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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Wright shoots in looking for a takedown but Huia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Huia as Wright shoots in.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Huia.
Wright is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Huia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Huia won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
Huia postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wright holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wright is trying to control the position but Huia postures up. #T1#
Wright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Huia wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.
Huia being controlled here momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Huia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wright's guard.#T2#
Huia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Huia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright, not yet.
Wright controls Huia momentarily but Huia frees himself.
Wright wants to sweep here but Huia controlling him for the moment.
Wright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright, not yet.
Huia controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Huia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huia is breathing heavily.
Wright pulls Huia in to control the position.
Let's hope that Wright has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wright 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.
Huia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Huia tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard.
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huia throws a big right hand that misses.
Wright controls Huia momentarily but Huia frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huia.
Wright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wiremu Huia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Wright.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Huia as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wright misses with a takedown #TD#
and Huia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiremu Huia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wright throws a leg kick but Huia sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD#
Huia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wright to the mat! Wright manages to get full guard.
Huia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huia postures up.
Wright wants to sweep here but Huia controlling him for the moment.
Huia postures up.
Huia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wright's guard.
Wright trying to hold on to Huia's head to control him but Huia postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Huia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huia content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Wright wants to improve his position but Huia is controlling well.
Huia tries to pass to full mount but Wright defends it.
Huia works his way into side control.
Wiremu Huia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huia is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wright's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Huia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wright tries to bench press Huia off him but Huia keeps the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Huia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wright is looking for a sweep.
Huia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Huia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wright, who protects the arm well.
Wright is looking for a sweep.
Wright is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Huia off and has taken his back!
Huia is trapped and Wright is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Wright cracks Huia with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Huia from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T3#
Huia grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Wright cracks Huia with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Huia from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Wright cracks Huia with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Huia from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Wright is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
You can see the frustration on Huia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wright lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Huia hold on?!
Huia is trying to remain composed but Wright is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Wright is punishing Huia with strikes - can he finish him?!
Wright is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Wright gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Wright gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Wright apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wright or perhaps it was just good defense by Huia, which made it look bad.
Wright has a takedown stuffed.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Huia gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage.
Wiremu Huia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Wright.#T4##TD2#
Wright changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Huia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Huia explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wright misses with a takedown #CL#
and Huia moves into the clinch.
Huia cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
Wright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Huia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Huia has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wright clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Huia struggling to land strikes to the head as Wright covers up.
Huia somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB#
Wright fending off the submission attempt from Huia.
Wright tries to roll but Huia sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiremu Huia dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Huia has Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Huia is working for takedown but Wright is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wright wants a takedown but no success here.
Huia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wright.
#TD#
Huia has hold of one of Wright's legs. Wright is fighting the takedown attempt but Huia gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Huia preventing the sweep.
Wright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huia manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Huia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Huia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wright throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Huia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huia has momentary wrist control but Wright slips an elbow through the middle.
Wright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wright connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Huia has momentary wrist control but Wright slips an elbow through the middle.
Huia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wright. #SUB#
Huia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wright distracts Huia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Huia looking to control.
Wright landing with the ground and pound.
Wright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huia wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Huia is fending him off so far but Wright persists. Nope, Huia circles away and we're back to standing.
Huia tries to counter by clinching up but Wright breaks away and moves out of range.
Wiremu Huia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Wright.
Sloppy strikes from Wright. Those never looked like landing.
Huia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wiremu Huia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Wright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Huia circles away.
Huia is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wright.#CL#
Huia closes the distance and clinches.
Wright is trying to drag Huia to the mat but Huia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wright tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Huia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Huia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Huia gets underhooks to prevent Wright's takedown attempt.
Huia prevents a body shot from Wright.
Wright is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Huia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4#
Wright wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Huia jumps into guard, dragging Wright to the mat.
Wright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huia has his hands on Wright's head, controlling the position.
Wright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ethan Wright 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!#SUB#
Huia is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wright throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Huia's body to avoid the submission. Huia has instead reached around Wright's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Huia arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wiremu Huia!
An out of breath and clearly excited Wiremu Huia thanked Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Huia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Berhardt.
Berhardt catches Huia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Huia tries for a takedown but Berhardt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Berhardt swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Huia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Berhardt!
Huia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berhardt keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berhardt struggling a bit here.
Berhardt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Berhardt defending against the ground and pound.
Huia throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huia trying to control the position but Berhardt is working away. #SUB2#
Huia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berhardt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Berhardt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Huia works his foot free and advances to mount.
Berhardt is trying to reverse the position but instead Huia has taken his back - oops!
I really don't envy Berhardt right now.
Berhardt covering up well and avoiding damage.
Berhardt tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Berhardt fending off the submission attempt from Huia. #SUB2#
Berhardt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Huia's arms.
Huia missing with strikes. #T2#
Berhardt is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Huia is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Berhardt is defending well though. Huia let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Berhardt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Huia looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Berhardt showing good submission defense here.
Huia trying to control.
Huia missing with strikes. #T3#
Berhardt manages to reverse the position and now he's in Huia's guard. Nice work there by Berhardt.
Huia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Berhardt wants to improve his position but Huia is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Huia is looking for a kimura but Berhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huia to get the leverage.
Berhardt is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Huia is looking for a kimura but Berhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huia to get the leverage.
Berhardt manages to get to full guard.
Berhardt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huia manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Huia controls Berhardt momentarily but Berhardt frees himself. #T4#
Berhardt wants to control from the top but Huia keeps moving.
Berhardt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Huia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Berhardt taking some punishment here, with Huia in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berhardt wants to improve his position but Huia is controlling well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ground and pound from Huia.
Berhardt is looking to improve his position.
Huia is thwarting Berhardt's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiremu Huia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Berhardt.
Huia goes for a double leg but Berhardt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Berhardt continues to drive forward.
Berhardt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Berhardt.
Huia with the counter takedown but Berhardt avoids it easily.
Huia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Huia rushes Berhardt and presses him up against the cage.
Huia goes for a takedown attempt but Berhardt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Berhardt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Huia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Berhardt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Winslow Berhardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiremu Huia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huia tries for a takedown but Berhardt circles away easily
enabling Berhardt to counter with a crisp jab.
Berhardt lands the left hand.
Huia shoots in but Berhardt avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Berhardt misses the target.
Huia throws a counter combo.
Huia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Berhardt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL2#
Berhardt tries to keep at a distance but Huia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Huia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Berhardt prevents it.
Huia looking for a takedown.
Huia is pressed up against the cage. Berhardt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Huia down to the mat. Huia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Huia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berhardt.
Huia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with a straight right.
Huia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Huia shoots in and gets a takedown into Berhardt's guard.#SUB#
Berhardt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Huia passes into side control.
Berhardt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Huia off and has taken his back!
Huia felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Berhardt has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Huia has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Huia is in bad spot here.
Huia staying busy and making it hard for Berhardt to control.
Huia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Berhardt prevents Huia from getting the reversal.
Huia tries to lock up and control but Berhardt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Huia is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Berhardt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Berhardt landing strikes from the mount and Huia is in trouble!
Huia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berhardt working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Huia is in a horrible position here. Berhardt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Berhardt wants to control the pace but Huia is squirming around nicely.
Huia holds of for dear life.
Huia is looking to improve his position but Berhardt isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Berhardt working Huia over with strikes here.
Huia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Berhardt trying to control but Huia is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Huia actively working from the bottom here.
Berhardt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huia keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Huia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a right hand that Huia ducks under and follows up with a left that Huia also avoids with ease.
Berhardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berhardt. Huia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winslow Berhardt is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Berhardt as Huia shoots in.
Berhardt tries to score with a low kick but Huia moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Huia feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Huia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berhardt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huia has managed to get both his arms back between Berhardt's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Huia drops back looking for a leg! Berhardt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berhardt manages to kick Huia off! Huia jumps back into Berhardt's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Berhardt has an active guard here but Huia has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Huia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB2#
Huia seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt is looking to control Huia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berhardt avoid being mounted?
Berhardt works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Berhardt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huia defends well.#SUB#
Berhardt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huia defends it easily.#SUB2#
Huia drops back looking for a leg! Berhardt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berhardt manages to kick Huia off! Huia jumps back into Berhardt's guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berhardt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huia's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Huia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berhardt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Huia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wiremu Huia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berhardt stands up over Huia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Berhardt tries to free his leg and advance position but Huia is retaining full guard.
Huia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Huia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berhardt has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Berhardt wants to get back to full guard.
Berhardt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Berhardt is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Huia rolls with it to try and escape but Berhardt cranks on the arm and Huia is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Winslow Berhardt!
Winslow Berhardt very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
NSC 28: Hunt vs Bornholm
Date: Jun 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Huia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Day looks to land a left hand but Huia moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Huia tries to clinch up.
Huia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Huia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Day throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Huia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Day is looking to slow Huia down with leg kicks.
Huia blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day lands a nice shot that snaps Huia's head back.
#CL#
Huia drives through and clinches with Day against the ropes.
Day lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Day.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Day has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Day is working Huia over against the ropes.
Huia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Day gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiremu Huia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Day manages to pull guard.
Day looking for a sweep. Not yet Day, not yet. #SUB2#
Day working for a triangle but Huia defends it easily.
Huia stopping the sweep attempt from Day.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Huia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Day will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Day trying to keep a closed guard but Huia is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Day looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Day working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Day is tightening it up a little... Huia has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Huia reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Huia taps out! Nice BJJ there by Day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gary Day!
A victorious Gary Day thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
NSC 21: Nielsen vs Barca
Date: May 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Wilder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Huia with a poor takedown
and Wilder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Huia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilder was covering up waiting for the punch and Huia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Huia trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilder is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia pushing down on Wilder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Huia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Huia. #T1#
Wilder is not content to let Huia control the position.#SUB#
Huia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilder is just riding it out for now. Huia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Huia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Huia wants to free his trapped foot but Wilder is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wilder is trying to maintain the position but Huia is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Huia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wilder for as long as he can get away with.
Wilder wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Huia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilder sees it coming and defends easily.
Wilder wants to control but Huia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilder misses the jab.
Huia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilder sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiremu Huia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wilder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huia.
Wilder swings for the body but Huia moves out of range.
Huia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wiremu Huia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huia slips a jab from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Huia staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilder missing with a left hand there. Huia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huia slips a jab from Wilder.
Huia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Huia tries to clinch
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilder scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Wilder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilder misses with a hook.
Good work by Huia as he checks the leg kick.
Huia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wilder is looking to land body kicks.
Huia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Wilder lands.
Huia throws a series of punches but Wilder avoids them all with ease.
Wilder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Huia tries to clinch up.#T2#
Wilder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Huia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Wilder tries to get set, Huia tries to push him back and clinch up but Wilder manages to avoid the attempt.
Wilder misses with the body kick
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Huia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been informed that Wilder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiremu Huia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Huia gets a clinch.
Wilder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huia has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Wilder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
Wilder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Huia is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Wilder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Huia on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Wilder clinches with his opponent.
Huia is trying to stall.
Huia has Wilder pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Wilder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Huia blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Wilder.
Huia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Wilder breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Huia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Huia lands in his opponent's guard.
Wilder is controlling Huia's posture.
Wilder working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Wilder pulls Huia in close to prevent any damage.
Wilder is trying to keep Huia in close.
Huia trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Wiremu Huia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huia looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wilder has Huia pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Huia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Huia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Huia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jack Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilder cracks the inside of Huia's front leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilder misses with a hook. Huia ducked under it nicely.
Huia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilder sprawls and moves away.
Huia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good exchange - Wilder coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wilder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilder 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Jack Wilder!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jack Wilder!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jack Wilder!
Jack Wilder wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Jack Wilder 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:
NSC 13: Maximus vs Hop
Date: Apr 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Communist throws a leg kick that misses.
Huia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Communist missing with a left hand there. Huia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Communist throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Communist drives through and clinches with Huia against the ropes.
Communist is leaning against Huia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Huia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Communist gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Huia is trying to pull guard but Communist has him pressed against the ropes.
Communist cracks Huia with a nice body shot.
Communist throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Communist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Huia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Communist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiremu Huia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Communist gets underhooks to prevent Huia's takedown attempt.
Huia wants a takedown but no success here.
Communist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Huia fails to land.
Huia misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Huia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Communist's elbow.
Huia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Communist after a bit of a struggle.
Huia wants to take the fight to the mat but Communist manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Communist just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huia's brow.
Communist pushes Huia back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Communist looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Communist lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Communist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Communist comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Communist digs a right hand underneath Huia's ribcage. Huia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Communist presses Huia against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Communist.
Communist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Huia decides to pull guard.
Communist tries to stand but Huia is controlling from the bottom.
Huia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Communist decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Huia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Communist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Huia, pushing him back against the ropes.#TD#
Huia successfully pulls guard.
Communist wanted to stand there but Huia had control of the position. #SUB#
Huia has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Communist should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Huia has tightened it up now! Communist should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wiremu Huia!
Wiremu Huia gave a mention to Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Trash Fights 19(185 structure)
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Winger throws a sloppy head kick and Huia moves out of range easily.
Winger swinging wildly here.
Huia tries to counter by clinching up but Winger breaks away and moves out of range.
Winger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winger scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Huia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Huia misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Huia.
Winger tries to land a knee to the head but Huia blocks with his arms.
Winger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Huia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Huia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Winger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Huia drags the fight down to the ground.
Huia keeping moving, preventing Winger from controlling successfully.
Winger throwing strikes from guard but Huia blocks nicely.
Winger wants to pass the guard but Huia is keeping the position.#T1#
Huia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winger connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Huia working for submissions but it's allowed Winger to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Winger in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Winger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huia sees it coming and defends easily.
Huia tries to get to full guard but Winger has control of the leg. #T2#
Winger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Winger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Winger working Huia over with strikes.
Huia wants to get back to full guard.
Winger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Winger prevents Huia from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winger is thwarting Huia's attempts to control the position.
Huia taking some punishment here, with Winger in his half guard.
Winger drops an elbow to the side of Huia's head.
Winger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winger wants to pass the guard but Huia is defending well. #T3#
Huia tries to get to full guard but Winger has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Winger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huia sees it coming and defends easily.
Winger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Winger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Huia is trying to get back to full guard.
Winger trying to pass the guard but Huia defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Winger is trying to control the action in half guard but Huia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Huia gets back to full guard.
Huia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Winger throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Huia has his feet on Winger's thighs here. He's pushed Winger off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Winger screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wiremu Huia!
After the big win, Wiremu Huia made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Trash Fights 15(185 structure)
Date: Feb 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Mason throws a jab when Huia was well out of range.
Mason misses with a hook. Huia ducked under it nicely.
Huia throws a counter combo.
Nice sprawl there from Huia as Mason shoots in.
Mason misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Huia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Huia.
Mason drops down looking for an ankle pick but Huia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Mason clinches up against the cage.
Huia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huia working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huia blocks it with crossed arms.
Huia lands a left hand.
#TD#
Mason gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Huia regains guard.
Huia controlling the position.#SUB2#
Huia looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huia 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.#T1#
Mason trying to control but Huia is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Huia has his feet on Mason's thighs here. He's pushed Mason off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mason screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wiremu Huia!
An out of breath Wiremu Huia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEFC 297
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Huia! Poulter is out on his feet! Huia rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Poulter is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Poulter is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wiremu Huia!
Our winner, Wiremu Huia, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CEFC Sunday Night Fights
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Mayoniko clinches.
Mayoniko misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayoniko tries a body shot but Huia blocks it.
Huia letting Mayoniko take a breather here.
Mayoniko working aggressively here.
Mayoniko misses with a punch on the inside.
Huia blocking some punches.
Huia stalling the fight.
Huia tries a body shot but Mayoniko blocks it.
#TD#
Huia has picked Mayoniko up - he's going for a ride! Huia dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Huia is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayoniko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia stops Mayoniko from getting back to his feet.
Huia not doing much here.
Mayoniko is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Huia wants to pass to mount but Mayoniko is defending the position. #SUB#
Mayoniko is defending against the submission attempts here by Huia.
Mayoniko is trying to stand.
Mayoniko is staying active underneath Huia, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Huia wants to work for an arm triangle but Mayoniko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huia controlling the action here.
Huia trying to pass the guard but Mayoniko defending well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Huia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mayoniko sees it coming and defends easily.
Huia is trying to control. Mayoniko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huia swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
Mayoniko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Huia did well to prevent Mayoniko getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huia tries to roll over but Mayoniko keeps him under control.
Huia is looking to control Mayoniko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huia avoid being mounted?
Mayoniko trying to pass the guard but Huia defending well.
Mayoniko is looking to take a break and control but Huia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mayoniko trying to mount his opponent but Huia defends it. #T3#
Huia is trying to control but can't.
Mayoniko wants to take a breather but Huia is having none of it.
Mayoniko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mayoniko is keen to just control but Huia is a slippery customer.
Mayoniko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mayoniko tries to pass to full mount but Huia defends it.
Mayoniko is thwarting Huia's attempts to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mayoniko trying to pass the guard but Huia defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Mayoniko is trying to work for a kimura but Huia is defending well.
Huia wants to improve his position but Mayoniko is controlling well.
Mayoniko wants to control but Huia is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Huia tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Mayoniko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Huia connects with a solid leg kick.
Huia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wiremu Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Huia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Mayoniko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mayoniko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayoniko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yoki Mayoniko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mayoniko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Mayoniko closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Mayoniko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Huia wants to improve his position but Mayoniko is controlling well.
Huia trying to control here.
Huia is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mayoniko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huia sees it coming and defends easily.
Huia is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB2#
Mayoniko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Huia is just riding it out for now. Mayoniko eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mayoniko wants to work for an arm triangle but Huia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mayoniko is looking to stall here but Huia recovers full guard.
Huia pulls Mayoniko in to control the position.
Huia looking to control.
Mayoniko trying to control but Huia is working from the bottom.
Mayoniko wants to pass the guard but Huia is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Huia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mayoniko controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Huia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mayoniko defends well.
Huia is trying to control the position but Mayoniko postures up.
Huia keeping moving, preventing Mayoniko from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mayoniko preventing the sweep.
Huia has his hands on Mayoniko's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Huia swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mayoniko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Huia. #CL2#
Mayoniko rushes Huia and presses him up against the cage.
Mayoniko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mayoniko cracks Huia with a nice body shot.
Mayoniko misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayoniko jumps guard but Huia stands there with Mayoniko around his waist. Mayoniko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mayoniko fails to land.
Mayoniko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mayoniko misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Huia.
I was talking to Huia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mayoniko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mayoniko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Huia lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huia trying to control the action but Mayoniko is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mayoniko looking for submissions off his back.
Mayoniko is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayoniko trying to control here.
Well, if Huia 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoki Mayoniko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Huia swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Huia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Huia scores with a takedown into Mayoniko's guard.#SUB2#
Mayoniko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Huia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayoniko wants to stand up but Huia is controlling him.
Huia wants to control from the top but Mayoniko keeps moving.
Yoki Mayoniko has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Huia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Huia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayoniko is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Mayoniko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huia defends well.
Huia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mayoniko tries to kick Huia off but Huia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Huia seems to be looking for submissions.
#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.
Huia prevents Mayoniko from standing back up.
Mayoniko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huia's back!#SUB2#
Huia showing good submission defense here.
Mayoniko tries to keep control of the position but Huia is staying busy.
Mayoniko keeps control of the position as Huia tries to break free.
Huia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mayoniko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yoki Mayoniko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Huia is looking for a sweep. Mayoniko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huia trying to control here.
Mayoniko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mayoniko moves nicely into side control.
Wiremu Huia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huia tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mayoniko presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mayoniko trying to control but Huia is having none of it.
Huia is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Mayoniko wants to take his opponent's back but Huia doesn't allow it.
Mayoniko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mayoniko wants to control the pace but Huia is squirming around nicely.
Huia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayoniko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoki Mayoniko.
I've got Mayoniko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoki Mayoniko!
A victorious Yoki Mayoniko 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:
CEFC Fight Night 226
Date: Jun 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Huia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Huia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rigano's guard.
Rigano is trying to control the position but Huia postures up.
Huia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rigano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Huia wants to pass the guard but Rigano is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huia trying to control but Rigano is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Huia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Huia tries to free his leg and advance position but Rigano is retaining full guard.
Huia wants to control from the top but Rigano keeps moving.
Huia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Huia wants to control from the top but Rigano keeps moving.
Rigano is pulling down on Huia's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Huia tries to work over Rigano's front leg with a kick but Rigano checks it.
Huia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rigano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Huia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rigano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rigano is not content to let Huia control the position.
Huia has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
Rigano tries to reverse the position but Huia maintains control.
Huia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rigano working to try and regain half guard.
Rigano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huia wants to control the pace but Rigano is squirming around nicely.
Rigano is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Huia content just to control the position here.
Rigano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huia tries to control but Rigano wriggling away.
Huia avoids the attempt from Rigano to control.
Rigano is desperately trying to improve his position but Huia has a good base and remains in mount.
Huia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rigano is looking to escape. #T4#
Rigano tries to reverse the position but Huia maintains control.#SUB#
Huia is working for a guillotine from mount but Rigano frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Huia goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rigano turns into him and now he's in Huia's guard.
Rigano lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Huia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rigano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rigano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rigano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Huia's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiremu Huia dominated that round.
That's time! Huia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Huia throws a lazy right hand but Rigano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Rigano manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Huia on his heels. He'll look to pass Huia's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Huia looking for a guillotine here but Rigano defends easily.
Rigano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Huia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rigano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Huia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rigano off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia not allowing Rigano to control his hands.
Rigano wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Huia is looking for the choke from the back position but Rigano is controlling his hands well. #T1#
Huia trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Huia patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Huia is looking for the choke from the back position but Rigano is controlling his hands well.
Rigano tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rigano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huia looking to control but Rigano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rigano sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Huia is keen to just control but Rigano is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Rigano looking for submissions off his back.
Huia wants to free his trapped foot but Rigano is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB#
Huia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huia wants to free his trapped foot but Rigano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rigano trying to control from the bottom.
Huia trying to control from half guard but Rigano is working away.
Huia blocks the strikes from Rigano.
Huia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Huia is thwarting Rigano's attempts to control the position.
Wiremu Huia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huia is keen to just control but Rigano is a slippery customer.
Huia prevents Rigano from improving his position.#T3#
Rigano wants to control but Huia is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rigano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huia.
And Rigano tries to counter it with a takedown but Huia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Huia.
Rigano throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Huia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Huia prevents Rigano from improving his position.#SUB2#
Rigano actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rigano is defending against the submission attempts here by Huia.
Rigano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB2#
Rigano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huia pulls his head out easily.
Rigano is looking to improve his position.
Huia wants to pass the guard but Rigano is defending well.
Rigano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huia slips nicely into half guard.
Huia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiremu Huia dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Huia throws a head kick that Rigano semi-blocks.
Huia looks to score with a jab to the body but Rigano is just out of range.
Rigano slips a jab from Huia.
Rigano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huia swivels and escapes.
Wiremu Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Huia. #TD2#
Rigano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Huia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Huia is not content to let Rigano control the position.
Huia can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia prevents Rigano from moving into mount.
Rigano is looking to take a break and control but Huia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Huia wants to control but Rigano postures up.
Huia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rigano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Huia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rigano is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rigano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huia wants to control but Rigano is having none of it.
Huia is looking to get to half guard.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wiremu Huia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rigano looking to finish Huia with some ground and pound. This is bad for Huia!
Huia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rigano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Huia wants to control but Rigano is having none of it.
Rigano with the ground and pound from mount.
Huia holds of for dear life.
Rigano lands a couple of good shots and Huia has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huia trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Rigano scores with punches from the back.
Huia tries to roll but Rigano sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Huia defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rigano's arms.
Huia trying to control the hands but Rigano breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Rigano working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Huia trying to control the position but Rigano manages to sink in the hooks. #T4##SUB2#
Rigano patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rigano throwing sloppy strikes.
You can see the frustration on Huia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Huia showing good submission defense here.
Huia wants to control his opponent's hands but Rigano gets his hands free.
Huia looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rigano.
Rigano gets his hands free as Huia looks to control.
Huia tries to break free.
Rigano lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cliff Rigano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Huia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiremu Huia!
A victorious Wiremu Huia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DFN#31 Von Ketler vs Killer
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
Huia shoots in and drives through. Putin sprawls well.
Wiremu Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Putin tries to clinch but Huia is having none of it. #CL#
Putin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Huia avoiding damage as Putin throws knees to the body.
Huia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Putin digs a right hand underneath Huia's ribcage. Huia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Huia takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Putin lands a good knee to the midsection. Huia won't want to take too many of those.
Huia avoiding damage as Putin throws knees to the body.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huia blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Putin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Putin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huia avoids it.
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huia is defending well for now.
I was talking to Putin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Huia tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Putin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huia.
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huia blocks it with crossed arms.
Putin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Putin lands a left hand.
Putin with a knee to the head.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Huia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putin avoids it.
Putin misses with an elbow over the top.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Huia is blocking nicely.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Putin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Huia can turn it around.
Putin lands a shoulder strike.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin working aggressively here.
Putin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Huia stalling against the cage.
Huia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Huia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Huia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Huia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Putin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huia's face.
Putin prevents a body shot from Huia.
Putin keeps control of Huia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Putin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huia.
Huia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huia blocks it with crossed arms.
Huia leaning against his opponent.
#T4#
Huia has Putin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Putin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vlad Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiremu Huia.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huia blocks it with crossed arms.
Putin tries to land knees in the clinch but Huia avoids the damage to the body.
Huia misses with a punch to the body.
Putin presses Huia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Putin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huia avoids it.
Huia avoiding damage as Putin throws knees to the body.
Putin gets underhooks to prevent Huia's takedown attempt.
Putin scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Huia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Putin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Putin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Putin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huia misses with a hook.
Huia misses with a body kick.#CL#
Putin rushes Huia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Huia has clasped his hands together around Putin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Huia is looking to take a break and control but Putin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Putin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Putin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1##ES#
Putin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Huia.
Huia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Putin fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Putin.
Putin is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huia is defended easily by Putin.
Huia throws a shot to the body.
Huia fails with a takedown attempt.
Vlad Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiremu Huia.#T2#
Huia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.#CL#
Putin rushes Huia and presses him up against the cage.
Huia misses with the head strike.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin misses with the head strike.
Huia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Putin misses with the head strike.
Huia throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin. #BC2#
Huia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Huia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Huia lands a nice shot that snaps Putin's head back.
Huia misses with a body kick.
Wiremu Huia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Huia clinches up with Putin and pushes him back against the cage.
Huia working aggressively here.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Huia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Putin blocking some punches.
Vlad Putin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Putin.
Putin working aggressively here.
Huia's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Huia avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage. #T4#
Huia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Huia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Putin with a knee to the head.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huia's elbow.
Huia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Putin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huia can do to turn this around?
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!
Putin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huia blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Huia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huia throws a sloppy head kick and Putin moves out of range easily.
Putin tries to clinch up.#CL#
Putin has closed the distance and engaged Huia in a clinch.
Putin misses with an elbow over the top.
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 Vlad Putin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Huia misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Putin moves into the clinch.
Putin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Huia blocks an elbow strike from Putin.
Huia avoiding damage as Putin throws knees to the body.
Huia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Putin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Huia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Huia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Putin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huia.
Putin pushes off an throws an elbow but Huia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Huia controls the action.
#T1#
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Putin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Putin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Putin lands with a left to the head.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Huia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Putin lands an elbow inside.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huia's elbow.
Huia managing to block the knees to the body from Putin.
#BC2#
Huia breaks from the clinch.
Vlad Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Putin doesn't manage to clinch there - Huia circles away.
Putin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Putin is looking to clinch but Huia is avoiding it.
Huia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Putin's head.
Putin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huia swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Putin has closed the distance and engaged Huia in a clinch.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Huia is trying to stall.
Putin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Huia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Putin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Putin tries to clinch but Huia is having none of it.
Putin tries to clinch up but Huia circles away and keeps his distance.
Huia shoots in for a takedown but Putin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Putin drives through and clinches with Huia against the cage.
#T3#
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Huia controls the action.
Huia avoiding damage as Putin throws knees to the body.
Putin lands an elbow just above Huia 's eye.
Putin lands an elbow inside.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huia blocks it with crossed arms.
Huia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Putin is defending well.
Wiremu Huia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlad Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiremu Huia.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Huia controls his hands.
Huia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Huia tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Huia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Putin tries to land knees in the clinch but Huia avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Huia is working Putin over against the cage.
Huia avoids a wild elbow strike from Putin.
Putin lands a shoulder strike.
Huia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Huia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Putin is keeping busy.
Putin misses with some punches.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Huia is blocking nicely.
Putin lands an elbow inside.
Putin lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin blocks an uppercut.
Huia throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Putin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Putin, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Putin!
An intense looking Vlad Putin took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am not surprised, motherf**ker!'.
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Event:
DUEL#129 Fury vs Arjuna
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Bundles drops his hands momentarily and Huia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Huia throws a sloppy head kick and Bundles moves out of range easily.
Bundles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Bundles.#TD#
Huia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bundles did well to prevent Huia getting side control.
Bundles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huia trying to control the action but Bundles is working from the bottom.
Bundles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia trying to mount his opponent but Bundles defends it.
Bundles is staying active underneath Huia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bundles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Huia is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Bundles keeping moving, preventing Huia from controlling successfully.
Bundles wants to sweep here but Huia controlling him for the moment.
Bundles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Huia is trying to control the position but Bundles postures up.
Bundles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bundles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Huia controlling Bundles's posture. #T2#
Bundles wants to pass the guard but Huia is keeping the position.
Bundles slips nicely into half guard.
Bundles is pressing down on Huia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huia is holding on for now.
Bundles drops an elbow to the side of Huia's head.
Bundles slips a nice elbow through Huia's hands, connecting with Huia's forehead.
Bundles slips a nice elbow through Huia's hands, connecting with Huia's forehead.
Huia is looking for a sweep. Bundles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bundles is nestled in close to Huia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Huia gets back to full guard.
Huia looking to control.
#SUB#
Huia has his foot on Bundles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bundles works his way back into a safe position though.
Bundles trying to control but Huia is working from the bottom.
Huia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Huia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Huia is controlling Bundles's posture.
Bundles looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huia looking for a sweep. Not yet Huia, not yet.
Bundles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bundles sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Huia's guard.
Bundles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bundles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bundles trying to control from half guard but Huia is working away.
Bundles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huia is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bundles wants to take a breather but Huia is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bundles working his ground and pound in the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Bundles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bundles scores with a three punch combo!
A solid body kick from Huia.
Nice straight punches there by Bundles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bundles.
Wiremu Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundles works the jab nicely.
Bundles scores with a jab to the head.
Bundles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bundles lands with a shot to the body.
Huia throws a hook but Bundles blocks it.
Huia misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Bundles as Huia shoots in.
Bundles throws a hook but Huia avoids it easily.
Huia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Huia misses with a takedown
and Huia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bundles connects with the punch.
A jab from Huia misses.
Bundles listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bundles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Huias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Huia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bundles sprawls well. Bundles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huia gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiremu Huia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bundles with a jab.
Bundles scores with a hook.
Huia has his takedown stuffed
and Bundles counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Bundles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bundles.
Bundles scores with a hook to the body. Huia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Huia got wobbled bad by a big combination! Bundles presses forward with punches and knees until Huia stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Huia closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Bundles!
A very excited looking Ray Bundles made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DUEL#123 Scarface vs Sigit
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Huia throws a body shot but no joy.
Persecutioned lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Persecutioned clinches.
Huia lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Persecutioned 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.
Huia blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Persecutioned fails to land.
Huia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Huia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Persecutioned's elbow.
Huia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huia tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned throws a head punch that misses.
Huia stalling the fight.
Huia blocking some punches.
Persecutioned creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huia's defenses.
Persecutioned misses with the head strike.
Persecutioned managing to block the knees to the body from Huia.
#T1#
Persecutioned is pushing Huia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Persecutioned misses with a body punch.
Persecutioned lands a nice uppercut.
Persecutioned misses with the head strike.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
Huia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huia.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned throws a knee to the head but misses.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
Persecutioned swings wildly with an uppercut but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huia blocks an elbow strike from Persecutioned.
#T2#
Persecutioned missing with knees to the body.
Persecutioned pushes Huia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
A short right from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned has Huia pressed against the cage.
Huia working aggressively here.
Persecutioned comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Persecutioned.
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!
Huia wants a takedown but no success here.
Huia throws a head punch that misses.
Huia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Huia has clasped his hands together around Persecutioned's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Huia wants to control but Persecutioned is keeping him busy.
Persecutioned is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Huia has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3##ES2#
Persecutioned throws Huia to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Persecutioned closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huia blocking some punches.
A short left from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a nice uppercut.
Huia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Persecutioned gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiremu Huia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Persecutioned makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
Huia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Persecutioned's elbow.
Huia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huia blocks an uppercut.
Persecutioned lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Persecutioned stalling the fight.
Huia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Persecutioned misses with a body punch.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned misses with the head strike.
Huia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Huia misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned.
Persecutioned tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huia's elbow.
Persecutioned prevents a body shot from Huia.
Persecutioned pushes Huia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persecutioned lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Persecutioned dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Persecutioned clinches with his opponent.
Persecutioned lands an elbow inside.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
Persecutioned misses with some punches.
Persecutioned has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Persecutioned lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Persecutioned.
Huia misses with a body punch.
Huia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Persecutioned working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huia.
A head punch on the inside from Huia fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Persecutioned fails to land.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned misses with a punch to the body.
Huia stalling in the clinch but Persecutioned improves position. #T1#
Huia dodges an elbow strike from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Persecutioned lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Huia blocks an uppercut.
Persecutioned misses with some punches.
Persecutioned has Huia pressed against the cage.
Persecutioned scores with a shoulder strike.
Persecutioned makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Persecutioned swings wildly with an uppercut but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Persecutioned working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Huia misses with some punches.
Persecutioned doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persecutioned.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Persecutioned misses with the head strike.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
Persecutioned lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Huia swings wildly with an uppercut but Persecutioned uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huia struggles to land a body shot inside as Persecutioned controls his hands.
Persecutioned throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Persecutioned blocks an uppercut.
Persecutioned lands a nice elbow.
Huia blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Persecutioned.
Persecutioned tries to work over Huia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Persecutioned lands a hook that snaps the head of Huia backwards. #T3#
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned scores with a shoulder strike.
Persecutioned misses with a punch to the body.
Persecutioned throws an elbow that misses.
Huia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huia takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huia can't find room to land a body shot as Persecutioned controls the action.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huia blocking some punches.
Persecutioned working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Huia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Persecutioned avoids it.
Huia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Persecutioned effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Huia can't find room to land a body shot as Persecutioned controls the action.
Huia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huia lands a nice uppercut.
Persecutioned tries a knee to the head but Huia blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Persecutioned just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huia's brow.
Persecutioned pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Persecutioned swings wildly with an uppercut but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huia can't find room to land a body shot as Persecutioned controls the action.
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persecutioned misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Persecutioned 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##CL2#
Persecutioned instigates a clinch.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Persecutioned.
A head punch on the inside from Persecutioned fails to land.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch.
Persecutioned makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huia missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huia.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
Huia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Persecutioned's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia misses with a punch to the body.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huias head. #BC#
Huia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Persecutioned moves out of range of the strikes.
Persecutioned unleashes a big counter combination but Huia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Huia shoots in for a takedown but Persecutioned shows good takedown defense.
Huia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Huia misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Huia.
Persecutioned unleashes a big counter combination but Huia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Huia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Persecutioned counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Persecutioned moves into range and clinches up with Huia.
Persecutioned tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Persecutioned misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Huia breaks the clinch.
Huia throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Persecutioned counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Persecutioned blocks a head kick by Huia.
Persecutioned is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Huia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Persecutioned misses.
Persecutioned moves in looking to clinch but Huia pushes him off.
Wiremu Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Persecutioned counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Persecutioned blocks a head kick by Huia.
#T2#
Huia cracks a nice hook into Persecutioned's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Persecutioned cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Huia is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Persecutioned moves into range and clinches up with Huia.
Oh Huia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huia seems to have got his legs back now.
Persecutioned gets through Huia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Huia blocking some punches.
Persecutioned stalling the fight.
Huia is looking to control Persecutioned's arms but Persecutioned gets an underhook and turns him. Now Huia has his back to the cage.
Persecutioned scores with a nice hook to the head.
Persecutioned lands a right hand.
Huia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huia prevents a body shot from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
Huia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Persecutioned blocks a body shot from Huia.
Persecutioned can't find room to land a body shot as Huia controls the action.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Persecutioned doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Persecutioned tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Persecutioned has Huia pressed against the cage, preventing Huia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wiremu Huia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huia tries a body shot but Persecutioned blocks it.
Persecutioned lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Persecutioned.
A knee to the head by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
Huia gets through Persecutioned's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huia. #T4#
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
Persecutioned misses with the head strike.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Huia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Persecutioned is keeping busy.
Persecutioned lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johny Persecutioned is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned.
Persecutioned tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huia lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persecutioned.
Huia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Persecutioned comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Persecutioned winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Persecutioned!
Johny Persecutioned very nearly forgot to thank Evil Empire Nutrition - 151Q $100 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
DUEL#119 Vee vs Hauser
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Halo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huia throws out the jab.
Huia throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Halo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Huia won't be happy with that.
Huia is holding Halo down, trying to stall.
Halo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Halo cracks Huia with a big elbow. #SUB#
Halo tries for a kimura but Huia is defending well.
Huia tries to bench press Halo off him but Halo keeps the position.
Halo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Huia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Huia takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Halo landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo grinds an elbow into Huia's temple. #SUB#
Halo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Huia struggling a bit here.#T1#
Halo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Halo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Huia, who protects the arm well.
Huia is looking to reverse the position.
Halo scoring with punches and elbows.
Halo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Halo working away.#SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Huia has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Halo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Huia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Halo's guard! Nice work there by Huia!
Huia trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Huia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Halo 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.
Huia advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Huia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Huia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huia wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Huia moves into full mount! Halo won't be happy about that!
Huia trying to control but Halo is having none of it. #T4#
Huia controlling from the full mount.
Huia trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huia is trying to control. Halo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huia prevents Halo from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Halo 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#
A head kick misses from Huia.
Halo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A lazy left from Huia finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Huia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huia throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick by Huia misses #TD#
and Halo counters with a single leg into guard. Huia didn't expect that.
Halo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Huia's head.
Halo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.
Huia wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Halo looking for a submission but Huia manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
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!
Huia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Huia trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Huia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Halo tries to improve position but can't.
Halo looks to move to half guard but instead Huia has passed into mount! Damn!
Huia prevents Halo from getting the reversal.
Huia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halo is looking to escape. #T2#
Huia controlling his opponent.
Halo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huia can do to turn this around?
Halo is desperately trying to improve his position but Huia has a good base and remains in mount.
Huia looking to control but Halo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Huia looking to control but Halo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3##SUB2#
Halo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Huia.
Huia wants to control the pace but Halo is squirming around nicely.
Halo has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Huia's lack of action.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Huia trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Huia is trying to work for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
#T4#
Halo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Huia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huia is stalling here. Halo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Huia seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Halo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Halo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Huia is looking for a sweep.
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 Arthur Halo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Huia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halo dodges the punch combination from Huia.
Halo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Huia. Huia obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
Halo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Huia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halo defends well.
Huia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Huia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura but Huia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage. #T1#
Huia won't allow Halo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Halo is working for a kimura but Huia is defending it quite comfortably.
Huia trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Huia gets back to full guard.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo cracks Huia with a solid left hand.
Halo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Huia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huia has momentary wrist control but Halo slips an elbow through the middle.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huia is keeping the position for now.
Huia looking for a sweep. Not yet Huia, not yet. #T2#
Huia working a defensive guard here.
Halo working some strikes from top position.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Huia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Huia wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Halo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Huia from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Halo wants to sweep here but Huia controlling him for the moment.
Huia slips nicely into half guard.
Huia trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Wiremu Huia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Huia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huia.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Huia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halo is just riding it out for now. Huia eventually gives up the hold.
Huia not doing much here.
Arthur Halo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Halo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halo, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Halo!
Arthur Halo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
DUEL#112 Fagaro vs Sigit
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Huia misses with a takedown attempt
and Wrexham counters with a nice body shot.
Huia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wrexham doesn't seem bothered though.
Wrexham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Huia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wrexham .
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huia was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
Wrexham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wrexham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wrexham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Huia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wrexham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wrexham digs a good body shot into Huia's ribs.
Wrexham lands with an overhand left.
Huia shoots in looking for a takedown but Wrexham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tyler Wrexham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiremu Huia.
Wrexham connects with the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wrexham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huia throws out the jab.
Huia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wrexham looks to score with a jab to the body but Huia is just out of range.
Huia feints and then cracks Wrexham 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wrexham down.
Wrexham takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wiremu Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huia lands a head kick!
#T1#
Wrexham tries to bum rush Huia with a series of wild strikes but Huia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wrexham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Huia doesn't manage to clinch there - Wrexham circles away.
Wrexham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huia moves to clinch but Wrexham breaks away
and Wrexham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huia throws a front kick aimed at Wrexham 's knee but Wrexham avoids it well.
Huia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wrexham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Huia. #CL#
Wrexham rushes Huia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
Huia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wrexham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wrexham tries to work over Huia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrexham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Wrexham .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrexham . #T2#
Wrexham swings wildly with an uppercut but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wrexham misses with a body punch.
Wrexham tries a body shot but Huia blocks it.
Huia takes a shot to the head.
Huia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Huia wants to stall.
Huia misses with a body punch.
Wrexham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wrexham working aggressively here.
Huia looking for a takedown.
Wrexham lands a nice shot to the body.
Huia looks winded!
Wrexham tries a body shot but Huia blocks it.
Wrexham working aggressively here.
Wrexham misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Wrexham misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrexham .
Wrexham has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
Wrexham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Wrexham .
Wrexham lands a hook that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Wrexham misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wrexham .
Wrexham lands a body punch.
Wrexham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrexham misses with some punches.
Wrexham working aggressively here.
Huia blocking some punches.
Wrexham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wrexham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huia's elbow.
Wrexham misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Wrexham scores with a shoulder strike.
Huia tries to stall but Wrexham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Huia takes a shot to the head.
Huia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wrexham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wrexham digs a right hand underneath Huia's ribcage. Huia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Huia prevents a body shot from Wrexham .
Wrexham tries a body shot but Huia blocks it.
A short right from Wrexham on the inside.
Huia blocks a body shot from Wrexham .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrexham .
Wrexham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Huia misses with some punches.
Huia misses with a punch to the body.
Wrexham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Wrexham .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrexham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Wrexham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Huia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wrexham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Huia throws a head kick that misses.
Wrexham works the jab nicely.
Wrexham lands a body shot.
Huia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Wrexham tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Wrexham rushes Huia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wrexham throws a punch but it's blocked by Huia.
Huia blocks an uppercut.
Wrexham misses with a body punch.
Wrexham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrexham lands a right hand.
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrexham lands a nice shot to the body.
Wrexham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wrexham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huia or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrexham throws a punch but it's blocked by Huia. #T1#
Huia blocks an uppercut.
Huia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wrexham lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wrexham .
Huia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrexham swings wildly with an uppercut but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrexham misses with a body punch.
Wrexham tries to work over Huia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrexham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrexham can't find room to land a body shot as Huia controls the action.
Huia blocks a body shot from Wrexham .
Huia wants to take the fight to the mat but Wrexham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Huia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wrexham prevents it.
Wrexham misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Wrexham prevents a body shot from Huia.
Wrexham swings wildly with an uppercut but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrexham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrexham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrexham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wrexham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huia.
Wrexham cracks Huia with a nice body shot.
Huia is breathing heavily.
Wrexham misses with a body punch.
Huia stalling in the clinch but Wrexham improves position.
Huia blocking some punches.
Wrexham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Huia unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrexham lands a right hand.
Wrexham misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Wrexham has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
Wrexham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wrexham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huia backwards. #ROC#
Huia is rocked!
Wrexham lands a big right hand that drops Huia! The killer instinct kicks in and Wrexham finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Wrexham !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Wrexham !
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Event:
DUEL#107 oCrazy vs Sigit
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Huia lands an overhand right.
Huia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiremu Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rondo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rondo's coach down at Spar Bros was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rondo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Huia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rondo throws out a loose jab but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huia jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rondo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from Rondo does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Huia.#TD#
Huia scores with a takedown into Rondo's guard.
Huia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rondo wants to get back to his feet but Huia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Huia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Rondo wants to get back to his feet but Huia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Huia controlling from the top position.
Huia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rondo for as long as he can get away with.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Huia continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huia moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Rondo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Huia, right into the meat.
Huia lands a body shot.
Rondo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huia swinging wildly here.
Huia lands a high kick!
Rondo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Huia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Huia controlling the action here.
Huia passes to full mount! #T3#
Huia controlling the position easily from mount.
Rondo wants to try and get back to his feet.
Huia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rondo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Huia controlling the pace for now.
Rondo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Huia content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiremu Huia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rondo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Huia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huia scores with a leg kick.
Rondo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rondo avoids the body shot from Huia.
Wiremu Huia is winning the standup battle so far.
Huia scores with a leg kick.
#KD#
Huia lands a head kick that stumbles Rondo and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#
Rondo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rondo is still in real trouble! Can Huia finish him?
Huia forces his way into half guard.
Huia trying to control the pace. #ES2#
Rondo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Huia fakes the body blow, causing Rondo to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rondo goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wiremu Huia!
During a confident post fight interview, Wiremu Huia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DUEL#104 Staal vs Momochi
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Huia avoids a punch combination nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Townsend has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Huia avoids the body shot from Townsend.
Huia throws a sloppy head kick and Townsend moves out of range easily.
Huia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Townsend connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Huia momentarily.
Huia cracks Townsend with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Townsend throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Huia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Huia tries to clinch up.
Townsend rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Townsend looks to score with a jab to the body but Huia is just out of range.
Huia throws a sloppy head kick and Townsend moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Huia, as that shot connected.
Townsend pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Huia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Townsend fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huia throws a head kick but Townsend moves out of range.
Townsend looks to land a combination but Huia avoids it well.
Townsend fails to land the takedown.
Townsend connects with a jab.
Huia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##TD2#
Townsend closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Huia trying to control but Townsend postures up.
Huia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Townsend trying to control the position from guard on top but Huia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huia 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Townsend accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Townsend content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Townsend wants to control from the top but Huia keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Huia has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Townsend doesn't defend quickly enough and Huia has managed to lock this one up! Can Townsend escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Huia on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wiremu Huia!
A very excited looking Wiremu Huia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
OFC 315: Demons
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Damballah misses with a few strikes there.
Huia delivers a nice body kick.
No joy there for Damballah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huia just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huia. Damballah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huia missing with a left hand there. Damballah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Damballah lands a jab-cross combination.
Damballah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huia doesn't seem bothered though.
Damballah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huia.
Huia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Damballah has time to react.
Horrible takedown attempt by Huia or perhaps it was just good defense by Damballah, which made it look bad.
Damballah has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Huia misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Damballah lands a two punch combo.
Damballah lands with a shot to the body.
Huia digs a good hook to Damballah's body.
Damballah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Damballah goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Huia moves in looking to clinch but Damballah pushes him off.
Damballah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Huia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Huia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Damballah looks winded!
Huia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Damballah.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huia. Damballah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Damballah throws a nice looking combination but Huia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Huia darts in and clinches Damballah up against the cage.
Damballah has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
Damballah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Damballah misses with the head strike.
Huia avoiding damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Damballah.
Damballah throws a head punch that misses.
Damballah has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
Huia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Huia slowing the pace effectively.
Damballah misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Huia blocks a body shot from Damballah.
Damballah misses with a punch on the inside.
Huia tries to land knees in the clinch but Damballah avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huia wants a takedown but no success here.
Huia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Damballah or not.
Damballah throws a head punch that misses.
Huia blocks a body shot from Damballah.
Huia missing with knees to the body.
Damballah misses with a punch to the body.
Damballah can't find room to land a body shot as Huia controls the action.
Damballah gets through Huia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Huia looking to slow down the pace here.
Damballah working aggressively here.
Huia prevents a body shot from Damballah.
Damballah misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Damballah swings wildly with an uppercut but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Damballah cracks Huia with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huia.
Huia missing with knees to the body.
Damballah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Damballah misses with a punch on the inside.
Damballah tries a body shot but Huia blocks it.
Damballah tries to throw a body punch but Huia avoids it by throwing Damballah back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Damballah as Huia tries to tie him up.
Damballah misses with a body punch.
Huia is trying to maintain a safe position but Damballah gets an underhook and turns Huia into the cage.
Damballah pushes Huia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Huia lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Damballah tries a body shot but Huia blocks it.
Huia prevents a body shot from Damballah.
Damballah lands a shot to the body.
Damballah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
A shot in the inside from Damballah.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Damballah.
Huia throws a punch but it's blocked by Damballah.
Damballah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huia's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Damballah.
Damballah misses with a punch to the body.
Huia prevents a body shot from Damballah.
Damballah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huia's elbow.
Damballah scores with a shot to the side of Huia's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damballah avoiding damage as Huia throws knees to the body.
Damballah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Misterioso Damballah dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Damballah misses.
A shot to the liver by Damballah. Beautiful body shot.
Huia misses with a wild body shot.
Damballah just misses with a punch to the body.
Damballah avoids the head kick by Huia.
Damballah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Damballah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huia circles away quickly and effectively.
Huia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Damballah swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice combination there by Damballah.
Damballah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huia throws out the jab.
Huia throws a hook to the side of Damballah's head but Damballah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Damballah checks a low kick from Huia.
Damballah tests Huia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Damballah digs a good body shot into Huia's ribs.
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!
Some wild striking there from Damballah.
Huia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Huia. #T1#
Huia cracks Damballah with a good jab.
No joy there for Damballah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huia throws a body punch but Damballah moves out of range.
Huia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Damballah moves away.
Huia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Damballah was well out of range. Poor timing from Huia.
Huia just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Huia. Those never looked like landing.
Huia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Damballah blocks a head kick by Huia.
Huia misses with a body kick.
Huia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A combination from Damballah does no damage.
It looked like Huia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Damballah.
Huia thuds a left hand into Damballah's body.
Damballah throws a series of punches but Huia avoids them all with ease.
Damballah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Damballah throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Huia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Damballah.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damballah fails to land with a series of punches.
Damballah moves forwards but Huia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Damballah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Damballah unleashes a big counter combination but Huia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Huia drives through with a takedown into Damballah's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Damballah is looking to stand up but Huia isn't so interested in that idea.
Huia wants to pass the guard but Damballah is keeping the position.
Huia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huia passes Damballah's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Huia is trying to control. Damballah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Huia wants to pass the guard but Damballah is defending well.
Damballah tries to kick Huia off but Huia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Huia controlling the action here.
Damballah tries to kick Huia off but Huia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Huia is looking to take a break and control but Damballah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huia passes to side control.
Damballah is trying to get back to his feet.
Huia trying to control the action but Damballah is working from the bottom.
Damballah is trying to buck Huia off.#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.
Huia controls the position.
Damballah bucks up and tries to throw Huia off but instead Huia has got his back!
Damballah wants to get back to his feet.
Huia trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Damballah wants to get back to his feet.
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 Wiremu Huia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Damballah misses with a two punch combination.
Damballah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huia.
Huia connects with a leg kick. Damballah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
El Misterioso Damballah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Damballah lands a jab-cross combination.
Damballah throws a body shot but no joy.
Damballah jabs at Huia's body.
Huia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Huia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Damballah there.
Huia is looking to wear down Damballah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Huia throws a sloppy head kick and Damballah moves out of range easily.
Damballah works over Huia's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damballah moves out of range as Huia strikes.
Huia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huia scores with a head kick.
Damballah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A cross from Damballah lands.
Damballah throws a body shot but no joy.
Huia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Damballah was well out of range. Poor timing from Huia.
Damballah misses with a series of wild punches.
Huia throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Damballah misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Huia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Damballah on his heels. He'll look to pass Damballah's guard now, I'm sure.
Huia trying to control the position from guard on top but Damballah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damballah wants to get back to his feet but Huia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Huia trying to control the position from guard on top but Damballah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Damballah is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
A body shot lands from Damballah.
Damballah can't find room to land a body shot as Huia controls the action.
Huia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Damballah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Damballah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Damballah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Damballah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huia's elbow.
Nice body punch from Damballah.
El Misterioso Damballah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Damballah works on Huia's body with a couple of short punches.
Damballah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huia's elbow.
Huia takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Damballah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huia backwards. #T3#
Damballah can't find room to land a body shot as Huia controls the action.
Damballah lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Damballah.
Damballah digs a right hand into Huia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huia's gas tank.
Damballah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Damballah.
Huia looking to stall.
Damballah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huia's elbow.
Damballah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Damballah can't find room to land a body shot as Huia controls the action.
Huia blocking some punches.
Damballah tries a body shot but Huia blocks it.
Damballah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Damballah digs a right hand into Huia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huia's gas tank.
Damballah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Huia tries to stall but Damballah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Damballah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Damballah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Damballah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huia or not.
Damballah misses with a punch on the inside.
Huia prevents a body shot from Damballah.
Damballah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Damballah.
Damballah tries to throw a body punch but Huia avoids it by throwing Damballah back against the cage.
Damballah cracks Huia with a nice body shot.
Huia prevents a body shot from Damballah.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Misterioso Damballah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Damballah 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Misterioso Damballah!
El Misterioso Damballah decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
OFC 309: Shankoli vs Dall
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Kessler wants to clinch.
It looked like Huia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kessler.
Huia misses with a leg kick.
Kessler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huia misses with a takedown attempt - Kessler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kessler throws a low kick, looking for Huia's leg but Huia calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Kessler instigates a clinch.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Huia avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Kessler throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huia avoiding damage.
Kessler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huia or not. #T1#
Huia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kessler is defending well for now.
Kessler lands a body punch.
Kessler trying to land knees to the body.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Huia blocks with his arms.
Kessler has Huia pressed against the cage.
Huia blocks a body shot from Kessler.
Kessler lands a good knee to the midsection. Huia won't want to take too many of those.
I was talking to Huia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Huia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kessler avoids it.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kessler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Kessler managing to block the knees to the body from Huia.
Kessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Kessler.
Kessler tries a body shot but Huia blocks it.
Huia blocks an uppercut.
Kessler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huia is defending well for now.
Kessler works on Huia's body with a couple of short punches.
Huia missing with knees to the body.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huia stalls. #T3#
Kessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Kessler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kessler tries to work over Huia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huia prevents a body shot from Kessler.
A head punch on the inside from Kessler fails to land.
Huia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kessler prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiremu Huia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Huia controls the action.
Kessler misses with the head strike.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Huia controls the action.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huia missing with knees to the body.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kessler misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Huia misses with a knee to the head.
Kessler works on Huia's body with a couple of short punches.
Kessler presses Huia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kessler tries to work over Huia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Kessler as the two fighters clinch.
Huia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Huia goes for a takedown attempt but Kessler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kessler blocks a head kick by Huia.
Huia misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Kessler counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kessler prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Kessler.
Huia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Kessler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Huia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Huia lands with a good body shot.
Huia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kessler.
#TD2#
Kessler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Huia trying to keep a closed guard but Kessler is proving a slippery customer.
Huia is pulling down on Kessler's head to control his posture.
Huia looking to control.
Huia has control of Kessler's left arm, preventing Kessler from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia has momentary wrist control but Kessler slips an elbow through the middle.
Kessler throwing strikes from guard but Huia blocks nicely.
Kessler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kessler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Kessler trying to control but Huia is working from the bottom.
Kessler scoring with some ground and pound.
Huia is trying to keep Kessler in close.
Kessler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huia 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huia is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kessler wants to sweep but no luck.
Huia works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Huia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kessler has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kessler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kessler tries to get to full guard but Huia has control of the leg. #T2#
Huia is looking to advance position but Kessler won't allow it.
Huia is looking to take a break and control but Kessler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kessler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kessler wants to get back to full guard.
Huia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kessler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Kessler wants to control but Huia is keeping busy.
Huia wants to free his trapped foot but Kessler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kessler trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Huia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kessler wants to counter the offense by Huia and move into the clinch position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huia. Kessler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kessler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Huia defends it well.#CL2#
Kessler moves into range and clinches up with Huia.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kessler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Kessler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Huia.
Huia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Huia controls his hands.
Kessler tries to work over Huia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kessler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Huia blocking some punches.
Kessler pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kessler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch on the inside from Kessler fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wiremu Huia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Huia swings for the body but Kessler moves out of range.
Huia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Huia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Huia throws a jab when Kessler was well out of range.
Huia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kessler circles away quickly and effectively.
Huia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huia is looking to wear down Kessler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Kessler clinches with his opponent.
Huia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kessler after a bit of a struggle.
Kessler lands a body punch.
Huia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kessler.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Kessler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Huia avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Kessler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Huia avoiding damage as Kessler throws knees to the body.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Huia avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Huia tries to land knees in the clinch but Kessler avoids the damage to the body.
Kessler slows down the pace here.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huia.
Huia managing to block the knees to the body from Kessler.
Kessler working aggressively here.
#T2#
Kessler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Huia managing to block the knees to the body from Kessler.
Huia is looking for a takedown.
Huia wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kessler.
Huia is trying to stall.
Kessler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kessler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Huia tries to land knees in the clinch but Kessler avoids the damage to the body.
Huia can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiremu Huia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Huia blocks with his arms.
#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Kessler.
Huia struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessler controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kessler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler lands a left hand.
Kessler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huia's elbow.
Huia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kessler is defending well for now.
Kessler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Huia is trying to drag Kessler to the mat but Kessler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Huia controls his hands.
#T4#
Kessler avoiding damage as Huia throws knees to the body.
Kessler throws a punch but it's blocked by Huia.
Kessler blocks a body shot from Huia.
Kessler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kessler tries to land knees in the clinch but Huia avoids the damage to the body.
Huia prevents a body shot from Kessler.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Huia stalls.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kessler avoiding damage as Huia throws knees to the body.
Kessler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johann Kessler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kessler 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johann Kessler!
After winning the bout, Johann Kessler 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:
OFC 305: Wyatt vs Jah
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Sparta checks a leg kick.
Huia misses with a body shot
and Sparta counters with a straight right hand.
Huia looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparta is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Sparta misses.
Huia misses with a straight right.
Huia misses with a body kick.
Huia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Huia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sparta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huia.
Sparta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sparta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huia doesn't seem bothered though.
Huia misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Huia.
Sparta misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Huia.
Huia thuds a left hand into Sparta's body.
Huia tries to land a front kick but Sparta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!#TD2#
Huia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sparta to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Huia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparta defends it easily.#T1#
Sparta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Huia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Huia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparta defends well.#SUB#
Huia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Huia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparta wants to control from the top but Huia keeps moving.
Sparta is pushing down on Huia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Huia is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sparta sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Huia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sparta lands a nice short elbow.
Sparta prevents Huia from improving his position.#SUB#
Huia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU2#
Sparta stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Huia to get to his feet.
Huia takes a swing at Sparta's ribcage but misses.
Sparta throws out a counter right but Huia avoids it with no problem.
Sparta takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Huia.
Sparta's corner calls for a 1-2. Sparta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sparta blocks a head kick by Huia.
#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Sparta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Huia slips a jab from Sparta.
Nice body punch from Sparta.
Sparta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huia.
A low kick from Huia is predictable there
and Sparta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sparta misses with a wild body shot.
Sparta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huia misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Sparta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Huia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sparta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donk. Sparta catches Huia right on the button with a cross.
Huia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparta.
#TD#
Huia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sparta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Huia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huia stands and throws Sparta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiremu Huia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sparta takes a swing at Huia's ribcage but misses.
Huia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sparta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sparta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sparta misses with a body shot.
Huia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Huia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparta moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sparta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Huia - the referee stops the clock and Sparta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Huia. Sparta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Huia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Huia does it's job there.
Huia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sparta in his tracks.
Huia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparta throws a body shot but no joy.
Sparta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Huia throws a lazy body kick
and Sparta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huia thinking.
Huia throws a wild body kick that Sparta sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Sparta scores with a decent looking hook.
Huia takes one to the chin there.
Huia misses with a wild body shot.
Huia feints and then cracks Sparta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sparta down.
Huia digs a good hook to Sparta's body.
Huia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sparta is able to avoid easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Sparta misses.
Sparta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huia.
Huia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Huia scores with a head kick. Sparta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#
Sparta is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Huia. Those never looked like landing.
Sparta is still on wobbly legs! Can Huia finish him?
It looks like Huia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
BOOM! Huia lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sparta. Sparta tries to recover but Huia is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sparta lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wiremu Huia!
An out of breath Wiremu Huia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
OFC 299: Survivors
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Huia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huia misses the shot to the body.
As Huia looks to move away, Harvey throws a big counter combo but Huia just gets out of the way.
Harvey avoids the head kick by Huia.
Huia tries a head kick but it misses.
Harvey darts in looking for a takedown but Huia gets double underhooks and turns Harvey into the cage.
Harvey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Huia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Harvey has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Huia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huia lands with an uppercut that bounces Harvey off the cage and back into range.
Huia swings for the body but Harvey moves out of range.
Harvey takes a kick to the side of the head.
Harvey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Huia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harvey throws a looping overhand right but Huia ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Huia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harvey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey avoids the head kick by Huia.
#T1#
Huia throws a looping overhand right but Harvey ducks down to avoid it.
Huia throws a body shot but no joy.
Harvey attempts a counter takedown but Huia avoids it well and moves away.
Harvey throws a hook but Huia blocks it.
Harvey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Huia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Huia.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huia moves away.
Huia throws the kick towards the body but Harvey avoids it.
Huia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harvey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Harvey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harvey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Harvey has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Huia!#T2##SUB#
Harvey has control of Huia's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Huia regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Huia tries to reverse the position but Harvey maintains control.
Harvey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Huia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Huia wants to pass the guard but Harvey is keeping the position.#T3#
Harvey is pulling down on Huia's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Huia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harvey seems keen to control Huia's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harvey is keeping the position for now.
Harvey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Huia stopping the sweep attempt from Harvey.#SUB2#
Huia drops back looking for a leg! Harvey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harvey manages to kick Huia off! Huia jumps back into Harvey's guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Huia stands and throws Harvey's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Huia goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Harvey rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Huia's guard! Nice work there by Harvey!
Harvey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Harvey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harvey has managed to get both his arms back between Huia's legs - danger averted.
Harvey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Huia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiremu Huia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Huia connects with a body shot.
Huia throws a series of punches but Harvey avoids them all with ease.
Harvey throws a big counter combination but Huia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Harvey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Huia scores with a push kick.
A punch lands to the side of Huia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Huia leaves Harvey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Huia leaves Harvey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wiremu Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huia scores with a head kick.
Huia throws a wild body kick that Harvey sees coming a mile off.
Huia misses with a head kick.
Harvey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Huia looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvey is just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horrible takedown attempt by Harvey or perhaps it was just good defense by Huia, which made it look bad.
Huia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Huia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harvey momentarily.
Huia lands a nice looking body shot.
Harvey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huia.
Huia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Harvey.
Huia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harvey.
Huia works Harvey's body with a nice hook.
Harvey shoots in looking for a takedown. Huia tries to sprawl out of it but Harvey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Huia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Huia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Huia.
Huia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harvey or perhaps it was just good defense by Huia, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Harvey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Huia scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huia misses with a kick to the body.
Harvey goes for a double leg but Huia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Huia continues to drive forward.
Harvey slips a straight right by Huia.
Harvey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Huia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck for Harvey with that takedown attempt.
Huia connects with a body shot that sends Harvey's belly button to the back.
Huia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harvey.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harvey is defended easily by Huia.#T3#
Huia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wiremu Huia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huia throws a push kick but Harvey slaps the foot to one side.
Harvey blocks a head kick by Huia.
Huia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Huia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Huia pushes Harvey away with a front kick.
A shot to the body from Harvey misses
and Huia comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Harvey stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Huia is on him like rabid pit bull! Harvey slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wiremu Huia!
Wiremu Huia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Van Harvey spoke after the fight, saying 'This battle I lost but the war is not over, I do not lose wars and this war has only just begun. Oh BTW yesterday I banged ur girl while u were at work how's my expletive taste expletive'.
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Event:
D54 Farewell
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huia.
Huia shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Huia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Huia wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
Stone pulls Huia in close to his closed guard and prevents Huia from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
Huia is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Stone is controlling Huia's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Huia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Huia drops back looking for a leg! Stone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stone manages to kick Huia off! Huia jumps back into Stone's guard. #SUB#
Huia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Huia looking to pass the guard.
Stone pulls Huia in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Huia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stone misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Huia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stone tries to avoid it but Huia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stone to the ground. Stone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Huia misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
Huia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huia.
Huia throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
Stone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stone lands with an overhand left.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huia.
A big left from Huia misses.
Huia misses with a double jab.
Stone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Stone connects with a looping right hand.
Stone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab lands there for Stone.
Huia lands with a straight right. Stone didn't see that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stone, as that shot connected.
Huia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stone counters with a huge left! Huia is in big trouble! He's backing up but Stone isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Huia from any more damage. A dominating finish by Stone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Stone!
A relieved looking Jack Stone 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:
D53 Von Richthof v Costacurta
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Huia.
Donkashane is looking to clinch.
Huia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donkashane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huia.
Huia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Donkashane under the eye.#CL2#
Donkashane pushes Huia up against the cage in a clinch.
Huia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalling in the clinch from Huia.
Donkashane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Huia stalling in the clinch.
Donkashane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Donkashane working aggressively here.
Donkashane fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Huia taking a breather.
Donkashane is trying to break the clinch but Huia has him pressed against the cage.
Huia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Huia lands with a light punch inside. #T1##BC#
Huia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donkashane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Huia clobbers Donkashane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Huia connects with the punch.#CL2#
Donkashane has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Donkashane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Donkashane misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Donkashane has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Huia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Huia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Donkashane. #SUB2#
Donkashane patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Huia is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Donkashane gets his way!
#SUB2#
Huia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T2#
Huia breaks Donkashane's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Donkashane tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Huia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Donkashane has escaped the position, nice work there.
Donkashane sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Huia is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Donkashane is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wiremu Huia!
Wiremu Huia thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
D51 Nystrom v Militech
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Huia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Veen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huia.
Huia dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Veen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Van Veen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Huia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiremu Huia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Veen, right into the meat.
Van Veen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huia lands an overhand right.
Van Veen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Veen.
Huia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Van Veen misses with a straight right.
Huia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Van Veen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huia was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Veen.
Van Veen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Veen takes a swing at Huia's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Van Veen throws a body punch but Huia moves out of range.
Van Veen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Huia attempts a counter takedown but Van Veen avoids it well and moves away.
Huia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Veen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Huia scrambles back to his feet.
Huia throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Veen.
A nice side step and Van Veen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Huia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Huia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Veen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Huia pushes down on Van Veen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Huia wants to pass the guard but Van Veen is defending well. #SUB#
Huia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Veen sees it coming and defends easily.
Huia trying to pass the guard but Van Veen defending well. #T2##SUB#
Huia is working for a submission of some sort.
Van Veen is looking for a sweep. Huia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Huia seems to be working for a kimura but Van Veen defends the submission attempt.
Van Veen tries to get to full guard but Huia has control of the leg. #SUB#
Huia is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Van Veen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Van Veen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T3#
Huia is looking to regain half guard here but Van Veen keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Veen controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Huia tries to buck Van Veen off but Van Veen is having none of it.
Huia is trying to work for a sweep but Van Veen has mounted him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huia regains half guard.
Huia is looking for a sweep. Van Veen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludo Van Veen dominated that round.
That's time! Huia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Van Veen moves out of range as Huia strikes.
Huia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Veen finds it's way round the side to connect with Huia's head.
Van Veen throws a body punch but Huia moves out of range.
Van Veen tests Huia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Veen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huia moves out of range as Van Veen strikes.
Huia is looking for a counter combo.
Huia just misses with a punch to the body.
Huia has a takedown stuffed.
Van Veen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Huia dives in and grabs Van Veen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Veen pushes down on Huia's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Van Veen to counter with a crisp jab.
Huia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Veen.
Van Veen throws a looping overhand right but Huia ducks down to avoid it.
Van Veen lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Huia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Huia jabs Van Veen right on the nose. Van Veen blinks but takes it well.
Huia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Veen.
Huia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Veen thuds his right hand into Huia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Veen misses with a straight left.
Huia misses with a looping left.
Huia looks for a takedown but Van Veen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiremu Huia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Veen cracks Huia with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Van Veen throws a leg kick but Huia checks it.
Ludo Van Veen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Veen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Veen clobbers Huia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Veen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huia checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Veen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Huia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Veen's calf.
Van Veen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Veen just misses with a punch to the body.
Huia moves forwards but Van Veen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Veen scores with a jab to the body.
Huia avoids the body shot from Van Veen.
Van Veen ducks under a wild hook from Huia.#T3#
Huia throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Veen.
Huia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Veen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Veen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Van Veen.
Van Veen throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Huia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Huia wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Veen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Huia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Veen is just riding it out for now. Huia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Huia 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.
#T4##SUB#
Huia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Huia is looking for a kimura but Van Veen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huia to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludo Van Veen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Veen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Huia.
Van Veen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huia doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Veen misses with a hook. Huia ducked under it nicely.
Huia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Veen.
Van Veen slips under a jab.
Ludo Van Veen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Veen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Veen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Huia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Huia moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Veen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Huia if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Veen.
Van Veen scores with a spinning back kick!#TD#
Huia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Van Veen's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Huia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Veen is just riding it out for now. Huia eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Van Veen tries to roll over but Huia keeps him under control.#SUB#
Huia is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Van Veen as he works his way to full guard.
Van Veen keeping full guard, as Huia tries to pass. #SUB#
Huia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Van Veen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Huia has Van Veen in his guard.#REVB##T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Huia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Veen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Huia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Van Veen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Huia.
Huia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Van Veen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Huia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Huia is looking for a triangle but Van Veen pushes his legs off easily.
Van Veen content to stall in guard here.
Wiremu Huia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Huia is looking for a triangle here but Van Veen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Van Veen in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Huia is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Van Veen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Huia is working to get back to half guard.
Van Veen controlling the pace for now.
Ludo Van Veen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludo Van Veen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Veen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Ludo Van Veen!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Ludo Van Veen!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Ludo Van Veen!
Ludo Van Veen wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ludo Van Veen made sure he mentioned Vandal & Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Wiremu Huia had this to say: 'Ludo is purportedly a wrestler, but man, that guy can throw leather. I lost a tooth, so I hope Dignity has some good dental insurance.'.
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Event:
D45 Galvao Vs Jacquard II
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Huia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarelainen.
Huia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarelainen.
Huia slips under a jab from Saarelainen.
Huia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saarelainen 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.
Huia just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarelainen misses with a body shot.
Saarelainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huia manages to avoid it.
Huia connects with a right hand. Saarelainen shakes it off.
Huia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saarelainen.
Huia misses the shot to the body.
Saarelainen misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarelainen connects with a crisp jab.
Saarelainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huia.
Saarelainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saarelainen misses with an uppercut. Huia saw that one coming.
Saarelainen digs a good body shot into Huia's ribs.
Huia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Huia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saarelainen misses with a looping left.
Huia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarelainen shoots in for a takedown but Huia shows good takedown defense.
Saarelainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarelainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Huia looks to throw the jab but Saarelainen is out of range.
Huia scores with a punch to the head.
Saarelainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huia doesn't seem bothered though.
Saarelainen misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Huia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Huia.
Saarelainen is controlling Huia's posture.
Saarelainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huia manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
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!
Saarelainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Huia's head.#T2#
Saarelainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saarelainen wants to pass the guard but Huia is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Huia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saarelainen passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Huia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Huia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saarelainen pulls his head out easily.
Huia won't allow Saarelainen to pass to mount.
Saarelainen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Huia gets full guard.
Saarelainen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Huia tries to get to full guard but Saarelainen has control of the leg.
Saarelainen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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. Saarelainen connects with a nice short shot to Huia's temple.
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. Saarelainen connects with a nice short shot to Huia's temple.
Saarelainen trying to mount his opponent but Huia defends it.
Huia tries to roll over but Saarelainen keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Huia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saarelainen pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB2#
Huia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saarelainen pulls his head out easily.
Huia has hold of Saarelainen's hands but Saarelainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saarelainen is trying to control. Huia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huia is pressing down on Saarelainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Huia being controlled here, momentarily.
Huia keeping moving, preventing Saarelainen from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Huia is looking for a triangle but Saarelainen pushes his legs off easily.
Saarelainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahti Saarelainen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Huia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarelainen.
Saarelainen misses with an uppercut.
Saarelainen slips under a jab from Huia.
Saarelainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saarelainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Huia tries to sprawl out of it but Saarelainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Huia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saarelainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saarelainen throws a body punch but Huia moves out of range.
Huia slips a jab from Saarelainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia misses with a looping left.
Saarelainen throws a right hand that Huia ducks under and follows up with a left that Huia also avoids with ease.
Saarelainen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice takedown defense from Saarelainen. No joy for Huia on that attempt.
Saarelainen throwing a counter right hand but Huia manages to avoid it.
Ahti Saarelainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Saarelainen scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Saarelainen.
Saarelainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Huia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saarelainen's calf.
Saarelainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Huia feints the counter takedown.
Saarelainen misses with a takedown attempt - Huia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saarelainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huia doesn't seem bothered though.
Huia slips under a jab from Saarelainen.
Huia misses with a takedown attempt
and Saarelainen counters with a left to the body.
Saarelainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Huia counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahti Saarelainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saarelainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Huia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saarelainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Saarelainen misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saarelainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Huia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarelainen. Huia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarelainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Huia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saarelainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Huia is rocked!
Saarelainen pounces like a tiger and cracks Huia with a vicious hook! Huia is down but not out! Saarelainen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ahti Saarelainen!
The defeated Wiremu Huia had this to say: 'Man, Ahti talks a lot to himself during the fight and it's distracting as hell. All through the fight in hearing 'perkele' in my ear. I'm trying to lock in a submission and he's muttering 'voi vittu' or 'mita helvettia'. I don't know what those words mean, but I'm heading to the library to find out.'.
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Event:
D42 Jones v Hobson
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Huia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Huia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huia throws a wild body kick that Oak sees coming a mile off.
Huia has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Oak is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Huia lands with an overhand left.
Huia misses with an uppercut. Oak saw that one coming.
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Oak.
Oak seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Huia gets a double leg takedown into Oak's guard.
Huia advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Oak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Huia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Huia moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Huia is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Oak has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Oak!
Oak controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Huia is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Oak rolls with it to try and escape but Huia cranks on the arm and Oak is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wiremu Huia!
A very excited looking Wiremu Huia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
OFC 265: Rockin vs Santos
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Huia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bremner is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Bremner moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bremner.
Bremner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Huia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bremner is defending well.#BC2#
Huia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bremner misses with a combination
#TD2#
so Huia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bremner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Huia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Huia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bremner defends well.#T1#
Bremner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Huia's guard.
Huia wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Huia working for a triangle but Bremner defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Bremner is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Huia has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bremner is looking to defend but Huia has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bremner! Huia pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bremner taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wiremu Huia!
Our winner, Wiremu Huia, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXIII
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
King Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King Kong jabs Huia right on the nose. Huia blinks but takes it well.
King Kong misses with a body shot.
Huia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Huia takes a jab right on the kisser.
King Kong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King Kong tries to bum rush Huia with a series of wild strikes but Huia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Huia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Huia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King Kong.
Huia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King Kong throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Huia counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Huia seems to be working for a kimura but King Kong defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Huia has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can King Kong defend it? Huia steps over the head and cranks it - King Kong is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Huia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wiremu Huia!
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Event:
OFC 248: Roadblock
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Huia saw that one coming.
Huia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Huia defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand.
Huia slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Thompson walks into a straight right hand from Huia.
Thompson scores with a punch to the head.
Chris Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Thompson feinted with a counter takedown.
Thompson throws a right hand that misses
and Huia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Thompson has been cut.
Thompson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Huia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Huia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Huia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Huia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Huia's shoulder, as Huia tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Huia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Huia counters with a takedown into side control.
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
Thompson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Huia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Huia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB2#
Huia in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Thompson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wiremu Huia!
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Event:
OFC 239: Reborn
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Wilson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Huia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wilson pushes Huia off but Huia dives into side control.
Huia moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Huia wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Huia tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Huia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Huia has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Huia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wilson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet but Huia drags him back down.
Huia looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wilson is avoiding damage well.
Huia wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Huia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Huia trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Huia prevents Wilson from escaping the position.
Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Huia on the ground.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Huia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wilson is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Huia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Huia is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson prevents Huia from moving into mount. #T3#
Wilson is pushing Huia's head away, looking to escape. Huia manages to hold on to the position though.
Huia tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wilson's legs. #SUB2#
Huia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Huia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Huia tries to move to mount but Wilson blocks the move with his legs.
Wilson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Huia staying out of range there.
Wilson looks to land a body kick but Huia moved away.
Huia blocks a leg kick.
Huia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Huia moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Huia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Huia.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson wants to stand but Huia is controlling the position.
Huia with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiremu Huia dominated that round.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Huia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Huia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilson lands with a right hand.
Wilson tries to bum rush Huia with a series of wild strikes but Huia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Huia moved out of range.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Huia tries to counter it with a takedown but Wilson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wilson throws the left hand but Huia avoids the punch easily.
Huia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Huia counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Wilson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solomon Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Huia moved out of range nicely.
Wilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wilson throws a leg kick that misses.
Huia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Huia counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Huia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huia was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Huia blocks a jab.
Huia moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
Wilson is looking to score with low kicks.#TD2#
Huia looking to score a takedown here. Wilson is defending well but Huia drives through and ends up in Wilson's guard.
Huia prevents Wilson from getting back to his feet.
Huia looking to pass the guard.
Wiremu Huia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huia looking to sit in guard and control but Wilson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Huia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huia is controlling Wilson's posture.
Wilson is looking to stand up but Huia won't let him.
Huia working a defensive guard here.
Huia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Huia pulls Wilson in close to prevent any damage.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Huia keeps moving. #T3#
Wilson postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Huia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Huia counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Huia is looking for a kimura here.
Huia is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson tries to kick Huia off but Huia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Huia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Huia is trying to work for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Huia working over Wilson with some ground and pound. Wilson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilson is refusing to be controlled, as Huia sits in half guard.
Huia is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wilson reverses the position - he's now on top in Huia's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Wilson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Huia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wilson.
Wilson misses the jab.
Huia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilson misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Huia tries to counter it with a takedown but Wilson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Huia feints the counter takedown.
Wilson throws an off balance right hand
and Huia counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson lands a really nice looking cross but Huia seems unphased.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
and Huia counters with a left to the body.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Huia is out of range.
Huia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huia.#T1#
Wilson misses with a looping right.
Huia tries a quick counter leg kick but Wilson is wise to it.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Huia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huia swinging wildly here.
Huia shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Huia slips a straight right by Wilson.
Huia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilson defends it well.
Huia takes one on the button.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Huia moved away.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Huia slips a straight right by Wilson.
Huia follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Solomon Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Huia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Huia moved out of range nicely.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Huia's head but Huia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Huia as he checks the leg kick.
Wilson throws a low kick, looking for Huia's leg but Huia calmly moves out of range.
Wilson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Huia is rocked!
Wilson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Huia square on the jaw! Damn, Huia is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Wilson!
During a confident post fight interview, Solomon Wilson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Highland Island 52
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Huia throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch.
Herculano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herculano lands a hook that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
A hook to the body from Herculano.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Huia has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Herculano lands with a right to the head.
Herculano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Herculano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huia tries to pull guard but Herculano won't allow it.
Herculano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Herculano lands a hook that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Huia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Herculano walks away with a smile on his face. Huia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Huia throws a sloppy body shot
and Herculano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Huia is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huia throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch.
Huia is still on wobbly legs! Can Herculano finish him?
Herculano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Herculano loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Huia senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herminio Herculano!
Herminio Herculano made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.
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Event:
HI43: WedFight VII
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Sai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sai lands an elbow just above Huia 's eye.
Huia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Huia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sai lands a nice elbow.
Huia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sai.
Sai avoiding damage as Huia throws knees to the body.
Huia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Huia avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
Huia avoids the elbow strike from Sai, against the cage.
Huia dodges an elbow strike from Sai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
Huia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sai avoiding damage as Huia throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sai.
Sai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huia's defenses.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sai just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huia's brow.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sai pushes off an throws an elbow but Huia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Huia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Huia missing with knees to the body.
Sai lands an elbow just above Huia 's eye.
Huia jumps guard but Sai stands there with Huia around his waist. Huia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Decha Sai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiremu Huia.
Huia misses with a knee to the head.
Sai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
Huia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sai walks away with a smile on his face. Huia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Sai drives through and clinches with Huia against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sai.
Sai lands an elbow inside that Huia shrugs off.
Sai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sai.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sai throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
Sai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Huia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huia avoids the elbow strike from Sai, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sai throws an elbow but misses.
Huia dodges an elbow strike from Sai.
Huia takes an elbow to the temple.
Sai lands a damaging elbow.
Sai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sai lands an elbow just above Huia 's eye.
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sai throws an elbow but misses.
Huia blocks the elbow strike.
Huia blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Sai.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sai lands an elbow just above Huia 's eye.
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sai prevents a body shot from Huia. #T3#
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Huia avoids the elbow strike from Sai, against the cage.
Sai pushes off an throws an elbow but Huia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huia's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huia's brow.
Huia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
Huia tries to pull guard but Sai won't allow it.
Sai lands an elbow that stopped Huia in his tracks for a moment.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Huia avoids the elbow strike from Sai, against the cage.
Sai lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huia's brow.
Huia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Huia is trying to pull guard but Sai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sai lands a damaging elbow.
Huia avoids the elbow strike from Sai, against the cage.
#T4#
Huia blocks the elbow strike.
Huia blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
Huia takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Huia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sai throws an elbow but misses.
Sai lands an elbow that stopped Huia in his tracks for a moment.
Huia avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sai lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sai throws an elbow but misses.
Huia can't find room to land a body shot as Sai controls the action.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
Sai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huia's brow.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sai lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Sai.
Huia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Decha Sai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Sai clinches.
Sai pushes off an throws an elbow but Huia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sai lands an elbow just above Huia 's eye.
Huia tries to land knees in the clinch but Sai avoids the damage to the body.
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
Sai lands a damaging elbow.
Sai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huia's defenses.
Huia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Huia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sai is keeping busy.
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Huia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice elbow from Sai.
Sai lands a damaging elbow.
Sai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Decha Sai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sai lands an elbow inside.
Huia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Huia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sai walks away with a smile on his face. Huia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Decha Sai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiremu Huia.
Sai cracks Huia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sai is looking to clinch.
Huia feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Sai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Huia tries to pull guard but Sai holds him up against the cage and eventually Huia drops back down to his feet.
Huia takes an elbow to the temple.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
Huia dodges an elbow strike from Sai.
Huia tries to pull guard but Sai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Huia takes an elbow to the temple.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Huia blocks an elbow strike.
Sai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huia can do to turn this around?
Huia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huia's defenses.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Huia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Huia tries to pull guard but Sai won't allow it.
Huia blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
Huia dodges an elbow strike from Sai.
Sai avoiding damage as Huia throws knees to the body.
Sai lands an elbow inside that Huia shrugs off.
Sai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Huia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sai walks away with a smile on his face. Huia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sai tries to clinch but Huia is having none of it. #CL#
Sai clinches with his opponent.
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Huia misses with a body punch.
Sai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huia's defenses.
Sai pushes off an throws an elbow but Huia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Sai.
Huia takes an elbow to the temple.
Huia tries to pull guard but Sai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sai lands an elbow just above Huia 's eye.
Huia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Huia takes an elbow to the temple.
Sai lands an elbow inside.
Sai lands an elbow just above Huia 's eye.
Huia tries to break the clinch but Sai is controlling the position.
Huia is trying to pull guard but Sai has him pressed against the cage.
Sai lands an elbow that stopped Huia in his tracks for a moment.
Huia takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sai lands an elbow just above Huia 's eye.
Sai lands an elbow inside.
Sai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
Huia blocks an elbow strike.
Huia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Huia blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sai lands an elbow just above Huia 's eye.
Sai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huia's defenses.
Sai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Huia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Huia avoids the elbow strike from Sai, against the cage.
Huia blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
Huia is trying to pull guard but Sai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Sai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Decha Sai dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sai throws out a powerful jab.
Sai moves out of range as Huia strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Sai rushes Huia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Huia wants a takedown but no success here.
Sai lands a damaging elbow.
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Huia jumps guard but Sai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Sai.
Huia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sai pushes off an throws an elbow but Huia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
Huia blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
Huia fails to pull guard.
Decha Sai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiremu Huia.
Sai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sai lands a nice elbow.
Sai lands an elbow inside that Huia shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sai.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huia's brow.
Huia tries to land knees in the clinch but Sai avoids the damage to the body.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Huia blocks the elbow strike.
Huia fails to pull guard.
Sai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Sai.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huia's brow.
Sai lands a nice elbow.
Huia struggles to land a body shot inside as Sai controls his hands.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Sai.
Sai lands an elbow that stopped Huia in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Huia misses with a body punch.
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sai lands an elbow that stopped Huia in his tracks for a moment.
Sai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sai lands an elbow just above Huia 's eye.
Sai lands an elbow inside.
Sai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Huia tries to pull guard but Sai won't allow it.
Huia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Huia takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#
Huia is rocked!
Huia blocks an elbow strike.
Sai lands an elbow that stopped Huia in his tracks for a moment.
Huia is still on wobbly legs! Can Sai finish him?
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sai pushes off an throws an elbow but Huia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
Sai pushes off an throws an elbow but Huia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Huia blocks an elbow strike.
Huia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sai to keep the fight standing.
Huia blocks the elbow strike.
Huia jumps guard but Sai stands there with Huia around his waist. Huia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Huia seems to have recovered his senses.
Sai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
Sai lands an elbow just above Huia 's eye.
Huia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Huia avoids the elbow strike from Sai, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huia's brow.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
Sai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wiremu Huia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
Huia avoids the elbow strike from Sai, against the cage.
Huia avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
Sai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sai pushes off an throws an elbow but Huia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Huia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sai lands a nice elbow.
Huia blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Huia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sai is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huia blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sai.
Sai pushes off an throws an elbow but Huia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
Huia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sai is defending well for now.
Sai lands a damaging elbow.
Huia jumps guard but Sai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Huia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Huia blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huia's brow.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huia's defenses.
Sai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huia's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sai avoids it.
Sai pushes off an throws an elbow but Huia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Decha Sai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Huia fails to land.
Sai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Decha Sai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Decha Sai!
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Event:
Highland Island World 1
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Ploy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ploy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ploy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huia doesn't seem bothered though.
Ploy lands a body shot.
Ploy misses with a body shot.
Ploy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Huias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Ploy misses.
We've been told by Ploy's head coaches at KING OF PAIN that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ploy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ploy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Huia eats them both and turns towards Ploy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ploy scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huia takes one to the chin there.
Ploy scores with a nice right hand.
Huia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ploy moves away.#T1#
Ploy just misses with a punch to the body.
And Huia tries to counter it with a takedown but Ploy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ploy lands a jab to the head.
Huia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ploy.
Huia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Huia slips a straight right by Ploy.
Good exchange - Ploy coming out on top.
A big right from Ploy misses.
Huia throws a low kick, looking for Ploy's leg but Ploy calmly moves out of range.
Ploy throws a lazy right hand but Huia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Huia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Huia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ploy throws a series of punches but Huia moves out of range.
Ploy scores with a hook to the body. Huia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ploy throws an overhand right that lands on Huia's shoulder, as Huia tries to avoid the shot.
Huia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ploy. Huia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ploy misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Ploy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ploy misses with an uppercut.
Luna Ploy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huia looks to land a body kick but Ploy moved away.
The fighters circling - Ploy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Huia staying out of range there.
Huia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ploy defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huia scoring well with a low kick there.
Ploy lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Ploy.
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Ploy.
Ploy misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Huia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ploy won't be happy with that. #ES#
Ploy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Ploy misses with a hook.
Huia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Huia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ploy throws out the jab.
Ploy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ploy is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Ploy finds it's way through Huia's defenses.
Huia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ploy defends it well.
Ploy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Ploy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Ploy.
Ploy lands a jab to Huia's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Huia.
Huia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Huia swings for the body but Ploy moves out of range.
Ploy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ploy lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ploy throws a body punch but Huia moves out of range.
Huia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Huia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Huia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ploy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ploy takes a swing at Huia's ribcage but misses.
Huia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ploy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ploy defends it well.
Huia ducks right into an uppercut from Ploy.
Huia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ploy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luna Ploy dominated that round.
That's time! Ploy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ploy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Ploy.
Huia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ploy.
And Huia tries to counter it with a takedown but Ploy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huia slips under a jab from Ploy.
Huia staying out of range there.
Ploy missing with a left hand there. Huia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ploy looks to land a left hand but Huia moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Huia.
Ploy misses with a body shot.
Huia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ploy defends it well.
A big left from Ploy misses.
Huia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ploy defends it well.
No joy there for Ploy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Huia moves out of range of the strikes.
Ploy throws a hook but Huia avoids it easily.
Huia with the counter takedown but Ploy avoids it easily.
Ploy misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Ploy misses.
Huia swings for the body but Ploy moves out of range.
Huia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ploy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huia feints the counter takedown.
Huia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ploy rather than just go for the knockout.
Ploy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Huia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ploy misses with a hook. Huia ducked under it nicely.
Huia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Huia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ploy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huia can do to turn this around?#T2#
Nice cross by Ploy.
A big right from Ploy misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ploy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ploy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huia.
Huia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Huia misses with a wild body shot.
Huia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ploy was well out of range. Poor timing from Huia.
Luna Ploy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ploy lands a jab to the nose.
Ploy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Huia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Ploy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ploy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Huia takes one on the button.
Ploy throws a body punch but Huia moves out of range.
Ploy loads up on a big right hand but Huia slips the punch.
Huia is trying to counter with his kicks.
A lazy left from Ploy finds it's target.
Huia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ploy throws a looping overhand right but Huia ducks down to avoid it.
Ploy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huia. Ploy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huia misses the shot to the body.
Ploy lands with a good body shot.
Ploy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huia on the side of the head.
Ploy throws a lazy right hand but Huia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Huia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ploy.#T4#
Ploy throws a looping overhand right but Huia ducks down to avoid it.
Huia feints the counter takedown.
Ploy misses with a straight left.
Huia feints a counter leg kick.
Ploy throws out a loose jab but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ploy with a nice cross.
Ploy throws a body punch but Huia moves out of range.
Huia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ploy checks a leg kick.
Ploy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huia was well out of range. Poor timing from Ploy.
Sloppy strikes from Ploy. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Huia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ploy sprawls well initially but Huia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Huia is trying to control the action in half guard but Ploy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ploy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luna Ploy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ploy tries to bum rush Huia with a series of wild strikes but Huia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ploy lands a jab-cross combination.
Ploy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Ploy.
Luna Ploy is winning the standup battle so far.
Ploy misses with a looping left.
Ploy lands with a straight right. Huia didn't see that one coming.
Ploy takes a swing at Huia's ribcage but misses.
Ploy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Ploy misses its intended target.
Ploy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ploy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Ploy. #T1#
Huia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ploy.
Huia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ploy defends it well.
Ploy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ploy just misses with a punch to the body.
Huia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Huia throws a lazy right hand but Ploy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ploy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Huia takes one to the side of the head.
Ploy scores with a jab to the body.
Ploy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huia moves away.
Huia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Huia lands a nice hook to Ploy's body. Ploy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ploy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huia was well out of range. Poor timing from Ploy.
Huia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
No joy there for Ploy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Huia moves forwards but Ploy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Ploy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ploy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ploy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Huia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ploy tries to bum rush Huia with a series of wild strikes but Huia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ploy lands with a shot to the body.
Ploy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ploy takes a swing at Huia's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Huia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ploy.
Huia misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Ploy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ploy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huia was well out of range. Poor timing from Ploy.
Huia throws a head kick but Ploy moves out of range.
Ploy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wiremu Huia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Huia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Ploy finds it's way through Huia's defenses.
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Ploy.
Huia feints the counter takedown.
Ploy throws a hook to the side of Huia's head but Huia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luna Ploy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ploy looks to land a left hand but Huia moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Ploy avoids the body shot from Huia.
Ploy misses with a hook.
Ploy swings for the body but Huia moves out of range.
Ploy cracks Huia with a good jab.
Ploy misses with an uppercut. Huia saw that one coming.
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Ploy.
Huia staying out of range there.
Ploy cracks Huia with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ploy throws a body shot but no joy.
Huia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ploy.
Ploy misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luna Ploy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ploy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luna Ploy!
During a confident post fight interview, Luna Ploy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WedFight III
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Jimenez doesn't manage to clinch there - Huia circles away.
#CL2#
Jimenez has managed to clinch.
Jimenez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Jimenez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jimenez tries to clinch but Huia moves away #TD#
and Huia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jimenez!
Jimenez is looking to get back to his feet here but Huia is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jimenez's back.#SUB#
Huia looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Jimenez taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wiremu Huia!
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Event:
no blood, no gain
Date: Mar 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Shaforostov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shaforostov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Huia's head. #SUB2#
Shaforostov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shaforostov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Huia trying to control but Shaforostov postures up.
Huia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaforostov chips away with some ground and pound.
Shaforostov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Huia's head.
Shaforostov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Huia is proving hard to escape from.
Shaforostov throwing strikes from guard but Huia blocks nicely. #T1#
Huia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaforostov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Huia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaforostov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Huia holds on and takes a little breather.
Huia working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Shaforostov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Huia to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Shaforostov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Huia pulls down on the head and he's put Shaforostov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wiremu Huia!
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