydale for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Lobtov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wensleydale defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wensleydale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lobtov is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Lobtov wants to work for an arm triangle but Wensleydale is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lobtov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wensleydale knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wensleydale is trying to maintain the position but Lobtov is very close to passing his half guard.
Wensleydale keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Wensleydale has managed to clinch.
Lobtov looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Lobtov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wensleydale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wensleydale.
Wensleydale darts in looking for a takedown but Lobtov gets double underhooks and turns Wensleydale into the cage.
Wensleydale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lobtov as he jumps to the side.
Andrey Lobtov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldous Wensleydale.
Wensleydale tries to clinch up but Lobtov circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Lobtov gets caught flat footed, as Wensleydale shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lobtov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wensleydale can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Lobtov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wensleydale is aware though and is defending well.
Lobtov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lobtov pulls Wensleydale in close to his closed guard and prevents Wensleydale from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lobtov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andrey Lobtov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lobtov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wensleydale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Wensleydale passes Lobtov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lobtov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wensleydale controlling from the top position.
Lobtov wants to sweep here but Wensleydale controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lobtov working for submissions but it's allowed Wensleydale to get to half guard.
Lobtov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wensleydale controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Wensleydale trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobtov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wensleydale controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lobtov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lobtov keeping moving, preventing Wensleydale from controlling successfully.
Wensleydale with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Wensleydale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lobtov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wensleydale has managed to get both his arms back between Lobtov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Wensleydale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Lobtov looking for a sweep. Not yet Lobtov, not yet.
Wensleydale wants to control from the top but Lobtov keeps moving.
Lobtov is adopting a defensive guard.
Wensleydale wants to control from the top but Lobtov keeps moving. #SUB#
Lobtov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Wensleydale drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lobtov dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4#
Wensleydale keeping moving, preventing Lobtov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wensleydale working for a triangle but Lobtov defends it easily.
Lobtov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wensleydale 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.
Lobtov is looking to pass into half guard but Wensleydale pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wensleydale is in guard.#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wensleydale postures up.
Wensleydale trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobtov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wensleydale looking to sit in guard and control but Lobtov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Lobtov 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#
Wensleydale shoots for a takedown but Lobtov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wensleydale fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lobtov. Wensleydale does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Wensleydale clinches.
Wensleydale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lobtov goes for a takedown attempt but Wensleydale pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wensleydale darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Lobtov counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov working away.#SUB#
Lobtov is trying to get an arm triangle but Wensleydale is defending well. #SUB#
Lobtov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Lobtov wants to control but Wensleydale is keeping him busy.
Lobtov works to advance to full mount. Wensleydale defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wensleydale is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Lobtov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wensleydale prevents Lobtov from taking his back.#SUB#
Lobtov working for a submission but Wensleydale is keeping him at bay. #T2##SUB#
Lobtov working for a guillotine from mount but Wensleydale is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Lobtov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wensleydale can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lobtov tries to control but Wensleydale wriggling away.
Lobtov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Lobtov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wensleydale to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wensleydale shrugs it off. #T3#
Wensleydale is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Lobtov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wensleydale manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Lobtov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A control attempt from Wensleydale but he's now mounted!
Wensleydale tries to lock up and control but Lobtov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wensleydale is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB#
Lobtov working for a submission but Wensleydale is keeping him at bay.
Wensleydale tries to hold on but Lobtov postures up.
Wensleydale is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lobtov is staying active.
Lobtov content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Lobtov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wensleydale can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wensleydale tries to hold on but Lobtov pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Lobtov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lobtov, 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Andrey Lobtov!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Andrey Lobtov!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Andrey Lobtov!
Andrey Lobtov wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
HI48: Kame/Kavlitzekis
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
MacArthur thumps Wensleydale with a low kick.
A low kick from MacArthur misses #TD2#
and Wensleydale counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for MacArthur! #ES#
MacArthur sneaks out the side door and pushes Wensleydale away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've been informed that Wensleydale 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.
MacArthur throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Wensleydale counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wensleydale scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on MacArthur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wensleydale throwing shots but missing, from side control.
MacArthur is letting Wensleydale control him for a moment.
Wensleydale throws an elbow but MacArthur slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wensleydale working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wensleydale is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt MacArthur will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
MacArthur is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on MacArthur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Wensleydale is looking to take a break and control but MacArthur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacArthur is letting Wensleydale control him for a moment.
MacArthur can't do much from the bottom here.
Wensleydale working the head and body with strikes.
Wensleydale working the ground and pound.
MacArthur wants to control but Wensleydale postures up.
Wensleydale trying to control the action but MacArthur is working from the bottom. #T2#
You can see the frustration on MacArthur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Wensleydale crashes against the mat.
MacArthur takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacArthur is trying to control Wensleydale's posture but Wensleydale avoids it.
Wensleydale lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wensleydale working away.
MacArthur trying to remain calm as Wensleydale controls from the top position.
MacArthur looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Wensleydale working away.
Wensleydale scoring with punches from side control.
MacArthur struggling a bit here.
MacArthur tries to buck Wensleydale off but Wensleydale is having none of it.
MacArthur struggling a bit here.
MacArthur is looking to regain half guard here but Wensleydale keeps moving and retains side control.
Wensleydale controlling the position.
MacArthur takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
MacArthur tries to buck Wensleydale off but Wensleydale is having none of it.
Wensleydale landing strikes.
A lull in the action here as Wensleydale stalls from top position.
Wensleydale is working MacArthur over with some ground and pound from side control.
MacArthur can't do much from the bottom here.
MacArthur is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wensleydale has just dragged him back down to the mat.
MacArthur is trying to control Wensleydale's posture but Wensleydale avoids it.
MacArthur takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wensleydale 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldous Wensleydale dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
MacArthur misses with a body kick.
MacArthur lands a nice shot that snaps Wensleydale's head back.
Aldous Wensleydale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from MacArthur enables Wensleydale to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MacArthur manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wensleydale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacArthur controls Wensleydale momentarily but Wensleydale frees himself.
Wensleydale chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
MacArthur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wensleydale cracks MacArthur with a solid left hand.
Wensleydale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacArthur keeping moving, preventing Wensleydale from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wensleydale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacArthur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wensleydale defends well.
MacArthur being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Wensleydale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
MacArthur is looking to stand up but Wensleydale isn't so interested in that idea.
Wensleydale postures up.
Wensleydale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
MacArthur looking for a guillotine here but Wensleydale defends easily.
Wensleydale working some strikes from top position.
MacArthur trying to keep a closed guard but Wensleydale is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wensleydale controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wensleydale looking to sit in guard and control but MacArthur gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
MacArthur advances position into side control!
Wensleydale struggling a bit here.
MacArthur trying to control the action but Wensleydale is working from the bottom.
Wensleydale can't do much from the bottom here.
MacArthur trying to control the position but Wensleydale is working away. #T3##SUB#
MacArthur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wensleydale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wensleydale gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
MacArthur wants to take a breather but Wensleydale is having none of it.
Wensleydale keeping control of the position.
Wensleydale is looking to control MacArthur's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wensleydale avoid being mounted?
MacArthur prevents Wensleydale from improving his position.
Wensleydale is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wensleydale tries to get to full guard but MacArthur has control of the leg. #SUB#
MacArthur 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#
Wensleydale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wensleydale is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wensleydale might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacArthur haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Taco MacArthur will probably get the nod.
That's time! MacArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from MacArthur tenderised Wensleydale's leg. Wensleydale is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Wensleydale closes the distance and clinches.
MacArthur tries to land a knee to the head but Wensleydale blocks with his arms.
Wensleydale tries a knee to the head but MacArthur blocks it.
Wensleydale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacArthur is defending well for now.
MacArthur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wensleydale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wensleydale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacArthur is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacArthur looking to throw knees to the head but Wensleydale is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur lands a shoulder strike.
Wensleydale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacArthur is defending well for now.
MacArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Wensleydale.
MacArthur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wensleydale blocks it with crossed arms. #T1##TD2#
Wensleydale has picked MacArthur up - he's going for a ride! Wensleydale dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wensleydale is thwarting MacArthur's attempts to control the position.
MacArthur on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wensleydale drops an elbow to the side of MacArthur's head.
MacArthur looks like he's trying to stand up.
MacArthur is trying to control but can't.
Wensleydale wants to control but MacArthur is keeping him busy.
MacArthur is looking to improve his position.
MacArthur is trying to stand.
Wensleydale takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wensleydale trying to control the action but MacArthur is working from the bottom. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wensleydale lands a nice short elbow.
MacArthur wants to control but Wensleydale passes into side.
MacArthur tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Wensleydale easily slips into full mount!
MacArthur can't escape the position.
Aldous Wensleydale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wensleydale takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
MacArthur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacArthur is in a horrible position here. Wensleydale smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape 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!
Wensleydale unloading with bombs!
MacArthur wants to control but Wensleydale is having none of it.
Wensleydale with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Wensleydale tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacArthur is in a horrible position here. Wensleydale smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wensleydale wants to control the pace but MacArthur is squirming around nicely.
MacArthur tries to hold on but Wensleydale postures up.
Wensleydale is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. MacArthur can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wensleydale landing strikes from the mount and MacArthur is in trouble!
Wensleydale cracks MacArthur with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wensleydale lands a heavy elbow.
Wensleydale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacArthur is looking to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Wensleydale has control of MacArthur's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and MacArthur regains control of the situation pretty easily.
MacArthur is desperately trying to improve his position but Wensleydale has a good base and remains in mount.
Wensleydale looking to finish MacArthur with some ground and pound. This is bad for MacArthur!
MacArthur tries to hold on but Wensleydale pushes him away.
BOOM! Wensleydale connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur tries to hold on but Wensleydale postures up.
Wensleydale dominating with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aldous Wensleydale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wensleydale 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldous Wensleydale!
Aldous Wensleydale decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HI39: Supremacy in Hayashi
Date: Apr 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Wensleydale shoots for a takedown but Shuttlesworth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Shuttlesworth tries to keep at a distance but Wensleydale has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wensleydale trying to land knees to the body.
Shuttlesworth stalling in the clinch but Wensleydale improves position.
Wensleydale is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shuttlesworth wants to break free but Wensleydale has control.
Shuttlesworth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wensleydale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shuttlesworth is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wensleydale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wensleydale looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shuttlesworth has had enough of the clinch but Wensleydale keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Wensleydale gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shuttlesworth regains guard.
#T1#
Wensleydale is looking to work some ground and pound but Shuttlesworth has wrist control.
Shuttlesworth wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Shuttlesworth'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.
Shuttlesworth throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Shuttlesworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wensleydale is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wensleydale wants to pass the guard but Shuttlesworth is keeping the position.
Shuttlesworth trying to keep a closed guard but Wensleydale is proving a slippery customer.
Wensleydale postures up in Shuttlesworth's guard and throws a big left but Shuttlesworth blocks it.
Wensleydale controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice takedown defense from Shuttlesworth. No joy for Wensleydale on that attempt.
Jesus Shuttlesworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldous Wensleydale.#CL#
Shuttlesworth moves into range and clinches up with Wensleydale.
Wensleydale prevents Shuttlesworth from breaking the clinch.
Shuttlesworth can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shuttlesworth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wensleydale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wensleydale prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wensleydale throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shuttlesworth blocks it with crossed arms.
Wensleydale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wensleydale jumps guard but Shuttlesworth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wensleydale has Shuttlesworth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shuttlesworth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Wensleydale trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Shuttlesworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shuttlesworth throws a body punch but Wensleydale moves out of range. #CL2#
Wensleydale moves into the clinch successfully.
Wensleydale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Shuttlesworth is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wensleydale is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shuttlesworth to the mat. Shuttlesworth regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Shuttlesworth keeping moving, preventing Wensleydale from controlling successfully.
Shuttlesworth working a defensive guard here.
Shuttlesworth is pulling down on Wensleydale's head to control his posture. #T4#
Wensleydale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wensleydale throwing strikes from guard but Shuttlesworth blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wensleydale throws a big elbow that misses.
Shuttlesworth is controlling Wensleydale's posture.
Shuttlesworth working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Wensleydale has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldous Wensleydale 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#
Shuttlesworth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wensleydale.
A big left from Shuttlesworth misses.
Wensleydale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wensleydale misses with a takedown attempt
and Shuttlesworth counters with a stiff right hand.
Wensleydale gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shuttlesworth.
Shuttlesworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Shuttlesworth throws a series of punches but Wensleydale moves out of range. #CL2#
Wensleydale darts in and clinches Shuttlesworth up against the cage.
Shuttlesworth is trying to push Wensleydale away but Wensleydale has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shuttlesworth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shuttlesworth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shuttlesworth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wensleydale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Wensleydale with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shuttlesworth blocks an elbow strike.
Wensleydale is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wensleydale landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wensleydale.
Shuttlesworth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wensleydale has him pressed against the cage.
Wensleydale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Shuttlesworth has been cut.
Shuttlesworth working hard to break the clinch.
Wensleydale looking to throw knees to the head but Shuttlesworth is blocking nicely.
Wensleydale landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2#
Shuttlesworth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jesus Shuttlesworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldous Wensleydale.#TD2#
Wensleydale has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shuttlesworth regains guard immediately.
Wensleydale is standing up over Shuttlesworth. Shuttlesworth looks to escape but Wensleydale dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
Wensleydale lands an elbow.
Shuttlesworth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shuttlesworth tries to get out of the position.
Shuttlesworth on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shuttlesworth on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Shuttlesworth is rocked!
Shuttlesworth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Oh Shuttlesworth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldous Wensleydale has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. Wensleydale connects with a nice short shot to Shuttlesworth's temple.
Wensleydale looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wensleydale is pressing down on Shuttlesworth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shuttlesworth is holding on for now.
Wensleydale controlling the pace. #T3#
Shuttlesworth is looking for a sweep. Wensleydale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wensleydale is trying to control the action in half guard but Shuttlesworth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shuttlesworth seems to have got his legs back now.
Wensleydale is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wensleydale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wensleydale is trying to control the action in half guard but Shuttlesworth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shuttlesworth is trying to stand back up but Wensleydale is controlling him
Wensleydale is looking to take a break and control but Shuttlesworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wensleydale lands with a punch from half 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.
Wensleydale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shuttlesworth is refusing to be controlled, as Wensleydale sits in half guard.
Shuttlesworth trying to control but Wensleydale postures up.
Wensleydale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shuttlesworth is refusing to be controlled, as Wensleydale sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jesus Shuttlesworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Wensleydale closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wensleydale working the strikes but Shuttlesworth uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wensleydale is trying to control the action in half guard but Shuttlesworth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldous Wensleydale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesus Shuttlesworth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Wensleydale fails with the takedown.
It looked like Shuttlesworth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wensleydale.
Wensleydale shoots in looking for a takedown but Shuttlesworth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wensleydale's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wensleydale tries to clinch up but Shuttlesworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Shuttlesworth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wensleydale eats them both and turns towards Shuttlesworth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wensleydale shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shuttlesworth defends it nicely.
Jesus Shuttlesworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldous Wensleydale.
Shuttlesworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wensleydale circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wensleydale fails with the takedown
and Shuttlesworth counters with a one-two to the body.
Shuttlesworth stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Shuttlesworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wensleydale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shuttlesworth as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Shuttlesworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shuttlesworth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Wensleydale instigates a clinch.
Shuttlesworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wensleydale.
Shuttlesworth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wensleydale misses with a knee strike.
Wensleydale missing with knees to the body.
Wensleydale utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wensleydale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shuttlesworth avoids it.
Aldous Wensleydale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wensleydale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shuttlesworth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wensleydale avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aldous Wensleydale seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shuttlesworth is trying to break free.#TD2#
Wensleydale works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wensleydale trying to control but Shuttlesworth is working from the bottom.
Wensleydale sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Shuttlesworth has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wensleydale has passed into side control.
Wensleydale working away.
Shuttlesworth is looking for a sweep.
Wensleydale taking a breather here. #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.
Shuttlesworth can't do much from the bottom here.
Wensleydale wants to control but Shuttlesworth is keeping him busy.
Shuttlesworth tries to bench press Wensleydale off him but Wensleydale keeps the position.
Wensleydale happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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 Jesus Shuttlesworth.
I think Wensleydale 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldous Wensleydale!
Aldous Wensleydale decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Highland Island 26
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Wensleydale forces Sloan back against the cage and clinches.
Wensleydale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sloan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wensleydale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wensleydale wants to take the fight to the mat but Sloan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wensleydale lands a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wensleydale.
Sloan avoiding damage as Wensleydale throws knees to the body.
Wensleydale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sloan throws a punch but it's blocked by Wensleydale.
Sloan tries a body shot but Wensleydale blocks it.
Sloan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wensleydales head.
Wensleydale throws an elbow but it misses.
Sloan throws a punch but it's blocked by Wensleydale.
Sloan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wensleydale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sloan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sloan working aggressively here.
Wensleydale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sloan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wensleydale blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Wensleydale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wensleydale looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wensleydale blocking some punches.
Wensleydale jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sloan walks away with a smile on his face. Wensleydale gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tom Sloan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldous Wensleydale.
Wensleydale darts in trying to clinch
enabling Sloan to counter with a crisp jab.
Wensleydale doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Sloan to counter with a crisp jab.
Tom Sloan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wensleydale tries to clinch but Sloan moves out of range.
Sloan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wensleydale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wensleydale will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Sloan misses with a hook.
Sloan looks for the body kick but Wensleydale saw that one coming.
Sloan lunges at Wensleydale with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wensleydale's hand.
Sloan misses with an uppercut.
Wensleydale feints the counter takedown.
Wensleydale with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wensleydale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloan throws a looping overhand right but Wensleydale ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Sloan drops Wensleydale with a beautiful combination! Wensleydale stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sloan is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Wensleydale is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wensleydale wants to clinch but Sloan slips to the side
and Sloan counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Sloan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tom Sloan waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.
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