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Event:
B30: Vinicius vs. Antonew
Date: Dec 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Ki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wright is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ki just leaning against Wright, taking a breather.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Ki controls his hands.
Ki stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki slows down the pace here.
Ki gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Wright is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ki is keeping busy.#T1#
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Ki uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Ki has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wright is trying to keep an underhook but Ki manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ki seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wright is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ao Ki!
In his post fight interview, Ao Ki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Bushido 26: Axe vs. Aoki
Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Fang works the jab nicely.
Fang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wright dips to his left and cracks Fang with an uppercut!
A big right from Wright misses.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fang sprawls well. Fang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Fang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
Fang staying out of range there.
Fang darts in looking for a takedown but Wright gets double underhooks and turns Fang into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Fang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Fang is looking to stand up but Wright won't let him.
Fang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Wright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Wright is looking to cinch up a triangle. Fang throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wright's body to avoid the submission. Wright has instead reached around Fang's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wright arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Erin Wright!
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Event:
Bushido 23: Champion Path
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Wright closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nambatac to the mat! Nambatac manages to get full guard.
Wright is standing up over Nambatac. Nambatac looks to escape but Wright dives into side control.
#REVR#
Nambatac is looking for a sweep.
Wright fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Wright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wright trying to control the position but Nambatac is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nambatac is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nambatac knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wright on the ground.
Wright working the head with strikes.
Wright fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nambatac wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Wright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wright in side control, throwing shots but Nambatac defends.
Wright is looking to take a break and control but Nambatac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wright scoring with punches and elbows.
Nambatac really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Check out the look on Wright's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wright scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wright lands a nice forearm strike.
Nambatac avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wright.
Nambatac has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wright in side control, throwing shots but Nambatac defends. #T2#
Nambatac takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wright content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wright is looking to take a break and control but Nambatac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nambatac can't do much from the bottom here.
Wright working the body and head with strikes.
Wright lands some shots froms side control.
Wright misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3##SUB2#
Wright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wright throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nambatac is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nambatac keeps working.
Wright moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nambatac is not content to let Wright control the position.
Wright is working Nambatac over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Nambatac is not content to let Wright control the position.
Wright wants to take a breather but Nambatac manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wright.
Wright trying to control but Nambatac is working from the bottom.
Wright passes Nambatac's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nambatac with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nambatac is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wright scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nambatac is trying to maintain the position but Wright is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erin Wright 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##TD2#
Wright scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Nambatac bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
#TD#
Nambatac shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wright manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Nambatac looking to improve position, pressing down on Wright's thigh with his hand. Wright seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Nambatac paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Nambatac's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Wright picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Erin Wright!
Gil Nambatac spoke after the fight, saying 'Daghang Salamat sa supporta. Thank you for the support. See you all on my next fight.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Garza just misses with a punch to the body.
Garza fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Wright counters with a left hand that sends Garza to the canvas! #ROC2#
Garza is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Garza has been cut.
Wright arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Garza's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Erin Wright!
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Event:
AFC 14
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Wright lands a body shot.
Wright digs a good hook to Duffy's body.
#TD#
Duffy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Duffy from controlling successfully.
Duffy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Duffy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duffy controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Wright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duffy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duffy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duffy wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.#T1#
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Duffy is proving a slippery customer.
Duffy tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Wright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Wright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Duffy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duffy has managed to get both his arms back between Wright's legs - danger averted.
Duffy trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duffy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2##SUB2#
Wright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duffy trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duffy wanted to stand there but Wright had control of the position. #SUB2#
Wright is looking for a triangle but Duffy pushes his legs off easily.
Duffy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duffy stands up over Wright, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Duffy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duffy trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duffy tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Wright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duffy is aware though and is defending well.
Duffy throwing strikes from guard but Wright blocks nicely. #T3#
Duffy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Wright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duffy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duffy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duffy slips nicely into half guard.
Duffy prevents Wright from improving his position.#SUB#
Duffy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wright is looking for a sweep. Duffy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Duffy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Duffy wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving. #SU#
Duffy stands and steps away. Wright gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wright misses with the combination.
Duffy shoots and misses
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Duffy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright lands with a hook. Duffy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duffy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erin Wright dominated that round.
That's time! Duffy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duffy on the side of the head.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duffy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wright lands with a cross. #TD#
Wright tries to sprawl but Duffy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wright is staying active underneath Duffy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Duffy seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright gets full guard.#SUB2#
Wright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duffy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Duffy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wright is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Duffy trying to control the position but Wright is working away. #SUB#
Duffy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Duffy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wright manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Wright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duffy pulls his head out easily.
Duffy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Duffy is keen to just control but Wright is a slippery customer.
Duffy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Duffy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wright is just riding it out for now. Duffy eventually gives up the hold.
Ground and pound from Duffy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Wright wants to improve his position but Duffy is controlling well.
#SUB#
Duffy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Duffy seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Duffy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wright.#SUB2#
Wright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duffy defends well.#T3#
Duffy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wright controls Duffy momentarily but Duffy frees himself. #SUB2#
Wright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Wright is looking for a triangle but Duffy pushes his legs off easily.
Duffy controlling from the top position.
Duffy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4##SUB#
Duffy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duffy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Duffy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duffy lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Duffy drops back looking for a leg! Wright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wright manages to kick Duffy off! Duffy jumps back into Wright's guard. #SUB2#
Wright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duffy throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Wright is looking for a triangle but Duffy pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Erin Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wright throws a right and a left that Duffy avoids nicely.
Duffy throws a big counter combination but Wright scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Duffy shoots in but no luck this time.
Erin Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright leaves Duffy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Duffy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Duffy showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wright.#T1##SUB2#
Wright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Duffy controlling from the top position.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Duffy from controlling successfully.
Duffy is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.#SUB2#
Wright has his foot on Duffy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duffy works his way back into a safe position though.
Duffy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Duffy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Wright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duffy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at O'Brannigans MMA inform us that Wright has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Duffy from controlling successfully. #T2#
Duffy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Duffy drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Duffy as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Wright screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Duffy! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joe Duffy!
Joe Duffy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
AFC9
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Herman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Herman.
Herman misses with a looping right.
Herman digs a good body shot into Wright's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright digs a good hook to Herman's body.
Herman throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Wright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Herman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Herman throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Wright fails to land the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Herman misses.
Wohehiv Herman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herman cracks a nice hook into Wright's ribs.
Herman with a hook.
A combination from Herman does no damage.
Herman misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Herman looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Wright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Herman sprawls and moves away.
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Herman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herman jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well.
Herman swinging wildly here.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Herman.#T3#
Herman throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Herman. That snapped Wright's head back.
Herman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wright is defended easily by Herman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erin Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Herman scores with a jab to the body.
Herman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice combination there by Herman.
#ROC2#
Wright is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Erin Wright has been cut.
Herman steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Wright is out on his feet! Herman sets himself and nearly takes Wright's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wohehiv Herman! Wohehiv Herman retains his lightweight title!
Wohehiv Herman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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