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Event:
WPFC 43 - Bergeron vs. Ivanov
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Morninglord throws a body shot but no joy.
Morninglord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morninglord takes a swing at Pool's ribcage but misses.
Pool lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Pool shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morninglord manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Morninglord escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pool gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pool throws a big elbow that misses.
Pool looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pool is in close to Morninglord's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Morninglord working for a triangle but Pool defends it easily.
Pool sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Morninglord is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Pool with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pool is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Morninglord escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pool gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pool not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Morninglord has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pool can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morninglord wants to control the position but Pool says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pool with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Morninglord looking for a kimura from the bottom but Pool passes into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pool lands some shots froms side control.
Pool takes a little break here. Morninglord wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Morninglord is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Morninglord's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morninglord is looking to regain half guard here but Pool keeps moving and retains side control.
Pool lands some shots froms side control.
Pool lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Morninglord down.
Pool cracks Morninglord with a big elbow.
Morninglord is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Morninglord is working hard here to advance position.
Pool is looking to take a break and control but Morninglord is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pool is working Morninglord over with some ground and pound from side control.
Morninglord regains half guard.
Pool is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morninglord trying to control but Pool postures up.
Pool looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Morninglord taking some punishment here, with Pool in his half guard. #T4#
Morninglord has hold of Pool's hands but Pool slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pool stalling. #SUB#
Morninglord is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pool pulls his head out easily.
Pool trying to control from half guard but Morninglord is working away.
Nice strikes from Pool there.
Pool is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Morninglord looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pool with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morninglord trying to hold on to Pool's head to control him but Pool postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Pool 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#
Morninglord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pool.
Morninglord shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pool eats them both and turns towards Morninglord to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pool throws a right hand that Morninglord ducks under and follows up with a left that Morninglord also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Pool manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morninglord on his heels. He'll look to pass Morninglord's guard now, I'm sure.
Pool slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pool in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Morninglord taking a bit of punishment here - Pool scoring with strikes.
Pool working the head and body with strikes.
Pool is looking to take a break and control but Morninglord is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pool is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Morninglord will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T1#
Morninglord struggling a bit here.
Morninglord taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pool working away.
Pool wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morninglord keeps working. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morninglord can't do much from the bottom here.
Pool cracks Morninglord with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Morninglord is trying to improve his position.
Morninglord manages to get back to half guard.
Pool seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morninglord does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Pool there.
Morninglord wants to control but Pool is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Morninglord looking for submissions off his back.
Morninglord is positioning himself well to prevent Pool advancing to mount. #T3#
Morninglord tries to get to full guard but Pool has control of the leg.
Pool is nestled in close to Morninglord, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pool winds up and cracks Morninglord with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pool slips a nice elbow through Morninglord's hands, connecting with Morninglord's forehead.#SUB#
Morninglord looking for submissions off his back.
Pool seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pool seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morninglord does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pool stalling.
Pool wants to pass to mount but Morninglord is defending the position. #T4#
Pool seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pool is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Morninglord looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pool winds up and cracks Morninglord with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pool scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Morninglord is looking to control Pool's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morninglord avoid being mounted?
Morninglord is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pool is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pool looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Morninglord looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Pool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Morninglord gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pool lands a couple of digs.
Morninglord trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pool is working Morninglord over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Morninglord has his foot on Pool's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pool works his way back into a safe position though.
Pool is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pool 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.
Pool is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pool postures up.
#T1#
Pool sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Morninglord looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pool wants to control from the top but Morninglord keeps moving.
Pool postures up.
Pool showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Pool avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pool works over Morninglord with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Morninglord looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pool connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Morninglord working for a triangle but Pool defends it easily.
Pool advances position into side control!
Pool connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morninglord some visible discomfort.
Pool is working Morninglord over with some ground and pound from side control.
Morninglord struggling a bit here.
Pool wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morninglord keeps working.
Pool is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Morninglord struggling a bit here.
Pool is staying tight to Morninglord's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Morninglord is trying to improve his position.
Morninglord taking a bit of punishment here - Pool scoring with strikes.
Morninglord tries to improve position but can't.
Pool controls the position.
Jack Pool has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pool trying to control the action but Morninglord is working from the bottom.
Pool controlling from side mount.
Morninglord wants to control but Pool postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pool wants to control but Morninglord is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee asks Pool politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pool prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Pool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pool winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Pool!
A very excited looking Jack Pool made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
WPFC 33 - Inoue vs. Bergeron
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Morninglord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fjogren Morninglord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morninglord looks to land a combination. Glennville sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Morninglord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glennville.
Morninglord misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morninglord walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Morninglord looks to land a right hand but Glennville moved out of range.
Morninglord tries to bum rush Glennville with a series of wild strikes but Glennville uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Glennville buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morninglord.
Glennville thinks about countering with a head kick.
Glennville avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Glennville.
Morninglord throws a right hand that Glennville ducks under and follows up with a left that Glennville also avoids with ease.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Glennville.
Morninglord takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Glennville.
Morninglord misses with a series of wild punches.
Glennville lands a front kick.
Morninglord looks winded!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Glennville.
Glennville uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morninglord.
Morninglord's coach down at The Forge was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Morninglord's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Glennville plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Glennville throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morninglord throws a series of punches but Glennville moves out of range.
Glennville works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Glennville lands a jab to Morninglord's midsection.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morninglord falls off balance throwing a combination
and Glennville counters with an inside leg kick.
Glennville lands a big head kick that sends Morninglord to the canvas! Glennville follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Glennville!
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Event:
WPFC 28 - Tantor vs. Kulik
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Doncaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morninglord.
Doncaster dodges the punch combination from Morninglord.
#CL#
Doncaster moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Morninglord escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doncaster moves in looking to clinch but Morninglord pushes him off.
Morninglord fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doncaster on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Morninglord.
Doncaster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Doncaster slips a jab and a cross from Morninglord.
Morninglord scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Mark Doncaster has been cut.
Morninglord with a nice cross.
Morninglord connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Morninglord misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Doncaster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Morninglord is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doncaster pulls his head out easily.
Doncaster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morninglord is staying active underneath Doncaster, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB#
Morninglord is defending against the submission attempts here by Doncaster.
Morninglord really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doncaster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Morninglord actively working from the bottom here.
Doncaster frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Morninglord is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Doncaster with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Morninglord tries to hold on but Doncaster pushes him away. #SUB#
Doncaster working for a submission but Morninglord is keeping him at bay.
Doncaster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Morninglord manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Morninglord is not content to let Doncaster control the position.#T2##SUB#
Doncaster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Doncaster passes to side control.
Doncaster working away.
Morninglord tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Doncaster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morninglord, who protects the arm well.
Morninglord looking for a sweep but Doncaster has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doncaster mounts Morninglord! Really nice guard pass there!
Morninglord can't escape the position.
#T3#
Doncaster wants to control the pace but Morninglord is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Doncaster looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Morninglord really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Doncaster is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Morninglord has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Morninglord!
Doncaster keeping moving, preventing Morninglord from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Doncaster working for submissions but it's allowed Morninglord to get to half guard.
Morninglord wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doncaster keeps working. #T4#
Doncaster is pressing down on Morninglord's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Doncaster is trying to control the position but Morninglord postures up. #SUB#
Doncaster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morninglord trying to control the position from guard on top but Doncaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morninglord looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Doncaster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morninglord tries to free his leg and advance position but Doncaster is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Morninglord avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Doncaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Doncaster's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Morninglord misses with an uppercut. Doncaster saw that one coming.
Doncaster appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Doncaster dives in for a single leg takedown but Morninglord sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No joy there for Morninglord, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Doncaster drives through with a takedown into Morninglord's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Doncaster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Doncaster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Doncaster slips nicely into half guard.
Doncaster trying to control the action but Morninglord is working from the bottom.
Doncaster prevents Morninglord from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Doncaster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morninglord sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Doncaster is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Doncaster is thwarting Morninglord's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Doncaster is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Morninglord is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Doncaster!
A very excited looking Mark Doncaster made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
WPFC 23 - Babinski vs. Nunes
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Morninglord throws a series of punches but Halliday avoids them all with ease.
Morninglord throws a head kick that misses
and Halliday counters with a thumping low kick.
Halliday's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Halliday duly obliges.
Halliday throws a right hand that Morninglord ducks under and follows up with a left that Morninglord also avoids with ease.
Morninglord throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Halliday, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halliday pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halliday on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morninglord moves out of range of the body kick from Halliday.
Halliday lands a jab to Morninglord's midsection.
Halliday blocks a head kick by Morninglord.
Halliday tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Morninglord misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Halliday clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Halliday.
Halliday lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morninglord wants to break the clinch but can't.
Halliday is pushing Morninglord up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Halliday effectively controlling the action here.
Halliday gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Morninglord is looking to break free of the clinch but Halliday has double underhooks.
Morninglord is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Morninglord escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fjogren Morninglord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morninglord missing with a left hand there. Halliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Halliday's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Halliday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morninglord.
Morninglord throws a jab but it's blocked by Halliday. #CL#
Halliday forces Morninglord back against the cage and clinches.
Halliday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morninglord takes a knee right on the jaw!
Halliday softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Morninglord on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Halliday lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Halliday'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.
Morninglord is trying to stall.
Morninglord tries to pull guard but Halliday won't allow it.
Morninglord takes a knee right on the jaw!
Morninglord has had enough of the clinch but Halliday keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Morninglord manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halliday dodges the punch combination from Morninglord.
Morninglord scores with a jab to the body.#T3##CL#
Morninglord tries to keep at a distance but Halliday has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Halliday.
Halliday throws an elbow that misses.
Halliday pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Halliday keeps control of Morninglord as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Halliday lands a nice knee to the body.
Halliday lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morninglord backwards.
Morninglord fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morninglord wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Halliday obliges.
Halliday will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Morninglord up against the cage.
Morninglord misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Morninglord's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Halliday has Morninglord pushed against the cage.
Morninglord can't break the clinch.
Halliday connects with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Halliday - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters up against the cage, Halliday throws an elbow but misses.
Halliday is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Halliday lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morninglord backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Morninglord breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Halliday gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Halliday.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Halliday dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Morninglord misses with a double jab
and Halliday counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morninglord thinking.
Morninglord throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morninglord throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halliday takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halliday fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Halliday moves into the clinch.
Halliday scores with a shoulder strike.
Morninglord leaning his opponent against the cage.
Halliday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halliday lands an uppercut.
Halliday has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Halliday takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Halliday keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morninglord's efforts to push away.#T1#
Halliday comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Halliday holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Morninglord working hard to break the clinch.
Halliday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morninglord can do to turn this around?
Halliday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Halliday has Morninglord pressed against the cage, preventing Morninglord from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Halliday is pushing Morninglord up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Halliday misses with a knee strike.
Halliday just leaning against Morninglord, taking a breather.
Halliday stalling.
Halliday taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Morninglord wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Halliday has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Morninglord breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephen Halliday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halliday is looking to clinch but Morninglord is avoiding it.
Halliday throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morninglord thuds his right hand into Halliday's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Stephen Halliday has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Halliday. Morninglord shrugs it off though.
Stephen Halliday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morninglord throws a nice looking combination but Halliday bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Halliday wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Halliday clinches.
Halliday taking a breather.
Morninglord blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Halliday.
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!
Morninglord prevents a body shot from Halliday.
Halliday lands a body shot in the clinch.
Halliday lands an elbow just above Morninglord 's eye. #T3#
Halliday will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Morninglord up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Halliday.
Halliday looking to throw knees to the head but Morninglord is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Halliday.
Morninglord is trying to break the clinch but Halliday has him pressed against the cage.
Halliday effectively controlling the action here.
Morninglord is trying to break free.
Halliday is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Halliday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halliday avoiding damage.
#T4#
Halliday scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halliday effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stephen Halliday.
A head kick misses from Morninglord.
Morninglord goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Morninglord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halliday lets loose with a powerful body kick. Morninglord will feel that in the morning.
Morninglord throws a right hand that Halliday ducks under and follows up with a left that Halliday also avoids with ease.
Halliday is looking to counter with a body kick.
A head kick from Halliday lands but Morninglord takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halliday lands a nice looking body kick.
Halliday keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morninglord is breathing heavily.
Morninglord throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halliday swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Halliday tries to move into range but Morninglord moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morninglord throws a hook to the side of Halliday's head but Halliday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Halliday dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stephen Halliday's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Halliday tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morninglord manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Halliday backs off Morninglord throws a huge counter combo but Halliday manages to avoid it all.
Morninglord tries for a takedown but Halliday sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Halliday throws a head kick but Morninglord moves out of range.
Halliday looks to land a combination but Morninglord avoids it well.
Morninglord lands a two punch combo.
Morninglord takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Halliday.
Morninglord shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Halliday eats them both and turns towards Morninglord to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Morninglord swings for the body but Halliday moves out of range.
#CL#
Morninglord gets tackled into the cage by Halliday. Halliday maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Halliday.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Morninglord breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halliday misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morninglord looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halliday lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Morninglord takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Morninglord takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Morninglord lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
Morninglord gets tackled into the cage by Halliday. Halliday maintains the clinch.
Halliday stalling.
A bit of stalling here from Halliday.
Halliday has Morninglord pressed against the cage.
Halliday stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Halliday lands with a right to the head.
Halliday lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Halliday keeps control of Morninglord as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morninglord has had enough of the clinch but Halliday keeps him there for the moment.
Halliday lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Halliday stalling the fight.
Halliday is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stephen Halliday.
Morninglord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halliday fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morninglord lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Morninglord goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Halliday connects with a high kick.
Morninglord lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Halliday backs up against the cage.
Morninglord throws a body punch but Halliday moves out of range.
Morninglord falls off balance throwing a combination
and Halliday counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Left hook, right uppercut from Halliday. #CL#
Halliday forces Morninglord back against the cage and clinches.
Halliday lands a body punch in the clinch.
Halliday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Morninglord misses with some punches.
Stephen Halliday has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Halliday scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Morninglord breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Halliday, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halliday avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Halliday. #CL#
Halliday gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Halliday keeps control of Morninglord as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Halliday takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Halliday landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Halliday landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Halliday taking a breather.#T4#
Morninglord tries to break free but Halliday pushes him back against the cage.
Halliday connects with a knee to the head.
Halliday lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Halliday.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Halliday.
Halliday avoiding damage.
Halliday throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morninglords head.
Halliday scores with a knee to the head.
Halliday throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fjogren Morninglord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephen Halliday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halliday scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Morninglord throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Halliday showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halliday, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Halliday!
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Event:
WPFC 19 - Babinski vs.Ouelette
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Morninglord just misses with a punch to the body.
Morninglord throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smalls is looking to counter with head kicks.
No joy there for Smalls, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morninglord misses with a right hand
and Smalls connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morninglord throws out a leg kick but Smalls moves out of range and Morninglord only half commits.
Smalls 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.
Morninglord misses with a double jab.
Morninglord throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smalls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morninglord throws out the jab.
Morninglord just misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls throws a head kick but Morninglord moves out of range.
Morninglord looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Morninglord, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morninglord throws a lazy right hand but Smalls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smalls throws a quick counter head kick but Morninglord was just out of range.
The fighters circling - Morninglord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morninglord slips a jab and a cross from Smalls.
Smalls slips a straight right by Morninglord.
Morninglord looks to land a combination but Smalls avoids it well.
Morninglord throws a nice looking combination but Smalls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smalls tried to score with a low kick but Morninglord checks it.
A punch combination from Morninglord misses.
A head kick misses from Smalls.
No joy there for Morninglord, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Smalls throws a front kick aimed at Morninglord's knee but Morninglord avoids it well.
Morninglord throws a series of punches but Smalls moves out of range.
Morninglord missing with a left hand there. Smalls was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smalls throws a sloppy head kick and Morninglord moves out of range easily.
Morninglord throws a sloppy head kick
and Smalls counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Morninglord does no damage.
A head kick misses from Smalls.
Smalls tries a head kick but it misses.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Smalls.
Morninglord lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morninglord shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morninglord throws a looping overhand right but Smalls ducks down to avoid it.
Smalls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morninglord.
Smalls throws a head kick but Morninglord moves out of range.
Smalls tries to land a front kick but Morninglord steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smalls connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morninglord momentarily.
Smalls ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morninglord moves away.#T2#
Morninglord misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smalls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morninglord swinging wildly here.
Smalls throws a head kick but Morninglord moves out of range.
Morninglord throws a counter combo.
Morninglord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smalls manages to avoid it.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Smalls.
Smalls scores with a nice head shot.
Smalls is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morninglord.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses.
Smalls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morninglord throws a hook but Smalls blocks it.
Smalls blocks a head kick by Morninglord.
Morninglord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smalls tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Morninglord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morninglord lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T3#
A jab from Morninglord finds it's way through Smalls's defenses.
Morninglord misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morninglord fails to land with a series of punches.
Smalls connects with a single shot there.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morninglord takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smalls is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smalls misses with a straight left.
Smalls thumps Morninglord with a low kick.
Smalls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smalls tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morninglord was well out of range. Poor timing from Smalls.
Morninglord scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smalls in his tracks.
Morninglord moves out of range as Smalls strikes.
Morninglord lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smalls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morninglord swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smalls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morninglord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smalls.
Sloppy strikes from Morninglord. Those never looked like landing.
Smalls takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smalls throws a head kick but Morninglord moves out of range.
#T4#
Morninglord connects with a body shot.
Smalls tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Smalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morninglord throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smalls lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morninglord backs up against the cage.
Morninglord misses with a series of wild punches.
Smalls tries a low kick but Morninglord avoids it.
Morninglord misses with a two punch combination.
Smalls scores with a hook.
Morninglord lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smalls backs up against the cage.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
Morninglord throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morninglord misses with a double jab.
Smalls staying out of range there.
Morninglord uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smalls has time to react.
Sloppy strikes from Morninglord. Those never looked like landing.
Morninglord looks winded!
Morninglord takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fjogren Morninglord will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Morninglord throws a series of punches but Smalls avoids them all with ease.
Smalls lands a nice hook to Morninglord's body. Morninglord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morninglord works Smalls's body with a nice hook.
Morninglord looks to land a left hand but Smalls moved out of range nicely.
Morninglord will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morninglord throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morninglord avoids the head kick by Smalls.
Morninglord tries to bum rush Smalls with a series of wild strikes but Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fjogren Morninglord is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smalls misses with a low kick.
Morninglord avoids the head kick by Smalls.
Morninglord takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smalls throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morninglord throws a nice looking combination but Smalls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morninglord checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morninglord throws a shot from downtown. Smalls moves away and avoids it.
Morninglord checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smalls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morninglord slips a straight right by Smalls.#T1#
Morninglord lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morninglord takes one to the chin there.
Smalls attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smalls throws a head kick but Morninglord moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Smalls.
Smalls misses with a series of wild punches.
Morninglord swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smalls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smalls connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morninglord's hands.
A left and a right from Smalls both land. Nice combination.
Morninglord throws a hook but Smalls blocks it.
Morninglord thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morninglord lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morninglord throws a hook to the side of Smalls's head but Smalls sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morninglord misses with a low kick.
Smalls throws out a leg kick but Morninglord moves out of range and Smalls only half commits.
Morninglord is looking to land body kicks.
Morninglord misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Morninglord looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morninglord throws a sloppy head kick and Smalls moves out of range easily.
Morninglord is breathing heavily.
Smalls blocks a head kick by Morninglord.
Morninglord fails to land with a series of punches.
Smalls lands a slapping body shot.
Smalls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morninglord! But no joy.
Danga de danga de dang - Morninglord scores with a four punch combination!
Morninglord takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smalls's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smalls duly obliges.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smalls.
Smalls misses with a head kick.
Smalls moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMorninglord.
Sloppy strikes from Morninglord. Those never looked like landing.
Morninglord blocks a head kick by Smalls.
Smalls stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smalls throws a sloppy head kick and Morninglord moves out of range easily.
Morninglord throws a lazy right hand but Smalls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smalls uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morninglord.
Smalls is looking to counter the offense by Morninglord and move into the clinch.
Morninglord swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smalls counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Smalls swings for the body but Morninglord moves out of range.
Smalls throws a solid leg kick but Morninglord takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smalls.
Morninglord rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morninglord throws a looping overhand right but Smalls ducks down to avoid it.
Morninglord takes a swing at Smalls's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Smalls.
Smalls throws a sloppy head kick and Morninglord moves out of range easily.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fjogren Morninglord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smalls misses with a series of wild punches.
Morninglord looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morninglord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smalls.
Smalls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smalls misses with a low kick.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morninglord scores with a one two! Smalls had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Morninglord throws a shot from downtown. Smalls moves away and avoids it.
Smalls takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morninglord throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smalls misses with a head kick.
Smalls tries a head kick but it misses.
Morninglord throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smalls slips a jab from Morninglord.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smalls takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morninglord throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morninglord lands a head shot.
Smalls tries a head kick but it misses.
Morninglord misses with an uppercut.
Smalls swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morninglord misses with the combination.
Smalls fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morninglord checks it well.
Morninglord lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Some wild striking there from Morninglord.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fjogren Morninglord will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Smalls's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Morninglord avoids the head kick by Smalls.
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morninglord.
Jab from Morninglord.
Nice shot lands for Smalls.
Smalls lands with a slapping head kick.
Morninglord throws a body kick that misses.
Smalls misses with a body kick.
Morninglord keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morninglord buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morninglord shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morninglord cracks Smalls with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morninglord takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good work by Morninglord as he checks the leg kick.
Smalls misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morninglord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morninglord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smalls manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Morninglord misses. #T1#
Morninglord throws a series of punches but Smalls moves out of range.
Morninglord takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morninglord avoids the head kick by Smalls.
Decent striking displayed by Smalls there.
Smalls misses with a low kick.
Morninglord rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morninglord on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses.
Smalls will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smalls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smalls tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smalls misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Morninglord misses its intended target.
Morninglord scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smalls keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morninglord.
Morninglord fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Randy Smalls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smalls throws a head kick that misses.
Morninglord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smalls fails to land with a series of punches.
Morninglord throws a series of punches but Smalls moves out of range.
Smalls dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morninglord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smalls throws a counter high kick but Morninglord was just alert enough to avoid it.
Morninglord has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morninglord!
Jab, jab by Smalls - just one landing.
Smalls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morninglord throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morninglord throws a series of punches but Smalls moves out of range.
Smalls throws a low kick but Morninglord avoids it.
Morninglord throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smalls throws a low kick, looking for Morninglord's leg but Morninglord calmly moves out of range.
Smalls misses with a head kick.
Morninglord wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morninglord throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smalls counters with a three punch combo that has Morninglord backing up. Morninglord nods at Smalls to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Smalls moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smalls throws a sloppy head kick and Morninglord moves out of range easily.
Morninglord blocks a head kick by Smalls.
Morninglord misses with a wild body shot.
Morninglord throws a leg kick but Smalls sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morninglord.
Smalls throws a shot to the body.
Morninglord misses with a double jab.
Smalls stalks Morninglord and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Morninglord's face. Morninglord staggers backwards, shaken.
Smalls misses with a low kick as Morninglord jumps back.
Smalls throws a combination. Morninglord tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smalls throws a front kick aimed at Morninglord's knee but Morninglord avoids it well.
Morninglord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Smalls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morninglord.
Morninglord lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls slips a jab and a cross from Morninglord.
Smalls moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
Morninglord misses the shot to the body.
Smalls throws a quick counter head kick but Morninglord was just out of range.
Smalls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morninglord slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morninglord digs a good hook to Smalls's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Morninglord. That snapped Smalls's head back.
Morninglord rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab lands there for Smalls.
Smalls throws a low kick, looking for Morninglord's leg but Morninglord calmly moves out of range.
Smalls takes one on the button.
Smalls throws a low kick but Morninglord moves out of range easily.
Morninglord feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smallss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smalls tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Morninglord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smalls moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick by Smalls misses
and Smalls takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smalls keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fjogren Morninglord is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smalls attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Smalls showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morninglord has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fjogren Morninglord!
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Event:
WPFC 13 - Alexei vs Wulfgar
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Morninglord pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Goldberg back to the cage. Morninglord follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like John Goldberg has been cut.
Goldberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morninglord shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Goldberg eats them both and turns towards Morninglord to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#
Goldberg is rocked!
Morninglord lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goldberg at a distance.
Goldberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morninglord.
Morninglord cracks Goldberg with a good jab.
Oh Goldberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morninglord scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goldberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Goldberg takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg throws a sloppy head kick and Morninglord moves out of range easily.
As Goldberg backs off Morninglord throws a huge counter combo but Goldberg manages to avoid it all.
Morninglord throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morninglord throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goldberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goldberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morninglord.
Morninglord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morninglord fails to land with a series of punches.
Goldberg feinted with a counter takedown.
A left and a right from Morninglord both land. Nice combination.
Morninglord scores with a nice right hand.
Morninglord digs a good body shot into Goldberg's ribs.
Morninglord ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Goldberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morninglord on his heels. He'll look to pass Morninglord's guard now, I'm sure.
Goldberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Goldberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Goldberg postures up.
#SUB2#
Morninglord has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goldberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morninglord 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#
Goldberg tries to roll over but Morninglord keeps him under control.
Morninglord wants to take a breather but Goldberg is having none of it.
Morninglord missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morninglord throwing shots but Goldberg is blocking nicely.
Goldberg is trying to maintain the position but Morninglord is very close to passing his half guard.
Goldberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morninglord missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Morninglord prevents Goldberg from improving his position.
Morninglord missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morninglord wants to take a breather but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg trying to control here.
Morninglord prevents Goldberg from improving his position.
Morninglord not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Morninglord looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Goldberg is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Goldberg wants to improve his position but Morninglord is controlling well.
Morninglord trying to mount his opponent but Goldberg defends it.
Goldberg keeping hold of Morninglord's head, controlling as best he can.
Goldberg is looking to control Morninglord's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goldberg avoid being mounted?
Goldberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morninglord. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goldberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morninglord scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Morninglord is trying for a kimura here. Goldberg looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Morninglord wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fjogren Morninglord!
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Event:
WPFC 9 - Moon Raiders
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Smalls scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smalls looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morninglord is fending him off so far but Smalls persists. Nope, Morninglord circles away and we're back to standing.
Morninglord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morninglord as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Morninglord, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morninglord tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morninglord swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Smalls counters by moving into the clinch.
Morninglord stops a takedown attempt from Smalls.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Smalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smalls keeps control of Morninglord as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smalls taking a breather.
Morninglord is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morninglord throws a head punch that misses.
Morninglord is trying to push Smalls away but Smalls has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Smalls pulls guard effortlessly.
Morninglord sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smalls's guard. #T1#
Morninglord throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smalls is refusing to be controlled, as Morninglord sits in half guard.
Morninglord thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Smalls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Smalls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morninglord is taking a breather. Smalls 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.
Morninglord has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morninglord lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smalls tries to roll over but Morninglord keeps him under control.#T2#
Smalls manages to get to full guard.
Smalls keeping full guard, as Morninglord tries to pass.
Morninglord content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Morninglord drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smalls dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Morninglord trying to control the position.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morninglord is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smalls stands up over Morninglord, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Morninglord looking for subs off his back but Smalls has passed one foot through into half guard.
Smalls not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smalls trying to pass the guard but Morninglord defending well. #SUB2#
Morninglord looking for submissions off his back.
Morninglord wants to improve his position but Smalls is controlling well.
#T4#
Smalls controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Morninglord looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smalls trying to control the action but Morninglord is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Smalls'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.
Morninglord tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Morninglord tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Smalls knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morninglord on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Morninglord looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smalls in particular looking to stall.
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 Randy Smalls will probably get the nod.
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#
Morninglord throws a right hand that Smalls ducks under and follows up with a left that Smalls also avoids with ease.
Morninglord fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morninglord misses the shot to the body.
Smalls blocks a head kick by Morninglord.
Morninglord takes a swing at Smalls's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Smalls rushes Morninglord and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morninglord looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stalling in the clinch from Smalls.
Smalls wants to take the fight to the mat but Morninglord manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Morninglord breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morninglord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Morninglord. Those never looked like landing.
Morninglord just misses with a punch to the body.
Morninglord misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Smalls with that takedown attempt.
Randy Smalls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Smalls tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morninglord sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smalls somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Smalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morninglord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smalls moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morninglord. Smalls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morninglord but Morninglord pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morninglord misses the jab.
Smalls wants to clinch.
Smalls gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Smalls dodges the punch combination from Morninglord.
Morninglord throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Smalls closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morninglord wants to stall.
Smalls drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morninglord prevents the takedown attempt.
Smalls fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morninglord jumps guard but Smalls turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Morninglord jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smalls walks away with a smile on his face. Morninglord gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Smalls misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morninglord misses with a wild combination.
Morninglord defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smalls.
Some wild striking there from Morninglord.
Morninglord avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morninglord throws a counter combo.
Morninglord throws a one two combo.
Morninglord is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smalls rather than just go for the knockout.
Morninglord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fjogren Morninglord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morninglord keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morninglord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morninglord lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Morninglord tries a head kick but it misses.
Fjogren Morninglord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morninglord misses with a double jab
and Smalls counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morninglord goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smalls fails to land the takedown.
Morninglord displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smalls slips a jab and a cross from Morninglord.
As Morninglord looks to move away, Smalls throws a big counter combo but Morninglord just gets out of the way.
Morninglord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smalls moves away.
Smalls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morninglord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smalls manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fjogren Morninglord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Smalls fails with a takedown attempt.
Morninglord unleashes a big counter combination but Smalls bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smalls fails with the takedown
and Morninglord counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Morninglord misses its intended target.
Morninglord swats away the attempt to clinch by Smalls.
Smalls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morninglord.
Smalls throws a big counter combination but Morninglord scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Morninglord pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smalls feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morninglord tries to bum rush Smalls with a series of wild strikes but Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smalls throws a big counter combination but Morninglord scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Morninglord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smalls.
Fjogren Morninglord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morninglord looks to score with a jab to the body but Smalls is just out of range.
Smalls drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morninglord sprawls and moves away.
Morninglord misses with the combination.
#T1#
Smalls shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morninglord sprawls well. Morninglord wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smalls gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Smalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morninglord keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morninglord now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Morninglord throws a body shot but no joy.
Morninglord takes a swing at Smalls's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Smalls has closed the distance and engaged Morninglord in a clinch.
Morninglord prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morninglord on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morninglord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Morninglord lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Smalls breaks from the clinch.
Morninglord closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Morninglord digs a good body shot into Smalls's ribs.
Morninglord takes a swing at Smalls's ribcage but misses.
Morninglord misses with a body shot.
Morninglord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smalls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Smalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Morninglord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morninglord throws a series of strikes that have Smalls backpedaling.
#T3#
Morninglord scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Morninglord misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smalls is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morninglord just misses with a punch to the body.
Morninglord will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Morninglord.
Smalls avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smalls takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smalls fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Morninglord misses with the combination.
Smalls seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smalls fails with a takedown attempt.
Morninglord misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Smalls counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smalls. #BC#
Smalls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morninglord cracks Smalls with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smalls shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Morninglord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morninglord tries a head kick but it misses.
Smalls takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smalls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morninglord.
Smalls is looking for a counter combo.
Smalls has a takedown stuffed.
Morninglord throws out a counter right but Smalls avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fjogren Morninglord comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morninglord 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fjogren Morninglord!
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Event:
WPFC 6 - Feeding Time
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Morninglord throws a lazy right hand but Sidrovitch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sidrovitch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A punch combination from Morninglord misses. #CL#
Sidrovitch clinches with his opponent.
Sidrovitch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Morninglord jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sidrovitch walks away with a smile on his face. Morninglord gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Sidrovitch clinches.
Sidrovitch misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sidrovitch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Sidrovitch pulls guard successfully.
Sidrovitch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sidrovitch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sidrovitch lands with a punch from half guard.
Morninglord wants to control but Sidrovitch is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Sidrovitch blocks the strikes from Morninglord.
Morninglord trying to control from the bottom.
Sidrovitch wants to pass to mount but Morninglord is defending the position.
Morninglord is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morninglord punching from the bottom.
Sidrovitch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morninglord is trying to maintain the position but Sidrovitch is very close to passing his half guard.
Sidrovitch not doing much here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sidrovitch lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Morninglord actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sidrovitch is working for a submission of some sort.
Sidrovitch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Morninglord is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sidrovitch pulls his head out easily.
Sidrovitch trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Sidrovitch moves into the clinch successfully.
Morninglord blocks a body shot from Sidrovitch.
Good body shot from Sidrovitch.
Sidrovitch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morninglord's elbow.
Sidrovitch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morninglord slows down the pace here.
#T4#
Sidrovitch is working Morninglord over against the cage.
Sidrovitch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sidrovitch struggles to land a body shot inside as Morninglord controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Sidrovitch decides to pull guard.
Morninglord trying to control but Sidrovitch is working from the bottom.
Morninglord postures up in Sidrovitch's guard and throws a big left but Sidrovitch blocks it.
Sidrovitch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sidrovitch throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sidrovitch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sidrovitch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Sidrovitch dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Morninglord misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Morninglord.#CL#
Sidrovitch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Sidrovitch.
Sidrovitch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sidrovitch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morninglord backwards.
Sidrovitch struggles to land a body shot inside as Morninglord controls his hands.
Sidrovitch keeps control of Morninglord as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Sidrovitch turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Morninglord throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Sidrovitch works to advance to full mount. Morninglord defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sidrovitch landing strikes from the mount and Morninglord is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morninglord is working to get back to half guard.
Morninglord wants to control but Sidrovitch is having none of it.#T1#
Sidrovitch controlling from the full mount.
Morninglord keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sidrovitch controlling from the full mount.
Sidrovitch is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Sidrovitch content just to control the position here.
Vasily Sidrovitch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morninglord is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sidrovitch controlling the position easily from mount.
Morninglord keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sidrovitch avoids the attempt from Morninglord to control.
Sidrovitch is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Morninglord wants to hold on but Sidrovitch pushes him away.#T3#
Morninglord throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sidrovitch. What's that going to do exactly?
Sidrovitch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morninglord wants to control but Sidrovitch is having none of it.
Morninglord regains half guard.
Morninglord is trying to get back to full guard.
Sidrovitch stalling.
Sidrovitch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morninglord can do to turn this around?
Sidrovitch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morninglord for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Morninglord looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like Sidrovitch is going to stand back up.
Morninglord is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morninglord is pressing down on Sidrovitch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sidrovitch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sidrovitch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Our spies down at at The Forge inform us that Morninglord has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Morninglord working a defensive guard here.
Morninglord keeping full guard, as Sidrovitch tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Morninglord looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sidrovitch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morninglord's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Sidrovitch dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Sidrovitch moves into the clinch successfully.
Sidrovitch jumps guard but Morninglord turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Morninglord takes a shot to the head.
Sidrovitch misses with a punch to the body.
Sidrovitch missing with knees to the body.
Sidrovitch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morninglord prevents it.
Sidrovitch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morninglord is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidrovitch tries to pull guard but Morninglord forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Sidrovitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morninglord wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sidrovitch lands with a light punch inside.
Morninglord on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sidrovitch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Morninglord breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Morninglord tries to keep at a distance but Sidrovitch has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Sidrovitch jumps guard and drags Morninglord to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Morninglord advances position into side control!
Sidrovitch is not content to let Morninglord control the position.
Sidrovitch can't do much from the bottom here.
Morninglord wants to control but Sidrovitch is keeping him busy. #T2#
Sidrovitch is looking to regain half guard here but Morninglord keeps moving and retains side control.
Sidrovitch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sidrovitch tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Morninglord is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sidrovitch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sidrovitch struggling a bit here.
Sidrovitch gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sidrovitch manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Morninglord trying to control but Sidrovitch is working from the bottom.
Morninglord trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morninglord scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sidrovitch keeping moving, preventing Morninglord from controlling successfully.
Sidrovitch wants to sweep but no luck.
Morninglord pushes down on Sidrovitch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sidrovitch flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sidrovitch is concentrating on defense, preventing Morninglord from advancing position.
Sidrovitch wants to control but Morninglord is keeping busy.
Sidrovitch tries to get to full guard but Morninglord has control of the leg. #T4#
Morninglord working the head and body with strikes.
Sidrovitch tries to roll over but Morninglord keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Morninglord is looking for a kimura but Sidrovitch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morninglord to get the leverage.
Sidrovitch is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morninglord wants to free his trapped foot but Sidrovitch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sidrovitch trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sidrovitch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morninglord.
Fjogren Morninglord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasily Sidrovitch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morninglord thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sidrovitch's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vasily Sidrovitch.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sidrovitch, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Sidrovitch!
A relieved looking Vasily Sidrovitch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
WPFC 2 - Hunting Party
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Nieves moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nieves avoids a punch combination nicely.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Morninglord has knocked Nieves down with a huge combo! Morninglord steps away and waves a wobbly Nieves back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Nieves is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Gabrielius Nieves has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nieves tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morninglord counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nieves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morninglord.
Nieves swats away the attempt to clinch by Morninglord.
Nieves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nieves dodges the punch combination from Morninglord.
Good exchange - Morninglord coming out on top.
Nieves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morninglord tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nieves swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Nieves pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Morninglord back to the cage. Nieves follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Morninglord fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Nieves closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morninglord to the mat! Morninglord manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Morninglord looking for a guillotine here but Nieves defends easily.
Nieves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Morninglord working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nieves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nieves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nieves trying to control the position from guard on top but Morninglord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morninglord tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Morninglord not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Morninglord had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nieves defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Morninglord is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nieves is aware though and is defending well.
Nieves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nieves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Let's hope that Nieves 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.
Nieves trying to control the position from guard on top but Morninglord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Nieves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morninglord is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Morninglord working for a triangle but Nieves defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morninglord not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nieves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morninglord is keeping the position for now.
Nieves passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Morninglord tries to bench press Nieves off him but Nieves keeps the position. #T4#
Nieves trying to control the action but Morninglord is working from the bottom.
Morninglord is trying to escape the position but Nieves is controlling the position.
Morninglord wants to control but Nieves postures up.
Morninglord sneaks back into half guard.
Nieves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morninglord does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morninglord wants to improve his position but Nieves is controlling well.
Morninglord regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Morninglord working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nieves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Morninglord is tightening it up a little... Nieves has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nieves reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nieves taps out! Nice BJJ there by Morninglord!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fjogren Morninglord!
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