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Event:
C4 XII - Evans vs. Lightning
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Dukat circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Dukat counters with a shoot takedown. Antonio fights it but they end up in guard.
Antonio can't keep his opponent in guard - Dukat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dukat stalling.
Dukat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Antonio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dukat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dukat keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonio won't allow Dukat to pass to mount. #SUB#
Dukat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Antonio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dukat performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Dukat wants to pass to mount but Antonio is defending the position. #SUB#
Dukat is looking for a kimura but Antonio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dukat to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dukat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Antonio sees it coming and defends easily.
Dukat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dukat drops an elbow to the side of Antonio's head.
Dukat working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dukat looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dukat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Dukat is working for a kimura but Antonio is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Dukat working over Antonio with some ground and pound. Antonio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Antonio is looking for a sweep. Dukat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dukat passes to full mount! #T3#
Antonio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dukat sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Dukat is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Dukat extends the arm and Antonio is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gul Dukat!
Gul Dukat was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated William Antonio had this to say: 'I apologize to nobody.'. |
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Event:
C4 - The Fifth
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brightblade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antonio scores with a shot to the body.
Brightblade blocks a head kick by Antonio.
Antonio throws a sloppy head kick and Brightblade moves out of range easily.
Brightblade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Antonio scores with a body shot.
Antonio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brightblade.
Antonio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antonio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Steel Brightblade has been cut.
Brightblade avoids the body shot from Antonio.
Antonio slips a jab from Brightblade.
Antonio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brightblade's head.#CL2#
Antonio clinches with his opponent.
Antonio blocks a body shot from Brightblade.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brightblade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brightblade just leaning against Antonio, taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brightblade misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Antonio.
Brightblade blocks an elbow strike.
Antonio can't find room to land a body shot as Brightblade controls the action.
Antonio is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Brightblade can't find room to land a body shot as Antonio controls the action.
Brightblade lands a knee to the body.
Brightblade avoids the elbow strike from Antonio, against the cage.
Antonio misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Antonio.
Antonio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Antonio lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brightblade throws an elbow but misses.
Brightblade misses with a knee to the head.
Brightblade with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Antonio as Brightblade tries to tie him up.
Antonio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Antonio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Antonio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Antonio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Antonio lands a nice uppercut.
Antonio struggles to land a body shot inside as Brightblade controls his hands.
#T2#
Antonio misses with a punch to the body.
Antonio tries to throw a body punch but Brightblade avoids it by throwing Antonio back against the cage.
Antonio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Antonio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brightblade's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brightblade throws an elbow but misses.
Brightblade throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brightblade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Antonio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Brightblade.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antonio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brightblade's elbow.
Antonio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brightblade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brightblade lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brightblade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Brightblade fails to land.
Brightblade tries a body shot but Antonio blocks it.
Antonio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brightblade tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Brightblade blocks an elbow strike.
Brightblade lands with a short shot to the head.
Brightblade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brightblade landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brightblade tries to land a knee to the head but Antonio blocks with his arms.
Antonio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Antonio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Antonio misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Brightblade pulls Antonio into guard.
Brightblade is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antonio trying to control but Brightblade is working from the bottom.
Antonio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Brightblade has control of Antonio's left arm, preventing Antonio from doing any damage.
Brightblade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brightblade pulls Antonio in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Brightblade has Antonio up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Antonio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steel Brightblade's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Brightblade throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Antonio moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Brightblade gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Antonio regains guard.
#ES2#
Antonio is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Antonio struggles to land a body shot inside as Brightblade controls his hands.
Antonio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Antonio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brightblade's elbow.
Antonio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brightblade has Antonio pushed against the cage.
Antonio struggles to land a body shot inside as Brightblade controls his hands.
Brightblade prevents a body shot from Antonio.
Brightblade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brightblade can't find room to land a body shot as Antonio controls the action.
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!
Brightblade tries to pull guard but Antonio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Brightblade pulls guard. #T1#
Antonio trying to control the position from guard on top but Brightblade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brightblade managing to control the position.
Antonio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brightblade wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Antonio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brightblade tries a low kick but Antonio avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Antonio misses with a wild body shot.
Brightblade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brightblade misses with a head kick.
Brightblade swats away the attempt to clinch by Antonio.
Antonio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Brightblade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Antonio.
Brightblade just misses with a punch to the body.
Brightblade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antonio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
William Antonio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Brightblade forces Antonio back against the cage and clinches.
Antonio misses with an elbow strike.
Brightblade blocks an uppercut.
Antonio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brightblade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Brightblade's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Antonio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
William Antonio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brightblade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Antonio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Antonio misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Antonio fails to land.
Antonio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brightblade's elbow.
Antonio prevents a body shot from Brightblade.
Brightblade has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Antonio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Brightblade misses with a knee strike.
Brightblade wants to take the fight to the mat but Antonio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Brightblade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antonio tries to throw a body punch but Brightblade avoids it by throwing Antonio back against the cage.
Brightblade missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Antonio.
Antonio lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antonio misses with an elbow over the top.
Antonio is pressed up against the cage. Brightblade has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Antonio down to the mat. Antonio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Antonio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Antonio lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good leg kick by Antonio.
Antonio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brightblade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Antonio.
Brightblade throws a leg kick which misses Antonio's front leg but catches the back leg as Antonio tries to avoid it.
Antonio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brightblade.
Brightblade misses with a head kick.
Antonio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Antonio jabs Brightblade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Antonio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Antonio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steel Brightblade's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Antonio tries to clinch but Brightblade moves out of range. #CL2#
Antonio takes the fight into the clinch.
Antonio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Antonio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brightblade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Antonio lands with a right to the head.
Antonio misses with a punch to the body.
Brightblade with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brightblade lands a left hand.
Antonio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Antonio taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonio misses with a punch to the body.
Brightblade tries to land knees in the clinch but Antonio avoids the damage to the body.
Brightblade is looking to control Antonio's arms but Antonio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brightblade has his back to the cage.
Brightblade dodges an elbow strike from Antonio.
Brightblade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Antonio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brightblade's elbow. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brightblade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brightblade pushes Antonio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Antonio tries a body shot but Brightblade blocks it.
Nice body punch from Brightblade - that landed with a thud.
Antonio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brightblade is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Antonio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Antonio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Antonio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Antonio tries to throw a body punch but Brightblade avoids it by throwing Antonio back against the cage.
Brightblade is trying to maintain a safe position but Antonio gets an underhook and turns Brightblade into the cage.
Brightblade is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Antonio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Antonio lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Antonio.
Antonio scores with a shot to the side of Brightblade's head.
A right hand to the body from Antonio.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Antonio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brightblade.
Antonio can't find room to land a body shot as Brightblade controls the action.
Antonio tries a body shot but Brightblade blocks it.
Brightblade is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Antonio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Antonio.
Brightblade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Antonio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Antonio.
A right hook to the body lands for Antonio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antonio lands a right hand.
Antonio misses with an elbow over the top.
Antonio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Antonio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Antonio.
Antonio digs a right hand into Brightblade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brightblade's gas tank.
Antonio tries to throw a body punch but Brightblade avoids it by throwing Antonio back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Antonio throws an elbow that misses.
Brightblade jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Antonio walks away with a smile on his face. Brightblade gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Brightblade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antonio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brightblade on the side of the head.#CL2#
Antonio has Brightblade up against the cage in a clinch.
Antonio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Brightblade ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brightblade no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brightblade can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Antonio controls the pace.
Brightblade working a defensive guard here.
Antonio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
William Antonio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steel Brightblade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antonio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Antonio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Antonio 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Antonio!
A victorious William Antonio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C4 - The Third
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Van Wyk darts in and clinches Antonio up against the cage.
Van Wyk jumps guard but Antonio stands there with Van Wyk around his waist. Van Wyk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Wyk is trying to pull guard but Antonio has him pressed against the cage.
Van Wyk fails to pull guard.
William Antonio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bayo Van Wyk.
Antonio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Antonio tries to work over Van Wyk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Wyk has Antonio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Antonio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Van Wyk goes for a takedown attempt but Antonio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Antonio misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Antonio.
Antonio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Antonio misses with a wild body shot.
Van Wyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Antonio throws a hook to the side of Van Wyk's head but Van Wyk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Van Wyk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Wyk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wyk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Antonio to keep the fight standing.
Antonio misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Van Wyk pulls guard effortlessly.
Antonio stays in close to Van Wyk's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Van Wyk has his feet on Antonio's thighs here. He's pushed Antonio off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Antonio screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bayo Van Wyk!
William Antonio was interviewed post fight and said 'I apologize to nobody.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Antonio. Winks shrugs it off though.
Winks with a nice calf kick.
A left and a right from Winks both land. Nice combination.
Antonio throws a body punch but Winks moves out of range.
Winks connects with a body shot that sends Antonio's belly button to the back.
That kick from Winks tenderised Antonio's leg. Antonio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Antonio misses the body punch
and Winks counters with an inside leg kick.
Antonio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winks.
Winks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid body kick from Winks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antonio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winks.
Winks punishes Antonio's body with a nice straight punch.
Winks blocks a head kick by Antonio.
Antonio throws a head kick that misses
and Winks counters with a straight right hand.
Antonio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Winks is out of range and Antonio settles back down.
Winks moves out of range of the leg kick from Antonio.
Winks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Antonio tries a head kick but it misses.
Winks lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Winks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Winks blocks a head kick by Antonio.
Antonio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Winks avoids the head kick by Antonio.
A low kick from Antonio misses
and Winks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winks with the inside leg kick.
Antonio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Winks moves into the clinch successfully.
Antonio looking to slow down the pace here.
Good body shot from Winks.
Winks scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Antonio is rocked!#BC#
Winks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Antonio is still on wobbly legs! Can Winks finish him?
Antonio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Winks counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Antonio falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harry Winks!
In his post fight interview, Harry Winks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
William Antonio spoke after the fight, saying 'I apologize to nobody.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonio scores with a body shot.
Antonio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Antonio connects with a solid leg kick.
Antonio throws a wild body kick that Escobar sees coming a mile off.
Escobar checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Antonio.
We've been told by Antonio's head coaches at Xtramarital Floating Shingles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Antonio was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Antonio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Escobar pushes Antonio up against the cage in a clinch.
Antonio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Escobar.
Antonio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Antonio.
Antonio tries to stall but Escobar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Antonio fails to land.
Escobar jumps guard but Antonio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Antonio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Antonio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
William Antonio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Escobar.
Antonio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Antonio as he connects with a hook.
Antonio tries a low kick but Escobar avoids it.
Antonio tries to work over Escobar's front leg with a kick but Escobar checks it.
Antonio throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Antonio connects with a leg kick.
Antonio misses with a body kick.
Antonio slaps away a takedown attempt from Escobar, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Good work by Escobar as he checks the leg kick.
Escobar fails to land the takedown.
William Antonio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
William Antonio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antonio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Antonio pinned against the cage. Antonio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Escobar checks a low kick from Antonio.
Despite the aggression on Escobar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Antonio throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Antonio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Antonio cracks a nice hook into Escobar's ribs.
Escobar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Antonio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick from Antonio.
#T3#
Antonio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antonio scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Antonio. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Antonio lands a body shot.
Antonio keeps Escobar at a distance using the push kick.
A shot to the body from Antonio misses #CL2#
and Escobar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Antonio to keep the fight standing.
Escobar tries for a takedown but Antonio manages to get underhooks.
Escobar lands an elbow inside that Antonio shrugs off.
Escobar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Antonio prevents it.
#BC#
Antonio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Antonio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar. That did some damage!
Antonio scores with a push kick.
Antonio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antonio lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antonio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Escobar is out of range.
A head kick misses from Antonio.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Antonio.
A nice inside leg kick there by Antonio. That's going to slow Escobar down.
Antonio avoids the head kick by Escobar.
Antonio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Antonio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar shoots in and drives through. Antonio sprawls well.
Escobar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escobar shoots in but Antonio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Escobar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Antonio as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Antonio dominated that round.
That's time! Antonio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Antonio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar. That did some damage!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Antonio.
Victor Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Antonio.
Antonio is looking to wear down Escobar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Antonio throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Antonio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Antonio.
Antonio throws a front kick that sends Escobar stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Antonio.
Antonio throws a head kick that misses.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Antonio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar misses with a takedown
and Antonio counters with a nice kick to the body.
Antonio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Antonio tries to keep at a distance but Escobar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Antonio wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Escobar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Antonio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Antonio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A low kick lands for Antonio.
Escobar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Antonio.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antonio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Antonio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Antonio.
Antonio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Antonio throws a head kick that misses.
Antonio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
William Antonio is winning the standup battle so far.
Antonio tries to land a front kick but Escobar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Antonio lands a jab to Escobar's midsection.#T2#
Antonio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Antonio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antonio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Antonio throws a leg kick but Escobar checks it.
Escobar throws a counter combo.
Escobar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Antonio.
Escobar blocks a head kick by Antonio.
Antonio tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobar counters with a body kick.
Escobar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Antonio pinned against the cage. Antonio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
William Antonio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Escobar.
Escobar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Antonio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Antonio throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
Antonio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some wild striking there from Antonio.
Escobar is looking to clinch but Antonio is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Escobar gets a clinch. #T3#
Escobar jumps guard but Antonio stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Escobar avoids the elbow strike from Antonio, against the cage.
Escobar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Antonio walks away with a smile on his face. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Escobar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Antonio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Antonio feints and then cracks Escobar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar down.
Escobar tries to clinch but Antonio moves out of range.
Escobar is trying desperately to land a takedown but Antonio is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Escobar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Antonio. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Antonio tries a head kick but it misses.
As Antonio backs off Escobar throws a huge counter combo but Antonio manages to avoid it all.
Antonio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Escobar blocks a head kick by Antonio.
Nice sprawl there from Antonio as Escobar shoots in.#T4#
Escobar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Escobar blocks a head kick by Antonio.
Escobar tries to clinch but Antonio is having none of it. #CL2#
Escobar clinches up with Antonio and pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Antonio letting Escobar take a breather here.
Antonio stalling in the clinch but Escobar improves position.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Antonio to keep the fight standing.
Antonio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Antonio dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Escobar moves into the clinch successfully.
Antonio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Antonio has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
#BC2#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar shoots for a takedown but Antonio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Antonio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Escobar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Escobar shoots for a double leg takedown but Antonio sprawls well. He's pushed Escobar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Antonio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonio lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar off balance momentarily.
Escobar throws a leg kick
and Antonio finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Escobar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
William Antonio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Escobar.
Antonio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Antonio lands but Escobar takes it in his stride. #T1#
Antonio scores with a shot to the body.
Escobar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Antonio throws a leg kick which misses Escobar's front leg but catches the back leg as Escobar tries to avoid it.
Antonio throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Antonio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Antonio.
Antonio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antonio scores with a shot to the body.
Antonio lands a head kick!
Escobar wants to clinch.
Antonio misses with a head kick.
Escobar with the counter takedown but Antonio avoids it easily.
Antonio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antonio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar's sensitive parts. #T2#
Antonio lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antonio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Antonio cracks a nice hook into Escobar's ribs.
Good leg kick by Antonio.
Escobar shoots in looking for a takedown but Antonio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Escobar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Antonio lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar off balance momentarily.
Escobar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Antonio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Escobar somewhat.
Escobar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Escobar rushes Antonio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Antonio stalling in the clinch but Escobar improves position. #T3#
Escobar has Antonio pressed against the cage.
#TD2#
Escobar successfully pulls guard.
Escobar being controlled here, momentarily.
Escobar controlling the position.
Antonio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escobar is trying to keep Antonio in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
William Antonio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Escobar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Antonio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Antonio, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Antonio!
William Antonio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 980 Round 1
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Street shoots in and bounces Antonio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Street sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Antonio's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Street in particular looking to stall.
Street is thwarting Antonio's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Street in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonio won't allow Street to pass to mount. #T1#
Street is thwarting Antonio's attempts to control the position.
Street is taking a breather. Antonio 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.
Antonio trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Street dives in and grabs Antonio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Antonio pushes down on Street's head and hops out.
Antonio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Antonio scores with a leg kick.
Antonio throws a sloppy head kick
and Street counters with a good, hard body kick but Antonio shrugs it off.
Street throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like William Antonio has been cut.
Street changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Antonio tries to avoid it but Street manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Antonio to the ground. Antonio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Street! Antonio is out on his feet! Street rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Antonio is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Antonio is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Street!
In defeat, William Antonio stepped up to the mic, saying 'I apologize to nobody.'.
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