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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Wolfendale dives in for a single leg takedown but Cleo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wolfendale has a takedown stuffed.
Wolfendale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyrone Cleo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Wolfendale.#TD#
Cleo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wolfendale tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cleo is in Wolfendale's guard.
Wolfendale is wriggling around but Cleo manages to pass to half 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.#REVB#
Cleo lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleo content to control rather than advance.
Wolfendale is in trouble now - Cleo has advanced to mount! #T1#
Cleo content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Cleo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Wolfendale turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Cleo off and cradles Wolfendale's limp body as Cleo celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Tyrone Cleo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2023 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Zelensky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolfendale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolfendale keeps the fight on the outside.
Wolfendale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolfendale shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zelensky pinned against the cage. Zelensky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Zelensky.
Wolfendale shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zelensky defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelensky misses with a head kick.
Zelensky throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Wolfendale counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wolfendale.
Zelensky working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Wolfendale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wolfendale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Zelensky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zelensky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolfendale is one step ahead there.
Zelensky really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Wolfendale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wolfendale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wolfendale 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. #SUB2#
Wolfendale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Wolfendale 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.
Zelensky is looking to sweep but instead, Wolfendale has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Wolfendale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zelensky sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Wolfendale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zelensky sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wolfendale is looking for a kimura but Zelensky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wolfendale to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Wolfendale seems to be looking for submissions.
Zelensky is pressing down on Wolfendale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zelensky is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Wolfendale drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zelensky dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Wolfendale throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zelensky escapes and throws Wolfendale's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Zelensky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wolfendale has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Zelensky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolfendale keeps working.
Wolfendale is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zelensky off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Wolfendale patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Zelensky wants to control his opponent's hands but Wolfendale gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Zelensky fending off the submission attempt from Wolfendale.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wolfendale is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zelensky knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zelensky for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Wolfendale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wolfendale.
As Wolfendale looks to move away, Zelensky throws a big counter combo but Wolfendale just gets out of the way.
Wolfendale moves forwards but Zelensky connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zelensky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zelensky tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolfendale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wolfendale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zelensky wants to clinch.
Wolfendale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelensky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolfendale shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zelensky pinned against the cage. Zelensky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nikita Zelensky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Wolfendale.
Wolfendale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zelensky is fending him off so far but Wolfendale persists. Nope, Zelensky circles away and we're back to standing.
Zelensky feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Zelensky throws a head kick that misses.
Nikita Zelensky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Wolfendale shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wolfendale showed some decent athleticism there.
Zelensky is trying to control but Wolfendale passes into side control!
#SU2#
Wolfendale decides to stand back up.
Wolfendale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolfendale fails with a takedown attempt.
Zelensky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolfendale shoots in but no luck this time.
Zelensky seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Wolfendale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zelensky swivels and escapes.
Wolfendale drops his hands momentarily and Zelensky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wolfendale.
Zelensky looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolfendale is just out of range.
Zelensky tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolfendale shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zelensky defends it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zelensky tries to bum rush Wolfendale with a series of wild strikes but Wolfendale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wolfendale shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zelensky as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Wolfendale manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zelensky on his heels. He'll look to pass Zelensky's guard now, I'm sure.
Zelensky looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Wolfendale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Wolfendale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Wolfendale 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. #SU2#
Wolfendale decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Wolfendale shoots in and gets a takedown into Zelensky's guard.
Wolfendale is standing up over Zelensky. Zelensky looks to escape but Wolfendale dives into side control.
#T4##REVR##SUB2#
Wolfendale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wolfendale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Wolfendale tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Wolfendale is trying to get an arm triangle but Zelensky is defending well. #SUB2#
Wolfendale working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nikita Zelensky will probably get the nod.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zelensky throws a head kick that misses.
Wolfendale shoots in and drives through. Zelensky sprawls well.
Zelensky stuffs the takedown.
Zelensky throws a series of punches but Wolfendale moves out of range.
Zelensky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wolfendale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wolfendale avoids the head kick by Zelensky.
Zelensky looks to clinch #TD2#
and Wolfendale counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Wolfendale is looking for a kimura but Zelensky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wolfendale to get the leverage.
Zelensky pushes Wolfendale off looking to stand but Wolfendale dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelensky is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Wolfendale is trying to work for a kimura but Zelensky is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Wolfendale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Wolfendale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zelensky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wolfendale. #SUB2#
Wolfendale is looking for a kimura but Zelensky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wolfendale to get the leverage.
Aaron Wolfendale has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Wolfendale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zelensky sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Wolfendale is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Wolfendale in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zelensky tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wolfendale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aaron Wolfendale!
Aaron Wolfendale thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Wolfendale takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wolfendale takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Aaron Wolfendale has been cut.#TD2#
Wolfendale closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ruiz to the mat! Ruiz manages to get full guard.
Ruiz pushes Wolfendale off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wolfendale.
Ruiz explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Wolfendale looking to score a takedown here. Ruiz is defending well but Wolfendale drives through and ends up in Ruiz's guard.
Ruiz wriggles free and stands up.
Wolfendale takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ruiz fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Ruiz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Ruiz.
Luis Ruiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Wolfendale shoots in and gets a takedown into Ruiz's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ruiz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wolfendale lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Wolfendale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruiz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wolfendale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Wolfendale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ruiz kicks Wolfendale off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Wolfendale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ruiz pushes Wolfendale off and gets back to his feet.
Ruiz throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Wolfendale moves into the clinch.#T2#
Ruiz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Wolfendale has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ruiz is trying to keep an underhook but Wolfendale manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ruiz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Wolfendale is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ruiz's half guard.
Ruiz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wolfendale keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ruiz is trying to break the clinch but Wolfendale has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Wolfendale jumps guard and drags Ruiz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Wolfendale is trying to push Ruiz off with his feet but Ruiz grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Wolfendale's ankles and Wolfendale is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Luis Ruiz! |
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Event:
WCMMA Trials 11
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Barksdale X gets the takedown into side control.
Flanders is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barksdale X has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Barksdale X is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flanders knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Barksdale X is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flanders is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES2#
Flanders throws Barksdale X to one side and escapes!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barksdale X shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flanders napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Flanders bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Barksdale X shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flanders is trying to defend but Barksdale X finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1##ES2#
Flanders has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barksdale X is on him like a limpet, forcing Flanders back against the cage.#TD#
Barksdale X is trying to trip Flanders. He has hold of a leg but Flanders is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barksdale X persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Flanders scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Barksdale X shoots in and gets a takedown into Flanders's guard.
Flanders has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barksdale X has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Barksdale X has clasped his hands together around Flanders's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Flanders sneaks out the side door and pushes Barksdale X away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Barksdale X scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Flanders throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Barksdale X changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flanders looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Flanders throws Barksdale X to one side and escapes!#T2#
Barksdale X looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barksdale X takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Barksdale X darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Flanders has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barksdale X is on him like a limpet, forcing Flanders back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Flanders fails to land. #TD#
Barksdale X tightens his grip and picks Flanders up, before dumping him to the ground. Flanders manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Flanders has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barksdale X has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Flanders misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Flanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Flanders 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 9:10
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Flanders!
A very excited looking Dallas Flanders 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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