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Event:
RFLFN-19
Date: Mar 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoddler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagenknecht tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stoddler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoddler thuds a left hand into Wagenknecht's body.#CL#
Wagenknecht has managed to clinch.
Stoddler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wagenknecht up against the cage.
Stoddler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wagenknecht being controlled against the cage.
Stoddler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Stoddler breaks from the clinch.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Stoddler moves out of range.
Stoddler gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Wagenknecht counters with a single leg into guard. Stoddler didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoddler wants to sweep here but Wagenknecht controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Wagenknecht drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stoddler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wagenknecht has Stoddler in his guard.#REVB#
Wagenknecht controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoddler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wagenknecht looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoddler is one step ahead there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wagenknecht not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stoddler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wagenknecht working a defensive guard here.
Stoddler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stoddler lands with a right hand. #T3#
Wagenknecht ducks right into an uppercut from Stoddler.
Stoddler misses with a wild body shot.
Wagenknecht attempts a counter takedown but Stoddler avoids it well and moves away.
Wagenknecht doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wagenknecht takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoddler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stoddler looks to throw the jab but Wagenknecht is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Stoddler misses.
Stoddler misses with a looping right.
Wagenknecht walks into a stiff left hand from Stoddler.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Stoddler is having none of it.
Stoddler misses with a body shot.
Wagenknecht appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stoddler misses with a body shot.
Stoddler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoddler throws out a counter right but Wagenknecht avoids it with no problem.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoddler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stoddler throws a big counter head kick but Wagenknecht avoids it with no problem.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoddler looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Stoddler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagenknecht manages to avoid it.
Wagenknecht attempts a counter takedown but Stoddler avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Wagenknecht moves into the clinch successfully.
Stoddler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wagenknecht fails to land.
Stoddler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stoddler.
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!
Wagenknecht wants a takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wagenknecht misses with some punches.
Wagenknecht stalling in the clinch but Stoddler improves position.
Stoddler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Wagenknecht fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stoddler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wagenknecht can't find room to land a body shot as Stoddler controls the action.
Wagenknecht is looking to control Stoddler's arms but Stoddler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wagenknecht has his back to the cage.
Stoddler is leaning against Wagenknecht and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wagenknecht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoddler blocks the elbow strike.
Stoddler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoddler scores with a shot to the side of Wagenknecht's head.
Wagenknecht throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tud Stoddler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wagenknecht takes one to the side of the head.
Wagenknecht defending well as Stoddler loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Wagenknecht fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stoddler to the ground. Wagenknecht is now in Stoddler's guard.#SUB#
Wagenknecht drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stoddler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wagenknecht has Stoddler in his guard.#REVB#
Stoddler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wagenknecht is trying to control the position but Stoddler postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoddler looking to pass the guard.
Wagenknecht keeping moving, preventing Stoddler from controlling successfully. #T1#
Wagenknecht looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoddler is one step ahead there.
Wagenknecht trying to keep a closed guard but Stoddler is proving a slippery customer.
Wagenknecht controlling the position.
Stoddler won't allow Wagenknecht to sweep him here.
Wagenknecht can't keep his opponent in guard - Stoddler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wagenknecht is pressing down on Stoddler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wagenknecht working a defensive guard here.
Stoddler 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. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wagenknecht is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wagenknecht looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoddler is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wagenknecht fails with the takedown.
Tud Stoddler seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Stoddler is having none of it.
Stoddler swings for the body but Wagenknecht moves out of range.
Stoddler keeps Wagenknecht at a distance using the push kick.
Stoddler circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wagenknecht is defended easily by Stoddler.
Stoddler takes a swing at Wagenknecht's ribcage but misses.
Wagenknecht fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stoddler works Wagenknecht's body with a nice hook.
Wagenknecht takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wagenknecht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoddler.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoddler throws a chopping leg kick but Wagenknecht manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch there but Stoddler circles away.
#T4#
Nice shot lands for Stoddler.
Wagenknecht shoots in for a takedown but Stoddler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Stoddler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Wagenknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Stoddler is having none of it.
Stoddler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stoddler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoddler lands with an uppercut that bounces Wagenknecht off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Wagenknecht has closed the distance and engaged Stoddler in a clinch.
Stoddler tries to throw a body punch but Wagenknecht avoids it by throwing Stoddler back against the cage.
Wagenknecht misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoddler.
Stoddler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagenknecht's elbow.
Stoddler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wagenknecht or not.
Stoddler is pressed up against the cage. Wagenknecht has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stoddler down to the mat. Stoddler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stoddler stuffs the takedown attempt from Wagenknecht. Wagenknecht gets slowly back to his feet.
Wagenknecht looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up but Stoddler circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wagenknecht looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tud Stoddler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wagenknecht on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stoddler punishes Wagenknecht's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoddler connects with a crisp jab.
Stoddler throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Stoddler finds it's way through Wagenknecht's defenses.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoddler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stoddler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stoddler misses with a hook. Wagenknecht ducked under it nicely.
Stoddler misses with an uppercut. Wagenknecht saw that one coming.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up
letting Stoddler counter with a right hand.
Wagenknecht closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stoddler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Wagenknecht bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoddler looks to land a combination but Wagenknecht avoids it well.
Ronald Wagenknecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoddler lands a leg kick that knocks Wagenknecht off balance momentarily.
Stoddler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wagenknecht closes the distance but Stoddler moves to the side
and Stoddler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT2#
It looks like Ronald Wagenknecht has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wagenknecht looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoddler throws a nice looking combination but Wagenknecht bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stoddler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wagenknecht takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoddler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up
and Stoddler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wagenknecht's knee momentarily.#T2#
Stoddler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wagenknecht.
Stoddler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoddler throws out a loose jab but Wagenknecht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoddler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagenknecht tries to clinch there but Stoddler circles away.
Stoddler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wagenknecht back to the cage. Stoddler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stoddler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ronald Wagenknecht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wagenknecht fails with the takedown
and Stoddler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoddler looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagenknecht is just out of range.
Stoddler swinging wildly here.
Stoddler jabs Wagenknecht to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up but Stoddler circles away and keeps his distance.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoddler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wagenknecht has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stoddler misses with a wild combination.
Wagenknecht half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stoddler.
Wagenknecht throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoddler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wagenknecht checks a low kick from Stoddler.
Wagenknecht is looking to clinch but Stoddler is avoiding it.
Wagenknecht tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stoddler counters with a right hand to the body. #T4##CL#
Wagenknecht has managed to clinch.
Stoddler stops a takedown attempt from Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht is working for takedown but Stoddler is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Wagenknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagenknecht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wagenknecht lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoddler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stoddler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wagenknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoddler lands with a light punch inside.
Tud Stoddler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short uppercut from Stoddler.
Stoddler tries to work over Wagenknecht's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagenknecht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoddler.
A right hook to the body lands for Stoddler.
Stoddler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stoddler scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tud Stoddler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stoddler 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tud Stoddler!
Our winner, Tud Stoddler, 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:
RFL-64 FE vs. UTH
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Wagenknecht fails to land the takedown.
Wagenknecht looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tellkins tries to clinch up but Wagenknecht circles away and keeps his distance.
Tellkins looks to land a combination but Wagenknecht avoids it well.
Tellkins lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Wagenknecht dives in and scores a takedown into Tellkins's guard.
Tellkins wants to get back to his feet but Wagenknecht passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Tellkins missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tellkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tellkins is looking for a sweep. Wagenknecht is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tellkins trying to control but Wagenknecht postures up.
Tellkins is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Wagenknecht maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tellkins could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wagenknecht has cracked it and Tellkins is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wagenknecht!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Wagenknecht!
An out of breath Ronald Wagenknecht thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Darren Tellkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I 'm done with MMA I m fucking over it you all bums doing strictly KT '.
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Event:
RFL-61 Morris Vs Wagenknecht 2
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Wagenknecht closes the distance and clinches.
Wagenknecht misses with an elbow strike.
Wagenknecht being controlled against the cage.
Wagenknecht is trying to drag Morris to the mat but Morris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wagenknecht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morris is leaning against Wagenknecht and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wagenknecht throws a punch but it's blocked by Morris.
Morris leaning his opponent against the cage.
Morris lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagenknecht working aggressively here.
Morris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wagenknecht tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morris's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Morris.
Wagenknecht misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagenknecht can't get the takedown.
Nick Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Wagenknecht.#T1#
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morris scores with a shot to the side of Wagenknecht's head.
Morris slows down the pace here.
Wagenknecht goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morris prevents it.
Wagenknecht takes a shot to the head.
Wagenknecht with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Morris.
Morris has Wagenknecht pushed against the cage.
Wagenknecht swings wildly with an uppercut but Morris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morris prevents the takedown attempt.
Morris looking to stall.
Wagenknecht is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Morris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morris.
Morris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wagenknecht looking for a takedown.
Morris blocks a body shot from Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagenknecht lands a hook that snaps the head of Morris backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morris prevents the takedown attempt.
Wagenknecht misses with some punches.
Wagenknecht is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wagenknecht misses with a punch on the inside.
Morris blocking some punches.
Morris is pressed up against the cage. Wagenknecht has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morris down to the mat. Morris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wagenknecht fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wagenknecht throws a body shot but no joy.
Morris feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Wagenknecht tries to clinch
and Morris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch
and Morris counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Wagenknecht clinches.
Morris scores with a shoulder strike.
Wagenknecht tries to score a body lock takedown but Morris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morris pushes Wagenknecht back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wagenknecht wants to stall.
Morris tries a body shot but Wagenknecht blocks it.
Morris lands a shot to the body.
Morris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wagenknecht throws a head punch that misses.
Wagenknecht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagenknecht tries for a takedown but Morris manages to get underhooks.
Wagenknecht throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morris blocks it with crossed arms.
Morris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wagenknecht or not.
Wagenknecht looks winded!
Morris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wagenknecht.#T4#
A hook to the body from Morris.
Morris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wagenknecht is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Morris is stalling here.
Morris is working Wagenknecht over against the cage.
Wagenknecht has a couple of punches blocked by Morris.
Morris is working Wagenknecht over against the cage.
Morris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morris prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morris leaning his opponent against the cage.
Morris blocks a body shot from Wagenknecht.
Morris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morris lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Morris dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Morris keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been told by Morris's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagenknecht can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Wagenknecht clinches up against the cage.
Morris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morris.
Wagenknecht lands with a left to the head.
Wagenknecht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Morris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wagenknecht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagenknecht letting Morris take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wagenknecht throws an elbow but misses.
Wagenknecht doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morris blocking some punches.
Wagenknecht has a couple of punches blocked by Morris.
Morris lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Morris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Morris.
Wagenknecht is breathing heavily.
Wagenknecht pushes off an throws an elbow but Morris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wagenknecht being controlled against the cage.
Morris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Morris.
Wagenknecht tries to land a knee to the head but Morris blocks with his arms.
Wagenknecht misses with the head strike.
Morris is looking to control Wagenknecht's arms but Wagenknecht gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morris has his back to the cage.
Wagenknecht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Morris.
Wagenknecht tries to stall but Morris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wagenknecht tries for a takedown but Morris manages to get underhooks.
Morris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Morris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Morris leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for Wagenknecht to work.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Wagenknecht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagenknecht wants a takedown.
Wagenknecht trying to stall but Morris improves his position.
Morris lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morris.
Morris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wagenknecht.
Morris is leaning against Wagenknecht and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wagenknecht misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Morris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Morris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wagenknecht misses with some punches.
Morris lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Nick Morris has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morris.
Morris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wagenknecht swings wildly with an uppercut but Morris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morris lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wagenknecht takes a shot to the head.
Morris stalling against the cage.
Morris pushes Wagenknecht back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morris lands with a light punch inside.
Wagenknecht has a couple of punches blocked by Morris.
Wagenknecht misses with some punches.
Wagenknecht pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Morris scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Morris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morris lands a right hand.
Wagenknecht swings wildly with an uppercut but Morris uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morris.
Wagenknecht throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morris blocks it with crossed arms.
Wagenknecht is working for takedown but Morris is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nick Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Wagenknecht.
Morris avoids a wild elbow strike from Wagenknecht.
Morris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Morris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wagenknecht tries to work over Morris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wagenknecht misses with an elbow over the top.
Wagenknecht lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morris lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Morris dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Wagenknecht gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Morris fails to land.
Morris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wagenknecht is keeping busy.
Morris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Morris effectively controlling the action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wagenknecht just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morris's brow.
Morris gets through Wagenknecht's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagenknecht controls his hands.
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Morris.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morris.
Morris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morris blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
Morris blocking some punches.
Morris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morris blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Morris.
Wagenknecht takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wagenknecht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wagenknecht goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morris prevents it.
Morris lands with a left to the head.
Morris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wagenknecht letting Morris take a breather here.
Morris scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Wagenknecht has a couple of punches blocked by Morris.
Wagenknecht misses with a knee to the head.
Wagenknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morris avoids a wild elbow strike from Wagenknecht.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morris scores with a shot to the side of Wagenknecht's head.
Morris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wagenknecht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagenknecht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Morris lands a body punch.
Wagenknecht throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wagenknecht is looking to control Morris's arms but Morris gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wagenknecht has his back to the cage.
Wagenknecht is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morris.#T3#
Wagenknecht swings wildly with an uppercut but Morris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Morris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wagenknecht.
A short body shot lands from Morris as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Morris.
Morris pushes Wagenknecht back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
A short left from Morris.
Morris stalls.
Wagenknecht throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Morris scores with a hook to the body.
Morris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wagenknechts head.
Morris stalling in the clinch.
Wagenknecht misses with the head strike.
Wagenknecht lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagenknecht looking to throw knees to the head but Morris is blocking nicely.
Morris blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morris.
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagenknecht leaning against his opponent.
Morris lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Morris.
Wagenknecht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morris is pressed up against the cage. Wagenknecht has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morris down to the mat. Morris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nick Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Wagenknecht.
Morris connects with a solid leg kick.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up
and Morris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Wagenknecht is rocked!
Wagenknecht closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Morris to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Morris clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Wagenknecht wants to clinch
and Morris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Wagenknecht instigates a clinch.
Wagenknecht throws a head punch that misses.
Morris lands with a light punch inside.
Morris lands a nice uppercut.
Morris blocking some punches.
Morris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagenknecht using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morris lands with a left to the head.
Morris scores with a shot to the side of Wagenknecht's head.
Wagenknecht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Morris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Morris to work.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wagenknecht is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Morris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Wagenknecht looking to slow down the pace here.
Wagenknecht takes a shot to the head.
Wagenknecht misses with a body punch.
Wagenknecht throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morris lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Wagenknecht is still on wobbly legs! Can Morris finish him?
Wagenknecht looking for a takedown.
Wagenknecht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagenknecht seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Morris - that landed with a thud.
Morris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wagenknecht.
Morris lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Morris.
Morris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wagenknechts head.
Morris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morris throws a big uppercut that drops Wagenknecht! More strikes from Morris and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wagenknecht lies dazed against the cage as Morris celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Morris!
Nick Morris retains his lightweight title!
Nick Morris thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RFLFN-8
Date: Jan 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Dasilva moves out of range.
Dasilva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Wagenknecht clinches with his opponent.
Dasilva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wagenknecht 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.
Dasilva takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dasilva.
Dasilva blocking some punches.
Wagenknecht lands a nice uppercut.
Wagenknecht working aggressively here.
#TD#
Dasilva pulls Wagenknecht into guard.
Wagenknecht passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dasilva is just riding it out for now. Wagenknecht eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dasilva is just riding it out for now. Wagenknecht eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dasilva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wagenknecht is looking to advance position but Dasilva won't allow it.
Dasilva trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is working for a kimura but Dasilva is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dasilva is just riding it out for now. Wagenknecht eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dasilva wants to control but Wagenknecht is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dasilva is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dasilva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dasilva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura but Dasilva is defending well.
#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB2#
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dasilva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wagenknecht wants to pass the guard but Dasilva is defending well. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht is working for a submission of some sort.
Wagenknecht prevents Dasilva from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wagenknecht seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dasilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dasilva is looking to control Wagenknecht's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dasilva avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but Dasilva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wagenknecht to get the leverage.
Dasilva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wagenknecht is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but Dasilva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wagenknecht to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but Dasilva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wagenknecht to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dasilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dasilva wants to control but Wagenknecht is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Wagenknecht dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Wagenknecht tries to clinch there but Dasilva circles away.
Wagenknecht moves in looking to clinch but Dasilva pushes him off.
Dasilva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wagenknecht fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dasilva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dasilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagenknecht is just out of range.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up but Dasilva circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Wagenknecht rushes Dasilva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Dasilva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wagenknecht is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dasilva to the mat. Dasilva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dasilva 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.
Dasilva keeping full guard, as Wagenknecht tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dasilva pulls Wagenknecht in close to prevent any damage.
Dasilva keeping full guard, as Wagenknecht tries to pass. #T1#
Dasilva can't keep his opponent in guard - Wagenknecht advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura but Dasilva is defending well.
Dasilva gets back to full guard.
Dasilva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wagenknecht manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wagenknecht has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dasilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagenknecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagenknecht is pulling down on Dasilva's head to control his posture. #T2#
Dasilva slips nicely into half guard.
Dasilva wants to free his trapped foot but Wagenknecht is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dasilva is working hard here to advance position.
Wagenknecht is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dasilva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dasilva's back!
Dasilva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Dasilva is defending against the submission attempts here by Wagenknecht.
Dasilva is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dasilva trying to control but Wagenknecht postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
Wagenknecht maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dasilva could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wagenknecht has cracked it and Dasilva is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wagenknecht!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Wagenknecht!
Ronald Wagenknecht decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFLFN-6
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Morris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagenknecht moves away.#CL2#
Wagenknecht pushes Morris up against the cage in a clinch.
Wagenknecht lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Morris.
Wagenknecht has Morris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morris lands a body punch.
Wagenknecht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Morris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagenknecht throws an elbow that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wagenknecht has Morris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nick Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Wagenknecht.
Morris being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagenknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagenknecht pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Morris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Wagenknecht blocks an uppercut.
Come on Morris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Morris lands a shoulder strike.
Morris blocking some punches.
Wagenknecht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morris leaning his opponent against the cage.
Morris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morris lands a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wagenknecht 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.
Wagenknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagenknecht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morris blocks an elbow strike.
Wagenknecht blocks a body shot from Morris.
Morris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Morris swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagenknecht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morris lands a right hand. #T2#
Morris lands with a light punch inside.
Wagenknecht lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morris lands with a right to the head.
Morris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morris.
Wagenknecht looking to slow down the pace here.
Morris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morris takes a shot to the head.
Morris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wagenknecht.
Morris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wagenknecht tries to score a body lock takedown but Morris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morris.
Morris struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagenknecht controls his hands.
Wagenknecht struggles to land a body shot inside as Morris controls his hands.
Wagenknecht throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Morris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagenknecht pushes off an throws an elbow but Morris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wagenknecht working aggressively here.
Morris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morris misses with a punch on the inside.
Wagenknecht blocks an uppercut.
Wagenknecht has Morris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morris gets through Wagenknecht's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wagenknecht just leaning against Morris, taking a breather.
Morris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Morris scores with a hook to the body.
Morris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morris scores with a hook to the body.
Wagenknecht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Morris avoids a wild elbow strike from Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht tries for a takedown but Morris manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Wagenknecht is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Morris can't fight it off and eventually Wagenknecht manages to take the fight to the floor. Morris looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagenknecht advances to half guard.
Wagenknecht wants to control but Morris is keeping him busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morris is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is working for a kimura but Morris is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Morris 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#
Wagenknecht tries for a takedown but Morris circles away easily
and Morris counters with a nice uppercut.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morris scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wagenknecht in his tracks.
Wagenknecht wants to clinch
enabling Morris to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Wagenknecht takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morris.
Wagenknecht tries to score a body lock takedown but Morris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nick Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht lands a shot to the body.
Morris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wagenknecht is keeping busy.
Morris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Wagenknecht throws a head punch that misses.
Morris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Morris lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Morris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagenknecht can do to turn this around?
Morris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wagenknecht drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morris digs a right hand into Wagenknecht's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wagenknecht's gas tank.
Morris pushes Wagenknecht back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wagenknecht creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wagenknecht gets through Morris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nick Morris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Morris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wagenknecht misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Wagenknecht throws a punch but it's blocked by Morris.
Wagenknecht tries to work over Morris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morris digs a right hand into Wagenknecht's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wagenknecht's gas tank.
Morris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wagenknecht misses with an elbow over the top.
Wagenknecht looking for a takedown.
Morris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Wagenknecht fails to land.
Morris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morris has Wagenknecht pushed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Morris lands a body punch.
Morris lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Morris gets through Wagenknecht's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wagenknecht looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Wagenknecht fails to land.
Morris scores with a shoulder strike.
Morris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wagenknecht drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morris lands with a right to the head.
Morris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Morris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagenknecht throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wagenknecht misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Morris blocks an uppercut.
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wagenknecht pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wagenknecht looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wagenknecht takes a shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagenknecht is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Morris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wagenknecht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagenknecht misses with the head strike.
Morris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Morris lands with a short shot to the head.
Morris scores with a shot to the side of Wagenknecht's head.
Good body shot from Morris.
Wagenknecht is breathing heavily.
Morris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morris blocks an uppercut.
Wagenknecht drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morris.
Morris lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Morris dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Morris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wagenknecht stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morris lands a nice hook to Wagenknecht's body. Wagenknecht takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been told by Morris's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wagenknecht with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morris counters with a straight right hand.
Morris scores with a jab to the body.
Wagenknecht takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wagenknecht wants to clinch up but Morris keeps it at a distance.
Wagenknecht throws an off balance right hand
and Morris counters with a straight right hand.
Morris lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Wagenknecht is rocked!
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morris feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wagenknecht is still on wobbly legs! Can Morris finish him?
Wagenknecht doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Morris counters with a nice right hand that sends Wagenknecht toppling to the canvas! Wagenknecht scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Morris finish him?!
Wagenknecht takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagenknecht throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch #KD#
and Morris counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wagenknecht! Morris lets Wagenknecht back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T1#
Wagenknecht gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morris counters with a good, hard body kick but Wagenknecht shrugs it off.
Nick Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Wagenknecht.
Morris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Wagenknecht clinches with his opponent.
Morris pushes Wagenknecht back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morris wants to stall.
Wagenknecht seems to have recovered his senses.
Morris lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Morris as the two fighters clinch.
Morris lands a shot to the body.
Wagenknecht misses with some punches.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Morris lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Morris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagenknecht throws a punch but it's blocked by Morris.
A short body shot lands from Morris as the two fighters clinch.
Morris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Morris lands a shoulder strike.
Wagenknecht is looking for a takedown.
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wagenknecht throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morris blocks it with crossed arms.
Morris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wagenknechts head.
Morris tries to throw a body punch but Wagenknecht avoids it by throwing Morris back against the cage.
Morris pushes Wagenknecht back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morris.
Morris tries to throw a body punch but Wagenknecht avoids it by throwing Morris back against the cage.
Morris lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Morris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morris taking a breather.
Morris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wagenknecht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wagenknecht working aggressively here.
Morris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wagenknecht looking to stall.
Morris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagenknecht's elbow.
Morris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wagenknecht pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morris.
Morris presses Wagenknecht against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wagenknecht throws a punch but it's blocked by Morris.
Wagenknecht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagenknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagenknecht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagenknecht throws an elbow that misses.
#T4#
Morris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagenknecht pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wagenknecht throws a head punch that misses.
Morris lands a shot to the body.
Morris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris scores with a shot to the side of Wagenknecht's head.
Morris misses with some punches.
Morris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morris slowing the pace effectively.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morris.
Wagenknecht throws a head punch that misses.
Wagenknecht scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morris blocks an elbow strike from Wagenknecht.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagenknecht misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Wagenknecht has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Morris is trying to keep an underhook but Wagenknecht manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Morris clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Morris throws a right and a left that Wagenknecht avoids nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morris.#CL2#
Wagenknecht closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Morris has Wagenknecht pushed against the cage.
Morris lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wagenknecht drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morris lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris lands with a short shot to the head.
Wagenknecht misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagenknecht trying to land knees to the body.
Morris blocks an uppercut.
Morris misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Morris gets through Wagenknecht's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Morris.
Wagenknecht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht wants a takedown.
Nick Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht trying to control the position but instead, Morris has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wagenknecht into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morris.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wagenknecht just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morris's brow.
Morris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morris lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Wagenknecht has Morris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morris blocks an uppercut.
Wagenknecht can't find room to land a body shot as Morris controls the action.
Wagenknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morris.
Morris tries a body shot but Wagenknecht blocks it.
Morris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wagenknecht wants a takedown.
Wagenknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wagenknecht throws an elbow but misses.
Morris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wagenknecht tries to stall but Morris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wagenknecht is looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagenknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagenknecht tries to land a knee to the head but Morris blocks with his arms.
Wagenknecht is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Morris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Morris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morris lands a body punch.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Wagenknecht has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morris avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Morris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morris lands a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morris.
Wagenknecht is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morris is defending well.
Morris lands an uppercut.
Morris lands an uppercut.
Morris blocks an uppercut.
Morris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Morris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wagenknechts head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagenknecht is trying to drag Morris to the mat but Morris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Morris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wagenknecht wants to take the fight to the mat but Morris manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morris lands a nice shot to the body.
Morris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morris avoiding damage.
Morris lands with a left to the head.
Morris prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht has a couple of punches blocked by Morris.
Morris lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morris.
Wagenknecht misses with a knee strike.
Wagenknecht working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Morris had his way with Ronald Wagenknecht in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Morris thuds a left hand into Wagenknecht's body.
Morris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wagenknecht at a distance.
#CL2#
Wagenknecht clinches up against the cage.
Morris stalling the fight.
Wagenknecht pushes off an throws an elbow but Morris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wagenknecht misses with an elbow strike.
Morris digs a right hand into Wagenknecht's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wagenknecht's gas tank.
Wagenknecht looking to stall.
Morris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morris gets underhooks to prevent Wagenknecht's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagenknecht throws a punch but it's blocked by Morris.
Morris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
A short right from Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht blocking some punches.
Morris lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wagenknecht just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morris's brow. #T1#
Wagenknecht with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wagenknecht blocks an uppercut.
Wagenknecht is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Wagenknecht.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morris.
Morris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagenknecht throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morris blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morris misses with the head strike.
Wagenknecht blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morris.
Morris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morris leaning against his opponent.
Morris creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wagenknecht with a big uppercut! Wagenknecht tries to clinch up but Morris pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wagenknecht to the mat! Wagenknecht covers up and Morris unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Morris!
Nick Morris retains his lightweight title!
Nick Morris thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RFL-50 Hungry Lions
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Ammond tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Wagenknecht throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ammond was covering up waiting for the punch and Wagenknecht finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ammond controls Wagenknecht momentarily but Wagenknecht frees himself.
Wagenknecht is pushing down on Ammond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ammond is fighting to maintain full guard but Wagenknecht has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Ammond looking for submissions off his back.
Ammond is trying to get back to full guard.
Ammond works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Ammond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wagenknecht defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wagenknecht drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wagenknecht jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wagenknecht forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Ammond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wagenknecht pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ammond is looking for a sweep. Wagenknecht is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura but Ammond is defending well.
Ammond manages to get to full guard.
Ammond is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($700/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Ammond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ammond keeping full guard, as Wagenknecht tries to pass.
Ammond looking to control.
#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht drops back looking for a leg! Ammond is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ammond manages to kick Wagenknecht off! Wagenknecht jumps back into Ammond's guard. #T2##SUB#
Ammond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Wagenknecht avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wagenknecht preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagenknecht trying to control the position from guard on top but Ammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wagenknecht pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ammond is keeping the position for now.
Wagenknecht stands and throws Ammond's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ammond tries to bench press Wagenknecht off him but Wagenknecht keeps the position. #T3#
Wagenknecht trying to control the position but Ammond is working away. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wagenknecht working away.
Wagenknecht is looking to take a break and control but Ammond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wagenknecht has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht looking for a guillotine from mount but Ammond is having none of it.
Ammond is desperately trying to improve his position but Wagenknecht has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Ammond defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wagenknecht. #T4#
Ammond regains half guard.
Ammond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ammond keeping moving, preventing Wagenknecht from controlling successfully.
Ammond keeping full guard, as Wagenknecht tries to pass.
Wagenknecht passes Ammond's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ammond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wagenknecht pulls his head out easily.
Ammond wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Wagenknecht seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ammond has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ammond is trying to maintain the position but Wagenknecht is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Wagenknecht 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#
Wagenknecht manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ammond on his heels. He'll look to pass Ammond's guard now, I'm sure.
Wagenknecht wants to control from the top but Ammond keeps moving.
Ammond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ammond wants to control from the top but Wagenknecht keeps moving.
Wagenknecht working a defensive guard here.
Ammond throwing strikes from guard but Wagenknecht blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wagenknecht has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ronald Wagenknecht has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ammond is posturing up here but Wagenknecht has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ammond tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ammond has to tap! Slick submission there by Wagenknecht!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronald Wagenknecht!
A relieved looking Ronald Wagenknecht thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Wale Ammond spoke after the fight, saying 'Credit be to Allah. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts! I am ready to go a few more rounds.'.
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Event:
RFL - 46 The New Generation
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wagenknecht keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Der Woodsen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wagenknecht tries to avoid it but Van Der Woodsen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wagenknecht to the ground. Wagenknecht escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Der Woodsen slips a straight right by Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht throws a jab when Van Der Woodsen was well out of range.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Van Der Woodsen enables Wagenknecht to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Van Der Woodsen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Van Der Woodsen 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.
Wagenknecht forces his way into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Van Der Woodsen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Van Der Woodsen looking for submissions off his back.
Wagenknecht passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Van Der Woodsen!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Van Der Woodsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wagenknecht sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Wagenknecht working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Wagenknecht is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Van Der Woodsen is surviving well by controlling Wagenknecht's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Woodsen is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Der Woodsen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wagenknecht is pulling down on Van Der Woodsen's head to control his posture. #T2##SUB#
Wagenknecht working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Der Woodsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Der Woodsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wagenknecht wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wagenknecht keeping moving, preventing Van Der Woodsen from controlling successfully.
Wagenknecht tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wagenknecht seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wagenknecht controlling Van Der Woodsen's posture.
Wagenknecht tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Van Der Woodsen is fighting to break Wagenknecht's control of his arms but Wagenknecht is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Van Der Woodsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wagenknecht is keeping the position for now.
Wagenknecht keeping moving, preventing Van Der Woodsen from controlling successfully.
Wagenknecht is pulling down on Van Der Woodsen's head. It's preventing any offense from Van Der Woodsen, at least for the moment.
Van Der Woodsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wagenknecht is retaining full guard.
Van Der Woodsen looking to sit in guard and control but Wagenknecht gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Van Der Woodsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Wagenknecht drops back looking for a leg! Van Der Woodsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Der Woodsen manages to kick Wagenknecht off! Wagenknecht jumps back into Van Der Woodsen's guard. #SUB2#
Van Der Woodsen working for a triangle but Wagenknecht defends it easily.
#T4##SUB#
Wagenknecht thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wagenknecht stopping the sweep attempt from Van Der Woodsen.
Wagenknecht pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Der Woodsen is keeping the position for now.
Wagenknecht trying to control but Van Der Woodsen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wagenknecht drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wagenknecht jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wagenknecht passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Van Der Woodsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wagenknecht's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Wagenknecht! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Van Der Woodsen has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ronald Wagenknecht!
After winning the bout, Ronald Wagenknecht 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:
Torcida 45 -
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Wagenknecht darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Dormier looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dormier looking for a kimura from the bottom but Wagenknecht passes into side control!
Wagenknecht is looking to take a break and control but Dormier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Wagenknecht is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dormier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wagenknecht trying to control the position but Dormier is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wagenknecht tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dormier is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Wagenknecht tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Wagenknecht tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wagenknecht has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dormier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wagenknecht tries to move to mount but Dormier blocks the move with his legs.
A lull in the action here.
Dormier tries to buck Wagenknecht off but Wagenknecht is having none of it.
Dormier keeps trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Wagenknecht looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dormier is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Wagenknecht tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wagenknecht has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Wagenknecht is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dormier is trying to escape and Wagenknecht transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dormier is forced to tap! Nice work there by Wagenknecht! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronald Wagenknecht!
Ronald Wagenknecht thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Torcida 41 -
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Wagenknecht fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deluccio avoids it really well and circles away.
Wagenknecht darts in looking for a takedown but Deluccio gets double underhooks and turns Wagenknecht into the cage.
Wagenknecht is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deluccio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Wagenknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagenknecht throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wagenknecht swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Wagenknecht misses.
Despite the aggression on Deluccio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wagenknecht swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Deluccio.#TD#
Wagenknecht looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wagenknecht sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagenknecht's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Deluccio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wagenknecht. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wagenknecht wants to free his trapped foot but Deluccio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Wagenknecht 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.
Further stalling from Wagenknecht.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deluccio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wagenknecht is out of range.
Wagenknecht throws a body shot but no joy.
Deluccio connects with a leg kick. Wagenknecht looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Deluccio.
Wagenknecht cracks Deluccio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wagenknecht punishes Deluccio's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Wagenknecht throws an overhand right that lands on Deluccio's shoulder, as Deluccio tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Deluccio.
Ronald Wagenknecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagenknecht throws a hook but Deluccio avoids it easily.
Doleman Deluccio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wagenknecht misses with the combination.
Wagenknecht swings away with a body shot that misses
and Deluccio counters with a two punch combo.
Wagenknecht throws a series of punches but Deluccio moves out of range.
Deluccio steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wagenknecht lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wagenknecht misses with an uppercut. Deluccio saw that one coming.
Wagenknecht misses with a few strikes there.
Deluccio throws a series of punches but Wagenknecht avoids them all with ease.
Wagenknecht takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wagenknecht throws a shot from downtown. Deluccio moves away and avoids it.
Wagenknecht scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Wagenknecht throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deluccio flicks out a counter leg kick but Wagenknecht steps away.
Wagenknecht with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Wagenknecht fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deluccio to the ground. Wagenknecht is now in Deluccio's guard.#T4#
Deluccio looking to control.
Wagenknecht passes into half guard.
Wagenknecht stalling.
Deluccio is looking for a sweep. Wagenknecht is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wagenknecht is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Deluccio! #SUB#
Wagenknecht working for a submission but Deluccio is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Wagenknecht working for a submission but Deluccio is keeping him at bay.
Wagenknecht tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Wagenknecht dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Deluccio tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagenknecht throws a combination that misses
and Deluccio counters with a series of strikes. Wagenknecht will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wagenknecht is defended easily by Deluccio.
A thudding body kick lands there by Deluccio!
Wagenknecht misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deluccio.
Deluccio tries to bum rush Wagenknecht with a series of wild strikes but Wagenknecht uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Wagenknecht throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Deluccio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wagenknecht is in Deluccio's guard.
Ronald Wagenknecht overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wagenknecht forces his way into half guard.
Wagenknecht perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wagenknecht is looking to advance position but Deluccio won't allow it.
Wagenknecht is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagenknecht tries to pass to full mount but Deluccio defends it.
Wagenknecht is taking a breather. Deluccio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Wagenknecht is trying for a kimura here. Deluccio looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wagenknecht wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Wagenknecht!
During a confident post fight interview, Ronald Wagenknecht thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Torcida 36 - Greene Vs Coburn
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Wagenknecht avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wagenknecht drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dormier defends it well.
Wagenknecht has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dormier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wagenknecht's corner calls for a 1-2. Wagenknecht obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dormier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dormier ducks under a wild hook from Wagenknecht.
Dormier tries for a takedown but Wagenknecht sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wagenknecht throws a nice looking combination but Dormier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Dormier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wagenknecht was covering up waiting for the punch and Dormier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wagenknecht has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wagenknecht looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Wagenknecht has Dormier pulled in close to control his posture.
Dormier won't allow Wagenknecht to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagenknecht wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dormier preventing the sweep.
Wagenknecht controlling Dormier's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wagenknecht lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wagenknecht sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Wagenknecht sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Dormier doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Wagenknecht paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Dormier - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caniel Dormier!
Caniel Dormier took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Torcida 33 - Breed Vs Visigoth
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Wagenknecht fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coburn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wagenknecht wants to clinch.
Coburn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wagenknecht with a body shot.
Wagenknecht tries for a takedown but Coburn circles away easily
and Coburn counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Wagenknecht shoots in and bounces Coburn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Coburn is pulling down on Wagenknecht's head. It's preventing any offense from Wagenknecht, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagenknecht trying to control but Coburn is working from the bottom.
Wagenknecht stops Coburn from standing up. #T1#
Wagenknecht looking to sit in guard and control but Coburn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Coburn stopping the sweep attempt from Wagenknecht.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wagenknecht is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Coburn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wagenknecht is controlling him.
Wagenknecht content to stall in guard here.
Wagenknecht trying to control the position from guard on top but Coburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Wagenknecht stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coburn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coburn wants to sweep here but Wagenknecht controlling him for the moment.
Wagenknecht prevents Coburn from getting back to his feet.
Wagenknecht stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coburn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wagenknecht trying to control but Coburn is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wagenknecht wants to pass the guard but Coburn is keeping the position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coburn keeping moving, preventing Wagenknecht from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch but Coburn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Coburn moves away
and Coburn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Wagenknecht has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Coburn scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coburn.
Coburn gets through Wagenknecht's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagenknecht.
Coburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Coburn.
Come on Wagenknecht - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Coburn has a couple of punches blocked by Wagenknecht.
Coburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this one to the mat.
Coburn lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Coburn. #T4#
Coburn gets through Wagenknecht's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wagenknecht fails to land.
Wagenknecht takes a shot to the head.
Wagenknecht can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Wagenknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagenknecht blocking some punches.
Coburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Coburn fails to land.
Wagenknecht takes a shot to the head.
Wagenknecht blocks an uppercut.
Wagenknecht wants to stall.
Coburn scores with a hook to the body.
Coburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wagenknecht drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coburn lands with a right to the head.
Coburn lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coburn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coburn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Coburn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wagenknecht wants to clinch up but Coburn keeps it at a distance.
Coburn misses with a body shot.
Coburn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coburn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wagenknecht is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coburn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coburn throws a lazy right hand but Wagenknecht sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coburn tests Wagenknecht's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wagenknecht is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Coburn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wagenknecht is looking to clinch but Coburn is avoiding it.
Coburn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wagenknecht closes the distance but Coburn moves to the side
and Coburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagenknecht keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coburn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coburn stuffs the takedown attempt from Wagenknecht. Wagenknecht gets slowly back to his feet.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch but Coburn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coburn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wagenknecht wants to clinch.
Coburn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wagenknecht is looking to clinch but Coburn is avoiding it.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coburn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wagenknecht with a body shot.
Wagenknecht is looking to clinch but Coburn is avoiding it.
Wagenknecht fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wagenknecht is looking to clinch but Coburn is avoiding it.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coburn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coburn scores with a sloppy right hand. Wagenknecht should have avoided that one.
Ronald Wagenknecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coburn swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Wagenknecht closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wagenknecht lands in his opponent's guard.
Wagenknecht passes Coburn's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Coburn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Wagenknecht seems content to control.
Coburn is trying to stand back up but Wagenknecht is controlling him
Wagenknecht is keen to just control but Coburn is a slippery customer.
Coburn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coburn is trying to get back to full guard.
Wagenknecht wants to control but Coburn is keeping him busy.
Wagenknecht prevents Coburn from standing back up.
Coburn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coburn can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Wagenknecht performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wagenknecht is just content to waste time from the top position. Coburn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wagenknecht's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Coburn wants to get back to his feet but Wagenknecht is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wagenknecht engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kevin Coburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wagenknecht doesn't manage to clinch there - Coburn circles away.
Coburn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagenknecht gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Wagenknecht with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Wagenknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Coburn moves out of range.
Wagenknecht misses with a takedown
and Coburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Wagenknecht with that takedown attempt.
Wagenknecht is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Coburn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Coburn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Coburn moves out of range. #CL#
Wagenknecht forces Coburn back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coburn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coburn is pressed up against the cage. Wagenknecht has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coburn down to the mat. Coburn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Coburn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coburn counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Coburn 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch but Coburn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagenknecht keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagenknecht appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Coburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wagenknecht fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coburn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coburn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch there but Coburn circles away.
Coburn swats away the attempt to clinch by Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coburn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Coburn misses.
Wagenknecht has his takedown stuffed
and Coburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Kevin Coburn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagenknecht shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coburn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Wagenknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coburn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wagenknecht seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ronald Wagenknecht is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch
and Coburn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wagenknecht thinking.
Coburn jabs Wagenknecht right on the nose. Wagenknecht blinks but takes it well.
Coburn swats away the attempt to clinch by Wagenknecht.#T1#
Coburn misses with a straight left.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Coburn is having none of it.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up but Coburn circles away and keeps his distance.
Wagenknecht looks to clinch
enabling Coburn to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagenknecht doesn't manage to clinch there - Coburn circles away.
#CL#
Wagenknecht moves into range and clinches up with Coburn.
Coburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Coburn lands with a light punch inside.
Wagenknecht is trying to stall.
Wagenknecht tries to stall but Coburn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wagenknecht has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coburn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Coburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coburn scores with a shot to the side of Wagenknecht's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Coburn lands with a short shot to the head.
Coburn lands with a left to the head.
Coburn lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wagenknecht is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Coburn is keeping busy.
Coburn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagenknecht.
Coburn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coburn scores with a hook to the body.
Ronald Wagenknecht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coburn scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Coburn fails to land.
Wagenknecht tries to stall but Coburn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagenknecht.
Coburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coburn scores with a shoulder strike.
Coburn lands a left hand.
Wagenknecht takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Wagenknecht gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Coburn wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Coburn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coburn wants to stand but Wagenknecht is controlling the position.
Coburn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Coburn's guard.
Wagenknecht trying to control the action but Coburn is working from the bottom.
Coburn wants to get back to his feet.
Wagenknecht trying to control from Coburn's half guard. Coburn has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #ES2#
Coburn has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wagenknecht has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wagenknecht wants to take the fight to the mat but Coburn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wagenknecht is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coburn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Coburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Wagenknecht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagenknecht is trying to drag Coburn to the mat but Coburn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coburn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Coburn.
Coburn lands an uppercut.
Coburn lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coburn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coburn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kevin Coburn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coburn lands an uppercut.
Wagenknecht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Coburn.
A short body shot lands from Coburn as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coburn.
Coburn lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Coburn.
Coburn lands with a short shot to the head.
Coburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Coburn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Coburn 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Coburn!
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Event:
Torcida 25 - Bailey Vs Honda
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
King misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Wagenknecht shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wagenknecht passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wagenknecht controls the position.
Wagenknecht seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down King for as long as he can get away with.
King wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A lull in the action here as Wagenknecht stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
King prevents Wagenknecht from moving into mount.
Wagenknecht content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wagenknecht has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wagenknecht.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Wagenknecht tries for a kimura but King is defending well. #SUB#
King throws a few rabbit punches from the bottom. Wagenknecht was waiting for it though - now King's arm is in the perfect position for an arm triangle - he's tightening it up and King is forced to tap out before he takes a nap! Very clever counter grappling there from Wagenknecht!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ronald Wagenknecht!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ronald Wagenknecht made sure he mentioned Evil Empire Nutrition - 160Q $150, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
WeInSyd 5
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Wagenknecht shoots in but no luck this time.
Wagenknecht throws the left hand but Suoro avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Suoro tries to keep at a distance but Wagenknecht has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wagenknecht wants a takedown.
Wagenknecht jumps guard but Suoro stands there with Wagenknecht around his waist. Wagenknecht gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wagenknecht definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Wagenknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagenknecht'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.#BC2#
Suoro breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wagenknecht gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Suoro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wagenknecht stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Suoro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suoro misses with a few strikes there.
Suoro's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Suoro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Suoro enables Wagenknecht to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Suoro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Suoro trying to keep a closed guard but Wagenknecht is proving a slippery customer.
Wagenknecht trying to move into half guard but instead Suoro has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Wagenknecht pulls Suoro in close to prevent any damage.
Suoro won't allow Wagenknecht to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wagenknecht holds on and takes a little breather.
Suoro wants to stand but Wagenknecht is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suoro wants to pass the guard but Wagenknecht is keeping the position.
Suoro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wagenknecht tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wagenknecht managing to control the position.
Wagenknecht is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Suoro tries to get to full guard but Wagenknecht has control of the leg. #T3#
Wagenknecht looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Suoro wants to get back to full guard.
Suoro won't allow Wagenknecht to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wagenknecht in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Wagenknecht has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Suoro defend it? Wagenknecht steps over the head and cranks it - Suoro is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wagenknecht!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Wagenknecht!
Ronald Wagenknecht made sure to mention his sponsor, Evil Empire Nutrition - 160Q $150 in his post fight interview.
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Event:
SyFi 8
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Thorne tries to clinch but Wagenknecht moves out of range. #TD#
Thorne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wagenknecht's guard.
Thorne wants to control from the top but Wagenknecht keeps moving.
Wagenknecht not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wagenknecht pulls Thorne in close to prevent any damage.
Thorne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thorne is looking to work some ground and pound but Wagenknecht has wrist control.
Wagenknecht is pulling down on Thorne's head. It's preventing any offense from Thorne, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorne landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Thorne is looking to work some ground and pound but Wagenknecht has wrist control.
Thorne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thorne looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wagenknecht is trying to control the position but Thorne postures up.
Wagenknecht keeping full guard, as Thorne tries to pass.
Wagenknecht is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wagenknecht looking for a sweep. Not yet Wagenknecht, not yet.
Thorne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thorne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thorne throwing strikes from guard but Wagenknecht blocks nicely. #SUB#
Thorne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thorne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wagenknecht looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wagenknecht looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wagenknecht bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thorne's guard. #REVB#
Wagenknecht wants to control from the top but Thorne keeps moving. #T3#
Wagenknecht advances position into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wagenknecht wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorne keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorne stops Wagenknecht from passing to mount.
Wagenknecht wants to control but Thorne is keeping him busy.
Thorne is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wagenknecht asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wagenknecht is looking to take a break and control but Thorne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Wagenknecht looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wagenknecht tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thorne's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorne is not content to let Wagenknecht control the position. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thorne has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Damien Thorne will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thorne doesn't manage to clinch there - Wagenknecht circles away.
Thorne lands a jab to Wagenknecht's midsection.
A jab from Thorne misses.
Nice takedown defense from Thorne. No joy for Wagenknecht on that attempt.
Thorne throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Wagenknecht counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht goes for a takedown attempt but Thorne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thorne connects with a body shot.
Damien Thorne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Thorne closes the distance and pushes Wagenknecht back into the cage.#TD2#
Wagenknecht gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thorne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wagenknecht trying to control but Thorne is working from the bottom. #T1#
Thorne 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.
Wagenknecht working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wagenknecht pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorne is keeping the position for now.
Wagenknecht stands and throws Thorne's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wagenknecht is looking to take a break and control but Thorne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thorne prevents Wagenknecht from moving into mount.
Wagenknecht is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thorne wants to control but Wagenknecht postures up.
Thorne tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thorne rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wagenknecht's guard! Nice work there by Thorne!
Thorne content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Wagenknecht 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#
Thorne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wagenknecht.
Thorne looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wagenknecht wants to advance to full mount but Thorne doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wagenknecht postures up.
Wagenknecht slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wagenknecht cracks Thorne with a big right hand but Thorne just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is working to tighten his grip on Thorne's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Thorne has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Wagenknecht is really squeezing tight and eventually Thorne passes out! Wagenknecht breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ronald Wagenknecht!
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