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Event:
FARTMMA 121
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Way throws a right hand that Wills ducks under and follows up with a left that Wills also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Way. Wills does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Wills gets tackled into the cage by Way. Way maintains the clinch.
Wills is stalling here.
Wills will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Way up against the cage.
Way tries to circle away but Wills has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Wills manages to break the clinch.
Way throws a series of punches but Wills avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Wills feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Way utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Way has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Way wants to get back to his feet but Wills is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Wills trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wills pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Way is keeping the position for now.
Wills has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wills throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Way works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wills throws an elbow that misses. Way uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wills's guard. Nice move by Way!#REVB#
Wills wants to sweep here but Way controlling him for the moment.
Way throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Way is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Let's hope that Way 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.
Way's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wills 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.
Wills keeping moving, preventing Way from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Way's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Way misses with a two punch combination.
Way looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Way moves out of range of the strikes.
Wills ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Way moves away.
Way tries to clinch up.
A jab from Way misses.
Way misses with a double jab.
Wills ducks under a wild hook from Way.
Wills tries to counter with a takedown but Way is quick to defend against it.
Way throws a shot to the body.
Way wants to clinch up but Wills keeps it at a distance.
Way is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wills tries to counter with a takedown but Way is quick to defend against it.
Way throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Way delivers a nice body kick.
Way's corner calls for a 1-2. Way obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Way jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Way throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Wills counters with a single leg into guard. Way didn't expect that. #ES2#
Way manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T4#
Good exchange - Way coming out on top.
Way connects with a single shot there.
Way misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Wills counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Way pushes Wills off and scrambles back to his feet.
Way has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wills takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Wills bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wills trying to control the position but Way is working away.
Way tries to escape but Wills is in control.
Wills throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wills throwing strikes but Way manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
No Way dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Way swings for the body but Wills moves out of range.
Way has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Way throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Wills counters with a takedown into side control.
No Way has got the better of the ground game so far.
Way regains half guard, as Wills was trying to land strikes.
Wills looks to land a strike but Way avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wills accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wills missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wills's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wills accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wills missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wills throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wills trying to control the position from guard on top but Way is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wills throws a strike but Way rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wills looking to hit a scissor sweep but Way is one step ahead there.
Wills not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Way looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wills wants to sweep here but Way controlling him for the moment.
Way wants to control from the top but Wills keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Way!
Way smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Way's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wills under the eye.#ROC2#Wills is rocked!
Way lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Wills head around and knocks him out cold! Way hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). No Way!
Jumping up and down and very excited, No Way waved his t-shirt featuring MKFC 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 113
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wills throws an overhand right that lands on Midga's shoulder, as Midga tries to avoid the shot.
Midga sizes up Wills with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Midga throws a body punch but Wills moves out of range.
Midga connects with a nice looking jab.
Midga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Midga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wills has had enough of the clinch but Midga keeps him there for the moment.
Midga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wills controlling the action here for a moment.
Come on Wills - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills is trying to maintain a safe position but Midga gets an underhook and turns Wills into the cage.
Midga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Midga fails to land. #T1#
Midga gets underhooks to prevent Wills's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wills.
Wills effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Midga.
Midga connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wills's face.
Wills is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wills stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Wills for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samson Wills.
Midga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Midga swings for the body but Wills moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Midga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Good exchange - Midga coming out on top.
Wills tries for a takedown but Midga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Midga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Midga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wills.
Midga throws out a counter right but Wills avoids it with no problem.
Wills throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wills scores with a crisp jab that stopped Midga in his tracks.
Midga connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wills throws a jab when Midga was well out of range.#TD#
Wills scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wills is looking to take a break and control but Midga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Midga avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wills.
Wills tries to score with some ground and pound. Midga controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Wills throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wills trying to control the action but Midga is working from the bottom.
Midga is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wills asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wills working the ground and pound but Midga is defending the strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Midga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Midga tries to bench press Wills off him but Wills keeps the position.
Midga managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wills.
Midga defending against the ground and pound.
Wills creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT#It looks like Netero Midga has been cut.#T4#
Midga is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Wills seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wills throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wills wants to lay and pray for a moment but Midga keeps working.
Wills working the strikes but Midga uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wills thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Midga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wills.
Wills thows a huge punch but Midga dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Midga pushes Wills off looking to stand but Wills dives back in and keeps control.
Wills is keen to just control but Midga is a slippery customer.
Midga regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wills.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Netero Midga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Netero Midga's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Midga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Midga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wills's head.
Wills works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Midga looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills is just out of range.
Midga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Midga takes the fight into the clinch.
Midga with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Midga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wills blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Midga as Wills tries to tie him up.
Midga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Midga has a couple of punches blocked by Wills.
Midga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Midga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Wills stalls.
Come on Wills - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Midga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wills blocks it with crossed arms.
Midga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wills is struggling to control the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wills - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wills gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Wills wants a takedown.
Midga has Wills pressed against the cage.
#T2#
Wills has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Midga after a bit of a struggle.
Midga has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Midga with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Midga scores with a knee to the head.
Wills blocks a body shot from Midga.
Wills wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Midga works on Wills's body with a couple of short punches.
Wills trying to stall but Midga improves his position.
Wills is working for takedown but Midga is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Wills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Midga swings wildly with an uppercut but Wills uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wills blocking some punches.
#T3#
Midga lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wills working hard to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Midga struggles to land a body shot inside as Wills controls his hands.
Midga lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Midga wants to take the fight to the mat but Wills manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Midga landing knees to the head.
Wills goes for a takedown in the clinch but Midga prevents it.
Wills is looking to break free of the clinch but Midga has double underhooks.
Midga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Midga lands with a right to the head.
Wills effectively controlling the action here.
Midga working aggressively here.
Wills wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wills is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Midga letting Wills take a breather here.
Midga throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Midga with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Midga can't find room to land a body shot as Wills controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Netero Midga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Netero Midga's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Midga swinging wildly here.
Wills has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Midga finds it's way round the side to connect with Wills's head.
Wills gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Midga staying out of range there.
Wills backing away here, and Midga unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Midga lands a jab to the head.
Wills steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Midga.
Midga is pawing at Wills, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Wills's nose. Wills is badly hurt! Midga pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Wills tries desperately to hold on but Midga is relentless in his assault! As Wills receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Midga away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Netero Midga! |
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Event:
FARTMMA 106: 205 Quarterfinals
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wills swats away the attempt to clinch by Rumblebelly.
Wills feinted with a counter takedown.
Wills misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Rumblebelly forces Wills back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Rumblebelly.
A short body shot lands from Rumblebelly as the two fighters clinch.
Rumblebelly misses with a punch to the body.
Rumblebelly is pushing Wills up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rumblebelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wills dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills leaning against his opponent.
Wills wants a takedown.
Rumblebelly has a couple of punches blocked by Wills.
Wills has Rumblebelly pushed against the cage.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wills prevents a body shot from Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rumblebelly misses with the head strike.
Wills controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samson Wills.
Wills keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Rumblebelly gets a clinch.
Wills blocks a body shot from Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly scores with a shot to the side of Wills's head.
Rumblebelly stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rumblebelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Wills backwards.
Rumblebelly misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rumblebelly takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Wills wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rumblebelly avoiding damage.
Rumblebelly gets underhooks to prevent Wills's takedown attempt.
Wills manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rumblebelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wills blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wills goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rumblebelly prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Wills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wills.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rumblebelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wills as Rumblebelly tries to tie him up.
Rumblebelly misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Rumblebelly misses with a punch to the body.
Rumblebelly'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.
Rumblebelly working aggressively here.
Rumblebelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Willss head.
Rumblebelly has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wills seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rumblebelly can turn it around.
Wills leaning against his opponent.
Wills stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rumblebelly.
Wills slowing the pace effectively.
Good body shot from Rumblebelly.
#BC#
Wills breaks from the clinch.
Wills missing with a left hand there. Rumblebelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Rumblebelly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice sprawl there from Rumblebelly as Wills shoots in.#T4#
Rumblebelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wills.
Rumblebelly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wills has a takedown stuffed.
Rumblebelly tries to clinch up.
Regis Rumblebelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Wills gets tackled into the cage by Rumblebelly. Rumblebelly maintains the clinch.
Rumblebelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Wills has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rumblebelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Wills uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rumblebelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wills goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rumblebelly prevents it.
Wills looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rumblebelly scores with a shot to the side of Wills's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumblebelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wills blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wills's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Regis Rumblebelly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wills works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wills shoots in for a double leg but Rumblebelly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wills swats away the attempt to clinch by Rumblebelly.
Wills throws a jab but it's blocked by Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly drops his hands momentarily and Wills takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Rumblebelly has Wills up against the cage in a clinch.
Rumblebelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumblebelly tries a body shot but Wills blocks it.
Rumblebelly prevents Wills from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rumblebelly tries to work over Wills's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Wills turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wills manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumblebelly tries to buck Wills off but Wills is having none of it.#T1#
Wills taking a breather here.
Wills trying to control the action but Rumblebelly is working from the bottom.
Wills fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Wills are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rumblebelly tries to bench press Wills off him but Wills keeps the position.
Rumblebelly struggling a bit here.
Wills tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rumblebelly tries to bench press Wills off him but Wills keeps the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wills is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rumblebelly will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wills is working Rumblebelly over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rumblebelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rumblebelly wants to control but Wills postures up.
Rumblebelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rumblebelly is looking for a sweep.
Rumblebelly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wills is looking to control Rumblebelly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wills avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Wills is defending against the submission attempts here by Rumblebelly.
Wills is looking for a sweep. Rumblebelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Rumblebelly is thwarting Wills's attempts to control the position.
Rumblebelly prevents Wills from improving his position.
Wills trying to hold on to Rumblebelly's head to control him but Rumblebelly postures up.
Rumblebelly working the head and body with strikes.
Wills trying to hold on to Rumblebelly's head to control him but Rumblebelly postures up.
Rumblebelly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rumblebelly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rumblebelly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wills tries to roll over but Rumblebelly keeps him under control.
Rumblebelly working Wills over with strikes.
Rumblebelly with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wills tries to roll over but Rumblebelly keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rumblebelly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rumblebelly winds up and cracks Wills with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wills is not content to let Rumblebelly control the position.
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 Samson Wills will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A slow jab from Wills misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Rumblebelly releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wills swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Rumblebelly misses.#TD#
Wills feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wills accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rumblebelly is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rumblebelly preventing the sweep.
Wills is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rumblebelly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumblebelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Wills is retaining full guard.
Rumblebelly stopping the sweep attempt from Wills.
Rumblebelly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rumblebelly wants to control from the top but Wills keeps moving.
Rumblebelly looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Rumblebelly preventing the sweep.
Rumblebelly trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wills manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rumblebelly 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.
Wills throwing strikes from guard but Rumblebelly blocks nicely.
Samson Wills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wills postures up.
Rumblebelly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Wills avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Wills avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Wills with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wills throwing strikes from guard but Rumblebelly blocks nicely.
Wills scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Rumblebelly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wills passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Wills there.
Wills looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rumblebelly wants to control but Wills is keeping busy.
#T3#
Rumblebelly tries to roll over but Wills keeps him under control.
Rumblebelly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wills scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Rumblebelly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wills pulls his head out easily.
Rumblebelly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wills.
Rumblebelly on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rumblebelly tries to get to full guard but Wills has control of the leg.
Wills lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wills 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. #T4#
Wills looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wills is trying to control. Rumblebelly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rumblebelly is looking for a sweep. Wills is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wills wants to control but Rumblebelly is keeping him busy.
Wills slips a nice elbow through Rumblebelly's hands, connecting with Rumblebelly's forehead.
Rumblebelly tries to get to full guard but Wills has control of the leg.
Wills working over Rumblebelly with some ground and pound. Rumblebelly looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Rumblebelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wills is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wills is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Wills showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wills 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Wills!
Samson Wills spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 103
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Wills drives through with a takedown into Gomez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gomez wants to stand and escape but Wills is having none of it.
Wills might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomez has momentary wrist control but Wills slips an elbow through the middle.
Wills in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wills throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gomez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wills stands up over Gomez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gomez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wills throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gomez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wills.
Gomez wants to stand but Wills is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomez has wrist control.
Gomez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wills's guard. #REVB#
Gomez wants to get up but he can't break Wills's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Wills 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.
Wills looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Gomez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wills looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wills looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wills! #REVR#
Wills working the ground and pound but Gomez is defending the strikes.
Wills misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gomez is trying to get back to half guard.
Gomez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wills.
Wills landing strikes. #T2#
Wills in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Wills are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Wills drags him back down.
Wills looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gomez is avoiding damage well.
Wills scores with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Wills.
Wills looks up at the clock and then as Gomez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wills smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gomez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Wills is positioning himself well to prevent Gomez advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Gomez is working for a submission of some sort.
Wills trying to control but Gomez postures up.
#T3#
Wills is looking for a sweep. Gomez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wills is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gomez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gomez's back!
Wills keeps control of the position easily here as Gomez tries to buck him off.
Wills punches the canvas rather than the man.
Gomez has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Wills.
Gomez covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Gomez is trying to get back to his feet but Wills has full control of the position and if anything, Gomez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wills thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Gomez is trying to stand back up.
Wills avoiding Gomez 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Gomez covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Gomez is holding onto Wills's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Gomez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gomez covering up well under a series of strikes from Wills.
Wills scores with punches and elbows.
Gomez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wills lands with a hammerfist to the side of Gomez's head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wills controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Wills 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#
A head kick misses from Gomez.
Gomez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wills misses with a looping right.
Wills keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomez.
Gomez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wills.
Gomez swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Wills counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wills.
Wills is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wills is in close to Gomez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wills in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomez has wrist control.
Gomez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wills in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wills throws a big elbow that misses.
Gomez is pulling down on Wills's head. It's preventing any offense from Wills, at least for the moment.#T1#
Gomez trying to control the position.
Wills cracks Gomez with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wills postures up in Gomez's guard and throws a big left but Gomez blocks it.
Gomez wants to hit a sweep here but Wills passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gomez there!
Wills postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gomez looks a forlorn figure.
Gomez is trying to stand.
Gomez is trying desperately to improve position.
Wills is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around?
Gomez is trying to stand.#T2#
Gomez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wills landing strikes from the mount and Gomez is in trouble!
Wills working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gomez tries to hold on but Wills pushes him away.
Gomez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#Gomez is rocked!
Gomez is desperately trying to improve his position but Wills has a good base and remains in mount.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wills punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gomez is still in real trouble! Can Wills finish him?
Wills controlling from mount.
Wills lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Gomez! Wills sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Gomez and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samson Wills!
Samson Wills was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Torry Gomez was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to thank GOD for everything. To the fans im sorry guys I may not make it tonight but I'm not going anywhere to my opponent man it's an HONOR to share the octagon with you. Thank you . #FARTMMA THANK YOU. Ill be back better next time'. |
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Wills misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Wills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wills moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Wills has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
Stepanovich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wills pinned against the cage. Wills gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Donk. Stepanovich catches Wills right on the button with a cross.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Wills sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Wills moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Stepanovich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wills's guard.
Wills has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stepanovich has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Stepanovich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Wills wants to control but Stepanovich postures up.
Wills tries to improve position but can't.
Wills knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stepanovich on the ground.#SUB2#
Stepanovich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wills rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stepanovich's guard! Nice work there by Wills! #SUB2#
Stepanovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stepanovich tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Stepanovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wills. #SUB2#
Wills is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stepanovich has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wills is looking to defend but Stepanovich has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wills! Stepanovich pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wills taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nevzorov Stepanovich!
Nevzorov Stepanovich was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Wills shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wills dives in for a single leg takedown but Queen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Queen lands an overhand right.
Wills shoots and misses
and Wills takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wills throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wills misses with a shot to the body
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
Wills cracks Queen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Queen throws a leg kick but Wills moved away.
A slow jab from Wills misses its intended target.
Queen throws out a counter right but Wills avoids it with no problem.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wills.
Queen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Wills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Queen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Wills counters with a single leg into guard. Queen didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wills makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Wills in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wills. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wills accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Queen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wills 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.
Queen pulls Wills in to control the position.
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wills.
Wills cracks Queen with a solid left hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Queen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Queen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wills missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Queen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wills is one step ahead there.
Queen looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wills pushing down on Queen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Queen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wills.
Queen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wills.
Wills 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.
Queen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wills is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wills connects with a nice short shot to Queen's temple.
Wills missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wills missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Wills.
Wills thows a huge punch but Queen dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Wills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Queen's head.
Wills throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Queen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wills.
Wills is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wills looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wills looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Queen taking some punishment here, with Wills in his half guard.
Queen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wills stalling.
Wills drops an elbow to the side of Queen's head. #T4#
Wills throwing shots but Queen is blocking nicely.
Wills trying to control the action but Queen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wills scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Queen is trying to get back to full guard.
Queen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Queen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wills.
Wills throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Queen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wills working Queen over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Wills 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#
Wills has a takedown stuffed.
Queen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wills shoots for a double leg takedown but Queen sprawls well. He's pushed Wills's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Queen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wills slips a straight right by Queen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wills is defended easily by Queen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Wills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Queen throws a jab when Wills was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Queen misses with the combination.
Wills throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Wills has a takedown stuffed.
A low kick from Queen is predictable there #TD#
and Wills counters with a shoot takedown. Queen fights it but they end up in guard.
Wills forces his way into half guard.
Wills not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wills slows the pace down in half guard.
Wills is nestled in close to Queen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wills seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Queen's head. #T2#
Wills working over Queen with some ground and pound. Queen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wills is thwarting Queen's attempts to control the position.
Wills drops an elbow to the side of Queen's head.
Samson Wills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wills controlling the action here.
Wills missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wills slows the pace down in half guard.
Wills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Queen's head. #T3#
Wills throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wills not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wills throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wills lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wills not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wills is taking a breather. Queen 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.
Wills missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wills throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wills lands strikes from half guard.
Wills is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Queen's head. #T4#
Wills looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wills perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wills is nestled in close to Queen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Wills 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.
Wills 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.
Nice strikes from Wills there.
Wills is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Wills seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wills seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wills looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wills takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Wills dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wills keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Queen.
Wills throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Queen's waist but Queen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wills off to one side.
Queen throws a hook but Wills avoids it easily.
Wills misses with a right hand
and Queen counters with a nice uppercut.
Samson Wills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wills takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wills missing with a left hand there. Queen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Queen misses with a hook. Wills ducked under it nicely.
Wills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen defending well as Wills loads up on a big left hand.
Queen misses with a two punch combination.
Wills changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Queen lands a jab.
Queen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wills misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Queen throws out a counter right but Wills avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Queen loads up on a big right hand but Wills slips the punch.
Wills misses the jab.
Wills misses with a takedown attempt
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Wills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wills is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wills rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Queen counters with a series of strikes. Wills will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wills misses with a hook.
Wills misses with a takedown attempt
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wills avoids the body shot from Queen.
Wills throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Queen's waist but Queen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wills off to one side.
Queen is looking for the big counter here.
Wills drops his hands momentarily and Queen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dustin Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Queen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wills fails with a takedown attempt.
Dustin Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wills is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Queen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Queen moves out of range as Wills strikes.
Queen tried to score with a low kick but Wills checks it.
Dustin Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wills throws a hook but Queen avoids it easily.#TD#
Wills looking to score a takedown here. Queen is defending well but Wills drives through and ends up in Queen's guard.
Wills missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wills throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Queen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Queen looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wills's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Queen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Queen has momentary wrist control but Wills slips an elbow through the middle.
Queen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wills scoring with some ground and pound.
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wills.
Wills stopping the sweep attempt from Queen.
Wills slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Queen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wills scoring with punches from side control.
Samson Wills is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Queen taking a bit of punishment here - Wills scoring with strikes.
Wills cracks Queen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Queen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Queen is trying to escape the position but Wills is controlling the position.
Wills cracks Queen with a big elbow.
Wills cracks Queen with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#
Queen is rocked!
A big shot lands for Wills! That's hurt Queen! Will he recover? Wills fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Wills!
In his post fight interview, Samson Wills started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SPARTA 48: THE ISLAND FINALE
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Luna throws a big shot that misses.
Wills swats away the attempt to clinch by Luna.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wills avoids the body shot from Luna.
Wills throws out a loose jab but Luna uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Luna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wills looks to land a left hand but Luna moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Luna clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
Luna lands a body punch.
Luna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Willss head. #T1##TD2#
Wills gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wills throwing strikes from guard but Luna blocks nicely.
Luna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wills makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wills loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wills has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Luna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wills in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Luna has Wills pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Luna keeping moving, preventing Wills from controlling successfully.
Luna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Luna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luna sizes up Wills with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wills throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Wills gets tackled into the cage by Luna. Luna maintains the clinch.
Wills wants to break the clinch but can't.
Luna lands a body punch.
Wills looking to slow down the pace here.
Wills manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3#
Luna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wills is looking to break free of the clinch but Luna has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Luna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wills can't break the clinch.
Luna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luna lands a hook that snaps the head of Wills backwards.
A short right from Luna.
Luna has Wills pressed against the cage, preventing Wills from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Luna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wills backwards. #T4#
Wills is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wills prevents a body shot from Luna.
Nice body punch from Luna.
Wills goes for a takedown attempt but Luna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A left lands for Luna.#CL#
Luna moves into range and clinches up with Wills.
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!
Wills is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Luna is defending well.
Juan Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Wills.
Wills blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luna.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wills wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luna has him pressed against the cage.
Wills takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Luna dominated that round.
That's time! Luna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Luna digs a good hook to Wills's body.
#CL#
Luna clinches up with Wills and pushes him back against the cage.
Luna misses with the head strike.
Wills is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Luna is defending well.
Wills drops down looking for an ankle pick but Luna pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Luna does it's job there.
A jab from Wills misses.
Luna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wills ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wills. Wills circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wills closes the distance and clinches up with Luna, looking for a takedown. Wills pushes Luna against the cage but Luna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Juan Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Wills.#TD2#
Wills bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Luna on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Luna tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wills working away.
Luna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wills on the ground.#T1#
Wills working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wills looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Luna is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Luna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Luna tries to bench press Wills off him but Wills keeps the position.
Wills lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wills throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Luna can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Wills.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luna is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wills in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Wills misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wills scoring with punches from side control.
Luna is looking to regain half guard here but Wills keeps moving and retains side control.
Wills throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wills has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wills cracks Luna with a big elbow.
Wills working away.
Wills working the ground and pound but Luna is defending the strikes.
Wills scores with punches from side control.
Wills in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Luna tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Luna struggling a bit here.
Luna is not content to let Wills control the position.
Samson Wills has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wills cracks Luna with a big right hand but Luna just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC2#
Luna is rocked!
Wills scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Luna is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Wills can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Wills!
Samson Wills is the new lightweight champion!
Samson Wills spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Juan Luna stepped up to the mic, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.
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Event:
SPARTA 40
Date: Apr 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Wills jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Wills pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Wills closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wills lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wills 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.
Johnson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wills trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Wills controlling him for the moment.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wills's guard. #REVB#
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wills's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wills 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Wills 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.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wills is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is working Wills over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wills is controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wills works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Wills wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Wills controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson postures up in Wills's guard and throws a big left but Wills blocks it.
Wills keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Wills preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Wills has wrist control.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Wills is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Wills is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wills controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wills swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Wills uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Wills!#REVR#
Wills stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Wills is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Wills 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.
Wills stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Wills trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wills trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson is looking to sweep but instead, Wills has passed into half guard.
Johnson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wills slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wills lands a nice short elbow.
Wills not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wills 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.
Wills missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wills scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wills prevents Johnson from improving his position.
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 Samson Wills will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Wills, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Wills against the cage but Wills circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wills pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice sprawl there from Wills as Johnson shoots in.
Wills appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Wills tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson has Wills pushed against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wills wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson has Wills pressed against the cage, preventing Wills from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Wills trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Wills is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson is working for takedown but Wills is calmly controlling the position for now.
Samson Wills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Wills escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wills throws out the jab.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wills.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson. #T2#
Wills wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Wills is looking for a sweep.
Wills takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wills manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is trying is best to control the position here.
Wills not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson wants to control but Wills is keeping busy.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson tries to roll over but Wills keeps him under control.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wills is working away from the top position though.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Wills is controlling well.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson is looking to control Wills's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?#T3#
Wills thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson is positioning himself well to prevent Wills advancing to mount.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wills wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Wills stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wills throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wills lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wills is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Wills working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Wills controlling him for the moment.
Wills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wills trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson pulls Wills in close to prevent any damage.
Wills lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson looking to control.
Wills throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Samson Wills will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Wills shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Wills finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Johnson 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#
Wills gets full guard.
Wills avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson throws a strike but Wills rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wills is one step ahead there.
Wills working some strikes from top position.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wills with a nice head shot there.
Wills throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Johnson is in close to Wills's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wills is keeping the position for now.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson works over Wills with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to control but Wills is working from the bottom.
Wills manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wills trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Wills postures up.
Johnson 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.
Wills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson is trying to keep Wills in close.
#T3#
Johnson 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.
Wills working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson is trying to keep Wills in close.
Wills stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
Dwayne Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wills throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson 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.
Wills trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wills is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Samson Wills is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wills working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wills with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wills accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wills throws a big elbow that misses.
Wills is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wills landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wills throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson looking to control.
Wills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Wills showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wills, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Wills!
In his post fight interview, Samson Wills started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Dwayne Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'My time is not yet now.'.
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Event:
SPARTA 36
Date: Apr 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Wills closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knives jabs Wills right on the nose. Wills blinks but takes it well.
Wills loads up on a big right hand but Knives slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knives! But no joy.
Wills has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
Wills fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knives manages to avoid it.#TD#
Wills shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knives avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wills missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wills won't allow Knives to sweep him here.
Wills sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knives trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knives wants to sweep here but Wills controlling him for the moment.
Wills throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Wills throwing strikes but missing.
Wills might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wills is fighting to break Knives's control of his arms but Knives is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wills content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knives looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wills is in close to Knives's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wills with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wills throws a strike but Knives rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Knives preventing the sweep.
Wills wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Wills bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knives's guard. #REVR#
Knives working a defensive guard here.
Wills stopping the sweep attempt from Knives.
Wills trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knives trying to control the position here.
Wills throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Knives looking to control.
Wills working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wills forces his way into half guard.
Wills throwing shots but Knives is blocking nicely.
Wills 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.
Wills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knives's head.
Wills working over Knives with some ground and pound. Knives looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wills with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wills is nestled in close to Knives, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wills throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wills missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Still in half guard, Wills seems content to control.
Wills not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knives blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wills.
Wills perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been informed that Knives has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wills takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wills keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knives can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wills throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Knives to regain full guard.
Wills loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wills accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knives really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wills. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wills in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wills landing with the ground and pound.
Wills throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Wills dominated that round.
That's time! Wills's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wills ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knives moves away.
Wills slips a jab and a cross from Knives.
Wills half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knives lands a jab.
Wills shoots for a takedown but Knives saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knives comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wills avoids the body shot from Knives.
Knives swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wills.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knives, as that shot connected.
Knives throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wills drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knives sprawls and moves away.
Knives has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Knives misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Wills counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knives won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wills tries to score with some ground and pound. Knives controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Samson Wills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wills throws an elbow but Knives slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wills cracks Knives with a big right hand but Knives just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wills misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Knives struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Wills.
Knives taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Wills's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Knives is trying to improve his position.
Wills trying to control the position but Knives is working away.
Knives can't do much from the bottom here.
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Wills working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Wills trying to control the position but Knives is working away.
Wills advances nicely into full mount.
Wills fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wills throwing strikes here but Knives is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wills content just to control the position here.
Knives blocking the ground and pound.
Wills throws some wild stikes that Knives manages to avoid easily.
Wills throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wills cracks Knives with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T3#
Knives is in a horrible position here. Wills smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wills dominating with strikes here.
Wills is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knives can do to turn this around?
Wills raining down shots from the mount!
Wills throwing strikes here but Knives is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wills lands a big elbow.
Knives wants to hold on but Wills pushes him away.
Wills misses with a head shot.
Wills lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Knives hang on?
Wills unloading with bombs!
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!
Wills lands with some strikes.#T4#
Wills raining down shots from the mount!
Wills punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wills lands a big shot to the head and Knives winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Samson Wills!
Samson Wills 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:
SPARTA 30
Date: Mar 20, 2019 |
#R1#
A big left from Wills misses. #TD#
Wills closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kimura did well to prevent Wills getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kimura has his foot on Wills's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wills works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wills landing some decent shots from guard.
Kimura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wills throwing strikes but missing.
Wills trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Wills 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wills trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
Wills works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Kimura gets full guard.
Wills throws a big right hand that misses.
Wills pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wills with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kimura has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wills working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Wills got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wills has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.
Kimura working a defensive guard but Wills passes into half guard.
Kimura has hold of Wills's hands but Wills slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kimura trying to hold on to Wills's head to control him but Wills postures up.
#SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Wills is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Wills has control of the leg. #T2#
Wills is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wills looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kimura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kimura trying to control but Wills postures up.
Wills thows a huge punch but Kimura dodges it nicely.
Wills slips a nice elbow through Kimura's hands, connecting with Kimura's forehead.
Wills not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wills lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wills throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kimura trying to control but Wills postures up.
Wills lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wills lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura trying to control here.
Wills lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Wills scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kimura is doing well to control the position and prevent Wills from advancing to side control.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
Kimura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wills landing some decent shots from guard.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wills is in close to Kimura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wills scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle here but Wills uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kimura is trying to work for a sweep but Wills has mounted him!
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wills lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kimura hang on?
Wills working Kimura over with strikes here.
Kimura working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Kimura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura tries to hold on but Wills pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wills prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Wills connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wills lands a big shot there that rocks Kimura but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kimura can't escape the position.
Wills is landing with some decent strikes but Kimura is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wills postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kimura looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#
Kimura is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Wills! Kimura is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samson Wills!
Samson Wills decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
SPARTA 25
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Yamamoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Wills sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wills tries to counter with a takedown but Yamamoto is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Wills darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yamamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yamamoto works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Yamamoto working for a triangle but Wills defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Yamamoto is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wills has his hands clasped together but Yamamoto extends and breaks Wills's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Yamamoto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Norifumi Yamamoto!
Norifumi Yamamoto is the new lightweight champion!
Norifumi Yamamoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SPARTA 23
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Wills staying out of range there.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Wills counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wills wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wills tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills throws a big right hand that misses.
Wills working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Wills's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wills works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Wills pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Wills controlling from the top position.
Wills is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wills accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wills has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wills looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wills 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.
Wills is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Gracie is looking to advance position but Wills has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Wills with shots to the head and body - Gracie looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wills raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Wills pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wills knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wills lands a heavy elbow.
Wills lands a couple of good shots and Gracie has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Wills throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gracie could be in trouble here!
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Wills finish him?
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Gracie is trapped and Wills is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T3#
Wills lands strikes from the back and Gracie isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Wills!
Samson Wills 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:
SPARTA 19: Johnson vs. Wills
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills is just out of range.
Johnson misses with a straight right. #TD#
Johnson shoots in and bounces Wills off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wills not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wills controlling the position.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wills manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wills's guard. #REVR#
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wills pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Wills looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wills trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Wills keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wills on the ground.
Wills looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wills bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. #REVB#
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wills works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson has Wills pulled in close to control his posture.
Wills stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Wills stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wills trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Wills takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wills working the ground and pound from side control.
Wills works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wills throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johnson defending against the ground and pound.
Wills lands a few punches from side control.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wills looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wills in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Johnson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Wills turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Wills!
Samson Wills is the new lightweight champion!
Samson Wills 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.
In defeat, Dwayne Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'My time is not yet now.'.
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Event:
SPARTA 16: Duke B. vs. Galang
Date: Feb 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Abellan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wills. Wills circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abellan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abellan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Wills misses
and Abellan counters with a straight right hand.
Wills uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abellan.
Abellan with a nice cross.
Abellan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abellan throws a hook but Wills blocks it.
Wills has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Abellan moves out of range as Wills strikes.
Abellan throws an overhand right that lands on Wills's shoulder, as Wills tries to avoid the shot.
Wills appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Abellan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wills missing with a left hand there. Abellan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wills throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abellan dips to his left and cracks Wills with an uppercut!
Abellan lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wills keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abellan misses with an uppercut. Wills saw that one coming.
Wills avoids the body shot from Abellan.
Wills gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1##TD#
Wills closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wills missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abellan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wills.
Abellan is looking for a sweep. Wills is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abellan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wills thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wills is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wills 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.
Wills throwing shots but Abellan is blocking nicely.
Wills throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wills winds up and cracks Abellan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abellan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wills seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abellan trying to control but Wills postures up.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wills working the head and body with strikes.
Wills is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Abellan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wills. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wills sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abellan defending well though.
Wills takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wills is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abellan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wills missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wills lands a nice short elbow.
Wills not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wills is thwarting Abellan's attempts to control the position.
Wills thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abellan is trying to control but can't.
Wills is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wills lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Wills looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Abellan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wills not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wills looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wills working Abellan over with strikes.
Wills throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wills is thwarting Abellan's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ground and pound from Wills.
Wills prevents Abellan from improving his position.
Abellan trying to control but Wills postures up.
Wills looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Abellan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abellan wants to control but Wills is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Wills. #T4#
Wills working over Abellan with some ground and pound. Abellan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abellan taking some punishment here, with Wills in his half guard.
Wills drops an elbow to the side of Abellan's head.
Wills drops an elbow to the side of Abellan's head.
Wills lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
Abellan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wills working over Abellan with some ground and pound. Abellan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abellan is still in real trouble! Can Wills finish him?
Abellan looks winded!
Wills looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Abellan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wills scores with a big shot! Abellan's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Abellan! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Wills!
A very excited looking Samson Wills rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
SPARTA 12: Smit vs. Gracie
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Buakaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buakaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wills throws a poor cross that misses
and Buakaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buakaw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice combination there by Buakaw.
Buakaw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wills's head.
Buakaw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab from Buakaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buakaw lands a nice hook to Wills's body. Wills takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wills takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Buakaw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wills throws a lazy right hand but Buakaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buakaw's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wills under the eye.
Wills doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Buakaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wills fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Wills on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Buakaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banchamek Buakaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wills misses with an uppercut
and Buakaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buakaw jabs Wills to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wills keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buakaw connects with a body shot.
Buakaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wills misses with a hook to the body
and Buakaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Wills takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buakaw thuds a left hand into Wills's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Wills shoots in and bounces Buakaw off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wills controlling from the top position. #T2#
Buakaw looking to control.
Buakaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Wills landing some decent shots from guard.
Wills stopping the sweep attempt from Buakaw.
We've been hearing good reports from Wills'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wills landing some decent shots from guard.
Buakaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wills. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wills landing some decent shots from guard.
Wills is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Buakaw is trying to keep Wills in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wills connects with a couple of short punches.
Buakaw working a defensive guard here.
Wills postures up and lands a big shot to Buakaw's brow.
Wills content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Buakaw working a defensive guard here.
Wills working some strikes from top position.
Wills is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Buakaw controls Wills momentarily but Wills frees himself.
Wills working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Wills slips nicely into half guard.
Buakaw has hold of Wills's hands but Wills slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Buakaw is trying to maintain the position but Wills is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Wills seems content to control.
Buakaw has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wills is working away from the top position though.
Wills working Buakaw over with strikes.
Wills stalling.
Wills lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wills 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. #ROC#
Buakaw is rocked!
Wills keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Buakaw is still in real trouble! Can Wills finish him?
Wills'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.
Buakaw seems to have recovered his senses.
Wills working over Buakaw with some ground and pound. Buakaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Banchamek Buakaw 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#
Buakaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buakaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Wills misses its intended target. #TD#
Wills gets the takedown into side control.
Samson Wills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wills landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wills working away.
Wills taking a breather here.
Check out the look on Wills's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Buakaw is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A big shot lands for Wills! That's hurt Buakaw! Will he recover? Wills fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Wills!
A less than humble Samson Wills misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Banchamek Buakaw was interviewed post fight and said 'You are just lucky today!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Wills shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johannsen is trying to defend but Wills finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wills sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johannsen defending well though.
Wills throwing shots but Johannsen is blocking nicely.
Johannsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Wills with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wills is pressing down on Johannsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johannsen is holding on for now.
Johannsen tries to roll over but Wills keeps him under control.
Johannsen keeps trying to improve his position.
Wills will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johannsen is refusing to be controlled, as Wills sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johannsen wants to get back to full guard.
Johannsen is trying is best to control the position here.
Wills wants to take a breather but Johannsen is having none of it.
Wills with the ground and pound but Johannsen uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Wills wants to control from the top but Johannsen keeps moving.
Johannsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Johannsen, not yet.
Wills trying to control the position from guard on top but Johannsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johannsen seems keen to control Wills's posture.
Johannsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wills 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.
Wills with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johannsen keeping moving, preventing Wills from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Wills fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johannsen to the ground. Wills is now in Johannsen's guard.
Wills wants to control from the top but Johannsen keeps moving.
Johannsen is pulling down on Wills's head to control his posture. #T2#
Johannsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wills sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johannsen controlling Wills's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johannsen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johannsen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wills scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wills advances to half guard.
Wills controlling the action here.
Wills landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wills seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johannsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Johannsen trying to control but Wills postures up.
Johannsen is refusing to be controlled, as Wills sits in half guard.
Wills stalling.
Wills wants to control but Johannsen is keeping him busy.
Johannsen trying to control but Wills postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wills takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johannsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wills's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wills's back!
Johannsen thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Wills trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Johannsen has Wills flattened out and is raining down punches.
I really don't envy Wills right now.
Wills is working hard here to advance position.
Wills just trying to survive but Johannsen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wills is trying to remain composed but Johannsen is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Wills is covering up but some of the strikes from Johannsen are getting through and doing damage.
Johannsen has the hooks in. Wills is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Johannsen looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Wills can't escape the position.
Wills turns into Johannsen and is now in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johannsen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wills trying to control the position from guard on top but Johannsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Wills dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wills misses with a wild body shot.
Wills throws a shot from downtown. Johannsen moves away and avoids it.
Wills just misses with a punch to the body.
And Johannsen tries to counter it with a takedown but Wills pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johannsen defending well as Wills loads up on a big left hand.
Johannsen stuffs the takedown.
Johannsen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johannsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills manages to avoid it.
Wills shoots for a takedown but Johannsen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Johannsen feints and as Wills raises his hands in defense, Johannsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills looking for a sweep. Not yet Wills, not yet.
Johannsen postures up.
Wills has momentary wrist control but Johannsen slips an elbow through the middle.
Wills controls Johannsen momentarily but Johannsen frees himself.
Johannsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Johannsen postures up and lands a big shot to Wills's brow.
Johannsen stopping the sweep attempt from Wills.
Johannsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johannsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Johannsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johannsen throwing strikes but missing.
Johannsen trying to control but Wills is working from the bottom.
Johannsen landing some decent shots from guard.
Johannsen connects with a couple of short punches.
Samson Wills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johannsen stands up over Wills, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wills wants to sweep but no luck.
Wills not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johannsen pushes down on Wills's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Johannsen thows a huge punch but Wills dodges it nicely.
Wills works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johannsen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johannsen wants to pass the guard but Wills is keeping the position.
Wills trying to control the position.
Johannsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johannsen postures up in Wills's guard and throws a big left but Wills blocks it. #SUB#
Wills looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wills is pulling down on Johannsen's head to control his posture.
Johannsen is pushing down on Wills's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wills is fighting to maintain full guard but Johannsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wills wants to control but Johannsen is keeping busy.
Johannsen is trying to control. Wills wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wills is controlling Johannsen's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Wills is looking to improve his position.
Johannsen moves nicely into side control.
Johannsen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wills is trying to improve his position.
Johannsen is working Wills over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wills sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wills is staying active underneath Johannsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wills manages to get to full guard.
Johannsen 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.
Wills looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Johannsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wills swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wills is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johannsen working some strikes from top position.
Johannsen trying to control but Wills is working from the bottom.
Wills bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johannsen's guard. #REVR#
Wills preventing the sweep.
Wills trying to control but Johannsen is working from the bottom.
Johannsen controlling the position.
Wills is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johannsen is trying to control the position but Wills postures up.
Johannsen trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demarco Johannsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johannsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wills.
Johannsen with the counter takedown but Wills avoids it easily.
Wills throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johannsen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johannsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wills feinted with a counter takedown.
Wills throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
so Johannsen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johannsen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johannsen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wills looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johannsen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johannsen connects with a couple of short punches.
Johannsen won't allow Wills to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills looking to control.
Johannsen stopping the sweep attempt from Wills.
Wills looking to control.
Wills is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Johannsen looking to pass the guard.
Wills looking for a sweep. Not yet Wills, not yet.
Johannsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johannsen stopping the sweep attempt from Wills.
Johannsen trying to control but Wills is working from the bottom.
Johannsen throwing strikes from guard but Wills blocks nicely.
Wills looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johannsen is one step ahead there.
Johannsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wills misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johannsen.
Wills looks to score with a jab to the body but Johannsen is just out of range.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wills looks to score with a jab to the body but Johannsen is just out of range.
Johannsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johannsen misses the jab.
Wills uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johannsen.
Johannsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wills.
Johannsen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johannsen misses with a takedown attempt - Wills sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johannsen avoids the body shot from Wills.
The fighters circling - Wills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johannsen staying out of range there.#T3#
Wills looks to score with a jab to the body but Johannsen is just out of range.#TD#
Johannsen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wills to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wills 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.
Wills stopping the sweep attempt from Johannsen.
Wills trying to control the position from guard on top but Johannsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johannsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wills's guard. #REVB#
Wills is pulling down on Johannsen's head to control his posture.
Johannsen won't allow Wills to sweep him here.
Johannsen wants to pass the guard but Wills is keeping the position.#T4#
Johannsen won't allow Wills to sweep him here.
Johannsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wills looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johannsen is one step ahead there.
Wills has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johannsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Johannsen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johannsen throwing strikes but missing.
Johannsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johannsen landing with the ground and pound.
Wills 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Demarco Johannsen.
I think Johannsen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Demarco Johannsen!
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