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Event:
Torcida 20 -Thompson Vs Stanky
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Wang scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Kawai takes the fight into the clinch.
Kawai has Wang pushed against the cage.
Kawai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wang avoids the elbow strike from Kawai, against the cage.
Wang is trying to break the clinch but Kawai has him pressed against the cage.
Kawai lands an elbow inside that Wang shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Andy Wang has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kawai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wang's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wang's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kawai throws an elbow but misses.
Wang tries to break the clinch but Kawai is controlling the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kawai. #T1#
Kawai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wang blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kawai throws an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kawai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kawai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Andy Wang's cut is getting worse.
Wang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kawai lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Andy Wang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kawai misses with an elbow over the top.
Wang dodges an elbow strike from Kawai.
Kawai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kawai'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.
Kawai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Kawai controlling the action here for a moment.
Kawai misses with an elbow strike.
Wang blocks the elbow strike.
Kawai lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Jeez, Andy Wang's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andy Wang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michiko Kawai!
After the fight, Michiko Kawai was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Torcida 15 - Lord Vs Lanaster
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Wang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Erickson on the side of the head.
Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arvins Bootcamp in the buildup to the fight.
Wang lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Wang.
Wang stalks Erickson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Erickson's face. Erickson staggers backwards, shaken.
Erickson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erickson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wang.
Some bone on bone action there as Wang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Erickson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erickson 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.
An elbow from Erickson crashes against the mat.
#T1#
Erickson misses with the ground and pound.
Erickson throws a strike aimed at the side of Wang's head but Wang avoids it well.
Wang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Erickson.
Erickson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Erickson throws an elbow but Wang slips to the side and avoids it well.
Erickson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Erickson.
Wang defending against the ground and pound.
Erickson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Erickson cracks Wang with a big right hand but Wang just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2#
Erickson trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wang takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erickson trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Erickson.
Erickson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3#
Erickson tries to score with some ground and pound. Wang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Erickson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Erickson cracks Wang with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Erickson working the ground and pound but Wang is defending the strikes.
Erickson throws a strike aimed at the side of Wang's head but Wang avoids it well.
Erickson controls the position.
Erickson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Erickson 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.
Erickson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Abraham's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wang is working to avoid the ground and pound but Erickson connects with a decent elbow.
Erickson lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Erickson tries for a kimura but Wang is defending well.
The ground and pound from Erickson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Wang is not content to let Erickson control the position.
Erickson scoring with punches and elbows.
Wang is not content to let Erickson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigmund Erickson dominated that round.
That's time! Wang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Erickson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wang as he jumps to the side.
Erickson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Erickson.
Erickson defending well as Wang loads up on a big left hand.
Erickson with the counter takedown but Wang avoids it easily.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erickson.
Wang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Erickson. Erickson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Erickson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Erickson dives in for a single leg takedown but Wang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wang throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang throws a hook but Erickson blocks it.
Erickson feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Erickson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wang was covering up waiting for the punch and Erickson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Erickson pushes down on Wang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Erickson trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Erickson.
Erickson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Erickson on the ground.
Erickson moves nicely into side control.
Erickson grinds an elbow into Wang's temple. #T2#
Erickson tries to score with some ground and pound. Wang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Erickson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wang managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Erickson.
Erickson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Erickson looks up at the clock and then as Wang takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Erickson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sigmund Erickson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Erickson working the ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Erickson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Erickson working the ground and pound from side control.
Erickson tries to score with some ground and pound. Wang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The ground and pound from Erickson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Erickson.#T3#
Wang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Erickson landing strikes.
Erickson grinds an elbow into Wang's temple.
Wang on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wang dodges the ground and pound from Erickson.
Erickson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wang is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Erickson working the ground and pound but Wang is defending the strikes.
Wang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Erickson.
Erickson cracks Wang with a big elbow. #T4#
Erickson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wang is avoiding damage well.
Erickson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Erickson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Erickson lands a decent elbow from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Erickson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wang defending against the ground and pound.
Wang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Erickson throws an elbow but Wang slips to the side and avoids it well.
Erickson wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Erickson lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigmund Erickson 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#
Erickson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Wang misses.
A shot to the liver by Wang. Beautiful body shot.
Wang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Erickson at a distance.
Wang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Erickson's hands.
Wang connects with a jab.
Erickson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wang throws the left hand but Erickson avoids the punch easily.
And Erickson tries to counter it with a takedown but Wang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erickson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wang is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Wang throws a body shot but no joy.
Erickson tries a low kick but Wang avoids it.
Wang throws a right and a left that Erickson avoids nicely.
Erickson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Erickson takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wang misses with a hook.
Erickson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wang throws out the jab.
Erickson feints the counter takedown.
Wang leaves Erickson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wang, as that shot connected.
Erickson slips a jab and a cross from Wang.
Erickson throws a lazy body kick
and Wang counters with a stiff right hand. #T2##TD2#
Erickson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Erickson is in Wang's guard.
Erickson wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Erickson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erickson is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Erickson is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Erickson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Erickson works over Wang with some ground and pound from guard.
Erickson landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Erickson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Erickson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Erickson is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Erickson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wang tries to get out of the position.
Erickson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Erickson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Erickson drops an elbow to the side of Wang's head.
Erickson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wang's head.
Erickson throwing shots but Wang is blocking nicely.
Erickson lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Wang is not content to let Erickson control the position.
Erickson working Wang over with strikes.
Erickson winds up and cracks Wang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Erickson working over Wang with some ground and pound. Wang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sigmund Erickson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Erickson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wang is in trouble now - Erickson has advanced to mount!
Erickson controlling from mount.
Andy Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andy Wang.
I think Erickson 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigmund Erickson!
A very excited looking Sigmund Erickson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Torcida 9 - Silva Vs Stark
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Wang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wang throws a combination. Marquez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marquez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wang misses with a series of wild punches.
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
Wang misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Marquez closes the distance and clinches.
Marquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Marquez jumps guard and drags Wang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Wang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wang is fighting to break Marquez's control of his arms but Marquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wang being controlled here momentarily.
Wang tries to stand but Marquez is controlling from the bottom. #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.
Wang 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marquez is controlling Wang's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marquez avoids the body shot from Wang.
Wang digs a good body shot into Marquez's ribs.
Marquez throws a body kick that misses.
Marquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wang defends it nicely.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marquez.
#T3#
Wang lands a jab-cross combination.
Marquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Marquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wang throws a jab but it's blocked by Marquez.
Wang looks to land a left hand but Marquez moved out of range nicely.
Marquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang.
Wang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wang misses with a series of wild punches.
Marquez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wang looks to land a combination but Marquez avoids it well.
Wang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wang misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Wang looks to land a right hand but Marquez moved out of range.
Marquez is looking for a counter combo.
Wang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marquez fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang loads up on a big right hand but Marquez slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang lands a jab to Marquez's midsection.
Wang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wang stuffs the takedown.
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
Wang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wang lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Wang misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wang missing with a left hand there. Marquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Marquez drives through and clinches with Wang against the cage.
Marquez stalling the fight.
#BC#
Marquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice cross by Wang.
Wang has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Wang lands with a shot to the body.
Wang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marquez throws a big counter combination but Wang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wang sprawls well. Wang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Marquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Marquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wang avoids it really well and circles away.
Andy Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Wang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wang throws a nice looking combination but Marquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Marquez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wang scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Wang.
Wang swings for the body but Marquez moves out of range.
Andy Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marquez momentarily.
Wang misses with a body shot.
Marquez feinted with a counter takedown.
Wang stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang misses the jab.
Wang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wang throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Wang throws an overhand right that lands on Marquez's shoulder, as Marquez tries to avoid the shot.
Wang clobbers Marquez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Wang tries to sprawl out of it but Marquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marquez drops his hands momentarily and Wang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marquez throws a leg kick but Wang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wang misses the jab.
Andy Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marquez closes the distance and clinches up with Wang, looking for a takedown. Marquez pushes Wang against the cage but Wang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wang misses with a hook. Marquez ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Wang lands with a nice body punch.
Wang lands a jab to Marquez's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marquez staying out of range there.
As Wang tries to get set, Marquez tries to push him back and clinch up but Wang manages to avoid the attempt.
Wang misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Wang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marquez doesn't seem phased though.
Marquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marquez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marquez there as he acknowledges the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wang.
Marquez closes the distance and clinches up with Wang, looking for a takedown. Marquez pushes Wang against the cage but Wang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marquez manages to avoid it.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marquez manages to avoid it.
Marquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Wang coming out on top.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang throws a series of punches but Marquez avoids them all with ease.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wang throws out the jab. #CL#
Marquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marquez keeps control of Wang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wang working hard to break the clinch.
Marquez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wang can't break the clinch.
Marquez trying to stall but Wang improves his position.
#TD#
Marquez drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Wang lands a glancing blow to the side of Marquez's head.
Wang lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Wang coming out on top.
Wang misses with the combination.
Marquez dives in and grabs Wang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wang pushes down on Marquez's head and hops out.
Wang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marquez's head backwards.
Wang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Wang. Those never looked like landing.
Marquez feinted with a counter takedown.
Marquez tries to clinch up but Wang circles away and keeps his distance.
Wang misses the shot to the body.
Marquez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Wang stuns Marquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jordan Marquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marquez walks into a straight right hand from Wang.
Wang throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#
Marquez is rocked!
Marquez ducks right into an uppercut from Wang.
Oh Marquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marquez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marquez doesn't seem bothered though.
Marquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wang.
Wang lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marquez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wang counters with a big right hand! Oh Marquez is in trouble here! Wang follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Wang!
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