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Event:
Highland 121
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Fuhn.
Fuhn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fuhn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fuhn misses the shot to the body.
Fuhn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tunzo Fuhn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Wick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wick pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fuhn back to the cage. Wick follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fighters circling - Wick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuhn misses with a kick to the body.
Fuhn scores with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fuhn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fuhn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fuhn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuhn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fuhn tries for a takedown but Wick circles away easily
and Wick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Wick. No joy for Fuhn on that attempt.
Fuhn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fuhn tries a low kick but Wick avoids it.
Fuhn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuhn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fuhn with a poor takedown
letting Wick counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Fuhn's head coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tunzo Fuhn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wick blocks the body kick.
Wick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wick avoids a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fuhn.
Fuhn misses with a leg kick
and Wick counters with a stiff right hand.
Wick moves out of range of the body kick.
Fuhn scores with a spinning back kick!
Fuhn throws the kick towards the body but Wick avoids it.#T2#
Wick avoids a kick to the body.
Wick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fuhn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wick.
Fuhn half committed to a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wick 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.
Fuhn slips under a jab.
Fuhn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fuhn moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuhn feinted with a counter takedown.
Wick blocks a head kick by Fuhn.
It seemed like Wick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fuhn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fuhn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fuhn is breathing heavily.
Fuhn lands a front kick.
Fuhn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuhn thows a leg kick but Wick checks it
enabling Wick to counter with a crisp jab.
Fuhn throws a lazy body kick
and Fuhn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fuhn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Fuhn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wick moves out of range as Fuhn strikes.
Nardo Wick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Wick misses.
A low kick from Fuhn is predictable there
and Wick counters with a stiff right hand.
Wick fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Wick as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Fuhn is rocked!
Fuhn throws a leg kick
and Wick counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Fuhn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wick cracks Fuhn on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Fuhn falls backwards against the cage. Wick follows up with more strikes that drop Fuhn to his knees. Wick keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Fuhn! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nardo Wick!
Nardo Wick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 115
Date: Dec 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Reznikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reznikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Reznikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Wick's guard.
Wick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reznikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reznikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reznikov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reznikov passes into half guard. #SUB#
Reznikov is working for a kimura but Wick is defending it quite comfortably.
Wick pushes Reznikov off looking to stand but Reznikov dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznikov wants to pass the guard but Wick is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wick is concentrating on defense, preventing Reznikov from advancing position. #T1#
Reznikov prevents Wick from improving his position.#SUB#
Reznikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Reznikov trying to control from half guard but Wick is working away. #SUB#
Reznikov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reznikov wants to take a breather but Wick is having none of it.
Wick trying to control but Reznikov postures up.
#SUB#
Reznikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reznikov. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Reznikov there. #SUB#
Reznikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Reznikov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wick is trying to maintain the position but Reznikov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Reznikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Wick is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Reznikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wick defends it well.
Reznikov trying to control from half guard but Wick is working away. #SUB#
Reznikov is working for a kimura but Wick is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Reznikov is trying to work for a kimura but Wick is defending well.
Wick regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
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.
Reznikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wick is retaining full guard.
Wick pulls Reznikov in close to prevent any damage.
Wick is trying to control the position but Reznikov postures up.
Wick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wick is looking to stand back up but Reznikov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Reznikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wick defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kuzma Reznikov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reznikov.
Wick looks to land a left hand but Reznikov moved out of range nicely.
Reznikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wick misses with a straight right.
Wick scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reznikov misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Wick to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuzma Reznikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wick throws out a loose jab but Reznikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reznikov ducks under a wild hook from Wick.
Reznikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice side step and Wick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wick. Reznikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reznikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reznikov shoots in but Wick avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Reznikov misses with a takedown attempt
and Wick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wick throws a hook but Reznikov blocks it.
Reznikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wick stuffs the takedown.
Reznikov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reznikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD#
Reznikov gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Reznikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reznikov advances to full mount.
Wick is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wick holds on, trying desperately to control.#SUB#
Reznikov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wick can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wick can't escape the position.
Wick is controlling an arm, preventing Reznikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wick wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Wick looking very determined here, making life difficult for Reznikov.
Reznikov has the hooks in. Wick is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Wick defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Reznikov's arms. #T3##SUB#
Reznikov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wick knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wick for a finish.
Wick trying to control the action but Reznikov just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Wick's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Wick fending off the submission attempt from Reznikov. #SUB#
Reznikov is looking for the choke from the back position but Wick is controlling his hands well. #T4##SUB#
Reznikov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wick knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wick for a finish.
I really don't envy Wick right now.
#SUB#
Reznikov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wick rolls, trying to escape but Reznikov keeps control of the position.
Will Reznikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wick tries to escape but Reznikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wick wants to control his opponent's hands but Reznikov gets his hands free.
Wick is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Reznikov.
#SUB#
Reznikov working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Wick is doing well to defend. Reznikov seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Wick is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kuzma Reznikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Kuzma Reznikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 109
Date: Nov 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Wick throws a nice looking combination but Campbell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wick connects with a single shot there.
Wick misses with a body shot.
Wick tries to bum rush Campbell with a series of wild strikes but Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Campbell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Wick misses the target. #CL#
Campbell forces Wick back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Campbell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campbell can't find room to land a body shot as Wick controls the action.
A short uppercut from Wick.
Campbell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Campbell working aggressively here.
Wick blocking some punches.
Campbell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wick's elbow.
Campbell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campbell blocks a body shot from Wick.
Wick misses with a punch to the body.
Campbell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wick has had enough of the clinch but Campbell keeps him there for the moment.
Campbell lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Wick blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Campbell.
Nice body punch from Campbell - that landed with a thud.
Wick struggles to land a body shot inside as Campbell controls his hands.
Wick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campbell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wick backwards.
Campbell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wick blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campbell.
Wick blocks a body shot from Campbell.
Campbell scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#It looks like Nardo Wick has been cut.
Campbell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campbell working aggressively here.
Wick blocks a body shot from Campbell.
Campbell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Campbell.
Campbell prevents Wick from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Campbell.
A shot in the inside from Campbell. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell tries to work over Wick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Campbell.
Wick blocking some punches.
Campbell throws a punch but it's blocked by Wick.
A head punch on the inside from Campbell fails to land.
Wick holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Campbell swings wildly with an uppercut but Wick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wick takes a shot to the head.
Wick is trying to break the clinch but Campbell is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Wick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Campbell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wick misses with a body punch.
Campbell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campbell misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Wick is trying to push Campbell away but Campbell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Campbell lands a right hand.
Campbell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Campbell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Campbell throws a punch but it's blocked by Wick.
Campbell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campbell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wick.
Wick wants to stall.
Campbell misses with a punch on the inside.
Campbell is leaning against Wick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Campbell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campbell lands a nice uppercut.
Wick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Campbell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wick backwards.
Good body shot from Campbell.
Campbell lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Wick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wick is trying to break free.
Campbell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Campbell lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wick.
Wick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Campbell is keeping busy.
Still in the clinch, Campbell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wick lands a nice shot to the body.
Wick swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campbell misses with a body punch.
Wick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wick tries to work over Campbell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campbell misses with some punches.
Campbell lands a left hand.
Wick trying to control the position but instead, Campbell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wick into the cage.
Wick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Campbell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nardo Wick's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Campbell just misses with a punch to the body.
Wick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Campbell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wick.
It seemed like Wick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Campbell. Wick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Campbell lands a nice shot that snaps Wick's head back.
Nice defenses there by Wick.
Campbell misses with a jab to the body
and Wick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Campbell closes the distance and pushes Wick back into the cage.
Wick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wick just leaning against Campbell, taking a breather.
Campbell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wick looking to slow down the pace here.
Campbell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wick blocks an uppercut.
Wick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wick has had enough of the clinch but Campbell keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Campbell tries to work over Wick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Campbell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wick can turn it around.
Campbell has a couple of punches blocked by Wick.
Campbell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campbell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wick.
Campbell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Campbell is leaning against Wick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ian Campbell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Campbell tries to throw a body punch but Wick avoids it by throwing Campbell back against the cage.
Campbell tries a body shot but Wick blocks it.
Nice body punch from Campbell.
Wick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Campbell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Campbell can't find room to land a body shot as Wick controls the action.
Wick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campbell's elbow.
Campbell has a couple of punches blocked by Wick.
#T2#
Campbell misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campbell.
Campbell scores with a hook to the body.
Campbell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wicks head.
Wick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wick takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Wick is rocked!
Campbell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wick is still on wobbly legs! Can Campbell finish him?
Wick is breathing heavily.
Campbell works on Wick's body with a couple of short punches.
Campbell pushes Wick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campbell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wick backwards.
Campbell pushes Wick against the cage. Campbell is working some dirty boxing. Campbell pushes off with a quick right hook! Wick goes down! Wick tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Campbell moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Campbell!
A relieved looking Ian Campbell 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:
Highland 104
Date: Nov 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Wick lands a really nice looking cross but Novak seems unphased.
Wick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Novak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wick throws out the jab.
Wick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Novak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wick's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wick keeping full guard, as Novak tries to pass.
Novak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Novak tries to free his leg and advance position but Wick is retaining full guard.
Wick looking for a sweep. Not yet Wick, not yet. #SUB2#
Novak is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wick controlling Novak's posture.
Wick keeping moving, preventing Novak from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Novak drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Novak as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Wick screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Novak! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Petar Novak!
Petar Novak was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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