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Event:
JBL 1st Anniversary
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Van Wyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel with a jab.
Van Wyk moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Wyk.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Wyk.
Van Wyk misses with a takedown attempt - Steel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel defending well as Van Wyk loads up on a big left hand.
Van Wyk with a poor takedown
and Van Wyk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Wyk moves to clinch but Steel breaks away
and Van Wyk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Steel connects with the punch.
Van Wyk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Steel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jack Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frik Van Wyk.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Wyk doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wyk was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Van Wyk fails with the takedown.#T2#
Van Wyk tries for a takedown but Steel circles away easily
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick by Van Wyk misses
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel with a hook.
Steel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Wyk under the eye.
Steel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Van Wyk eats them both and turns towards Steel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Van Wyk throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Van Wyk is predictable there
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Wyk shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Van Wyk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steel scores with a nice head shot.
Van Wyk misses with a kick to the body
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Wyk is just out of range.
Steel sets himself, and Van Wyk steps forward looking for the clinch! Steel avoids it this time.
Steel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2#
Van Wyk gets a double leg takedown into Steel's guard.
Van Wyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Wyk is one step ahead there. #T4#
Van Wyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Wyk's guard. #REVR#
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Wyk is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that round.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Van Wyk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Wyk scrambles back to his feet.
Van Wyk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Wyk tries to clinch but Steel moves away
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Van Wyk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Steel - that landed with a thud.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steel here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Wyk can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wyk tries to score a body lock takedown but Steel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steel scores with a shot to the side of Van Wyk's head.
Steel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Van Wyk fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frik Van Wyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wyk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Frik Van Wyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Steel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jack Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frik Van Wyk.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Wyk tries to move into range but Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Wyk throws a sloppy body shot
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel connects with the punch.
Van Wyk throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Van Wyk lands a body shot.
Van Wyk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van Wyk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Van Wyk fails with the takedown
and Steel counters with a series of strikes. Van Wyk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jack Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Steel.
Van Wyk misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Nice cross by Steel.
Van Wyk misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wyk.
Van Wyk throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Steel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Wyk misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel moves out of range as Van Wyk strikes.
Steel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Wyk misses with the body kick
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Wyk tries to clinch up.#T4#
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Wyk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Wyk at a distance.
Van Wyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wyk.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel misses its target.
Van Wyk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Wyk shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
Steel lands a nice shot that snaps Van Wyk's head back.
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Wyk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Wyk misses with a low kick.
Steel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick by Van Wyk misses
and Steel 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.
Steel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Van Wyk is rocked!
Steel lands with a straight right. Van Wyk didn't see that one coming.
Van Wyk is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Van Wyk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OH! Van Wyk has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Steel smells blood and charges in for the finish! Steel unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Van Wyk sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Steel!
After winning the bout, Jack Steel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Frik Van Wyk stepped up to the mic, saying 'You can only learn by losing. I will come back stronger!'.
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Event:
JBL The Culling
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Big shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Wyk sprawls well. He's pushed Big 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Big with that takedown attempt.
Big misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Wyk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Big falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Van Wyk counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Big pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Van Wyk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Wyk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Big walks away with a smile on his face. Van Wyk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Big has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Van Wyk is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Van Wyk rushes Big and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Van Wyk manages to break the clinch.
Van Wyk throws a series of punches but Big moves out of range.
Big swinging wildly here.
It looked like Van Wyk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Big misses with a combination
and Van Wyk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Van Wyk closes the distance and pushes Big back into the cage.
Big working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Big breaks from the clinch.
Van Wyk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Big throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Wyk thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Big .
Big jabs at Van Wyk's body.#TD#
Van Wyk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Big sprawls well initially but Van Wyk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Big tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Van Wyk manages to move to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Van Wyk controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Wyk putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Van Wyk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Van Wyk'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.#T3##SU#
Van Wyk is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
John Big seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Big throws a leg kick #TD#
and Van Wyk counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Van Wyk decides to stand back up. Van Wyk steps back and let's Big get back to his feet.
Big looks to land a combination but Van Wyk avoids it well.
Van Wyk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Big connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Wyk scrambles back to his feet.
Big swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Big throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Van Wyk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Big sprawls well initially but Van Wyk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Van Wyk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Big has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Van Wyk 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.
#T4##SUB#
Van Wyk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Big has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Wyk looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Van Wyk winds up and cracks Big with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Van Wyk is trying to work for a kimura but Big is defending well.
Big pushes Van Wyk off looking to stand but Van Wyk dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frik Van Wyk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Big jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Wyk loads up on a big right hand but Big slips the punch.
Big is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good standup being displayed there by Big as he connects with a hook.
John Big seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Big avoids the head kick by Van Wyk.
#CL#
Van Wyk has Big up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Wyk jumps guard but Big stands there with Van Wyk around his waist. Van Wyk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Wyk jumps guard but Big stands there with Van Wyk around his waist. Van Wyk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Wyk.
Big gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Wyk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frik Van Wyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Van Wyk breaks from the clinch.
Big throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Wyk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Big lands a head shot.
Big throws a nice looking combination but Van Wyk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Wyk misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Big was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Big looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Wyk is just out of range.
Van Wyk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Big stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Wyk.#T2#
Big changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Wyk is looking to clinch.
Big throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Van Wyk counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Van Wyk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here.
Big trying to control but Van Wyk flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Van Wyk controlling from the back.
Further stalling from Van Wyk.
We've been hearing good reports from Van Wyk's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Van Wyk seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Big for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Van Wyk is looking for a rear naked choke here but Big reverses the position brilliantly into Van Wyk's guard!
Van Wyk 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#
Big trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Big tries to kick Van Wyk off but Van Wyk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Big is in trouble now - Van Wyk has advanced to mount! #SU#
Van Wyk stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD#
Van Wyk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Big is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Wyk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Wyk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frik Van Wyk will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Van Wyk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Big counter with a right hand.
Van Wyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Big was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wyk.
Big getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Big connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Van Wyk.
Van Wyk wants to clinch up but Big keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Van Wyk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Big , pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Van Wyk manages to break the clinch.
Frik Van Wyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Big wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Van Wyk drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wyk controlling from the top position. #T1#
Big wants to get back to his feet but Van Wyk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Van Wyk controlling from the top position.
Big keeping full guard, as Van Wyk tries to pass. #SU#
Van Wyk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Big gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC#
Van Wyk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Wyk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Van Wyk.
Big has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A low kick from Big is predictable there #TD#
and Van Wyk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van Wyk.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Wyk's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Van Wyk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Big lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Big .
Big throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Wyk.
Big is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Big comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Big scores with a three punch combo!
Van Wyk jabs at Big 's body.
Big rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Wyk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Big takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Van Wyk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Wyk tries a head kick but it misses.
Big misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Big . That snapped Van Wyk's head back.
Big falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Van Wyk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Van Wyk jumps guard but Big turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Big lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Van Wyk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Big uses from the top position.
Big wants to control from the top but Van Wyk keeps moving.
Van Wyk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Big is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Van Wyk controls from within his opponent's guard.
John Big has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frik Van Wyk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Big is looking to stand up but Van Wyk isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frik Van Wyk.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Wyk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frik Van Wyk!
A relieved looking Frik Van Wyk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
JBL Friday Night Fights 2
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Holmes or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Wyk, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Van Wyk closes the distance and pushes Holmes back into the cage.
Van Wyk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holmes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holmes keeps control of Van Wyk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holmes lands an uppercut.
Holmes is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Holmes pulls guard effortlessly.
Holmes trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Van Wyk from controlling successfully.
Van Wyk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Holmes is proving hard to escape from.
Van Wyk wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving. #T1#
Holmes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Van Wyk from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Holmes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holmes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Wyk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holmes fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Van Wyk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van Wyk.
Van Wyk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Van Wyk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Van Wyk is in close to Holmes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Van Wyk has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Holding Cell. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Van Wyk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Holmes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Van Wyk tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard.
Van Wyk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Van Wyk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Van Wyk stands and steps away. Holmes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Holmes looks for a takedown but Van Wyk sprawls well.
Van Wyk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Wyk lands with a nice body kick.
Holmes is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Van Wyk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holmes sprawls well initially but Van Wyk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Van Wyk is taking a breather. Holmes 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.#SU2#
Van Wyk gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Wyk jumps guard but Holmes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holmes tries to pull guard but Van Wyk won't allow it.
Holmes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Wyk.
Holmes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Wyk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Holmes looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Van Wyk gets a nice trip takedown 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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes wants to control but Van Wyk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Van Wyk slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frik Van Wyk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Van Wyk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Holmes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Wyk is aware though and is defending well.
Van Wyk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frik Van Wyk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Wyk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holmes being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Van Wyk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Holmes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Van Wyk has Holmes in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wyk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Holmes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Wyk is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Holmes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Wyk controls the pace.
Holmes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Van Wyk is working Holmes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Van Wyk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Van Wyk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Holmes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Wyk counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Wyk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Holmes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Wyk, pushing him back against the cage.
Holmes is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Van Wyk manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Van Wyk throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Van Wyk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Van Wyk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there.
Van Wyk keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Holmes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Van Wyk looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Wyk, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Holmes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Van Wyk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Van Wyk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Van Wyk! #REVB#
Van Wyk trying to control the position but Holmes is working away.
Van Wyk cracks Holmes with a big right hand but Holmes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Van Wyk trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Van Wyk is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Holmes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Holmes gets back to half guard.
Well, if Van Wyk 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.
#SUB2#
Van Wyk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Wyk wants to take a breather but Holmes is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frik Van Wyk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Holmes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Wyk thinks about the counter body kick.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Wyk as he avoids it easily.
Van Wyk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holmes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Van Wyk does no damage.
Van Wyk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holmes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Wyk scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Van Wyk finds it's way through Holmes's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Robbie Holmes has been cut.
Holmes looks for a takedown but Van Wyk sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes with a poor takedown
and Van Wyk counters with a series of strikes. Holmes will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Van Wyk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holmes's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Van Wyk decides to stand and escape the position. #T1##TD2#
Van Wyk fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Holmes to the ground. Van Wyk is now in Holmes's guard.#SU2#
Van Wyk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Van Wyk scores with a jab to the body.
Frik Van Wyk seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Van Wyk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holmes's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Van Wyk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holmes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Wyk not doing much here.
#T2#
Van Wyk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Van Wyk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.
Still in half guard, Van Wyk seems content to control.#T3#
Van Wyk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.
Van Wyk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Van Wyk works his way into full mount!
Van Wyk looking to control but Holmes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Van Wyk controlling his opponent.
Van Wyk tries to control but Holmes wriggling away. #T4#
Van Wyk controlling the pace for now.
Van Wyk is continuing to stall.
Frik Van Wyk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robbie Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frik Van Wyk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Wyk 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frik Van Wyk!
Frik Van Wyk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Robbie Holmes had this to say: 'aaaahh!Bollocks!'.
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Event:
Indestructible
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Graham misses with a takedown
and Van Wyk counters with a big right hand! Oh Graham is in trouble here! Van Wyk follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frik Van Wyk!
Frik Van Wyk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Proving Grounds 2
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Neves moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wyk.
A quick step to the side and Neves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Wyk scores with a push kick.
Van Wyk misses with a double jab
and Neves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Wyk throws a body kick that misses
enabling Neves to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Van Wyk has closed the distance and engaged Neves in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Neves scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neves.
Van Wyk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Neves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Wyk.
A short left from Neves.
Van Wyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neves lands a left hand.
#T1#
Neves digs a right hand into Van Wyk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Wyk's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Neves.
Neves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Wyk looks winded!
Neves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Neves.
Van Wyk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Neves.
Neves is working Van Wyk over against the cage.
Neves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Neves.
Still in the clinch, Neves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Neves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Wyk backwards.
Neves lands a right hand.
Van Wyk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Neves.
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!
Neves scores with a shot to the side of Van Wyk's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neves.
Neves lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Neves digs a right hand into Van Wyk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Wyk's gas tank.
Neves lands with a right to the head.
Van Wyk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Neves lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Neves.
A nice left hand lands by Neves.
Neves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Neves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Neves.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neves.
Neves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Neves lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Neves.
Neves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Neves lands a nice shot to the body.
Neves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Neves.
#T3#
Neves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neves scores with a shot to the side of Van Wyk's head.
Neves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Wyk backwards. #ROC#
Van Wyk is rocked!
Neves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Wyk backwards.
Van Wyk is still on wobbly legs! Can Neves finish him?
Neves unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Van Wyk! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Neves is unloading with more strikes now! Van Wyk drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Neves!
Joao Neves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Frik Van Wyk had this to say: 'You can only learn by losing. I will come back stronger!'.
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Event:
Initiation 2
Date: Dec 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sobrino, as that shot connected.
Sobrino throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Van Wyk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van Wyk.
Van Wyk landing some decent shots from guard.
Van Wyk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Van Wyk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Wyk lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wyk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Van Wyk seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sobrino for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Van Wyk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Van Wyk stands up over Sobrino, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Van Wyk advances position into side control!
Sobrino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sobrino is being controlled here. #SUB#
Van Wyk is working to tighten his grip on Sobrino's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sobrino has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Van Wyk is really squeezing tight and eventually Sobrino passes out! Van Wyk breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frik Van Wyk!
An out of breath Frik Van Wyk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
JBL Ludus
Date: Nov 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Van Wyk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Professor Xe has been cut.
Van Wyk tries to close the distance and clinch but Xe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Wyk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Wyk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xe feinted with a counter takedown.
Van Wyk wants to clinch#TD#
and Xe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Wyk won't be happy with that.
Xe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Van Wyk struggling a bit here.
Van Wyk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Xe off and has taken his back!
Xe tries to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wyk is working the ground and pound. Can Xe escape?#SUB2#
Xe is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Xe is really stuck here.
#T1#
Xe breaks Van Wyk's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Xe pushing down on Van Wyk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Wyk wants to control but Xe is keeping busy.
Van Wyk gets back to full guard.
Van Wyk is trying to keep Xe in close.
Xe landing with the ground and pound.
Van Wyk striking from the bottom here.
Van Wyk looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Wyk, not yet.
Xe passes Van Wyk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Xe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Xe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Xe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Xe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Xe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Van Wyk!
Xe with shots to the head and body - Van Wyk looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wyk takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#
Van Wyk is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Frik Van Wyk has been cut.
Xe unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Van Wyk wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Xe celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Professor Xe!
Professor Xe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Frik Van Wyk stepped up to the mic, saying 'You can only learn by losing. I will come back stronger!'.
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Event:
Gladitorius Maximus III
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Van Wyk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Frik Van Wyk has been cut.
Van Wyk doesn't manage to clinch there - Shevchenko circles away.
Shevchenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Wyk tries to clinch but Shevchenko moves out of range.
Van Wyk tries to clinch up but Shevchenko circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Van Wyk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shevchenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Wyk backwards.
Van Wyk misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko is leaning against Van Wyk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shevchenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Wyk backwards.
Shevchenko lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Van Wyk is rocked!#BC#
Shevchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Wyk is still on wobbly legs! Can Shevchenko finish him?
Van Wyk walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Van Wyk limp body while Shevchenko jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igor Shevchenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Igor Shevchenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Frik Van Wyk was interviewed post fight and said 'You can only learn by losing. I will come back stronger!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 8
Date: Sep 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Van Wyk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Medeiros's guard.
Medeiros can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Wyk controls the pace.
Van Wyk seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Medeiros for as long as he can get away with.
Van Wyk won't allow Medeiros to get back to his feet.
Van Wyk content to stall in guard here.
Van Wyk postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Van Wyk stands up from Medeiros's guard - Van Wyk perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Medeiros looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Van Wyk!#ES#
Van Wyk bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1##CL#
Van Wyk has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Medeiros turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Van Wyk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Still in half guard, Van Wyk seems content to control.
Van Wyk prevents Medeiros from improving his position.
Van Wyk controlling the pace.
Medeiros wants to get back to full guard.
Medeiros gets full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wyk advances to half guard. #T2#
Van Wyk looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Van Wyk'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.
Van Wyk has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Van Wyk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Van Wyk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Van Wyk controlling the action here.#T3#
Van Wyk really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Medeiros is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Wyk.
Medeiros wants to control but Van Wyk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Van Wyk slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Van Wyk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Medeiros is just riding it out for now. Van Wyk eventually gives up the hold.
Medeiros is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Van Wyk in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medeiros is trying to stand up here but Van Wyk is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Van Wyk clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Van Wyk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Van Wyk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frik Van Wyk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Medeiros rushes Van Wyk and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Medeiros pulls guard.
Van Wyk sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Van Wyk gets to his feet. Medeiros looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Medeiros was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Van Wyk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Wyk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Van Wyk is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Van Wyk is looking to sweep but instead, Medeiros has passed into half guard.
Van Wyk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Medeiros's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Medeiros's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Van Wyk. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#SUB#
Medeiros is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Wyk controls the action.
Medeiros tries to break free.
Van Wyk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Medeiros can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Van Wyk tightening his grip on Medeiros, looking for the choke.
Good control from Van Wyk.
Van Wyk punishes Medeiros with strikes from the back mount.
I would not like to be Medeiros right now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T3##SUB#
Van Wyk has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Medeiros is in real trouble here. Van Wyk gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Medeiros is tapping out! Van Wyk wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frik Van Wyk!
In his post fight interview, Frik Van Wyk started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 5
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Aly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Wyk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Van Wyk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Wyk avoiding damage as Aly throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Van Wyk pulls guard.
Aly really is a fat lump.
Van Wyk has control of Aly's left arm, preventing Aly from doing any damage.
Aly preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Wyk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aly's guard. #REVB#
Van Wyk advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aly tries to control but Van Wyk manages to take his back.
Van Wyk loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Aly hold on?
Van Wyk trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Aly doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Van Wyk is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Aly won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Van Wyk off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frik Van Wyk!
Frik Van Wyk decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Van Wyk misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and May decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Wyk's guard.
Van Wyk is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Van Wyk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
May postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Wyk controlling the position.
Van Wyk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Van Wyk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Wyk is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Van Wyk is trying to control the position but May postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Van Wyk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in May's half guard.
Van Wyk trying to control the pace.
May wants to control but Van Wyk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
May wants to improve his position but Van Wyk is controlling well.
Van Wyk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
May is looking for a sweep. Van Wyk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
May strikes from the bottom but Van Wyk passes into mount!
You get the feeling that May really doesn't like being in this position too much.
May is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Van Wyk with shots to the head and body - May looks very uncomfortable down there.
Van Wyk postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. May looks a forlorn figure.
Van Wyk controlling his opponent.
May could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Let's hope that Van Wyk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
May working to try and regain half guard.
Van Wyk looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Van Wyk might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T3#
May tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Wyk controlling from mount.
May might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
May is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Wyk controlling the position easily from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Van Wyk.#T4#
May is working to get back to half guard.
Van Wyk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Wyk landing strikes from the mount and May is in trouble!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Wyk 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.
Frik Van Wyk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
May instigates a clinch.
May is trying to stall.
May taking a breather.
Van Wyk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. May gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Van Wyk drags the fight down to the ground.
Van Wyk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Wyk pulls May in close to his closed guard and prevents May from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wyk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
May throwing strikes from guard but Van Wyk blocks nicely. #T1#
May throwing strikes but missing.
May postures up in Van Wyk's guard and throws a big left but Van Wyk blocks it.
Van Wyk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
May works over Van Wyk with some ground and pound from guard.
Van Wyk is pulling down on May's head. It's preventing any offense from May, at least for the moment.
May preventing the sweep.
Van Wyk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
May is working Van Wyk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Van Wyk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
More stalling from Van Wyk.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Wyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but May manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Van Wyk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Wyk wants to take the fight to the mat but May manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
May slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Van Wyk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but May pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Antonio May has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frik Van Wyk.
Van Wyk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van Wyk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
May wants to stall.
May is defending well against a takedown attempt.
May misses with a shot to the kidneys.
May lands a left hand.
Van Wyk wants a takedown.
May stalling the fight.
Van Wyk drops down looking for an ankle pick but May pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4#
Van Wyk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with May but May pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Wyk is breathing heavily.
Van Wyk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
May fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Wyk, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Wyk as May tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Wyk tries to pull guard but May holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Wyk drops back down to his feet.
May looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio May dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Van Wyk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming May to the mat! May manages to get full guard.
Van Wyk controls from within his opponent's guard.
May is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Van Wyk controls from within his opponent's guard.
May looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Wyk is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May being controlled here, momentarily.
Frik Van Wyk has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SU2#
Van Wyk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Van Wyk fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Van Wyk gets tackled into the cage by May. May maintains the clinch. #BC#
May breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Van Wyk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Van Wyk is trying to drag May to the mat but May just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
May working Van Wyk over with knees to the body.
Van Wyk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Van Wyk tries to score a body lock takedown but May shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Antonio May has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frik Van Wyk.
May looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Van Wyk tries to pull guard but May forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
May is pushing Van Wyk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Van Wyk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
May is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
May will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Wyk up against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee calls for May to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Antonio May.
Van Wyk misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and May counters with a nice double leg into guard.
May in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Wyk controlling May's posture.
Van Wyk wants to sweep here but May controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
May missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio May showed his dominance in that final round.
I think May has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio May!
Frik Van Wyk was interviewed post fight and said 'You can only learn by losing. I will come back stronger!'.
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