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Event:
XF 37
Date: Oct 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Wiggin drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Smith is looking to stand back up but Wiggin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smith. #REVR# Wiggin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Wiggin drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head. We've been hearing good reports from Smith'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. Wiggin controlling the action here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wiggin wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wiggin controlling the action here. Wiggin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1# Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wiggin is working away from the top position though. Wiggin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SU2# Wiggin stands up out of the half guard. #TD2# Wiggin feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Wiggin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Wiggin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB# Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Smith is trying to control the position but Wiggin postures up. #T2# Wiggin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Wiggin is proving a slippery customer.
Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB# Smith looking for a guillotine here but Wiggin defends easily.
Wiggin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Wiggin stopping the sweep attempt from Smith. Smith is working hard here to advance position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Smith wants to clinch.#TD2# Wiggin feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Wiggin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Wiggin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Wiggin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4##SUB# Smith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wiggin stacks Smith on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wiggin! Wiggin happy to just control the position for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Wiggin dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Smith wants to clinch but Wiggin slips to the side and Wiggin counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2# Wiggin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Smith is wriggling around but Wiggin manages to pass to half guard.
Wiggin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Smith wants to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wiggin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Smith is looking to improve his position.
Wiggin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1##SU2# Wiggin decides to return to a standing position. Wiggin punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2# Wiggin dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard. Wiggin tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wiggin passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Wiggin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work. Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2# Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Wiggin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith tries to roll over but Wiggin keeps him under control. Smith has hold of Wiggin's hands but Wiggin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Wiggin slows the pace down in half guard. #SU2# Wiggin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T3##TD# Smith drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2# Wiggin wriggles free and stands up. Scott Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2# Wiggin lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Wiggin takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2# and Wiggin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Wiggin lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2# Smith is rocked!#TD2# Wiggin with a dominant takedown and that's winded Smith. Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Smith has his hands on Wiggin's head, controlling the position. Wiggin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4# Wiggin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Smith seems to have got his legs back now. Wiggin scoring with some ground and pound. #SU2# Wiggin stands up from guard. Let's bang! Wiggin stuffs the takedown. Wiggin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.#TD2# Wiggin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Wiggin getting side control. Wiggin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2# Wiggin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Wiggin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Smith moves in looking to clinch but Wiggin pushes him off. Wiggin tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.#TD2# Wiggin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Wiggin is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now. Smith is trying to stand back up but Wiggin is controlling him
Smith is looking to control Wiggin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wiggin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Wiggin stalling. #T1# Smith tries to get to full guard but Wiggin has control of the leg. Still in half guard, Wiggin seems content to control.#SUB2# Wiggin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wiggin working the head and body with strikes. Wiggin controlling the pace. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2# Wiggin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well. Wiggin controlling the action here. Wiggin trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it. #SU2# Wiggin decides to stand up. #T3# Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wiggin in his tracks. Smith shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2# Wiggin clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage. Smith tries to pull guard but Wiggin forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Neo Wiggin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Wiggin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wiggin to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Wiggin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Smith trying to control but Wiggin is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Wiggin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4# Wiggin 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# Wiggin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Wiggin is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight! Neo Wiggin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Wiggin 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neo Wiggin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2019 |
#R1# Nice uppercut lands for Wiggin. That snapped Durnagoz's head back.
Durnagoz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Wiggin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Durnagoz on the wrong end of a nice hook. Wiggin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durnagoz's hands. Neo Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Durnagoz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wiggin avoids it really well and circles away. Wiggin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wiggin lands a slapping body shot.
Wiggin connects with a body shot that sends Durnagoz's belly button to the back. Wiggin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT# It looks like Immamali Osman Durnagoz has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Durnagoz walks into a straight right hand from Wiggin. Nice shot by Wiggin. Durnagoz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC# Durnagoz is rocked! Durnagoz gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Wiggin points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Durnagoz wakes up just in time to hear Wiggin thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neo Wiggin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2019 |
#R1# Giovinazzi fails with the takedown and Wiggin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wiggin sprawls well. Wiggin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Giovinazzi gets slowly back to his feet. It looked like Wiggin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Wiggin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Giovinazzi doesn't seem bothered though. Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Neo Wiggin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marchiano Giovinazzi. Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Giovinazzi doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Wiggin to counter with a crisp jab. Giovinazzi shoots and misses and Giovinazzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Giovinazzi looks winded! Giovinazzi dives in and grabs Wiggin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wiggin pushes down on Giovinazzi's head and hops out.#KD# Wiggin waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Giovinazzi. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Giovinazzi to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC# Giovinazzi is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wiggin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Giovinazzi is still in real trouble! Can Wiggin finish him? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wiggin forces his way into half guard. Wiggin is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Giovinazzi is hurt! He's hurt bad - Wiggin fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Giovinazzi from any more punishment! Congratulations to Wiggin! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neo Wiggin! After winning the bout, Neo Wiggin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
#R1# Araujo misses with an uppercut
and Wiggin counters with a nice uppercut. Araujo looks to land a right hand but Wiggin moved out of range. Wiggin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Araujo.
Good exchange - Wiggin coming out on top. Wiggin works the jab nicely. Araujo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC# Araujo is rocked! Crack! Wiggin connects with the perfect overhand right and Araujo falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Wiggin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neo Wiggin! Our winner, Neo Wiggin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1# Wiggin works over Joazan's head and body with a nice combination. Joazan throws a jab but it's blocked by Wiggin. Wiggin throws out a counter right but Joazan avoids it with no problem. Joazan misses with a hook.#TD# Joazan gets the takedown into side control. Joazan is looking to take a break and control but Wiggin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Joazan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wiggin, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Joazan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wiggin has escaped the position, nice work there. Wiggin is looking to reverse the position.#T1# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Joazan is trying to get an arm triangle but Wiggin is defending well. #SUB# Joazan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wiggin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Joazan but great work by Wiggin. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. An elbow from Wiggin crashes against the mat.
Joazan is looking to reverse the position. Joazan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2# Joazan wants to control but Wiggin is keeping busy.
Wiggin sitting and controlling from the half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Joazan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Joazan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wiggin is one step ahead there. Wiggin chips away with some ground and pound. Wiggin preventing the sweep. #T3# Joazan keeping moving, preventing Wiggin from controlling successfully. Wiggin landing with the ground and pound. Wiggin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Wiggin is stalling in the full guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Wiggin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Joazan napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4# Joazan manages to get back to half guard. Wiggin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The fighters are battling for position here. Joazan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Wiggin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Wiggin postures up.
Wiggin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Joazan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB# Joazan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wiggin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wiggin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neo Wiggin will probably get the nod. That's time! Joazan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Joazan with a hook. Neo Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wiggin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Wiggin works over Joazan's head and body with a nice combination. Wiggin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joazan. Wiggin lands with an overhand left. Wiggin throws a nice looking combination but Joazan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wiggin with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wiggin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiggin tests Joazan's chin there with a solid looking shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wiggin misses with a head kick.
Joazan tries to counter with a takedown but Wiggin is quick to defend against it. Neo Wiggin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Joazan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2# Wiggin moves into the clinch successfully.
Wiggin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Wiggin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joazan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1##TD# Joazan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wiggin uses from the top position. Joazan trying to keep a closed guard but Wiggin is proving a slippery customer.
Joazan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB# Joazan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wiggin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joazan is keeping the position for now. Wiggin wants to control from the top but Joazan keeps moving. #T2##SUB# Joazan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wiggin wants to control from the top but Joazan keeps moving. Joazan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wiggin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Wiggin wants to control but Joazan is keeping him busy. Joazan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Wiggin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wiggin trying to control but Joazan is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB# Joazan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wiggin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wiggin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Joazan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wiggin's guard. #REVR# Joazan being controlled here momentarily. Joazan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Lowe Joazan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Joazan trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Joazan won't allow Wiggin to sweep him here. Joazan wants to control from the top but Wiggin keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nice uppercut lands for Wiggin. That snapped Joazan's head back.
#TD2# Wiggin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joazan did well to prevent Wiggin getting side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Wiggin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Joazan loads up on a big right hand but Wiggin slips the punch. Joazan dodges the punch combination from Wiggin.
Joazan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wiggin finds it's way round the side to connect with Joazan's head. Donk. Wiggin catches Joazan right on the button with a cross. A telegraphed right hand from Wiggin misses the target. Neo Wiggin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Good standup being displayed there by Joazan as he connects with a hook. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wiggin!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joazan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiggin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Joazan dodges the punch combination from Wiggin.
It looked like Joazan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Wiggin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1# Joazan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wiggin throws a right and a left that Joazan avoids nicely. Joazan misses with a straight right. Wiggin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joazan throws a poor cross that misses
and Wiggin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wiggin misses with the combination.
Joazan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wiggin looks to land a left hand but Joazan moved out of range nicely. Joazan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wiggin sprawls and moves away. Wiggin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Joazan blocks a jab. Wiggin swinging wildly here.
Joazan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2# Wiggin cracks Joazan with an open hand slap. Joazan throws the left hand but Wiggin avoids the punch easily. Joazan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiggin was well out of range. Poor timing from Joazan. Joazan throws a jab when Wiggin was well out of range. Joazan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A slow jab from Joazan misses its intended target. Joazan lands a slapping body shot.
Joazan cracks Wiggin with an open hand slap. Joazan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wiggin. Joazan ducks under a wild hook from Wiggin. Joazan attempts a counter takedown but Wiggin avoids it well and moves away. Joazan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wiggin. An attempted straight right counter from Joazan misses the target. A nice leg kick lands there from Wiggin. #T3# Joazan slips under a jab. Wiggin thuds his right hand into Joazan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Wiggin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2# Joazan is rocked! Joazan misses with an uppercut
enabling Wiggin to counter with a crisp jab. Oh Joazan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Wiggin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Wiggin throws a big uppercut that drops Joazan! More strikes from Wiggin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Joazan lies dazed against the cage as Wiggin celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neo Wiggin! A very excited looking Neo Wiggin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. Lowe Joazan was interviewed post fight and said 'Try better next time'.
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Event:
GC 197
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1# Some wild striking there from Franchise.
Franchise throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wiggin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wiggin scores with a one two! Franchise had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. We've been told by Franchise's head coaches at Nuclear Physiques that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Franchise avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wiggin throws a lazy uppercut
and Franchise counters with a straight right hand. Wiggin misses with a two punch combination.
Wiggin throws a nice inside leg kick. Wiggin works the jab nicely. Wiggin jabs at Franchise's body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Franchise looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiggin is just out of range. Wiggin swings for the body but Franchise moves out of range.
Wiggin misses the jab. Franchise shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Wiggin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Franchise is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Franchise misses with a hook.#T1# Franchise scores with a jab to the jaw. Wiggin throws a nice looking combination but Franchise bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Franchise ducks under a wild hook from Wiggin. Wiggin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franchise circles away quickly and effectively. Franchise went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Franchise throws an overhand right that lands on Wiggin's shoulder, as Wiggin tries to avoid the shot. Wiggin misses with a wild combination.
Wiggin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Wiggin connects with a leg kick. Franchise looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Wiggin misses with a hook
and Franchise counters with a nice uppercut. Wiggin lands a nice shot that snaps Franchise's head back.
Wiggin thows a left - swing and a miss! Wiggin tries for a takedown but Franchise circles away easily and Franchise cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Franchise moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2# Franchise attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Franchise throws the left hand but Wiggin avoids the punch easily. Wiggin throws a shot to the body.
Wiggin throws a right hand that Franchise ducks under and follows up with a left that Franchise also avoids with ease. Franchise was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wiggin throws an overhand right that lands on Franchise's shoulder, as Franchise tries to avoid the shot. Franchise takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Wiggin scores with a nice right hand.
Franchise throws a lazy right hand but Wiggin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Franchise misses with a lunging right hand
and Wiggin counters with a slapping leg kick. Wiggin looks to land a right hand but Franchise moved out of range. Wiggin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Franchise seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A punch combination from Franchise misses. Neo Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wiggin lands a body shot.
Franchise drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wiggin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wiggin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3# Wiggin misses with an uppercut
and Franchise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wiggin lunges at Franchise with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Franchise's hand. Wiggin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Franchise had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Franchise scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wiggin in his tracks. Franchise misses with a wild combination.
Wiggin avoids the body shot from Franchise.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wiggin! But no joy. Wiggin misses with an uppercut
and Wiggin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wiggin cracks the inside of Franchise's front leg. Wiggin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franchise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiggin moves away. Franchise has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wiggin finds it's way round the side to connect with Franchise's head. Wiggin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good exchange - Franchise coming out on top. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wiggin lands with an uppercut that bounces Franchise off the cage and back into range. Franchise works the jab nicely.#T4# Wiggin throws a lazy uppercut
and Franchise cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Franchise connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wiggin's hands. Franchise misses with a wild combination.
Wiggin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Franchise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD# Oooooh!!! Franchise has knocked Wiggin down with a huge combo! Franchise steps away and waves a wobbly Wiggin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Wiggin is rocked! Stevie Franchise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Franchise slips a straight right by Wiggin. Franchise throws a big counter combination but Wiggin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Wiggin is still on wobbly legs! Can Franchise finish him? Franchise steps in with a hook that catches Wiggin right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Franchise follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Wiggin looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Franchise! Jumping up and down and very excited, Stevie Franchise waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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GC 188
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1# A jab from Wiggin misses. Poe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wiggin circles away quickly and effectively. Wiggin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Wiggin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poe. Wiggin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Poe pinned against the cage. Poe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Wiggin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poe is out of range. EA Poe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Poe tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Wiggin misses. Poe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Poe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wiggin feints a counter leg kick. Wiggin throws a head kick that misses. Poe misses the shot to the body. Poe throws a series of punches but Wiggin moves out of range. Wiggin looks to throw the jab but Poe is out of range. Poe throwing a counter right hand but Wiggin manages to avoid it. Poe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wiggin. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Poe lands with a cross. Wiggin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Wiggin cracks the inside of Poe's front leg. Poe lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Wiggin misses. Wiggin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1# Poe lands a lovely overhand right. Poe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A swing and a miss from Poe. Poe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Poe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wiggin slips a jab from Poe. Wiggin is looking for the big counter here. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Poe takes a body punch but keeps moving. Poe connects with a right hand. Wiggin shakes it off. Wiggin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wiggin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#KD# A jab-cross combination lands for Poe and sends Wiggin crashing to the mat! Poe follows him down to the mat - Wiggin regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC# Wiggin is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wiggin is refusing to be controlled, as Poe sits in half guard. Wiggin is still in real trouble! Can Poe finish him?#SUB# Poe seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Wiggin has recovered full guard. Wiggin seems to have recovered his senses. Poe trying to control but Wiggin is working from the bottom. #T2# Wiggin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Wiggin wants to pass the guard but Poe is keeping the position. Wiggin throws a big elbow that misses. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wiggin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Wiggin looking to sit in guard and control but Poe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Poe throws a strike but Wiggin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3# Poe tries to land a sweep but no joy. Poe is trying to keep Wiggin in close.
Wiggin prevents Poe from getting back to his feet. Wiggin trying to control the position from guard on top but Poe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Poe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wiggin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Wiggin pulls Poe in close to prevent any damage. Poe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Poe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Wiggin controlling Poe's posture. Wiggin tries to land a sweep but no joy. Poe trying to control but Wiggin is working from the bottom. Poe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wiggin is proving hard to escape from. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Wiggin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
EA Poe dominated that round. That's time! Poe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Wiggin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Poe if he has to take too many more of those.
Sloppy strikes from Poe. Those never looked like landing. Poe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Wiggin misses with a looping left. Wiggin slips a jab from Poe. As Poe backs off Wiggin throws a huge counter combo but Poe manages to avoid it all. Wiggin takes a shot right to the bread basket. Wiggin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poe cracks Wiggin with an open hand slap. Wiggin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poe.
Poe scores with a jab. Poe lands the left hand. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Poe. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wiggin is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Poe moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). EA Poe! EA Poe really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Amped Performance ($200/160q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
gc181
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1# Lokren avoids the head kick by Wiggin.
Wiggin connects with a nice looking jab.
Wiggin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses. Wiggin lands with a nice body punch. Wiggin misses with a two punch combination.
Lokren swings for the body but Wiggin moves out of range.
Lokren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Wiggin ducks under a wild hook from Lokren. Lokren misses with a hook. Wiggin ducks under a wild hook from Lokren. Wiggin throws a body kick that misses. Wiggin slips a jab from Lokren. Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokren throws out a counter right but Wiggin avoids it with no problem. Lokren looks to throw the jab but Wiggin is out of range. Lokren scores with a hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wiggin loads up on a big right hand but Lokren slips the punch. Neo Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1# Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wiggin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lokren.
Wiggin fails to land the takedown. Wiggin throws a leg kick that misses. Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sairanix Lokren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiggin manages to avoid it. Wiggin is looking to counter punch. Wiggin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lokren moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Wiggin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lokren. Wiggin lands a lovely overhand right. Wiggin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wiggin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nice uppercut there from Wiggin. Wiggin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lokren throws out the jab. Wiggin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Lokren connects with the punch. Wiggin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wiggin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. This has been an exciting period of action! Wiggin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2# Wiggin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lokren. That did some damage! Lokren moves out of range of the strikes. Lokren moves out of range of the strikes. Wiggin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren. Wiggin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Wiggin takes a swing at Lokren's ribcage but misses. Wiggin misses the jab. Wiggin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
Wiggin tries to land a leg kick but Lokren saw it coming and moves away.
Lokren throws a hook but Wiggin blocks it. Wiggin throws a solid leg kick but Lokren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wiggin. Lokren misses the jab. Wiggin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Lokren lands an overhand right. Wiggin swings and misses with a shot to the body and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wiggin swings widly with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lokren has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wiggin. No luck with that takedown attempt from Wiggin. #T3# Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss! A telegraphed right hand from Wiggin misses the target. Lokren slips a straight right by Wiggin. Lokren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Wiggin looks for a takedown but Lokren sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo Wiggin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wiggin walks into a straight right hand from Lokren. Wiggin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
Lokren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wiggin throws a leg kick but Lokren checks it. Lokren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wiggin. Wiggin obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab, jab by Lokren - just one landing. Lokren misses with a straight left. Lokren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wiggin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Lokren with a jab. Lokren checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Lokren.
#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Lokren takes a swing at Wiggin's ribcage but misses. Wiggin throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A little jabbing left from Lokren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Wiggin misses with an uppercut. A countering left hand to the body from Lokren misses. Wiggin blocks a jab. Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
Wiggin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren. Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Wiggin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A slow jab from Wiggin misses its intended target. Lokren defending well as Wiggin loads up on a big left hand. A nice side step and Lokren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Wiggin misses with a two punch combination.
Lokren avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick from Wiggin misses and Lokren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren walks into a left hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wiggin moves out of range as Lokren strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sairanix Lokren will probably get the nod. That's time! Wiggin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Wiggin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lokren is able to avoid easily. Wiggin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Wiggin misses with a double jab.
Lokren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wiggin on the side of the head. Wiggin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lokren on the side of the head. Lokren cracks a nice hook into Wiggin's ribs. A jab from Lokren misses. Wiggin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Wiggin moves out of range of the strikes. Lokren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch combination from Lokren misses. Wiggin throws a poor cross that misses
and Lokren counters with a nice body shot. Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Wiggin moves away and avoids it. Wiggin throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot. Lokren misses with a looping left. Wiggin moves into range and connects with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wiggin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wiggin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lokren was well out of range. Poor timing from Wiggin. Wiggin misses with a body shot.
#T1# Lokren lands a nice shot to the body.
Lokren takes a swing at Wiggin's ribcage but misses. Wiggin misses with a body shot.
Wiggin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wiggin misses with a left hand and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut. Wiggin throws a lazy right hand but Lokren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wiggin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A little feinted left hand from Wiggin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A cross from Lokren lands. Lokren throws a hook but Wiggin blocks it. Wiggin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren. A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target. A cross from Wiggin lands. Wiggin scores with a hook. Wiggin misses with a body shot.
Lokren moves away from the strike by Wiggin. Lokren takes a swing at Wiggin's ribcage but misses. Wiggin defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand. Wiggin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2# A head kick misses from Wiggin. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A jab from Wiggin does it's job there. A right-left combo lands from Lokren. Lokren throws a body shot but no joy. Lokren scores with a sloppy right hand. Wiggin should have avoided that one. Lokren throws a body punch but Wiggin moves out of range. Lokren misses with a body shot.
Lokren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A jab from Wiggin misses. Wiggin throws a right and a left that both miss. Wiggin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Wiggin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lokren throws out the jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Wiggin does a little dance to reset his feet. Lokren moves out of range as Wiggin strikes. Wiggin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiggin moves away. Lokren checks a leg kick nicely.#T3# Lokren takes a swing at Wiggin's ribcage but misses. The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wiggin throws a sloppy body shot
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wiggin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Wiggin throws an off balance right hand
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand. Sairanix Lokren seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lokren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiggin. Lokren now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Neo Wiggin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wiggin misses with a body shot.
Wiggin throws a right hand that misses
and Lokren counters with a nice body shot. Lokren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Lokren misses the shot to the body. Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target. Lokren lands a lovely overhand right. Lokren needs to keep his hands up - Wiggin had a free shot at his head there. Lokren swings and misses with a hook 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! Wiggin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wiggin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
#T4# Lokren walks into a stiff left hand from Wiggin. Lokren connects with the punch. Wiggin cracks Lokren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren. Lokren staying out of range there. Wiggin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren staying out of range there. Lokren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wiggin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Wiggin tries to land a leg kick but Lokren saw it coming and moves away.
Wiggin throws the left hand but Lokren avoids the punch easily. Wiggin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wiggin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Lokren's corner calls for a 1-2. Lokren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wiggin moves forwards but Lokren connects with a nice, crisp jab. The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A little feinted left hand from Wiggin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sairanix Lokren 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Wiggin misses with a left hand enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab. Lokren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wiggin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target. Wiggin avoids the body shot from Lokren.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Wiggin throwing a counter right hand but Lokren manages to avoid it. A jab from Wiggin does it's job there. Wiggin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wiggin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Wiggin throws a looping overhand right but Lokren ducks down to avoid it. Lokren doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Wiggin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lokren moves away. Wiggin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wiggin misses with a straight right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lokren jabs Wiggin to the body, keeping him at a distance. Lokren misses with a wild body shot. A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target. Lokren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Wiggin moves away and avoids it.#T1# Wiggin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wiggin scores with a jab to the jaw. Lokren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lokren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Lokren throws a hook but Wiggin avoids it easily. Lokren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lokren checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wiggin misses with a hook. Lokren ducked under it nicely. Wiggin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lokren on the side of the head. Wiggin takes one to the side of the head.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Wiggin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Lokren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A slow jab from Wiggin misses its intended target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lokren! But no joy. Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Wiggin. Wiggin misses with a shot to the body and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wiggin misses with an uppercut. Lokren saw that one coming. Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Wiggin. Sairanix Lokren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Wiggin scores with a three punch combo!
Wiggin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lokren. Wiggin throws the left hand but Lokren avoids the punch easily. Wiggin ducks under a wild hook from Lokren. Lokren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Lokren moves out of range of the strikes. A big left from Wiggin misses. Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lokren throws a hook to the side of Wiggin's head but Wiggin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lokren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Wiggin lands an overhand right. Wiggin throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot. A slow jab from Wiggin misses its intended target. Wiggin throws a series of punches but Lokren moves out of range. Wiggin tries to land a leg kick but Lokren saw it coming and moves away.
Wiggin throws a jab when Lokren was well out of range.#T3# Lokren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Wiggin ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wiggin misses with the combination.
Lokren jabs Wiggin to the body, keeping him at a distance. Wiggin misses with an uppercut. Lokren saw that one coming. A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target. Lokren throws out a powerful jab. Wiggin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lokren is out of range and Wiggin settles back down. Lokren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lokren lands a nice hook to Wiggin's body. Wiggin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Lokren connects with a crisp jab. Lokren misses with the combination.
Wiggin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4# Wiggin moves away from the strike by Lokren. A jab from Lokren misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren. Wiggin tries to counter with a takedown but Lokren is quick to defend against it. Good leg kick by Wiggin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wiggin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lokren moves away. Lokren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wiggin. Wiggin throws a big counter combination but Lokren scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Lokren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wiggin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wiggin tries a low kick but Lokren avoids it. Wiggin lands with a nice combination. Lokren backs away looking to recover. Wiggin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiggin throws a hook to the side of Lokren's head but Lokren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wiggin throws a hook to the side of Lokren's head but Lokren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lokren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Neo Wiggin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lokren misses with an uppercut. A little feinted left hand from Wiggin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wiggin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Sairanix Lokren. Well Lokren 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sairanix Lokren! Sairanix Lokren took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
gc 178
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1# Fist gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wiggin. Wiggin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fist. Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiggin is just out of range. Wiggin misses with a low kick. Fist appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Wiggin misses with a double jab.
Wiggin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fist on the side of the head. Fist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Wiggin tests Fist's chin there with a solid looking shot. Fist slips under a jab. Wiggin swinging wildly here.
Fist jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Wiggin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Wiggin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Fist moves out of range of the strikes. Wiggin throws a jab but it's blocked by Fist. Nice shot by Wiggin. Wiggin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fist is landing a low percentage of strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiggin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Fist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Wiggin throws a leg kick which misses Fist's front leg but catches the back leg as Fist tries to avoid it. Wiggin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Wiggin moves out of range as Fist strikes.#T1# Wiggin throws an off balance right hand
and Fist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wiggin thinking. Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiggin.
Fist misses the shot to the body. Fist misses with a low kick.
Wiggin tries a quick counter leg kick but Fist is wise to it. Wiggin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fist on the side of the head. Fist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Wiggin slips under a jab from Fist. Wiggin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Wiggin as he connects with a hook. Wiggin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Fist moves out of range of the strikes. Wiggin connects with a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Wiggin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Neo Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2# Wiggin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Fist has hold of Wiggin's hands but Wiggin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2# Fist is looking to improve his position.
Wiggin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fist defending well though. Fist has hold of Wiggin's hands but Wiggin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Fist actively working from the bottom here. Wiggin throwing shots but Fist is blocking nicely. Wiggin wants to take a breather but Fist is having none of it. #T3# Wiggin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fist with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Fist wants to improve his position but Wiggin is controlling well.
Wiggin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Wiggin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Fist wants to get back to full guard. Fist on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Wiggin is looking to take a break and control but Fist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Wiggin thows a huge punch but Fist dodges it nicely.
Fist is looking to improve his position.
#T4# Wiggin stalling. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Wiggin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Fist checks a leg kick. Wiggin punishes Fist's body with a nice straight punch. Fist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wiggin momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fist. Fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Second Fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fist cracks Wiggin with a right hand to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wiggin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fist is able to avoid easily. Fist takes one to the chin there. Wiggin dives in and grabs Fist's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fist pushes down on Wiggin's head and hops out. Wiggin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Fist looks to land a left hand but Wiggin moved out of range nicely. Fist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Wiggin 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# Wiggin cracks the inside of Fist's front leg. Fist is looking to chop away at Wiggin's legs. Wiggin scores with a shot to the body.
Wiggin throws a lazy right hand but Fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wiggin throws a low kick, looking for Fist's leg but Fist calmly moves out of range. Fist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wiggin ducks under a wild hook from Fist. Wiggin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fist defends it well. Wiggin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wiggin thuds his right hand into Fist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Fist with a jab. Wiggin misses with a lunging right hand
and Fist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wiggin misses with a lunging right hand
and Fist counters with a nice leg kick. Neo Wiggin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wiggin throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Fist counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC# Wiggin is rocked! Fist blocks a head kick by Wiggin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wiggin. That's going to slow Fist down. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A shot to the liver by Fist. Beautiful body shot. Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wiggin cracks Fist with a good jab. A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target. Wiggin has his takedown stuffed enabling Fist to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Fist lands a really nice looking cross but Wiggin seems unphased.
Fist throws a body kick that misses. Fist avoids the head kick by Wiggin.
Fist scores with a nice right hand.
Wiggin on the wrong end of a nice jab. Wiggin is still on wobbly legs! Can Fist finish him? A swing and a miss from Wiggin. Fist checks a low kick from Wiggin. Fist ducks under a wild hook from Wiggin. Wiggin throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it. Good standup being displayed there by Fist as he connects with a hook. Fist throws a quick inside leg kick. Wiggin looks for a takedown but Fist sprawls well. Wiggin looks to score with a jab to the body but Fist is just out of range. Fist misses the jab. Wiggin seems to have recovered his senses. Wiggin looks to land a right hand but Fist moved out of range. As Wiggin backs away, Fist returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Wiggin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Wiggin is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wiggin misses with a wild body shot. Wiggin staying out of range there.#T2# A chopping leg kick lands by Fist. Fist walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wiggin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Fist throws a chopping leg kick but Wiggin manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Fist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wiggin throws out the jab. Wiggin lands a jab. Fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wiggin. Fist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Wiggin missing with a left hand there. Fist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wiggin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fist finds it's way round the side to connect with Wiggin's head. Wiggin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wiggin throws an overhand right that lands on Fist's shoulder, as Fist tries to avoid the shot. Wiggin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Fist lands a jab to the nose. Fist throws a head kick that misses. Wiggin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wiggin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Fist throws a front kick aimed at Wiggin's knee but Wiggin avoids it well. Wiggin is looking for the big counter here.#T3# Wiggin misses with a lunging right hand
and Fist makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Fist lands a jab to the nose. A jab from Wiggin does it's job there. Fist moves out of range as Wiggin strikes. A head kick misses from Wiggin. Fist lands a jab to Wiggin's midsection. Wiggin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Second Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neo Wiggin. Fist misses the jab. Fist lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL# Fist instigates a clinch. Fist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wiggin throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters up against the cage, Wiggin throws an elbow but misses. #BC# Fist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fist misses with a straight right. No joy there for Wiggin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wiggin misses with a hook
and Fist counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4# A chopping leg kick lands by Fist. Wiggin throws a series of punches but Fist avoids them all with ease. Second Fist is winning the standup battle so far. Fist connects with the punch. Fist looks to land a right hand but Wiggin moved out of range. Wiggin connects with a solid leg kick. Fist throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Fist darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Wiggin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fist. That one must have hurt. Wiggin throws an off balance right hand
and Fist counters with a right hand to the body. Wiggin looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range. Wiggin blocks a head kick by Fist.
Wiggin walks into a stiff left hand from Fist. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wiggin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fist counters with a good low kick that Wiggin was not able to check. Fist misses with a low kick. Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiggin.
Fist swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wiggin. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Second Fist dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Wiggin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fist checks it well. Wiggin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fist.
A swing and a miss from Wiggin. Wiggin lands a jab. Wiggin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fist as he avoids it easily. Wiggin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fist misses with a hook. Wiggin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fist moves out of range as Wiggin throws a body kick.
Fist connects with a right hand. Wiggin shakes it off. A leg kick checked by Wiggin. Wiggin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fist throws a leg kick but Wiggin sees it coming and moves out of range. Fist takes one to the chin there. Wiggin throws a leg kick and Fist counters with a body kick that stops Wiggin in his tracks momentarily. Wiggin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#KD# Fist sends Wiggin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fist is motioning to the referee to let Wiggin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Fist darts in and clinches Wiggin up against the cage. Fist digs a right hand into Wiggin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wiggin's gas tank. #T1# Wiggin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fist's elbow. #BC# Fist breaks the clinch.
Fist connects with the punch. Fist throws a powerful right kick. Wiggin tried to block low but the kick was high! Wiggin was taken right off of his feet! Fist jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Second Fist! After winning the bout, Second Fist thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
gc 174
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1# Wiggin looks to land a combination. Shaman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Shaman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wiggin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shaman scrambles back to his feet. Wiggin scores with a decent looking hook. Shaman misses with the combination.
Shaman stuns Wiggin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Wiggin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wiggin throws a lazy right hand but Shaman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Shaman throws a quick counter head kick but Wiggin was just out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wiggin, as that shot connected.
Shaman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiggin was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaman. Wiggin misses the jab. Shaman 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.#CL# Shaman rushes Wiggin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shaman keeps control of Wiggin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Wiggin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaman's elbow. #TD2# Wiggin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB# Shaman has his foot on Wiggin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wiggin works his way back into a safe position though. Wiggin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Wiggin wants to control from the top but Shaman keeps moving. Wiggin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1# Wiggin postures up in Shaman's guard and throws a big left but Shaman blocks it. Wiggin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB# Wiggin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wiggin has managed to get both his arms back between Shaman's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Shaman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Shaman working for a triangle but Wiggin defends it easily.
Wiggin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2# Wiggin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Shaman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wiggin throws a strike but Shaman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Shaman is fighting to break Wiggin's control of his arms but Wiggin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Shaman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Shaman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Wiggin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shaman won't allow Wiggin to sweep him here. #T3# Shaman advances position into side control! The referee asks Shaman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shaman prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB# Wiggin wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Shaman seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Wiggin is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Blind Shaman! Blind Shaman is the new welterweight champion! A very excited looking Blind Shaman 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:
gc 171
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1# Firm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wiggin throws a lazy right hand but Firm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wiggin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Firm's hands. Firm misses with a looping right. Firm misses with a looping left. Firm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Wiggin scores with a decent looking hook. Neo Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Firm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiggin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Firm looks to land a right hand but Wiggin moved out of range. Firm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wiggin sprawls well. Wiggin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Firm gets slowly back to his feet. Wiggin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wiggin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Firm. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wiggin! But no joy. Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firm. Firm throws a body shot but no joy. Wiggin throws a lazy head kick and Firm counters with a nice uppercut. Firm on the wrong end of a nice jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Firm lands with a shot to the body. Jab by Wiggin.#T1# Wiggin scores with a sloppy right hand. Firm should have avoided that one. Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firm. Wiggin moves into range and connects with a jab. Firm lands with a cross. Wiggin thuds his right hand into Firm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Wiggin moves out of range of the strikes. Jab by Firm. Firm missing with a left hand there. Wiggin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wiggin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Neo Wiggin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Firm slips a jab and a cross from Wiggin.
Firm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Wiggin drives through and clinches with Firm against the cage.
Firm is working for takedown but Wiggin is calmly controlling the position for now. Firm misses with a body punch.
Firm is working Wiggin over against the cage. Wiggin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Firm throws a head punch that misses. Firm misses with some punches.
Wiggin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Firm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2##BC# Firm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wiggin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wiggin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Firm looks to land a left hand but Wiggin moved out of range nicely. Firm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Wiggin looks to land a left hand but Firm moved out of range nicely. Good exchange - Wiggin coming out on top. Wiggin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wiggin looks to land a right hand but Firm moved out of range. Firm is looking to counter punch. Firm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Firm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firm misses with a straight left. Wiggin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Firm scores with a hook. Firm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Firm throws a body shot but no joy. Firm looks to land a left hand but Wiggin moved out of range nicely. Firm's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wiggin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Firm scrambles back to his feet. A slow jab from Firm misses its intended target. Wiggin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Firm had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3# Wiggin throws a hook but Firm blocks it. Wiggin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wiggin there as he acknowledges the shot. Wiggin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nice defenses there by Wiggin. Wiggin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Wiggin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Firm.
Wiggin throws the left hand but Firm avoids the punch easily. Wiggin moves in looking to clinch but Firm pushes him off. Firm throws an overhand right that lands on Wiggin's shoulder, as Wiggin tries to avoid the shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Wiggin. Firm does a little dance to reset his feet. Wiggin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A telegraphed right hand from Wiggin misses the target. Wiggin connects with a looping right hand.
Wiggin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Firm scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wiggin in his tracks. This has been an exciting period of action! Wiggin clobbers Firm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Nice straight punches there by Firm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Firm. Wiggin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Wiggin tries to clinch but Firm moves out of range. #T4# Wiggin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Firm. Wiggin cracks Firm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Wiggin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Firm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wiggin. #TD# Firm drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Wiggin wants to sweep but no luck. Firm showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Firm seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wiggin for as long as he can get away with. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wiggin is controlling Firm's posture. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neo Wiggin will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Wiggin throws a sloppy head kick and Firm moves out of range easily. Firm looks to throw the jab but Wiggin is out of range. Nice defenses there by Firm. Neo Wiggin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Firm throws a hook to the side of Wiggin's head but Wiggin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wiggin! But no joy. No luck with that takedown attempt from Firm. Wiggin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Firm. Firm looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiggin is just out of range. Firm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wiggin tries to clinch there but Firm circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Firm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wiggin throws a hook but Firm avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Firm throws an off balance right hand
and Wiggin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sloppy strikes from Firm. Those never looked like landing. Wiggin throws a jab but it's blocked by Firm. Nice uppercut lands for Wiggin. That snapped Firm's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wiggin gets off balance looking for a body kick and Wiggin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Firm misses the jab.#T1# Firm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Firm looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Wiggin thuds his right hand into Firm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Firm throws a shot from downtown. Wiggin moves away and avoids it. Wiggin looks like he wants to counter punch here. Good standup being displayed there by Firm as he connects with a hook. Firm closes the distance and clinches up with Wiggin, looking for a takedown. Firm pushes Wiggin against the cage but Wiggin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Firm throws a shot from downtown. Wiggin moves away and avoids it. A jab from Firm does it's job there. Wiggin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Firm jabbing away but nothing is landing. The fighters circle momentarily. Wiggin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2# Wiggin clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Wiggin. #CUT2# It looks like Dante Firm has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Firm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Firm. Firm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good shot there by Wiggin.#T2# Wiggin throws a series of punches but Firm moves out of range. A slow jab from Wiggin misses its intended target. Firm tries to counter with a takedown but Wiggin is quick to defend against it. A big left from Firm misses. Wiggin wants to clinch. Wiggin slips a jab from Firm. Firm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wiggin tries to clinch but Firm is having none of it. Firm needs to keep his hands up - Wiggin had a free shot at his head there. Wiggin cracks Firm with an open hand slap. Firm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wiggin. Firm moves away from the strike by Wiggin. Firm misses with a looping right. Firm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wiggin under the eye. Wiggin throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# and Firm counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wiggin won't be happy with that. Firm tries to advance to mount but Wiggin denies him. #T3# Firm working away. Wiggin is looking to regain half guard here but Firm keeps moving and retains side control. Firm takes a little break here. Wiggin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Firm has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wiggin! Wiggin is desperately trying to improve his position but Firm has a good base and remains in mount. Firm trying to control but Wiggin is having none of it. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Firm seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wiggin is holding on tight.
Firm forces the positional change into back control. Firm is riding his opponent, not letting Wiggin buck him off. #SUB# Wiggin defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Wiggin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neo Wiggin will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Dante Firm's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Firm slips a jab from Wiggin. Wiggin missing with a left hand there. Firm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wiggin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wiggin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Wiggin lands a leg kick that knocks Firm off balance momentarily. Wiggin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Firm lands a nice looking body shot.
Wiggin scores with a nice strike. Nice uppercut there from Wiggin. A big right from Firm misses. Firm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wiggin looks to land a left hand but Firm moved out of range nicely. Wiggin slips under a jab. Firm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wiggin's hands. 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! Firm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiggin moves away. A jab lands there for Wiggin. Firm takes a swing at Wiggin's ribcage but misses. #T1# Wiggin on the wrong end of a nice jab. Firm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wiggin finds it's way round the side to connect with Firm's head. Wiggin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Firm lands with a cross. Wiggin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Firm. Nice cross by Wiggin. Wiggin works over Firm's head and body with a nice combination. Wiggin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Firm. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wiggin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2# Firm is rocked! Wiggin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Wiggin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Oh Firm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Firm looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Wiggin punishes Firm's body with a nice straight punch. Firm fails with a takedown attempt. Firm seems to have got his legs back now. Nice defenses there by Wiggin. Wiggin cracks Firm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Firm connects with a right hand. Wiggin shakes it off. Dante Firm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Firm lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wiggin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Firm scores with a punch to the head. Wiggin scores with a jab to the jaw. Wiggin cracks Firm with an open hand slap. Wiggin throws a good cross that connects.
Firm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Wiggin misses. Wiggin misses with a shot to the body and Firm counters with a straight right hand. Firm looks to throw the jab but Wiggin is out of range. Firm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wiggin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Firm. Wiggin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Firm moves forwards but Wiggin connects with a nice, crisp jab. Wiggin throws a hook to the side of Firm's head but Firm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A counter left hand to the body from Firm misses its target. Wiggin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Firm. #T3# Wiggin lands with a straight right. Firm didn't see that one coming. Firm lands a head shot. Firm looks to land a left hand but Wiggin moved out of range nicely. A telegraphed right hand from Firm misses the target. Wiggin lands with a straight right. Firm didn't see that one coming. The crowd cheers as Wiggin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Firm doesn't seem phased though. Wiggin takes one to the side of the head.
Firm scores with a hook.#ROC# Wiggin is rocked! Firm throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wiggin is still on wobbly legs! Can Firm finish him? A left lands for Wiggin. Firm misses with an uppercut. Firm looks to land a left hand but Wiggin moved out of range nicely. Wiggin seems to have recovered his senses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Firm misses with a two punch combination.
Wiggin lands a head shot. Wiggin cracks Firm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wiggin tests Firm's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wiggin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4# Firm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wiggin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Firm cracks Wiggin with an open hand slap. Firm throws a good cross that connects.
Danga de danga de dang - Wiggin scores with a four punch combination! Wiggin is looking to clinch. The fighters circling - Firm throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Firm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wiggin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Firm fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Firm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiggin manages to avoid it. Firm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wiggin tries to avoid it but Firm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wiggin to the ground. Wiggin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wiggin! But no joy. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wiggin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Firm misses with a hook
enabling Wiggin to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Neo Wiggin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Wiggin 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neo Wiggin! Neo Wiggin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
gc 165
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Wiggin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard. Wiggin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head. Wiggin throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely. Wiggin throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely. Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jones wants to stand up but Wiggin is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones is controlling Wiggin's posture. Jones controls Wiggin momentarily but Wiggin frees himself. Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wiggin. #T1# Wiggin won't allow Jones to sweep him here. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wiggin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jones trying to strike off his back.
Wiggin trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wiggin chips away with some ground and pound. Wiggin stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position. Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jones wants to stand but Wiggin is controlling the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. We've been informed that Jones has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Wiggin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Wiggin. Wiggin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jones fails with a takedown attempt.#T2# Jones throws a body shot but no joy. Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Wiggin tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wiggin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Sloppy strikes from Wiggin. Those never looked like landing. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wiggin, as that shot connected.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Jones throws the left hand but Wiggin avoids the punch easily. Wiggin cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head. 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! Wiggin lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Wiggin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head. Wiggin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2# Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wiggin's half guard.#SUB2# Jones 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.
Wiggin trying to control from the bottom.
#T3# Wiggin wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
#SU2# Jones decides to stand up. Jones lands with a hook. Wiggin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Jones tries to work over Wiggin's front leg with a kick but Wiggin checks it. Wiggin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Wiggin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Wiggin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones. Neo Wiggin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Jones.#T4# Wiggin closes the distance and lands a one-two. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wiggin paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nice jab there from Wiggin. Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Wiggin.
Wiggin misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Left hook, right uppercut from Wiggin. Wiggin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#KD2# A jab-cross combination lands for Jones and sends Wiggin crashing to the mat! Jones follows him down to the mat - Wiggin regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2# Wiggin is rocked!#SUB2# Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Oh Wiggin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2# Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wiggin defends it well. Wiggin seems to have got his legs back now. Wiggin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. 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 Neo Wiggin will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Wiggin moves away from the strike by Jones. Wiggin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiggin.
Wiggin slips a straight right by Jones. Wiggin throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot. Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiggin. Wiggin tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wiggin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab. Jones throws a right hand that Wiggin ducks under and follows up with a left that Wiggin also avoids with ease. Wiggin slips under a jab from Jones. Jones misses with the combination.
Wiggin scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wiggin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wiggin duly obliges. Wiggin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wiggin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Wiggin connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back. Jones throws the left hand but Wiggin avoids the punch easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1# A low kick from Jones misses and Wiggin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wiggin avoids it really well and circles away. Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wiggin. Wiggin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Wiggin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Wiggin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Wiggin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Jones throws a lazy right hand but Wiggin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jones moves out of range as Wiggin strikes. Jones misses with a straight right. A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride. Jones misses with a head kick.
Neo Wiggin is winning the standup battle so far. Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Wiggin. Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wiggin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A slapping leg kick lands for Wiggin.
#T2# Wiggin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wiggin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wiggin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Wiggin, which made it look bad. Neo Wiggin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Jones. Wiggin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones digs a good body shot into Wiggin's ribs. Wiggin throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Jones is looking to clinch. Jones wants to clinch. Wiggin looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely. Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones. Jones throws a body shot but no joy. #T3# A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination. Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jones tries to clinch but Wiggin is having none of it. #TD2# Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wiggin sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Jones is breathing heavily. Wiggin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones. Jones throws a strike but Wiggin avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Wiggin 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# Jones is looking for a sweep. Wiggin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Nice strikes from Wiggin there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wiggin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Wiggin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though. Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4# Wiggin is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Wiggin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Wiggin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Wiggin wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. Wiggin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wiggin. Jones wants to improve his position but Wiggin is controlling well.
Jones is staying active underneath Wiggin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Wiggin prevents Jones from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Wiggin 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. This is the final round! #R3# Wiggin tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way. Wiggin digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs. Wiggin looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely. Jones throws out a counter right but Wiggin avoids it with no problem. A combination from Jones does no damage. Wiggin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively. Jones misses with a wild body shot. Wiggin throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a straight right. Wiggin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones. Jones walks into a left hand. Wiggin swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Wiggin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Wiggin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Wiggin, which made it look bad. Jones drops his hands momentarily and Wiggin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1# Wiggin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wiggin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jones needs to keep his hands up - Wiggin had a free shot at his head there. A big left from Jones misses. Wiggin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Wiggin scores with a nice head shot. Wiggin lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover. A swing and a miss from Jones. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Wiggin. Neo Wiggin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Jones. Wiggin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones scores with a nice head shot. Wiggin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around? Wiggin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A left and a right from Wiggin both land. Nice combination. Wiggin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wiggin misses with a double jab.
#T2# Wiggin misses with a straight right. Wiggin scores with a jab to the jaw. No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt. An attempted straight right counter from Wiggin misses the target. Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jones throws out a loose jab but Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid it. Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wiggin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Wiggin connects with a body shot. Wiggin lands a jab to the nose. Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Wiggin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts. Wiggin sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wiggin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones. Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wiggin circles away.#T3# Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab. A jab lands there for Wiggin. Wiggin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side. Wiggin leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Wiggin misses with a head kick.
Wiggin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Leandro Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jones slips a jab from Wiggin. Jones lands a high kick!
Wiggin scores with a body shot.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket. Wiggin scores with a nice right hand.
Wiggin misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wiggin missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4# Jones takes one to the chin there. Wiggin lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover. Wiggin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wiggin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Wiggin. As Wiggin backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Wiggin manages to avoid it all. Wiggin misses with a looping right. Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot. Jones loads up on a big right hand but Wiggin slips the punch.#TD# Wiggin shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wiggin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Wiggin with a flurry of punches that miss. Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight! Neo Wiggin showed his dominance in that final round. Well Wiggin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neo Wiggin! After the fight, Neo Wiggin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
GAMMA#649 Defoe v Verama
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1# Wiggin throws a wild body kick that Kuznetsov sees coming a mile off. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Wiggin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wiggin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2# It looks like Alexandr Kuznetsov has been cut. Wiggin misses with a jab to the body
and Kuznetsov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick. Wiggin connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Wiggin moved out of range nicely. Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Wiggin. Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wiggin throws a big shot that misses. Wiggin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov. Wiggin dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Wiggin's head and hops out. Nice uppercut lands for Kuznetsov. That snapped Wiggin's head back.
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! Wiggin misses with a straight right. Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Wiggin. Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wiggin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Wiggin moves out of range of the strikes. Kuznetsov slips a jab from Wiggin. Wiggin takes a body punch but keeps moving. Wiggin connects with a solid leg kick. #T1# Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Wiggin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wiggin throws a head kick that Kuznetsov semi-blocks.
Some wild striking there from Wiggin.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Wiggin digs a good hook to Kuznetsov's body.
Wiggin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kuznetsov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Wiggin misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Kuznetsov moves into the clinch. Wiggin is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling him. Nice elbow from Kuznetsov. Wiggin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wiggin. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wiggin misses with a hook from the clinch. Wiggin lands a hook to the side of the head. Wiggin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head.
Wiggin prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov lands a nice uppercut.#T2# Wiggin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage. Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Wiggin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head. #BC2# Wiggin manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Kuznetsov pushes Wiggin up against the cage in a clinch. Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov keeps control of Wiggin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Wiggin.
Kuznetsov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kuznetsov pushes Wiggin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Wiggin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wiggin takes an elbow to the temple. Wiggin has had enough of the clinch but Kuznetsov keeps him there for the moment. Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wiggin or not. Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top. Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wiggin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wiggin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuznetsov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wiggin can turn it around.#T3# A right handed body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
Wiggin lands a damaging elbow. Wiggin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Wiggin is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov looking to slow down the pace here. Wiggin cracks Kuznetsov with a nice body shot.#BC2# Wiggin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Wiggin moves out of range.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Wiggin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wiggin lands a nice shot to the body.
Wiggin avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wiggin misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wiggin. That did some damage! Wiggin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiggin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. 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! Wiggin lands a jab to Kuznetsov's midsection.#T4# Wiggin takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Wiggin.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter the offense by Wiggin and move into the clinch. Wiggin scores with a nice right hand.
Wiggin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick. Wiggin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Wiggin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wiggin throws a head kick that misses #CL# and Kuznetsov counters by moving into the clinch. Kuznetsov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Wiggin is blocking nicely.
Wiggin lands an elbow inside. Wiggin managing to block the knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Wiggin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wiggin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Alexandr Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neo Wiggin. Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wiggin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kuznetsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wiggin. 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 Alexandr Kuznetsov will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Alexandr Kuznetsov's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Wiggin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it. Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Wiggin. Kuznetsov punishes Wiggin's body with a nice straight punch. Wiggin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Wiggin takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses. Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch. Wiggin throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.#CL# Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Wiggin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wiggin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wiggin there as he acknowledges the shot. Kuznetsov lands a front kick. Kuznetsov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Wiggin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Wiggin throws a series of punches but Kuznetsov moves out of range. A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov. Wiggin takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses. Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wiggin. #T1# Wiggin throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it. Wiggin throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it. Kuznetsov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wiggin misses with a straight right. Wiggin fails with the takedown. Wiggin digs a good body shot into Kuznetsov's ribs. A slow jab from Wiggin misses its intended target. Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Wiggin manages to avoid it. Kuznetsov staying out of range there. Kuznetsov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Neo Wiggin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wiggin's head backwards. Wiggin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A slow jab from Wiggin misses its intended target. Wiggin throws a big shot that misses. Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Wiggin.
Wiggin throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov lands with an uppercut that bounces Wiggin off the cage and back into range.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Wiggin avoids nicely. Wiggin throws a poor cross that misses
#CL# and Kuznetsov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2# Wiggin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot. Wiggin misses with a kick to the body.
Wiggin throws the kick towards the body but Kuznetsov avoids it. Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wiggin, pushing him back against the cage. Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov. #BC2# Wiggin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kuznetsov digs a good hook to Wiggin's body.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Wiggin moves out of range. Wiggin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick as Wiggin jumps back. Wiggin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Wiggin swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Wiggin moved out of range.#T3# Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wiggin. Wiggin now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Wiggin throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range. Wiggin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body. Wiggin is trying to counter with his kicks. Wiggin lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Wiggin. Those never looked like landing. Wiggin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov. Wiggin misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by clinching up but Wiggin breaks away and moves out of range. A swing and a miss from Wiggin. Wiggin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Wiggin. Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Wiggin off balance momentarily. Wiggin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wiggin misses with a head kick.
Wiggin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy. #T4##CL# Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wiggin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wiggin blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Wiggin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kuznetsov blocks an elbow strike from Wiggin.
Kuznetsov stops a takedown attempt from Wiggin.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neo Wiggin. Wiggin blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wiggin. A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kuznetsov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kuznetsov. A short right from Wiggin on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kuznetsov crunches a lovely knee into Wiggin's ribcage. Wiggin is breathing heavily. Kuznetsov blocks an elbow strike from Wiggin.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexandr Kuznetsov will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Alexandr Kuznetsov's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Wiggin does a little dance to reset his feet. A little jabbing left from Wiggin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiggin. Kuznetsov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wiggin to score with a decent uppercut. Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Wiggin circles away.
#CL# Wiggin gets tackled into the cage by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov maintains the clinch. #TD2# Wiggin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES# Kuznetsov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wiggin is on him like a limpet, forcing Kuznetsov back against the cage. Wiggin is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Wiggin avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch on the inside from Wiggin fails to land. Wiggin struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Wiggin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside. Alexandr Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far. Wiggin managing to block the knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
A short body shot lands from Kuznetsov as the two fighters clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top. Wiggin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2# Wiggin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
#T1# Wiggin scores with a hook. Wiggin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it. Nice body kick from Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wiggins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiggin is just out of range. Wiggin throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease. Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wiggin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kuznetsov misses the jab. Wiggin throws a counter combo. Kuznetsov with a jab. Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Wiggin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wiggin fails to land with a series of punches.
Wiggin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Kuznetsov lands a lovely overhand right. Kuznetsov wants to clinch.#T2# The fighters circling - Wiggin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kuznetsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Wiggin. Wiggin gets slowly back to his feet. A slow jab from Wiggin misses its intended target. Kuznetsov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Wiggin throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily. Kuznetsov feints and then cracks Wiggin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wiggin down. Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Wiggin circles away.
Wiggin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuznetsov with a body shot. Kuznetsov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wiggin throws a big shot that misses. Wiggin throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it. Wiggin ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.#CL# Kuznetsov moves into the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Wiggin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3# Wiggin lands an elbow inside that Kuznetsov shrugs off. Kuznetsov is looking to control Wiggin's arms but Wiggin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuznetsov has his back to the cage. #BC2# Wiggin breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross. Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Wiggin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov lands a nice looking body shot.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kuznetsov tries to land a leg kick but Wiggin saw it coming and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Wiggin. Those never looked like landing. Wiggin misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Wiggin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wiggin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kuznetsov counters with a leg kick. Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiggin moves away. Wiggin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov. #T4# Wiggin throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot. Wiggin avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
As Kuznetsov backs off Wiggin throws a huge counter combo but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it all. A nice leg kick lands there from Wiggin. Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wiggin. Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Wiggin manages to avoid it. Wiggin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL# Wiggin tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch. Wiggin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Wiggin misses with an elbow over the top. Wiggin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov is defending well. Alexandr Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neo Wiggin.#TD2# Wiggin tightens his grip and picks Kuznetsov up, before dumping him to the ground. Kuznetsov manages to land in guard. #ES# Kuznetsov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wiggin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Neo Wiggin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
And that's the end of the fight! Alexandr Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuznetsov, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Kuznetsov!
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Event:
GAMMA#645 Hasai vs Hanolla
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1# Bunga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Wiggin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Bunga throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Wiggin counters with a straight right hand. Wiggin dodges the punch combination from Bunga.
Wiggin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wiggin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bunga to score with a decent uppercut. Wiggin lands a lovely overhand right.#CL# Bunga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bunga swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid it. Bunga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wiggin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Nice body punch from Bunga. Wiggin throws an elbow that misses.
Wiggin misses with a short punch on the inside. Bunga takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2# It looks like Bart Bunga has been cut. Bunga avoids the elbow strike from Wiggin, against the cage.
Wiggin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bunga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunga misses with some punches.
Wiggin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wiggin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1# Nice body punch from Bunga. Bunga avoids the elbow strike from Wiggin, against the cage.
#BC# Bunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wiggin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bunga will feel that in the morning. Bunga misses with a head kick.
Wiggin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunga connects with a solid leg kick. Wiggin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bunga throws a jab when Wiggin was well out of range. Bunga scores with a jab. Wiggin acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Wiggin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bunga scores with a leg kick.
Jab by Wiggin. Bunga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiggin.
Bunga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wiggin. 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! Bunga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunga throws an off balance right hand
and Wiggin counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Bart Bunga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bunga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiggin.
Bunga needs to keep his hands up - Wiggin had a free shot at his head there.#T2# Bunga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunga. Wiggin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bunga rather than just go for the knockout. Wiggin scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wiggin looks to throw a body kick and Bunga counters with a nice kick to the body. Wiggin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunga. Bunga throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wiggin walks into a jab. That kick from Bunga tenderised Wiggin's leg. Wiggin is trying to keep his angry face on. Wiggin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bunga throws a hook to the side of Wiggin's head but Wiggin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD# Bunga lands a left and a right that send Wiggin crashing to the mat, dazed. Bunga thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC# Wiggin is rocked! Wiggin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bunga sprawls well. Bunga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wiggin gets slowly back to his feet. It looked like Bunga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wiggin. Wiggin is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunga finish him? Wiggin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Wiggin seems to have recovered his senses. The crowd cheers as Bunga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wiggin doesn't seem phased though. Bunga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3# Bunga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wiggin. Wiggin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bunga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2# Wiggin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Bunga manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Bunga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Bunga trying to control here.
#ES# Bunga has one foot on Wiggin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Bunga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wiggin! But no joy. Bunga throws a hook to the side of Wiggin's head but Wiggin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wiggin thuds his right hand into Bunga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bunga throws a lazy uppercut
and Wiggin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bunga misses with a body kick.#TD2# Wiggin looking to score a takedown here. Bunga is defending well but Wiggin drives through and ends up in Bunga's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bunga is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU# Bunga stands up and waves to Wiggin to follow him. #T4# Wiggin just misses with a punch to the body.
Neo Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed right hand from Wiggin misses the target. Bunga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wiggin connects with a leg kick. Bunga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Wiggin throws a series of punches but Bunga moves out of range. A solid body kick from Wiggin. Bunga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Bunga finds it's way through Wiggin's defenses. A kick lands to the mid section there for Wiggin. No joy there for Wiggin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wiggin!
Bunga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bunga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bunga throws a jab when Wiggin was well out of range. Bunga scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Sloppy strikes from Wiggin. Those never looked like landing. 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 Bart Bunga will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Bart Bunga's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Bunga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bunga connects with a body shot. Bunga tries to clinch but Wiggin is having none of it. Wiggin lands a lovely overhand right. Bunga throws an overhand right that lands on Wiggin's shoulder, as Wiggin tries to avoid the shot. Wiggin throws a series of punches but Bunga avoids them all with ease. Wiggin misses with a wild body shot. Wiggin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunga moves away. Wiggin looks to land a left hand but Bunga moved out of range nicely. Bunga scores with a leg kick.
Bart Bunga is winning the standup battle so far. Bunga tries to score with a low kick but Wiggin moves his leg out of the way. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Wiggin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bunga takes one on the button. Wiggin keeps the fight on the outside. Wiggin throws the left hand but Bunga avoids the punch easily. Jab from Bunga. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bunga looks to land a left hand but Wiggin moved out of range nicely. Bunga tries to clinch up but Wiggin circles away and keeps his distance. Wiggin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bunga with a body shot. Bunga tries to bum rush Wiggin with a series of wild strikes but Wiggin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1# Wiggin moves forwards but Bunga connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bunga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wiggin.
Bunga throws out a token jab with nothing on it. As Bunga backs off Wiggin throws a huge counter combo but Bunga manages to avoid it all. Bunga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. And Wiggin tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunga pushes his down on his head and steps out. Wiggin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bunga ducks under a wild hook from Wiggin. Bunga throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bunga misses the shot to the body. Wiggin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Wiggin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bunga takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wiggin throws an overhand right that lands on Bunga's shoulder, as Bunga tries to avoid the shot. Bunga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bunga misses with a body kick. Wiggin missing with a left hand there. Bunga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bunga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wiggin in his tracks. Bunga cracks Wiggin with a good jab. Wiggin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wiggin lands a jab. Wiggin shoots in and drives through. Bunga sprawls well. Decent striking displayed by Bunga there. Wiggin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunga was well out of range. Poor timing from Wiggin. Sloppy strikes from Wiggin. Those never looked like landing. Wiggin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wiggin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bunga makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Bunga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bunga throws a body kick that misses. Wiggin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bunga finds it's way round the side to connect with Wiggin's head. Wiggin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bunga doesn't seem bothered though. Wiggin scores with a punch to the head. Wiggin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bunga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wiggin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Wiggin getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bunga misses with a body kick. A nice side step and Wiggin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3# Wiggin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunga.#TD2# Wiggin dives in and scores a takedown into Bunga's guard. Wiggin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Wiggin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bunga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wiggin's guard. #REVR# Bunga wants to control from the top but Wiggin keeps moving. Wiggin is pulling down on Bunga's head. It's preventing any offense from Bunga, at least for the moment. Bunga wants to stand but Wiggin is controlling his posture from full guard. Wiggin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4# Bunga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wiggin is keeping the position for now. Bunga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Bunga stands and throws Wiggin's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU# Bunga has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Bunga dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bart Bunga's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Left hook, right uppercut from Wiggin. Wiggin defending well as Bunga loads up on a big left hand. Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunga. Wiggin blocks a low kick nicely. Bunga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wiggin. Bunga jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wiggin misses with the body kick and Bunga counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wiggin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wiggin takes a swing at Bunga's ribcage but misses. Wiggin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Wiggin connects with a body shot. Wiggin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bunga. Bunga misses with a straight left. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bunga throws a good cross that connects.
Wiggin misses with a takedown attempt - Bunga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Wiggin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bunga tries to avoid it but Wiggin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bunga to the ground. Bunga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1# Wiggin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wiggin. Wiggin misses the body punch and Bunga counters with a nice uppercut. Wiggin misses with a looping left. Wiggin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunga. Good shot there by Wiggin. Bunga tries to clinch but Wiggin moves out of range. A punch combination from Wiggin misses. Wiggin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A punch combination from Bunga misses. Wiggin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bunga counter with a right hand. Wiggin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Wiggin throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bunga throws a jab when Wiggin was well out of range. Bunga throws a right and a left that Wiggin avoids nicely. Bunga throws a sloppy head kick and Wiggin moves out of range easily. Bunga stuffs the takedown. Bart Bunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neo Wiggin.#KD# Bunga feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wiggin sprawling to the canvas! Wiggin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bunga finish him?!
Bunga jabs Wiggin to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bunga lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wiggin throws a sloppy body shot
and Wiggin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2# Bunga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wiggin circles away quickly and effectively. Wiggin throws a nice head kick!
Bunga drops his hands momentarily and Wiggin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Bunga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bunga throws an off balance right hand
enabling Wiggin to counter with a crisp jab. Bunga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bunga throws out a loose jab but Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid it. Bunga drops Wiggin with a huge uppercut! Wiggin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bunga is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bart Bunga!
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Event:
GAMMA#641 Hanolla v Jimenez
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1# Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wiggin throws a wild body kick that Boma sees coming a mile off. Wiggin throws out a loose jab but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it. Wiggin sets himself, and Boma steps forward looking for the clinch! Wiggin avoids it this time. Wiggin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Boma tries to counter by closing the distance. We've been informed that Boma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Wiggin getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A combination from Wiggin does no damage. Boma tries to counter by closing the distance. Wiggin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boma sees it coming and avoids it easily. Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wiggin. Good exchange - Wiggin coming out on top. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boma checks a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big right from Wiggin misses. Boma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Wiggin scores with a nice head shot.#CL2# Boma drives through and clinches with Wiggin against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boma. Boma effectively controlling the action here. Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Wiggin blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Wiggin. #CUT# It looks like Oscar Boma has been cut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boma. Wiggin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boma backwards. Wiggin throws an elbow that misses.
Boma lands a shoulder strike. Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wiggin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Wiggin lands a hook that snaps the head of Boma backwards. Boma presses Wiggin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Wiggin working aggressively here.
Wiggin misses with the head strike.
Wiggin lands with a short shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wiggin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Wiggin blocks an uppercut.
Wiggin prevents a body shot from Boma. Wiggin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2# A short uppercut from Boma. Boma dodges an elbow strike from Wiggin.
Wiggin prevents a body shot from Boma. Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid it. Boma scores with a nice hook to the head. Boma can't find room to land a body shot as Wiggin controls the action.
Boma digs a right hand underneath Wiggin's ribcage. Wiggin let out a lung full of air as it connected. Wiggin throws an elbow but it misses.
Boma lands a body punch. Wiggin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boma's elbow. Wiggin lands an uppercut. Boma blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Wiggin. Boma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wiggins head. Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Boma stalling against the cage.
Wiggin throws an elbow but it misses.
Wiggin lands a damaging elbow. #T3# Boma slowing the pace effectively. Wiggin misses with a body punch.
Wiggin scores with a hook to the body. Wiggin lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right from Wiggin on the inside. Boma misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma. Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma blocks an elbow strike from Wiggin.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Wiggin.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiggin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boma's brow. Wiggin lands an elbow inside that Boma shrugs off. I was talking to Wiggin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Wiggin can't find room to land a body shot as Boma controls the action.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch. Wiggin misses with a punch to the body.
Wiggin blocks an uppercut.
Boma lands with a light punch inside. Boma lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Wiggin lands an elbow inside that Boma shrugs off. A right hand to the body from Boma.
Wiggin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wiggin lands with a right to the head. Wiggin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wiggin prevents a body shot from Boma. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma. Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wiggin misses with an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Wiggin as the two fighters clinch.
Wiggin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Boma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boma lands a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Boma blocks an elbow strike from Wiggin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wiggin throws an elbow but misses. Wiggin lands an elbow inside. Wiggin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wiggin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Wiggin dominated that round. The cut man is working on Oscar Boma's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Wiggin thows a left - swing and a miss! Wiggin misses with a looping right. An inside leg kick lands from Wiggin. Boma moves forwards but Wiggin connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD# Wiggin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2# Boma throws Wiggin to one side and escapes! Boma slips under a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Wiggin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boma throws a counter combo. Wiggin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wiggin throws an off balance right hand
and Boma counters with a straight right hand. Wiggin misses with a straight left. Neo Wiggin is winning the standup battle so far. Wiggin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wiggin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1# Wiggin connects with a looping right hand.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wiggin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wiggin throws a right hand that misses
and Boma counters with a straight right hand. Wiggin thows a left - swing and a miss! Boma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Wiggin scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Wiggin drives through and clinches with Boma against the cage.
Wiggin misses with a body punch.
Wiggin struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boma. A short right from Boma. Wiggin lands an elbow just above Boma 's eye. Boma blocks an uppercut.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boma is looking to control Wiggin's arms but Wiggin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boma has his back to the cage. Still in the clinch, Boma scores with a nice short uppercut. Wiggin misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# Both guys are working to get underhooks. A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land. Boma dodges an elbow strike from Wiggin.
Boma avoids the elbow strike from Wiggin, against the cage.
Wiggin has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Wiggin misses with an elbow over the top. Wiggin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wiggin lands an elbow just above Boma 's eye. Boma lands an uppercut. Boma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Boma lands a nice uppercut. Boma misses with a body punch.
Wiggin is leaning against Boma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Wiggin lands a nice uppercut. A hook to the body from Wiggin.
Wiggin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wiggin's elbow. Nice elbow from Wiggin. Wiggin misses with an elbow strike.
#T3# Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Wiggin.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid it. Wiggin pushes Boma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Wiggin misses with a hook from the clinch. Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wiggin's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wiggin. Neo Wiggin has scored more points in the clinch so far. Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma blocks an elbow strike from Wiggin.
Boma takes an elbow to the forehead. Boma lands a hook to the side of the head. Wiggin tries to work over Boma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wiggin. Wiggin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomas head. Boma looking to slow down the pace here. Boma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wiggin backwards. Boma avoids the elbow strike from Wiggin, against the cage.
#T4# Wiggin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wiggin lands a hook to the side of the head. Boma misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wiggin misses with a body punch.
Boma scores with a shoulder strike. Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wiggin's elbow. Wiggin lands an uppercut. Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wiggin misses with an elbow strike.
Boma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wiggin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wiggin lands on the inside with an uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Boma misses with a hook from the clinch. Wiggin has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma. Boma takes an elbow to the forehead. Boma scores with a shoulder strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Neo Wiggin will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Oscar Boma's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Wiggin.
#CL2# Boma forces Wiggin back against the cage and clinches. Wiggin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wiggin misses with an elbow strike.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wiggin misses with a short punch on the inside. Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Wiggin. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiggin. Wiggin lands an elbow just above Boma 's eye. Nice body punch from Boma. Boma lands a body punch in the clinch. Wiggin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wiggin letting Boma take a breather here.#T1# Boma scores with a hook to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wiggin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wiggin tries to work over Boma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wiggin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boma backwards. Wiggin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wiggin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boma stalling the fight.
Boma avoids the elbow strike from Wiggin, against the cage.
Boma gets through Wiggin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Boma working aggressively here.
Wiggin misses with some punches.
Boma has Wiggin pressed against the cage.
Boma lands with a short shot to the head. Wiggin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Boma lands a hook to the side of the head. Wiggin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oscar Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Still in the clinch, Wiggin scores with a nice short uppercut. Wiggin scores with a nice hook to the head. Boma just leaning against Wiggin, taking a breather. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boma leaning against his opponent.
Boma continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Wiggin lands a nice uppercut. Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Wiggin.
Boma looking to slow down the pace here. Wiggin misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wiggin. Wiggin lands with a light punch inside. Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma misses with some punches.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Wiggin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boma takes an elbow to the temple. Wiggin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Boma lands on the inside with an uppercut. Boma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wiggin backwards. #T3# With the fighters up against the cage, Wiggin throws an elbow but misses. Boma blocks a body shot from Wiggin. Boma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wiggin backwards. A shot in the inside from Boma. Wiggin misses with a punch to the body.
Boma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wiggin backwards. Boma lands a hook to the side of the head. Neo Wiggin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2# Wiggin is rocked! Boma lands with a left to the head. Oh Wiggin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Boma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Boma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wiggin up against the cage. Boma tries to throw a body punch but Wiggin avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage. Wiggin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land. Boma is working Wiggin over against the cage. Boma scores with a shot to the side of Wiggin's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boma scores with a shoulder strike. Boma lands a big right hand that drops Wiggin! The killer instinct kicks in and Boma finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Boma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Boma! An out of breath Oscar Boma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GAMMA#635 Sito v Wayne
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1# Ector is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2# Ector has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ector takes an elbow to the temple. Ector takes an elbow to the forehead. Wiggin misses with the head strike.
Wiggin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wiggin blocking some punches.
I was talking to Wiggin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Ector makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ector swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid it. Wiggin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wiggin misses with a body punch.
Ector is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wiggin pushes off an throws an elbow but Ector leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Wiggin lands a right hand. Wiggin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ector lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wiggin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Ector working aggressively here.
Ector gets through Wiggin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wiggin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wiggin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ector gets through Wiggin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ector has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wiggin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ector can turn it around. Ector is defending well against a takedown attempt. Ector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ector. Wiggin working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nice elbow from Wiggin. Wiggin lands with a short shot to the head. Wiggin lands with a short shot to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! With the fighters up against the cage, Wiggin throws an elbow but misses. #TD2# Ector has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wiggin uses from the top position. Ector working a defensive guard here.
Wiggin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2# Wiggin is looking to work some ground and pound but Ector has wrist control. Ector looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wiggin is working Ector over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Wiggin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Ector keeping full guard, as Wiggin tries to pass. Wiggin preventing the sweep. Wiggin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Ector is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Wiggin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3# Ector pulls Wiggin in close to his closed guard and prevents Wiggin from doing any damage or advancing position. Wiggin 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. Wiggin working some strikes from top position. Wiggin throws an elbow that misses. Ector uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wiggin's guard. Nice move by Ector!#REVB# Wiggin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ector is one step ahead there. Wiggin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4# Wiggin looking for a sweep. Not yet Wiggin, not yet. Ector controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Wiggin looking for a sweep. Not yet Wiggin, not yet. Ector looking to sit in guard and control but Wiggin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# 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. Wiggin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Wiggin dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# Ector has Wiggin up against the cage in a clinch.
Wiggin lands with a left to the head. Ector misses with a punch on the inside.
Wiggin works on Ector's body with a couple of short punches. Wiggin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wiggin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Neo Wiggin has scored more points in the clinch so far. Wiggin takes a shot to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Wiggin.
Wiggin lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ector tries to throw a body punch but Wiggin avoids it by throwing Ector back against the cage. Ector blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Ector breaks from the clinch.
Wiggin misses with a hook. Ector ducked under it nicely. Wiggin swings for the body but Ector moves out of range.
#CL2# Ector has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wiggin blocks a body shot from Ector. #BC2# Ector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ector swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1# Wiggin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Ector is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Wiggin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wiggin misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wiggin. Ector misses with some punches.
Wiggin pushes Ector back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short body shot lands from Wiggin as the two fighters clinch.
Wiggin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Ector working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Ector fails to land. Ector has a couple of punches blocked by Wiggin.
Ector lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wiggin or not. Ector misses with a hook from the clinch. Ector misses with the head strike.
Wiggin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2# Ector blocks an elbow strike. Wiggin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Ector prevents the takedown attempt.
Wiggin misses with the head strike.
Ector scores with a nice hook to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Wiggin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ector pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wiggin's corner calls for a 1-2. Wiggin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Ector stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wiggin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Wiggin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ector slips a jab from Wiggin.#CL2# Ector has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wiggin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ector backwards. Ector lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ector misses with a short punch on the inside. The referee calls for Ector to work.
Wiggin tries to work over Ector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3# Wiggin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Wiggin blocking some punches.
#BC2# Ector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ector tries to move into range but Wiggin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Ector takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ector tries to clinch but Wiggin is having none of it. Wiggin swats away the attempt to clinch by Ector. As Ector looks to move away, Wiggin throws a big counter combo but Ector just gets out of the way. Wiggin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ector.
Wiggin keeps the fight on the outside. Ector connects with a looping right hand.
Neo Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Ector closes the distance and clinches. Wiggin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ector's elbow. Wiggin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ector taking a breather. Ector cracks Wiggin with a nice body shot. Ector throws a head punch that misses. Wiggin blocking some punches.
#T4# Ector misses with some punches.
Ector tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Wiggin as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wiggin misses with a body punch.
Wiggin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ector blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ector. Ector blocks the elbow strike.
Ector swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid it. Wiggin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wiggin blocking some punches.
Ector lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short uppercut from Wiggin. Ector misses with a punch on the inside.
Wiggin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ector misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wiggin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Neo Wiggin will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Wiggin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ector has time to react. Wiggin misses with a looping right. Ector swings for the body but Wiggin moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ector misses its intended target. Ector is looking to clinch but Wiggin is avoiding it.
Ector takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Neo Wiggin is winning the standup battle so far. Ector tries to clinch but Wiggin moves out of range. Wiggin throws a series of punches but Ector avoids them all with ease. Ector tries to clinch but Wiggin moves out of range. Ector swings for the body but Wiggin moves out of range.
A big right from Wiggin misses. Ector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Wiggin forces Ector back against the cage and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ector misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ector misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Wiggin. Wiggin lands a nice shot to the body. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiggin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ector's brow. Wiggin looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1# A head punch on the inside from Ector fails to land. Wiggin can't get the takedown.
Wiggin misses with an elbow strike.
Ector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wiggin prevents a body shot from Ector. Wiggin cracks Ector with a nice body shot. Wiggin pushes Ector back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ector misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Ector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ector ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ector throws the left hand but Wiggin avoids the punch easily. Wiggin misses the jab. Ector is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2# Wiggin gets tackled into the cage by Ector. Ector maintains the clinch. Wiggin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ector's defenses. #CUT# It looks like Kay Ector has been cut. Ector misses with a hook from the clinch. Ector tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wiggin's elbow. Wiggin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Ector blocks an uppercut.
Kay Ector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A left hand lands to the body for Ector.
Ector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ector swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ector throws a punch but it's blocked by Wiggin. Wiggin misses with a hook from the clinch. Wiggin presses Ector against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Wiggin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ector. Ector can't find room to land a body shot as Wiggin controls the action.
Ector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wiggin tries to throw a body punch but Ector avoids it by throwing Wiggin back against the cage. Wiggin tries to work over Ector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ector on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ector. Ector misses with some punches.
Wiggin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wiggin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3# Wiggin blocking some punches.
Ector prevents a body shot from Wiggin. Ector blocks a body shot from Wiggin. With the fighters up against the cage, Wiggin throws an elbow but misses. #BC2# Ector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ector throws a body shot but no joy. Neo Wiggin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Wiggin swinging wildly here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wiggin, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Wiggin misses the target. Wiggin throws the kick towards the body but Ector avoids it. Wiggin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Ector works Wiggin's body with a nice hook. Ector ducks under a wild hook from Wiggin.#CL2# Ector moves into range and clinches up with Wiggin. Ector tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2# Ector manages to break the clinch.
Ector is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wiggin rather than just go for the knockout. Wiggin blocks a jab.#T4# Nice takedown defense from Ector. No joy for Wiggin on that attempt. A lazy left from Wiggin finds it's target. Ector misses the shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wiggin thuds a left hand into Ector's body. Ector looks to land a right hand but Wiggin moved out of range. Ector gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wiggin. Wiggin throws a leg kick which misses Ector's front leg but catches the back leg as Ector tries to avoid it. Wiggin walks into a jab. A slapping leg kick lands for Wiggin.
Wiggin misses with an uppercut. Ector saw that one coming. Wiggin throws a body shot but no joy. Wiggin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ector stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ector connects with a right hand. Wiggin shakes it off. A big right from Ector misses. Ector with a nice cross. Wiggin scores with a head kick. Ector tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Ector on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Wiggin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ector doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight! Neo Wiggin showed his dominance in that final round. Well Wiggin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neo Wiggin! A very excited looking Neo Wiggin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
GAMMA#629 Defoe v LeBlanc
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1# Wiggin throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wiggin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zombie connects with a jab. Zombie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wiggin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zombie is lucky that one didn't land flush. Wiggin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Zombie lands with a shot to the body. Zombie misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Wiggin misses its target. We've been told by Wiggin's head coaches at The Gentleman's Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Wiggin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Zombie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Wiggin looks to land a right hand but Zombie moved out of range. Zombie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wiggin throws a sloppy head kick and Zombie moves out of range easily. Wiggin throws a head kick that misses. A telegraphed right hand from Zombie misses the target. Wiggin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wiggin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zombie.#CL# Zombie tries to keep at a distance but Wiggin has taken the fight into the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Wiggin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zombie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Zombie scores with a shot to the side of Wiggin's head. #T1# Wiggin lands a damaging elbow. Wiggin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Zombie manages to break the clinch.
Wiggin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Zombie lands a jab to Wiggin's midsection. Wiggin throws a right and a left that Zombie avoids nicely. Zombie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiggin moves away. A little feinted left hand from Wiggin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Zombie blocks a head kick by Wiggin.
Wiggin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Zombie there. Zombie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wiggin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Zombie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wiggin throws a counter high kick but Zombie was just alert enough to avoid it. Zombie swinging wildly here.
Zombie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wiggin. Wiggin circles away out of range and recomposes himself. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A shot to the liver by Zombie. Beautiful body shot. Zombie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2# Wiggin moves away from the strike by Zombie. Zombie slips a straight right by Wiggin. Wiggin walks into a jab. Zombie walks into a left hand. Zombie moves forwards but Wiggin connects with a nice, crisp jab. Wiggin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Good shot there by Zombie. Wiggin blocks a head kick by Zombie.
Zombie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A head kick misses from Wiggin. Wiggin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zombie. Zombie lands a head kick!
Nice defenses there by Wiggin. Wiggin connects with a jab.#CL# Wiggin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Zombie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3# Wiggin misses with a looping left. Wiggin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Wiggin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zombie.
Wiggin throws a counter high kick but Zombie was just alert enough to avoid it. Zombie looks to land a left hand but Wiggin moved out of range nicely. Wiggin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wiggin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Zombie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A lazy left from Wiggin finds it's target. A swing and a miss from Zombie. Zombie avoids the head kick by Wiggin.
Wiggin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. The fighters circling - Zombie throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Zombie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# Wiggin moves into the clinch successfully.
Wiggin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zombie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2# Zombie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wiggin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zombie. Wiggin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4# Wiggin darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Wiggin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zombie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wiggin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Wiggin misses its intended target. Wiggin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A head kick misses from Wiggin. Zombie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zombie misses with an uppercut. A big left from Zombie misses. Zombie sizes up Wiggin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wiggin tries to clinch up but Zombie circles away and keeps his distance. Zombie is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zombie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Wiggin looks to land a combination but Zombie avoids it well. Zombie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Wiggin tries to clinch there but Zombie circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russian Zombie will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Wiggin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Neo Wiggin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Zombie lands with a kick to the temple. Wiggin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Nice cross by Wiggin. Zombie pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wiggin throws a head kick that misses and Wiggin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wiggin missing with a left hand there. Zombie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Zombie misses the jab. Wiggin is looking to counter punch. A big right from Wiggin misses. Zombie looks to land a left hand but Wiggin moved out of range nicely. Zombie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Wiggin throws a head kick but Zombie moves out of range.
Zombie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Wiggin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zombie circles away quickly and effectively. Zombie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wiggin throws out the 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! Wiggin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Russian Zombie seems to be getting the better of the standup. Zombie swings for the body but Wiggin moves out of range.
Zombie looks to land a combination but Wiggin avoids it well. #T1# Zombie cracks Wiggin with a good jab. Zombie lands with a slapping head kick. Zombie avoids the head kick by Wiggin.
Wiggin misses with a head kick.
Zombie dips to his left and cracks Wiggin with an uppercut! Wiggin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zombie counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wiggin moves away from the strike by Zombie. Wiggin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zombie. Zombie misses with a body shot.
Wiggin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zombie scores with a jab to the jaw. Wiggin avoids the body shot from Zombie.
Wiggin throws a counter high kick but Zombie was just alert enough to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wiggin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zombie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wiggin misses with a wild combination.
#T2# Wiggin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zombie throws out the jab. Zombie misses the shot to the body. Zombie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. As Zombie looks to move away, Wiggin throws a big counter combo but Zombie just gets out of the way. Wiggin tries to clinch up but Zombie circles away and keeps his distance. Wiggin scores with a body shot.
Zombie cracks Wiggin with a good jab. No joy there for Wiggin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zombie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wiggin takes a shot right to the bread basket. Wiggin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zombie counters with a big head kick but Wiggin shrugs it off. #CL# Wiggin moves into the clinch. Zombie blocks an elbow strike from Wiggin.
Zombie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zombie lands with a short head shot on the inside. Zombie takes an elbow to the temple. #TD# Wiggin lands a takedown into guard.
Zombie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Wiggin postures up and lands a big shot to Zombie's brow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Zombie wants to sweep but no luck. Zombie keeping moving, preventing Wiggin from controlling successfully. Zombie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wiggin is one step ahead there. Zombie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Zombie wants to sweep but no luck. Wiggin throwing strikes but missing. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Zombie pulls Wiggin in close to prevent any damage. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Wiggin distracts Zombie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Zombie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Zombie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Zombie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Zombie lands with a hook. Wiggin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Zombie stuns Wiggin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Zombie slips a jab and a cross from Wiggin.
Wiggin connects with a crisp jab. Zombie misses with an uppercut. Wiggin saw that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Zombie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Wiggin throws a shot from downtown. Zombie moves away and avoids it. Zombie throws a hook but Wiggin avoids it easily.#CL# Wiggin clinches with his opponent.
Wiggin misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Zombie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wiggin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. No joy there for Wiggin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zombie throws a shot to the body.
Zombie misses with a body shot.
Wiggin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Zombie misses with a hook
and Wiggin counters with a stiff right hand. Wiggin cracks Zombie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Zombie just misses with a punch to the body.
Wiggin feinted there with a counter leg kick. Wiggin throws a shot from downtown. Zombie moves away and avoids it. Zombie walks into a left hand. Zombie lands with a straight right. Wiggin didn't see that one coming. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A shot to the liver by Zombie. Beautiful body shot. Zombie throws a looping overhand right but Wiggin ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Wiggin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wiggin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Wiggin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zombie cracks a nice hook into Wiggin's ribs. Zombie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Zombie misses with a hook. Wiggin lands with a slapping head kick. Wiggin defending well as Zombie loads up on a big left hand. Zombie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Zombie jabs Wiggin to the body, keeping him at a distance. Zombie loads up on a big right hand but Wiggin slips the punch. Zombie ducks down and throws a hook 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! A lazy left from Wiggin finds it's target. Zombie misses with a straight left. Zombie throws a looping overhand right but Wiggin ducks down to avoid it. #T2# Wiggin swinging wildly here.
Zombie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Zombie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wiggin lands a lovely overhand right. Wiggin tries to clinch but Zombie moves out of range. Zombie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zombie throws a sloppy head kick and Wiggin moves out of range easily. Wiggin slips a straight right by Zombie. Wiggin just misses with a punch to the body.
Zombie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Wiggin closes the distance and clinches. Zombie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wiggin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wiggin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zombie misses with a short punch on the inside. Wiggin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Zombie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3##BC2# Zombie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zombie swings for the body but Wiggin moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Zombie 's head but he takes it in his stride. Wiggin throws a hook to the side of Zombie's head but Zombie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Zombie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wiggin tries a head kick but it misses.
Zombie scores with a hook to the body. Wiggin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nice jab there from Wiggin. Zombie staying out of range there. Wiggin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Wiggin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wiggin is looking to clinch but Zombie is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Zombie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Neo Wiggin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A punch combination from Wiggin misses. Wiggin slips under a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zombie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiggin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4# Zombie lands with a good body shot. Wiggin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zombie. Wiggin takes a body punch but keeps moving. Zombie throws a combination. Wiggin tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Wiggin slips a jab from Zombie. Wiggin tries to clinch there but Zombie circles away.
Wiggin lands with an overhand left. Zombie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wiggin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wiggin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD# Wiggin gets the takedown into side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zombie is trying to get back to his feet. Wiggin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zombie down.
Zombie gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Russian Zombie. I've got Zombie 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Zombie! A relieved looking Russian Zombie 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:
GAMMA#626 Wolek v Donowitz
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1# Wiggin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Wiggin misses the target. Castrello is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Castrello keeps the fight on the outside. Castrello unleashes a big counter combination but Wiggin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Cullen Castrello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wiggin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Wiggin slips under a jab from Castrello.#CL# Wiggin takes the fight into the clinch. Wiggin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT# It looks like Cullen Castrello has been cut. Wiggin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castrello lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wiggin or not. Wiggin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castrello's elbow. Castrello lands a knee to the body.
Wiggin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wiggin blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castrello. Castrello tries a body shot but Wiggin blocks it.
Wiggin scores with a shot to the side of Castrello's head. Castrello avoids the elbow strike from Wiggin, against the cage.
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! Wiggin prevents a body shot from Castrello. Castrello pushes Wiggin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Castrello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Wiggin. We've been informed that Castrello has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. A head punch on the inside from Wiggin fails to land. Wiggin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castrello or not. Our sources have told us that Wiggin has been working on his elbows in the gym. Wiggin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castrello backwards. Castrello throws an elbow that misses.
Wiggin misses with an elbow over the top. A right handed body shot lands from Wiggin.
Wiggin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Castrello scores a nice knee to the body.
Castrello pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Wiggin fails to land. Wiggin dodges an elbow strike from Castrello.
Wiggin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castrello creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Castrello throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castrello blocks an elbow strike.#T2# Wiggin lands an elbow inside that Castrello shrugs off. Castrello is leaning against Wiggin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Castrello stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short left from Castrello. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Castrello obliges. With the fighters up against the cage, Wiggin throws an elbow but misses. Castrello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Castrello lands an elbow that stopped Wiggin in his tracks for a moment. Castrello looking to throw knees to the head but Wiggin is blocking nicely.
Castrello throws an elbow but it misses.
Wiggin tries for a takedown but Castrello manages to get underhooks.
Wiggin prevents a body shot from Castrello. Wiggin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castrello throws a head punch that misses. Castrello lands a nice knee to the body. Castrello blocks an elbow strike. Nice body punch from Castrello. Castrello comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3# Wiggin dodges an elbow strike from Castrello.
Wiggin pushes off an throws an elbow but Castrello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Castrello. Wiggin lands a damaging elbow. Castrello blocks an uppercut.
Wiggin tries to throw a body punch but Castrello avoids it by throwing Wiggin back against the cage. Wiggin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wiggin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Castrello just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wiggin's brow. Wiggin scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD# Wiggin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Castrello can't fight it off and eventually Wiggin manages to take the fight to the floor. Castrello looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Wiggin stopping the sweep attempt from Castrello. Wiggin trying to control but Castrello is working from the bottom. Castrello 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##T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wiggin is positioning himself well to prevent Castrello advancing to mount. Castrello is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Castrello 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cullen Castrello will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Cullen Castrello's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Wiggin looks to land a right hand but Castrello moved out of range. Wiggin slips under a jab from Castrello. Castrello with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wiggin slips under a jab. Castrello tries to land a leg kick but Wiggin saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Castrello misses. Castrello goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A little feinted left hand from Wiggin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wiggin tries to land a front kick but Castrello steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Wiggin slips a jab and a cross from Castrello.
Castrello misses with a wild combination.
#CL2# Castrello clinches up with Wiggin and pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wiggin swings wildly with an uppercut but Castrello uses good head movement to avoid it. Wiggin avoids the elbow strike from Castrello, against the cage.
Wiggin tries to work over Castrello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wiggin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wiggin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1# Wiggin prevents a body shot from Castrello. Wiggin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wiggin misses with some punches.
Castrello misses with a punch to the body.
Castrello lands with a right to the head. Wiggin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castrello backwards. Wiggin scores with a shoulder strike. Wiggin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Castrello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wiggin.
Wiggin lands a right hand. Castrello lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Wiggin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castrello's elbow. Wiggin looks to throw an elbow but misses. Wiggin tries a body shot but Castrello blocks it.
Castrello lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wiggin backwards. Castrello blocks an elbow strike. Castrello blocks an elbow strike. Castrello creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wiggin's defenses. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Castrello prevents a body shot from Wiggin. Castrello throws an elbow that misses.
Wiggin takes an elbow to the forehead. Wiggin avoids the elbow strike from Castrello, against the cage.
Wiggin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castrello gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Castrello putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wiggin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Wiggin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castrello is defending well. Wiggin lands an elbow inside. Wiggin tries to throw a body punch but Castrello avoids it by throwing Wiggin back against the cage. Castrello connects with a knee to the head.
Castrello is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wiggin is keeping busy. A short right hand to the side of the head by Castrello. Castrello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castrello. Wiggin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castrello backwards. Wiggin scores with a nice hook to the head. Wiggin misses with an elbow over the top.#T3# Wiggin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castrello tries to throw a body punch but Wiggin avoids it by throwing Castrello back against the cage. Wiggin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castrello lands an elbow inside that Wiggin shrugs off. Wiggin lands a nice uppercut. Wiggin avoids a wild elbow strike from Castrello. Castrello misses with an elbow over the top. Wiggin works on Castrello's body with a couple of short punches. Castrello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castrello prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo Wiggin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Castrello throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Castrello pushes off an throws an elbow but Wiggin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Castrello is leaning against Wiggin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Castrello tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wiggin avoids it. Knees in the clinch landing for Castrello.
Wiggin misses with a punch on the inside.
Castrello blocks an elbow strike from Wiggin.
#T4# Castrello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castrello throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Castrello. A short left from Castrello. This has been an exciting period of action! Wiggin tries to work over Castrello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Castrello tries to throw a body punch but Wiggin avoids it by throwing Castrello back against the cage. Wiggin is working Castrello over against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiggin. Wiggin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wiggin tries to throw a body punch but Castrello avoids it by throwing Wiggin back against the cage. Wiggin lands an elbow that stopped Castrello in his tracks for a moment. Castrello dodges an elbow strike from Wiggin.
Castrello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wiggin blocks it with crossed arms. Wiggin lands a damaging elbow. Castrello throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Castrello lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wiggin. Castrello lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cullen Castrello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Cullen Castrello'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Wiggin misses with a straight right. Castrello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiggin manages to avoid it. A counter left hand to the body from Wiggin misses its target. Wiggin slips under a jab from Castrello. Wiggin avoids the head kick by Castrello.
Neo Wiggin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. No joy there for Wiggin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castrello steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Wiggin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Castrello throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Castrello looks to throw a body kick and Wiggin counters with a nice uppercut. Castrello gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cullen Castrello seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wiggin thows a left - swing and a miss! Castrello moves out of range of the strikes. It seemed like Castrello was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Castrello throws a series of punches but Wiggin moves out of range. #CL2# Castrello closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Wiggin tries to work over Castrello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wiggin swings wildly with an uppercut but Castrello uses good head movement to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Castrello misses with a punch to the body.
Wiggin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castrello's elbow. #T1# Wiggin managing to block the knees to the body from Castrello.
Wiggin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castrello pulls him back up using the underhooks. Castrello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wiggin misses with a body punch.
Castrello misses with an elbow strike.
Wiggin is working Castrello over against the cage. Wiggin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wiggin blocks a body shot from Castrello. Castrello creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A head punch on the inside from Castrello fails to land. Wiggin tries for a takedown but Castrello manages to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Castrello just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wiggin's brow. Castrello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wiggin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Castrello working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Castrello throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Cullen Castrello seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2# Wiggin misses with a short punch on the inside. Castrello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Castrello.
Castrello blocks an uppercut.
Castrello lands an elbow inside. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Castrello obliges. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Castrello lands with a short head shot on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Castrello lands an elbow inside that Wiggin shrugs off. Castrello connects with a knee to the head.
Castrello tries to land a knee to the head but Wiggin blocks with his arms.
Wiggin works on Castrello's body with a couple of short punches. Castrello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wiggin backwards. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiggin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Castrello's brow. Wiggin tries to work over Castrello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Castrello lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wiggin or not. Wiggin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Castrello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3# Wiggin throws a head punch that misses. Wiggin blocks the elbow strike.
Castrello gets underhooks to prevent Wiggin's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo Wiggin. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short right from Castrello. Castrello lands with a light punch inside. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiggin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Castrello's brow. Castrello lands a knee to the body.
Castrello pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Wiggin wants a takedown.
Castrello dodges an elbow strike from Wiggin.
Castrello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castrello lands a left hand.
Castrello has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Castrello unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wiggin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Neo Wiggin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Castrello lands a right hand. Castrello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Castrello digs a right hand underneath Wiggin's ribcage. Wiggin let out a lung full of air as it connected. 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! Castrello blocks the elbow strike.
#T4# Castrello blocks an elbow strike from Wiggin.
Castrello lands a nice elbow. A battle for position here, against the cage. Castrello misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Castrello. Wiggin blocks an elbow strike from Castrello.
Wiggin pushes off an throws an elbow but Castrello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiggin. Castrello lands an elbow inside that Wiggin shrugs off. Castrello unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wiggin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Castrello blocks the elbow strike.
Wiggin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Castrello tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Castrello creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wiggin's defenses. Castrello lands an elbow that stopped Wiggin in his tracks for a moment. Castrello avoids the elbow strike from Wiggin, against the cage.
Castrello scores with a shot to the side of Wiggin's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Cullen Castrello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Castrello 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cullen Castrello! A victorious Cullen Castrello 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:
GAMMA#622 Williams v Volkov 4
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# Zombie misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Wiggin counter with a right hand. Zombie misses the jab. Zombie throws an overhand right that lands on Wiggin's shoulder, as Wiggin tries to avoid the shot. Wiggin throws a sloppy head kick and Zombie counters with a nice uppercut. Wiggin misses with a double jab.
Wiggin needs to keep his hands up - Zombie had a free shot at his head there. Zombie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wiggin looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Zombie throws a hook but Wiggin blocks it. Wiggin fails to land with a series of punches.
Wiggin avoids the head kick by Zombie.
#CL2# Wiggin darts in and clinches Zombie up against the cage. Zombie working aggressively here.
#BC# Zombie manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wiggin sizes up Zombie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wiggin lands a really nice looking cross but Zombie seems unphased.
Wiggin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1# Wiggin connects with a right hand. Zombie shakes it off. Wiggin is looking to clinch. Zombie throws an off balance right hand
and Wiggin counters with a nice uppercut. Zombie throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Zombie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wiggin! But no joy. Zombie moves away from the strike by Wiggin. Zombie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zombie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight. Zombie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Zombie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wiggin cracks Zombie with an open hand slap. Wiggin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zombie. Wiggin scores with a jab to the body. Wiggin slips under a jab. Wiggin throws a lazy uppercut
and Zombie counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Zombie throws a hook to the side of Wiggin's head but Wiggin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A swing and a miss from Zombie. Zombie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2# Wiggin blocks a head kick by Zombie.
Zombie throws a body shot but no joy. A telegraphed right hand from Wiggin misses the target. Wiggin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Wiggin looks to score with a jab to the body but Zombie is just out of range.#CL2# Wiggin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Zombie is trying to break the clinch but Wiggin is controlling him. A shot in the inside from Zombie. #BC# Zombie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A looping hook to the body misses from Zombie. Wiggin does a little dance to reset his feet. Zombie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Wiggin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Zombie throws a body punch but Wiggin moves out of range. Zombie throws a looping overhand right but Wiggin ducks down to avoid it. Wiggin tries a quick counter leg kick but Zombie is wise to it. Wiggin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Zombie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiggin.
An attempted straight right counter from Zombie misses the target. Wiggin tries to clinch there but Zombie circles away.
Zombie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# Wiggin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Zombie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Zombie jabs Wiggin right on the nose. Wiggin blinks but takes it well. Wiggin throws a hook but Zombie blocks it. Zombie throws a big counter combination but Wiggin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. A big right from Zombie misses. Wiggin now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Zombie misses with a body shot
and Wiggin counters with a stiff right hand. Wiggin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zombie.
Wiggin avoids the body shot from Zombie.
Wiggin wants to land a leg kick but Zombie is out of range. Wiggin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zombie. A punch combination from Wiggin misses. Zombie scores with a nice right hand.
Wiggin lands a jab to Zombie's midsection. Wiggin cracks Zombie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wiggin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zombie paws at him with a jab and circles away. Zombie misses with a shot to the body and Wiggin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4# Zombie loads up on a big right hand but Wiggin slips the punch. Zombie throws a hook but Wiggin blocks it. Wiggin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zombie checks it well. Zombie throws a body punch but Wiggin moves out of range. Zombie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nice uppercut lands for Wiggin. That snapped Zombie's head back.
Wiggin moves out of range as Zombie strikes. Wiggin throws a series of punches but Zombie moves out of range. A little feinted left hand from Zombie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wiggin throws an overhand right that lands on Zombie's shoulder, as Zombie tries to avoid the shot. Wiggin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zombie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Zombie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiggin was well out of range. Poor timing from Zombie. Wiggin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zombie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Zombie misses with a looping right. Wiggin tries to clinch up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neo Wiggin will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Wiggin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Zombie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiggin moves in looking to clinch but Zombie pushes him off. Wiggin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Zombie avoids the body shot from Wiggin.
Zombie slips a jab from Wiggin. Wiggin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zombie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiggin moves away. Wiggin slips a jab from Zombie. Wiggin looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wiggin swings for the body but Zombie moves out of range.
Wiggin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zombie is out of range. Zombie throws a hook but Wiggin avoids it easily. Wiggin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zombie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zombie loads up on a big right hand but Wiggin slips the punch. Wiggin throws a hook but Zombie blocks it. Zombie throws out a powerful jab. Zombie throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wiggin throws out a counter right but Zombie avoids it with no problem. Wiggin misses with a head kick.
#T1# A jab from Wiggin does it's job there.#CL2# Wiggin darts in and clinches Zombie up against the cage. Wiggin misses with an elbow strike.
Zombie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wiggin's elbow. Zombie blocks the elbow strike.
Wiggin pushes off an throws an elbow but Zombie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC# Zombie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jab, jab by Zombie - just one landing. Zombie jabs Wiggin to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2# Wiggin forces Zombie back against the cage and clinches. Wiggin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zombie's elbow. A short left from Wiggin. Zombie struggles to land a body shot inside as Wiggin controls his hands.
Wiggin tries a body shot but Zombie blocks it.
#BC# Zombie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wiggin throws a right and a left that both miss. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wiggin, as that shot connected.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Some wild striking there from Zombie.
Wiggin getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Wiggin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wiggin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A looping hook to the body misses from Zombie. Wiggin does a little dance to reset his feet. Zombie connects with a right hand. Wiggin shakes it off. Wiggin slips a straight right by Zombie. Wiggin throws a lazy right hand but Zombie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wiggin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zombie. Wiggin getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Wiggin slips a jab and a cross from Zombie.
Zombie 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. Wiggin throws a jab but it's blocked by Zombie. Zombie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wiggin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zombie scrambles back to his feet.#T3# Zombie throws a hook but Wiggin blocks it.#CL2# Wiggin closes the distance and clinches. Wiggin prevents a body shot from Zombie. Zombie working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Zombie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wiggin backwards. Zombie lands on the inside with an uppercut. Zombie gets through Wiggin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Zombie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Neo Wiggin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Wiggin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Wiggin on the inside. A nice left hand lands by Zombie.
Wiggin lands a left hand.
Wiggin can't find room to land a body shot as Zombie controls the action.
#BC# Zombie breaks the clinch.
Wiggin blocks a jab. Zombie throws a lazy right hand but Wiggin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A lazy left from Wiggin finds it's target.#T4# 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! Zombie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Zombie takes a swing at Wiggin's ribcage but misses. Zombie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Wiggin moves into range and clinches up with Zombie. Zombie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Wiggin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zombie scores with a nice hook to the head. Wiggin misses with a body punch.
Zombie misses with the head strike.
Zombie lands a nice uppercut. Wiggin can't find room to land a body shot as Zombie controls the action.
Wiggin lands an elbow that stopped Zombie in his tracks for a moment. Wiggin gets through Zombie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wiggin. Wiggin throws an elbow but it misses.
Wiggin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zombie. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Zombie avoids the elbow strike from Wiggin, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neo Wiggin will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Zombie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wiggin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zombie.
Zombie throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2# and Wiggin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A shot in the inside from Wiggin. Zombie swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid it. Zombie misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Zombie fails to land. Zombie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wiggin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Zombie misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Zombie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wiggin avoids the body shot from Zombie.
Zombie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wiggin. Wiggin circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Sloppy strikes from Wiggin. Those never looked like landing. Zombie throws a body punch but Wiggin moves out of range. Wiggin misses with a hook. Zombie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wiggin.#T1# Zombie misses with a looping right. Zombie ducks under a wild hook from Wiggin. Zombie misses with a looping left. Wiggin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Zombie swings for the body but Wiggin moves out of range.
Wiggin now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Wiggin lands a head kick. Zombie smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Wiggin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The fighters circle momentarily. Wiggin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Wiggin throws a hook to the side of Zombie's head but Zombie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wiggin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zombie momentarily.
Zombie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Zombie just misses with a punch to the body.
Wiggin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wiggin connects with a solid leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wiggin slips under a jab. Wiggin tries to clinch up and Zombie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Wiggin tries to bum rush Zombie with a series of wild strikes but Zombie uses good footwork to avoid the assault. An attempted straight right counter from Zombie misses the target. Zombie throws a head kick but Wiggin moves out of range.
Zombie misses with a looping right. Wiggin misses with an uppercut. Wiggin throws a combination that misses and Zombie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wiggin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Wiggin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zombie back to the cage. Wiggin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2# Zombie is rocked! A head kick by Wiggin - that's a beauty! Zombie is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Wiggin can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Neo Wiggin! Neo Wiggin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
HFC 303 Wiggin vs Wolf II
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1# Wolf tries to move into range but Wiggin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Wiggin misses the shot to the body. Wiggin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2# Wolf gets the takedown into side control. Wolf fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wolf throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Wiggin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sloppy strikes there by Wolf. Wolf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Wolf misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wolf looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wiggin is avoiding damage well.
Wolf lands a few punches from side control. The strikes coming from Wolf are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Wolf fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wolf misses with the ground and pound. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wiggin wants to control but Wolf postures up. Wolf has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1# Wolf is trying to ground and pound but Wiggin uses the momentary lack of control by Wolf to regain half guard. Wolf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Wolf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Wolf not landing any meaningful shots this time. Wolf landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Wiggin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wolf. Wolf drops an elbow to the side of Wiggin's head. Wolf throwing shots but Wiggin is blocking nicely. Wolf prevents Wiggin from improving his position. Wolf throwing shots but Wiggin is blocking nicely. Wolf drops an elbow to the side of Wiggin's head. #T2# Wiggin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolf. Wolf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Wiggin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolf. Wolf is nestled in close to Wiggin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Wolf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Wolf working the head and body with strikes. Wolf not landing any meaningful shots this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wiggin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolf. Wiggin is doing well to control the position and prevent Wolf from advancing to side control. Wiggin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2# Wolf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wiggin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wolf. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Wolf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3# Wiggin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Wiggin tries to get to full guard but Wolf has control of the leg. Wiggin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolf. Wolf working Wiggin over with strikes. Wolf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2# Wolf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wiggin has managed to free his arm - good work. Wolf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Wolf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Wolf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Wiggin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Wolf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Wolf looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wiggin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Wiggin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Wolf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wolf is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Wolf lands with a punch from half guard. Wiggin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Wiggin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wolf. Wolf scores with a couple of good hammerfists. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Wolf dominated that round. That's time! Wiggin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD2# Wolf closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wiggin's guard. Wolf lands a couple of digs. Wiggin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Wolf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Wolf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wolf throws an elbow that misses. Wiggin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wolf's guard. Nice move by Wiggin!#REVR# Wolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wiggin is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wiggin 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. Wiggin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2# Wolf has his feet on Wiggin's thighs here. He's pushed Wiggin 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! Wiggin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hugo Wolf! Hugo Wolf is the new lightweight champion! A very excited looking Hugo Wolf 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:
HFC 299 Viceroy vs Satan III
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1# Wiggin is looking to clinch but Holgersson is avoiding it.
Wiggin scores with a jab. A head kick misses from Wiggin. Wiggin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A cross from Wiggin lands. Wiggin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holgersson attempts a counter takedown but Wiggin avoids it well and moves away. Wiggin throws a right and a left that both miss. Holgersson misses with the body kick and Wiggin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. The fighters circle momentarily. Wiggin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Wiggin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holgersson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Holgersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wiggin. Holgersson ducks under a wild hook from Wiggin. Holgersson misses with a body kick. Holgersson has been working on his balance at Ballshoi Ballet 3, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Wiggin. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Holgersson slips a jab from Wiggin. Wiggin throws a lazy body kick #TD# and Holgersson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wiggin's guard. Holgersson throws a big elbow that misses. #T1# Holgersson wants to control from the top but Wiggin keeps moving. Wiggin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Holgersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wiggin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Holgersson advances position into side control!#SUB# Holgersson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wiggin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Holgersson but great work by Wiggin. Holgersson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Holgersson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wiggin's best efforts. Holgersson gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Holgersson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wiggin stands up over Holgersson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Wiggin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2# Holgersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Holgersson, not yet. Wiggin trying to control but Holgersson is working from the bottom. Holgersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Holgersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holgersson keeping moving, preventing Wiggin from controlling successfully. #SUB# Holgersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wiggin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wiggin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Holgersson has momentary wrist control but Wiggin slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB# Holgersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wiggin defends it easily. Wiggin is working Holgersson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3# Wiggin wants to pass the guard but Holgersson is keeping the position. Wiggin working some strikes from top position.#SUB# Holgersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Holgersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wiggin defends it easily. Holgersson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB# Holgersson working for a triangle but Wiggin defends it easily.
Wiggin throwing strikes but missing. #T4##SUB# Holgersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Holgersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Wiggin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holgersson keeping moving, preventing Wiggin from controlling successfully. Wiggin works over Holgersson with some ground and pound from guard. Wiggin trying to control the position from guard on top but Holgersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Holgersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Wiggin dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##TD# Holgersson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wiggin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Wiggin is trying to control Holgersson's posture but Holgersson avoids it. Wiggin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Holgersson off and has taken his back! Holgersson is trying to remain composed but Wiggin is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Wiggin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wiggin lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Wiggin is trying to stick to Holgersson's back but Holgersson is turning into Wiggin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wiggin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Holgersson. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Holgersson controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Wiggin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Wiggin tries to strike from the bottom.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back. Wiggin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Wiggin stopping the sweep attempt from Holgersson. Holgersson keeping moving, preventing Wiggin from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB# Holgersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wiggin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Wiggin with a nice head shot there. Wiggin cracks Holgersson with a solid left hand.#ROC2# Holgersson is rocked! Wiggin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Oh Holgersson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB# Holgersson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wiggin has picked Holgersson up and slammed him! Holgersson can't keep hold of the triangle and Wiggin manages to pass to side control! Wiggin avoids the strikes from the bottom by Holgersson. Wiggin cracks Holgersson with a big elbow. Holgersson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Wiggin scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Holgersson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Wiggin can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neo Wiggin! Neo Wiggin is the new lightweight champion! In his post fight interview, Neo Wiggin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. In defeat, Nils Holgersson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fyfan!'.
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Event:
HFC 296 Klitschko vs Wade
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1# Wiggin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wiggin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stenson can pounce on him.
A low kick from Stenson misses and Wiggin counters with a nice uppercut. Stenson lands a nice hook to Wiggin's body. Wiggin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Wiggin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Wiggin throws a head kick but Stenson moves out of range.
Stenson appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Stenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wiggin. Wiggin misses with a two punch combination.
Stenson throws a big shot that misses. Stenson throws a front kick aimed at Wiggin's knee but Wiggin avoids it well. Wiggin cracks Stenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Stenson throws a hook to the side of Wiggin's head but Wiggin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wiggin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenson.
Stenson tries to counter with a takedown but Wiggin is quick to defend against it. A bone on bone clash there as Wiggin blocks the leg kick.
Stenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. This has been an exciting period of action! Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch but Stenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wiggin throws a right and a left that both miss. Stenson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wiggin as he jumps to the side. Wiggin throws out a counter right but Stenson avoids it with no problem. Wiggin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1# Stenson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Stenson slips a jab and a cross from Wiggin.
Stenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Wiggin is looking to clinch. Stenson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2# Wiggin takes the fight into the clinch. Wiggin struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenson controls his hands.
#BC2# Wiggin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Stenson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wiggin avoids it really well and circles away. Stenson throws a low kick but Wiggin avoids it. Wiggin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Stenson misses with a low kick. #T2# Wiggin throws a combination. Stenson tries to block but a couple of punches get through. A combination from Wiggin does no damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wiggin staying out of range there. Wiggin misses the jab. Wiggin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neo Wiggin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Good exchange - Stenson coming out on top. Stenson slips under a jab. Stenson tries to land a leg kick but Wiggin saw it coming and moves away.
Wiggin is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Wiggin cracks Stenson with a good jab. Stenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Wiggin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Wiggin. Some wild striking there from Wiggin.
#T3# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stenson, right into the meat.
Wiggin checks the leg kick. Wiggin moves away from the strike by Stenson. Wiggin scores with a shot to the body.
Stenson throws a series of punches but Wiggin moves out of range. Wiggin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Stenson misses with an uppercut. Wiggin saw that one coming. No joy there for Wiggin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wiggin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenson.
Stenson blocks a head kick by Wiggin.
#CL2# Wiggin clinches up with Stenson and pushes him back against the cage. Wiggin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Wiggin. A head punch on the inside from Wiggin fails to land. Stenson avoids the elbow strike from Wiggin, against the cage.
Stenson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wiggin prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henrik Stenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Wiggin misses with a body punch.
Wiggin is trying to break the clinch but Stenson has him pressed against the cage. #TD# Stenson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. 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! Wiggin being controlled here momentarily. Stenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Wiggin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stenson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Wiggin works over Stenson with some ground and pound from guard. Wiggin trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wiggin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Wiggin dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Wiggin throws a sloppy head kick and Stenson moves out of range easily. Stenson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Wiggin works Stenson's body with a nice hook. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wiggin!
Wiggin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenson slips under a jab from Wiggin. Wiggin looks to land a combination but Stenson avoids it well. Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stenson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Stenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiggin.
Wiggin looks for the body kick but Stenson saw that one coming. Stenson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Stenson misses with a body shot.
Wiggin slaps away a takedown attempt from Stenson, before circling back to the center of the mat. Neo Wiggin seems to be getting the better of the standup. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stenson. Wiggin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Stenson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wiggin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henrik Stenson. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fighters circling - Stenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Stenson thows a leg kick but Wiggin checks it and Wiggin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stenson. Wiggin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stenson misses with a low kick.
Stenson wants to slow Wiggin down by chopping away at his legs. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Stenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wiggin is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Stenson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Wiggin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stenson is defended easily by Wiggin. Wiggin fails to land with a series of punches.
Stenson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Nice sprawl there from Wiggin as Stenson shoots in. Wiggin misses with a combination
#TD# and Stenson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2# Stenson looking to pass the guard. Stenson preventing the sweep. Stenson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiggin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Stenson preventing the sweep. Stenson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stenson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Wiggin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Stenson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Stenson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wiggin's head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stenson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3# Stenson wants to pass the guard but Wiggin is keeping the position. Stenson postures up in Wiggin's guard and throws a big left but Wiggin blocks it. Stenson postures up.
Stenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Stenson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Wiggin is looking to regain half guard here but Stenson keeps moving and retains side control. Wiggin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stenson landing a few strikes. #T4# Stenson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wiggin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wiggin is looking to reverse the position.#SUB# Stenson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Stenson is putting a hurting on Wiggin here, landing some big shots from side control. Wiggin is looking to reverse the position. Stenson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Wiggin tries to bench press Stenson off him but Stenson keeps the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Henrik Stenson will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Stenson 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. Stenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wiggin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stenson somewhat. Wiggin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wiggin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wiggin misses with an uppercut. Neo Wiggin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stenson!
Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch but Stenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Stenson fails with the takedown and Wiggin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wiggin wants to clinch up but Stenson keeps it at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wiggin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Wiggin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wiggin tries to clinch but Stenson moves out of range. Stenson tries for a takedown but Wiggin circles away easily and Wiggin counters with a stiff right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henrik Stenson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wiggin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stenson.#T1# Stenson throws a low kick, looking for Wiggin's leg but Wiggin calmly moves out of range. Wiggin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stenson's head backwards. Wiggin throws a head kick that misses. Wiggin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stenson. Wiggin tries to clinch but Stenson moves out of range. The crowd cheers as Wiggin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stenson doesn't seem phased though.#CL2# Stenson tries to keep at a distance but Wiggin has taken the fight into the clinch. Stenson is trying to pull guard but Wiggin has him pressed against the cage. Wiggin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wiggin misses with a short punch on the inside. Wiggin is working Stenson over against the cage. Stenson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wiggin is defending well.#T2# Nice elbow from Wiggin. A nice glancing elbow lands by Wiggin. Stenson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wiggin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2# Wiggin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Wiggin.
This has been an exciting period of action! Some wild striking there from Wiggin.
Wiggin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wiggin. Stenson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wiggin sprawls and moves away. Stenson shoots in looking for a takedown. Wiggin tries to sprawl out of it but Stenson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wiggin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3# Stenson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Stenson fails with the takedown and Wiggin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wiggin scores with a nice head shot. Wiggin wants to clinch up but Stenson keeps it at a distance. Stenson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wiggin pinned against the cage. Wiggin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Stenson thows a left - swing and a miss! A little jabbing left from Wiggin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Wiggin throws a lazy right hand but Stenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wiggin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wiggin wants it to stay on the feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wiggin! But no joy. Wiggin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Stenson blocks a head kick by Wiggin.
Wiggin misses with a two punch combination.
#T4# Stenson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Stenson shoots in looking for a takedown. Wiggin tries to sprawl out of it but Stenson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wiggin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Stenson dives in for a single leg takedown but Wiggin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Stenson throws a quick inside leg kick. Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch but Stenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wiggin throws out a loose jab but Stenson uses good head movement to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wiggin feints a jab promting Stenson to slip. Wiggin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stenson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Wiggin throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Stenson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stenson. Wiggin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD# Stenson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wiggin's guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Stenson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Neo Wiggin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Wiggin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neo Wiggin! After the fight, Neo Wiggin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
HFC 291 Klitschko vs Viceroy
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Sharp feints and as Wiggin raises his hands in defense, Sharp changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Wiggin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Wiggin landing some decent shots from guard. Sharp will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wiggin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Wiggin preventing the sweep. Sharp controlling the position. Wiggin wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving. Wiggin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wiggin slips nicely into half guard. Wiggin tries to pass to full mount but Sharp defends it. #T1# Wiggin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sharp! Wiggin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wiggin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wiggin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wiggin misses with a head shot. Sharp regains half guard. Wiggin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sharp with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Sharp manages to get to full guard.
Wiggin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2# Wiggin looking to pass the guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Wiggin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Sharp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Sharp managing to control the position. Sharp wants to stand and escape but Wiggin is having none of it. We've been hearing that Wiggin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Sharp tries to strike from the bottom.
Sharp seems keen to control Wiggin's posture. Wiggin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sharp works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3# Wiggin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wiggin throwing strikes from guard but Sharp blocks nicely. #SUB2# Sharp looking for a guillotine here but Wiggin defends easily.
Wiggin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wiggin lands a couple of elbows. Wiggin cracks Sharp with a solid left hand. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sharp holds on and takes a little breather. #T4# Wiggin trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom. Wiggin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Wiggin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wiggin preventing the sweep. Wiggin landing with the ground and pound. Wiggin throws an elbow that misses. Sharp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wiggin's guard. Nice move by Sharp!#REVB# Sharp advances position into side control! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sharp moves into full mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Wiggin dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Wiggin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Neo Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sharp takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wiggin gets off balance looking for a body kick and Sharp counters with a left and a right that stings Wiggin. Sharp avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wiggin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wiggin stuffs the takedown attempt from Sharp. Sharp gets slowly back to his feet. Wiggin thuds a left hand into Sharp's body. Wiggin throws a series of punches but Sharp avoids them all with ease. Sharp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiggin. Sharp shoots in for a takedown but Wiggin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Sharp tries for a takedown but Wiggin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Neo Wiggin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asa Sharp. Sharp tries to clinch up.#CL2# Wiggin tries to keep at a distance but Sharp has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1# Wiggin is working Sharp over against the cage.#BC# Wiggin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wiggin lands a high kick!
Wiggin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sharp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wiggin pinned against the cage. Wiggin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Wiggin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharp can do to turn this around? Sharp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wiggin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sharp somewhat. A little feinted left hand from Wiggin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Sharp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sharp throws a head kick but Wiggin moves out of range.
Wiggin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2# Sharp lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharp is defended easily by Wiggin. A looping hook to the body misses from Wiggin. Sharp does a little dance to reset his feet. Asa Sharp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wiggin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wiggin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sharp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiggin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharp manages to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wiggin throws a looping overhand right but Sharp ducks down to avoid it. Wiggin with a hook. Neo Wiggin is winning the standup battle so far. Wiggin throws a looping overhand right but Sharp ducks down to avoid it. Wiggin tries a head kick but it misses.
Wiggin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Wiggin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3# Sharp shoots in for a double leg but Wiggin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Wiggin throws a wild body kick that Sharp sees coming a mile off. Wiggin works Sharp's body with a nice hook. Sharp moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wiggin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wiggin wants it to stay on the feet. Wiggin lands with a cross. #CL2# Sharp moves into range and clinches up with Wiggin.#BC# Wiggin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wiggin takes a swing at Sharp's ribcage but misses. A big right from Wiggin misses. Wiggin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sharps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A jab from Wiggin finds it's way through Sharp's defenses. Sharp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neo Wiggin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wiggin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4# Wiggin looks to land a right hand but Sharp moved out of range. Sharp wants to counter the offense by Wiggin and move into the clinch position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wiggin looks to land a left hand but Sharp moved out of range nicely. Wiggin lands with a cross. #CL2# Sharp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wiggin, pushing him back against the cage. Wiggin can't break the clinch.
Wiggin can't break the clinch.
Wiggin wants to take the fight to the mat but Sharp manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Wiggin lands an elbow inside. Wiggin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wiggin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Wiggin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sharp. Sharp is breathing heavily. Sharp wants a takedown but no success here.
Wiggin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wiggin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wiggin lands a left hand.
Sharp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wiggin prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Wiggin dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Sharp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wiggin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sharp wants to counter the offense by Wiggin and move into the clinch position. Wiggin keeps the fight on the outside. Wiggin stuffs the takedown. Wiggin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Wiggin misses with a looping left. Wiggin swats away the attempt to clinch by Sharp. Wiggin throws a lazy right hand but Sharp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wiggin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sharp counters with a right hand to the body. Wiggin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sharp moves out of range as Wiggin strikes. Wiggin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sharp wants to counter the offense by Wiggin and move into the clinch position. Sharp avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1##TD2# Sharp looking to score a takedown here. Wiggin is defending well but Sharp drives through and ends up in Wiggin's guard. Wiggin being controlled here, momentarily. Wiggin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Wiggin trying to strike off his back.
Sharp wants to pass the guard but Wiggin is keeping the position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wiggin is on top in guard.
#REVR# Wiggin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Sharp is trying to control the position but Wiggin postures up. Wiggin throws an elbow that misses. Sharp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wiggin's guard. Nice move by Sharp!#REVB# Sharp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Sharp wants to control from the top but Wiggin keeps moving. Wiggin tries to land a sweep but no joy. Sharp controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Sharp wants to control from the top but Wiggin keeps moving. #T3# Wiggin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2# Wiggin is working an open guard so Sharp takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Neo Wiggin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Wiggin loads up on a big right hand but Sharp slips the punch. Wiggin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sharp is able to avoid easily. Wiggin throws a head kick but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Wiggin sizes up Sharp with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Sharp moves out of range as Wiggin strikes. Sharp is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wiggin with a body shot. The fight stays on the outside here - Sharp looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wiggin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sharp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4# Wiggin stuffs the takedown attempt from Sharp. Sharp gets slowly back to his feet. Neo Wiggin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asa Sharp. Wiggin misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2# Sharp dives in and scores a takedown into Wiggin's guard. Wiggin being controlled here, momentarily. Wiggin tries to land a sweep but no joy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wiggin is on top in guard.
#REVR# Asa Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sharp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wiggin.
And that's the end of the fight! Neo Wiggin showed his dominance in that final round. Well Wiggin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neo Wiggin! Neo Wiggin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
HFC 286 Creeper vs Sharp
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Wiggin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2# Watt kicks off Wiggin and gets to his feet. Watt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Watt wants to clinch up but Wiggin keeps it at a distance. Watt ducks under a wild hook from Wiggin. Scott Watt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Watt slips a straight right by Wiggin. It seemed like Watt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wiggin moves forwards but Watt connects with a nice, crisp 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!#CL2# Watt moves into the clinch.#BC# Wiggin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Watt clinches up with Wiggin and pushes him back against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Watt. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiggin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watt's brow. #BC# Wiggin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wiggin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Watt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Wiggin ducks under a wild hook from Watt. A jab lands there for Wiggin. Wiggin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wiggin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watt. Watt is looking to clinch but Wiggin is avoiding it.
Watt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiggin.
Wiggin scores with a kick to the body.
#T1# Watt doesn't manage to clinch there - Wiggin circles away.
Watt lands a head kick!
Wiggin tried to score with a low kick but Watt checks it. Watt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wiggin throws a series of punches but Watt avoids them all with ease. An inside leg kick from Wiggin misses. Wiggin scores with the left hand. Watt knows he should have avoided that one. Some wild striking there from Wiggin.
Wiggin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wiggin!
Wiggin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wiggin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wiggin slips a straight right by Watt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Watt throws a leg kick but Wiggin moved away. Wiggin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Watt there. Watt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2# Watt takes the fight into the clinch. Watt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2# Wiggin is trying to break the clinch but Watt is controlling him. Watt struggles to land a body shot inside as Wiggin controls his hands.
Wiggin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wiggin is trying to push Watt away but Watt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC# Wiggin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watt looks to throw the jab but Wiggin is out of range. Watt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wiggin throws out the jab. Wiggin swings away with a leg kick that misses. Wiggin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Wiggin.#CL2# Watt has closed the distance and engaged Wiggin in a clinch.
Wiggin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2# Watt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wiggin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD# Wiggin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3# Wiggin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Watt defending well though. Watt tries to get to full guard but Wiggin has control of the leg. Wiggin scoring with strikes to the body and head. Watt is staying active underneath Wiggin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Watt wants to control but Wiggin is keeping busy.
Wiggin tries to pass to full mount but Watt defends it. Wiggin trying to control from half guard but Watt is working away. Watt is trying to get back to full guard.#T4# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Wiggin 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. Wiggin wants to take a breather but Watt is having none of it. Watt trying to control from the bottom.
Wiggin winds up and cracks Watt with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Wiggin prevents Watt from improving his position. Wiggin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Watt trying to control from the bottom.
Wiggin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watt keeps working. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. 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 Neo Wiggin will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Watt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wiggin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wiggin misses with a double jab.
Watt throws a lazy right hand but Wiggin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wiggin lands with a straight right. Watt didn't see that one coming. Wiggin walks into a straight right hand from Watt. Wiggin misses with a leg kick. Wiggin throws a hook but Watt blocks it. Wiggin throws the left hand but Watt avoids the punch easily. Watt is looking to clinch but Wiggin is avoiding it.
Wiggin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wiggin keeps the fight on the outside. Good shot there by Wiggin.#CL2# Watt has closed the distance and engaged Wiggin in a clinch.
Wiggin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Wiggin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Watt misses with a punch on the inside.
Wiggin is trying to force a seperation but Watt has the dominant position. Wiggin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC# Wiggin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wiggin lands a glancing blow to the side of Watt's head.#T1# Watt throws a looping overhand right but Wiggin ducks down to avoid it. Wiggin throws a jab when Watt was well out of range. Watt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wiggin scores with a nice right hand.
Watt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scott Watt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Watt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wiggin. Watt misses with a left hand and Wiggin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Watt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wiggin eats them both and turns towards Watt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Wiggin with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wiggin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watt. Nice shot by Wiggin. This has been an exciting period of action! Wiggin throws a body shot but no joy. Wiggin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Wiggin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Watt ducks under a wild hook from Wiggin. Wiggin just misses with a punch to the body.
Watt looks to clinch and Wiggin counters with a stiff right hand. Watt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Wiggin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watt. #T2# Wiggin slips under a jab. Watt is looking to clinch. Scott Watt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wiggin works Watt's body with a nice hook. Wiggin misses the jab. Wiggin misses with a looping left.#CL2# Watt gets a clinch. Wiggin is working Watt over against the cage. Wiggin takes an elbow to the forehead. Wiggin wants to break free but Watt has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watt. A right hand to the body from Watt.
Wiggin throws an elbow that misses.
Watt misses with some punches.
#BC2# Watt breaks from the clinch.
Wiggin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wiggin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Watt. Wiggin misses with a hook. As Wiggin backs off Watt throws a huge counter combo but Wiggin manages to avoid it all. Watt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wiggin on the side of the head. A shot to the liver by Wiggin. Beautiful body shot.#T3# Watt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Wiggin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wiggin throws the left hand but Watt avoids the punch easily. Watt fails in his attempt to clinch. Watt throws a wild body kick that Wiggin sees coming a mile off. Wiggin throws a series of punches but Watt moves out of range. Wiggin thuds his right hand into Watt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Wiggin swings away with a leg kick that misses. Watt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Watt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wiggin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wiggin scores with a jab. Watt acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Wiggin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watt scores with a jab. Wiggin acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Watt jabbing away but nothing is landing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Watt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Watt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watt misses with a hook. Watt scores with a kick to the body.
Wiggin slips a jab from Watt.#T4# Wiggin shoots in looking for a takedown but Watt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wiggin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Watt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Nice defenses there by Watt. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watt! But no joy. Wiggin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Wiggin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Watt tries to close the distance and clinch but Wiggin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wiggin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watt. Watt moves in looking to clinch but Wiggin pushes him off. Watt misses with a lunging right hand
and Wiggin counters with a lovely shot to the body. Watt scores with a punch to the head. Watt misses with a looping right. Watt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wiggin throws a head kick but Watt moves out of range.
Watt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Watt scores with a sloppy right hand. Wiggin should have avoided that one. Wiggin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Watt scores with a hook. Wiggin moves out of range as Watt strikes. Watt throws an overhand right that lands on Wiggin's shoulder, as Wiggin tries to avoid the shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Wiggin dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Wiggin misses with a straight right. Wiggin throws a hook but Watt avoids it easily. Wiggin misses the shot to the body. Neo Wiggin is winning the standup battle so far. Wiggin misses with a looping left. Watt tries to move into range but Wiggin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Watt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Danga de danga de dang - Wiggin scores with a four punch combination! Watt looks to throw the jab but Wiggin is out of range. A left lands for Watt. Watt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wiggin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Wiggin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watt. Wiggin slips under a jab. Wiggin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Wiggin scores with a sloppy right hand. Watt should have avoided that one. This has been an exciting period of action! Watt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD# Wiggin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Ground and pound from Wiggin. Wiggin prevents Watt from standing back up.
#T1# Watt is refusing to be controlled, as Wiggin sits in half guard. Wiggin working over Watt with some ground and pound. Watt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Watt wants to control but Wiggin is keeping busy.
Watt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Wiggin wants to take a breather but Watt is having none of it. Wiggin is thwarting Watt's attempts to control the position. Watt is controlling Wiggin's trapped leg to prevent Wiggin from advancing to side control. Watt is trying to control but can't.
Wiggin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watt keeps working. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Wiggin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Watt defending well though. Wiggin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Watt defending well though. Wiggin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watt can do to turn this around? Wiggin scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Wiggin trying to control the action but Watt is working from the bottom. Wiggin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Watt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Wiggin winds up and cracks Watt with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC# Watt is rocked! Wiggin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Watt defending well though. Watt is still in real trouble! Can Wiggin finish him? Watt wants to control but Wiggin passes into side.
Watt tries to buck Wiggin off but Wiggin is having none of it.#T3# Watt seems to have recovered his senses. Wiggin throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Watt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wiggin.
Neo Wiggin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Watt is not content to let Wiggin control the position. Wiggin working the ground and pound but Watt is defending the strikes. Wiggin lands a few punches from side control. Watt looking for a sweep but Wiggin has passed into full mount! Oh no! Scott Watt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Watt can't escape the position.
#T4# Wiggin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Watt is bucking up trying to escape but Wiggin cracks him with another couple of good strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Watt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wiggin landing strikes from the mount. Wiggin controlling from the full mount. Wiggin scoring with strikes but Watt is staying in there. Watt tries to lock up and control but Wiggin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Watt is looking to get to half guard. Wiggin lands a big shot there that rocks Watt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Neo Wiggin showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wiggin, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neo Wiggin! Neo Wiggin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
HFC 282 Artist vs Rock
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1# Correa throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Wiggin counter with a right hand. Wiggin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wiggin looks to land a right hand but Correa moved out of range. A combination from Correa does no damage. Correa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Wiggin digs a good hook to Correa's body.
Wiggin loads up on a big right hand but Correa slips the punch.#TD2# Correa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Wiggin has one foot on Correa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wiggin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Correa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Correa lands a nice looking body shot.
Correa throws a right and a left that Wiggin avoids nicely. Correa throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Correa works over Wiggin's head and body with a nice combination. Jose Correa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wiggin throws a jab but it's blocked by Correa. Wiggin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1# Wiggin slips under a jab. As Correa backs away, Wiggin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Correa throws a shot to the body.
Wiggin misses with an uppercut. Correa saw that one coming. Correa shoots and misses and Wiggin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Correa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wiggin. Correa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Correa is looking for the big counter here. Correa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wiggin. Correa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wiggin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A little feinted left hand from Wiggin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Correa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wiggin at a distance.
Wiggin misses with a series of wild punches.
Correa throws the left hand but Wiggin avoids the punch easily. Correa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Wiggin - just one landing. Wiggin throws a leg kick which misses Correa's front leg but catches the back leg as Correa tries to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Correa swings for the body but Wiggin moves out of range.
Correa misses with an uppercut. As Correa looks to move away, Wiggin throws a big counter combo but Correa just gets out of the way.#T2# Correa lands with a nice body punch. Wiggin throws out a leg kick but Correa moves out of range and Wiggin only half commits. Wiggin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wiggin wants it to stay on the feet. Wiggin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Neo Wiggin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Correa. Correa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiggin moves away. Correa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wiggin rather than just go for the knockout. Correa misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Wiggin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wiggin misses with a double jab.
Correa swings for the body but Wiggin moves out of range.
Wiggin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wiggin is looking for a counter combo. Wiggin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Correa.
#TD2# Correa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Correa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Wiggin is refusing to be controlled, as Correa sits in half guard. #T3# Correa throwing shots but Wiggin is blocking nicely. Correa scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Nice strikes from Correa there. Correa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Wiggin works his way to full guard. Good work. Correa wants to control from the top but Wiggin keeps moving. Wiggin looking for a sweep. Not yet Wiggin, not yet. Correa trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Correa stays in close to Wiggin's body and controls the position. #T4##SUB2# Correa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Correa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wiggin's head. Correa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Wiggin tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wiggin keeping moving, preventing Correa from controlling successfully. Correa with a nice head shot there. Correa trying to control but Wiggin is working from the bottom. Wiggin trying to strike off his back.
Wiggin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wiggin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Correa is one step ahead there. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Correa dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Correa lands a jab. Correa scores with a hook to the body. Wiggin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Correa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Correa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wiggin. Wiggin throws a looping overhand right but Correa ducks down to avoid it. Correa throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wiggin scores with the left hand. Correa knows he should have avoided that one. Correa misses with a few strikes there.
Wiggin throws a head kick but Correa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wiggin looks to land a combination. Correa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Correa sizes up Wiggin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Correa throws a nice looking combination but Wiggin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Correa throws a series of punches but Wiggin moves out of range. Correa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wiggin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Correa somewhat. Neo Wiggin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Wiggin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Wiggin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wiggin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wiggin misses with a hook. Correa ducked under it nicely. Wiggin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Wiggin throws a series of punches but Correa moves out of range. Correa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A big left from Wiggin misses. Correa looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiggin is just out of range. Wiggin ducks under a wild hook from Correa. Correa slips under a jab. Wiggin tries a low kick but Correa avoids it. Correa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Wiggin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2# Wiggin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Correa won't allow Wiggin to get back to his feet. #T2# Wiggin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Correa. Correa throwing strikes but missing. Wiggin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Wiggin is posturing up here but Correa has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Wiggin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Wiggin has to tap! Slick submission there by Correa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Correa! Jose Correa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 281 Satan vs Garrison
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Wolf bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Wolf connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wiggin some visible discomfort.
Wolf working the ground and pound. Wiggin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wolf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Wiggin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wolf.
Wiggin is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Wolf lands a decent elbow from side control. Wolf working the ground and pound. We've been hearing that Wolf has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Wolf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wiggin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wolf's guard! Nice work there by Wiggin! Wiggin postures up.
Wiggin postures up in Wolf's guard and throws a big left but Wolf blocks it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wolf managing to control the position. Wiggin throwing strikes but missing. Wolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wiggin is one step ahead there. Wiggin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1# Wolf working a defensive guard here.
Wolf tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wolf is trying to control the position but Wiggin postures up. Wolf tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wolf has momentary wrist control but Wiggin slips an elbow through the middle. Wolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wiggin is one step ahead there. #SUB# Wolf is looking for a triangle but Wiggin pushes his legs off easily.
Wolf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Wiggin with a flurry of punches that miss. Wolf looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wiggin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Wiggin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2# Wolf gets back to full guard.
Wolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolf, not yet. Wiggin connects with a couple of short punches. Wiggin wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position. Wolf looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Wiggin throwing strikes but missing. Wolf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB# Wolf drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wiggin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wiggin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wiggin! #REVB# Wolf is looking to regain half guard here but Wiggin keeps moving and retains side control. #T3# Wolf managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wiggin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wiggin working away. Wiggin misses with the ground and pound. Wiggin looks up at the clock and then as Wolf takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wiggin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wiggin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Wolf is looking for a sweep. Wiggin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wolf is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Wiggin trying to control the position but Wolf is working away. Wolf manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Wiggin missing with punches from the bottom.
Wolf is nestled in close to Wiggin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Wolf has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4# Wolf working over Wiggin with some ground and pound. Wiggin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Wolf prevents Wiggin from improving his position. Wolf lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Wolf with the ground and pound but Wiggin uses the opportunity to regain guard. Wolf postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. 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! Wiggin looking for a sweep. Not yet Wiggin, not yet. Wolf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiggin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Wolf works over Wiggin with some ground and pound from guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wolf's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Wiggin lands a decent punch to the body there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Wolf dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Wiggin works the jab nicely. Wiggin stuffs the takedown. Wolf misses with a takedown attempt and Wiggin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wolf shoots in looking for a takedown. Wiggin tries to sprawl out of it but Wolf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wiggin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wiggin 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. Wiggin with a nice cross. Wiggin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A shot to the liver by Wiggin. Beautiful body shot. Wolf on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1# Good standup being displayed there by Wiggin as he connects with a hook. Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch but Wiggin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wiggin lands a two punch combo.
Wiggin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wiggin cracks Wolf with a good jab.#ROC2# Wolf is rocked! Wiggin closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Wolf! Wiggin dives in looking to finish! Wolf is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neo Wiggin! A very excited looking Neo Wiggin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
GFC 36: Schulmann vs Waldo 2
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1# A swing and a miss from Wiggin. A big left from Wiggin misses. Solzhenitsyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiggin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiggin. Solzhenitsyn does a little dance to reset his feet. Wiggin misses with a straight right. As Wiggin looks to move away, Solzhenitsyn throws a big counter combo but Wiggin just gets out of the way. Neo Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wiggin loads up on a big right hand but Solzhenitsyn slips the punch. As Wiggin backs away, Solzhenitsyn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Solzhenitsyn on the wrong end of a nice hook. Wiggin lands with a cross. Wiggin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solzhenitsyn.
Solzhenitsyn thinks about countering with a head kick. Solzhenitsyn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wiggin throws the kick towards the body but Solzhenitsyn avoids it. Wiggin has his takedown stuffed and Solzhenitsyn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Solzhenitsyn throws a sloppy head kick and Wiggin moves out of range easily. A little jabbing left from Wiggin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wiggin. Solzhenitsyn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Solzhenitsyn misses with a head kick.
Wiggin misses with a left hand and Solzhenitsyn counters with a series of strikes. Wiggin will be more careful next time no doubt. Solzhenitsyn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wiggin scores with a head kick.
Solzhenitsyn moves away from the strike by Wiggin. Sasha Solzhenitsyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Solzhenitsyn misses with a body kick. Wiggin misses the body punch and Solzhenitsyn counters with a body kick. Wiggin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A shot to the body from Wiggin misses and Solzhenitsyn counters with a low kick, right behind Wiggin 's knee. Solzhenitsyn checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T2# Solzhenitsyn throws a body shot but no joy. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wiggin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Wiggin misses with a looping right. Wiggin throws a nice looking combination but Solzhenitsyn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wiggin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Solzhenitsyn throws a head kick but Wiggin moves out of range.
Wiggin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wiggin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Solzhenitsyn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Wiggin lands a jab to the head.
Wiggin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Solzhenitsyn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Solzhenitsyn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wiggin in his tracks. Wiggin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solzhenitsyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Wiggin. Wiggin tries to work over Solzhenitsyn's front leg with a kick but Solzhenitsyn checks it. Solzhenitsyn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3# Solzhenitsyn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Solzhenitsyn throws a poor cross that misses
and Wiggin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Wiggin throws a hook but Solzhenitsyn blocks it. Wiggin missing with a left hand there. Solzhenitsyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Solzhenitsyn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wiggin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Wiggin misses with an uppercut. Solzhenitsyn saw that one coming. As Wiggin tries to get set, Solzhenitsyn tries to push him back and clinch up but Wiggin manages to avoid the attempt. Solzhenitsyn wants to land a leg kick but Wiggin is out of range. A slow jab from Wiggin misses its intended target. Solzhenitsyn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wiggin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Solzhenitsyn throws a counter high kick but Wiggin was just alert enough to avoid it. Solzhenitsyn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wiggin doesn't seem bothered though. Jab by Wiggin.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Solzhenitsyn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solzhenitsyn swings for the body but Wiggin moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wiggin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Wiggin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Solzhenitsyn. Wiggin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Solzhenitsyn slips under a jab. Solzhenitsyn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Wiggin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Wiggin misses with a left hand letting Solzhenitsyn counter with a right hand. Wiggin throws a sloppy head kick and Solzhenitsyn moves out of range easily. Solzhenitsyn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wiggin. Solzhenitsyn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Solzhenitsyn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wiggin.
Solzhenitsyn jabbing away but nothing is landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neo Wiggin will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Solzhenitsyn tries to close the distance and clinch but Wiggin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Solzhenitsyn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Solzhenitsyn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wiggin blocks a head kick by Solzhenitsyn.
Solzhenitsyn scores with a head kick.
Wiggin throws out a loose jab but Solzhenitsyn uses good head movement to avoid it. Wiggin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Neo Wiggin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wiggin misses with an uppercut
#KD# and Solzhenitsyn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wiggin! Solzhenitsyn lets Wiggin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Wiggin is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wiggin throws a combination that misses and Solzhenitsyn counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sasha Solzhenitsyn! Sasha Solzhenitsyn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GFC 29: Baroni vs Wong
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# Lamond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wiggin avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Neo Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wiggin tried to score with a low kick but Lamond checks it. Wiggin lands a nice shot that snaps Lamond's head back.
Wiggin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wiggin throws a body shot but no joy. A nice inside leg kick there by Lamond. That's going to slow Wiggin down. Wiggin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lamond. Wiggin throws a leg kick which misses Lamond's front leg but catches the back leg as Lamond tries to avoid it. Wiggin staying out of range there. Wiggin wants to clinch up but Lamond keeps it at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lamond paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lamond takes one to the chin there. Wiggin avoids the head kick by Lamond.
Wiggin tried to counter with a leg kick but Lamond avoided it. Wiggin throws a jab but it's blocked by Lamond. Nice uppercut lands for Wiggin. That snapped Lamond's head back.
#T1# Wiggin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Wiggin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wiggin defending well as Lamond loads up on a big left hand. Lamond misses with a wild body shot. Wiggin avoids the head kick by Lamond.
A little feinted left hand from Wiggin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wiggin thows a left - swing and a miss! Wiggin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Wiggin throws an overhand right that lands on Lamond's shoulder, as Lamond tries to avoid the shot. Wiggin checks a leg kick. Wiggin is looking to counter punch. Lamond chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wiggin. Lamond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiggin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lamond scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Lamond throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wiggin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wiggin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamond manages to avoid it.#T2# Lamond takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lamond looks to land a combination but Wiggin avoids it well. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wiggin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wiggin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A little jabbing left from Lamond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Lamond throws a series of punches but Wiggin moves out of range. Wiggin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lamond goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A counter left hand to the body from Wiggin misses its target.#CL# Wiggin gets a clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lamond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wiggin's brow. Lamond tries a knee to the head but Wiggin blocks it.
Wiggin prevents Lamond from breaking the clinch. Lamond lands a good knee to the midsection. Wiggin won't want to take too many of those. Lamond putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wiggin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Wiggin misses with the head strike.
Wiggin lands with a short shot to the head. Lamond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lamond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3# Wiggin throws an elbow that misses.
Lamond dodges an elbow strike from Wiggin.
Wiggin lands with a light punch inside. Lamond avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiggin. Lamond misses with an elbow strike.
Lamond blocks a body shot from Wiggin. Lamond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Lamond is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. I was talking to Wiggin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Nice body punch from Lamond. Wiggin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Lamond.
Wiggin avoiding damage as Lamond throws knees to the body.
Lamond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wiggin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamond putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wiggin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Lamond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wiggin avoids it. Lamond prevents a body shot from Wiggin. Lamond trying to land knees to the body.
#T4# Lamond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wiggin lands an elbow inside. Lamond avoids the elbow strike from Wiggin, against the cage.
#BC2# Lamond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lamond throws a lazy head kick and Wiggin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. 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! Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamond. Wiggin misses with a hook. Lamond ducked under it nicely. Lamond throws a body shot but no joy. Wiggin ducks under a wild hook from Lamond. Lamond feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wiggins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Lamond throws a looping overhand right but Wiggin ducks down to avoid it. It looked like Wiggin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lamond. Lamond throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Lamond throws a nice outside leg kick. Wiggin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Lamond walks into a straight right hand from Wiggin. The fighters circling - Lamond throws out the jab but it was never going to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gordon Lamond will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Lamond throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Wiggin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lamond swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lamond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiggin scores with a one two! Lamond had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Wiggin moves to clinch but Lamond breaks away enabling Lamond to counter with a crisp jab. Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch but Lamond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wiggin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wiggin on the wrong end of a nice jab. Lamond finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wiggin throws a right and a left that both miss. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wiggin doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamond circles away.
Lamond tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wiggin is looking to slow Lamond down with leg kicks. Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch but Lamond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1##CL# Wiggin gets a clinch. Wiggin taking a breather. Lamond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wiggin is defending well for now. Wiggin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lamond landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lamond. Gordon Lamond seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Wiggin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Lamond taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wiggin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2# Lamond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lamond keeps the fight on the outside. Wiggin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Lamond throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Lamond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiggin moves away. Gordon Lamond seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lamond tests Wiggin's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lamond ducks under a wild hook from Wiggin. Lamond checks a leg kick.#T2# Wiggin misses with a low kick. Wiggin scores with a hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wiggin moves in looking to clinch but Lamond pushes him off. Lamond slips under a jab. Wiggin throws a hook but Lamond avoids it easily. Wiggin slips a jab and a cross from Lamond.
Wiggin throws a series of punches but Lamond moves out of range. Wiggin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Lamond doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Lamond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wiggin looks for a takedown but Lamond sprawls well. Wiggin scores with a sloppy right hand. Lamond should have avoided that one. Lamond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3# Wiggin misses the body punch and Wiggin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A lazy body kick from Lamond and Wiggin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wiggin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lamond. Lamond was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Lamond takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Wiggin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamond was well out of range. Poor timing from Wiggin. Sloppy strikes from Wiggin. Those never looked like landing. Lamond lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A slow jab from Lamond misses its intended target. Lamond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wiggin. Lamond lands a nice shot to the body.
Wiggin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lamond can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wiggin lunges at Lamond with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lamond's hand. Wiggin throws a shot from downtown. Lamond moves away and avoids it. Lamond let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Lamond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiggin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice shot lands for Wiggin.#T4# Lamond throws out a leg kick but Wiggin moves out of range and Lamond only half commits. Wiggin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Wiggin cracks Lamond with a good jab. Wiggin blocks a jab. Gordon Lamond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wiggin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lamond misses with a kick to the body.
Lamond misses with a wild body shot. Wiggin tries to counter by clinching up but Lamond breaks away and moves out of range. Lamond misses the jab. Wiggin just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamond connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wiggin's hands. Lamond throws a hook but Wiggin avoids it easily. Wiggin closes the distance but Lamond moves to the side and Lamond counters with a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Neo Wiggin will probably get the nod. That's time! Wiggin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Wiggin misses with a hook. Lamond thuds a left hand into Wiggin's body. Lamond explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Lamond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wiggin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lamond looks to throw the jab but Wiggin is out of range. Wiggin lands a slapping body shot.
Wiggin is looking to clinch but Lamond is avoiding it.
Wiggin with a lazy takedown attempt and Wiggin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lamond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A low kick from Lamond is predictable there and Wiggin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lamond throws the left hand but Wiggin avoids the punch easily. Wiggin defending well as Lamond loads up on a big left hand. Lamond on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. This has been an exciting period of action! Wiggin throws a leg kick which misses Lamond's front leg but catches the back leg as Lamond tries to avoid it. #T1# Lamond throws a body punch but Wiggin moves out of range. Wiggin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lamond's hands. Lamond throws a body punch but Wiggin moves out of range. A big left from Wiggin misses. Lamond thinks about the counter body kick. Wiggin throws out a powerful jab. Wiggin shoots in looking for a takedown but Lamond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wiggin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Wiggin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lamond throws a body punch but Wiggin moves out of range. Lamond ducks under a wild hook from Wiggin. Wiggin tries to clinch but Lamond is having none of it. Lamond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wiggin is out of range. Wiggin moves out of range of the body kick from Lamond.
Lamond connects with a body shot.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Wiggin. #ES2# Lamond explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wiggin throws a lazy right hand but Lamond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wiggin ducks under a wild hook from Lamond. Lamond swings for the body but Wiggin moves out of range.
Lamond throws out a loose jab but Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid it. Lamond blocks a leg kick. Wiggin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lamond.
Wiggin scores with the left hand. Lamond knows he should have avoided that one. A shot to the liver by Wiggin. Beautiful body shot. Wiggin slips under a jab from Lamond. Wiggin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lamond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3# Lamond lands a right hook to the body.
Lamond misses with an uppercut. Lamond missing with a left hand there. Wiggin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lamond throws a head kick that misses. Lamond slips a jab and a cross from Wiggin.
A jab from Lamond finds it's way through Wiggin's defenses. Lamond looks to throw the jab but Wiggin is out of range. Lamond swings for the body but Wiggin moves out of range.
Wiggin darts in trying to clinch and Lamond counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Lamond tries to bum rush Wiggin with a series of wild strikes but Wiggin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wiggin on the wrong end of a nice hook. Wiggin misses the shot to the body. Lamond unleashes a big counter combination but Wiggin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4# Lamond sizes up Wiggin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wiggin tries to clinch but Lamond moves away and Wiggin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lamond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wiggin scores with a jab. Lamond acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Wiggin catches Lamond with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Wiggin doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamond circles away.
Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lamond paws at him with a jab and circles away. Wiggin moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL# Wiggin clinches. Lamond has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wiggin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lamond can turn it around.#BC2# Lamond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Wiggin moves into range and clinches up with Lamond. Wiggin managing to block the knees to the body from Lamond.
Wiggin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lamond backwards. Lamond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Lamond leaning his opponent against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wiggin misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Gordon Lamond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Lamond 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Lamond! After winning the bout, Gordon Lamond thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GFC 23: Romanov vs Sobis
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1# Nice defenses there by Wiggin. A head kick misses from Wiggin. Wiggin staying out of range there. Wiggin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stanfield at a distance.
Wiggin misses with a body punch
and Stanfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Stanfield takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wiggin misses with a body shot.
Stanfield misses with a straight left. Stanfield throws a body punch but Wiggin moves out of range. #CL2# Wiggin gets a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wiggin stalls. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wiggin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Wiggin throws an elbow that misses.
Wiggin has Stanfield pressed against the cage, preventing Stanfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Wiggin lands a right hand. #T1# Stanfield has had enough of the clinch but Wiggin keeps him there for the moment. Stanfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stanfield takes an elbow to the forehead. Stanfield blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Stanfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Marlo Stanfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice uppercut there from Wiggin.#CL2# Wiggin clinches with his opponent.
Wiggin lands a nice uppercut. Wiggin pushes Stanfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wiggin lands a hook that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Wiggin. #BC# Stanfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stanfield lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stanfield looks to throw the jab but Wiggin is out of range. Wiggin scores with a jab to the head.
Wiggin looks to throw the jab but Stanfield is out of range. Stanfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2# Wiggin lands with a hook. Stanfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Stanfield throws a sloppy body shot
and Wiggin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wiggin lands a jab to the nose.#TD2# Wiggin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Wiggin scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Stanfield is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring), so we'll see if he gets out of it. Stanfield taking some punishment here, with Wiggin in his half guard. Wiggin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Stanfield pushes Wiggin off looking to stand but Wiggin dives back in and keeps control.
Stanfield has hold of Wiggin's hands but Wiggin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wiggin connects with a nice short shot to Stanfield's temple. #T3# Wiggin drops an elbow to the side of Stanfield's head. Wiggin wants to free his trapped foot but Stanfield is holding on for dear life with his legs. Stanfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wiggin. Wiggin not doing much here.
Stanfield tries to kick Wiggin off in order to stand up. Wiggin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Wiggin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Wiggin scoring with punches from side control. Stanfield is pushing Wiggin's head away, looking to escape. Wiggin manages to hold on to the position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wiggin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stanfield to see if he's OK. Stanfield on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Wiggin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stanfield down.
#T4# Wiggin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Wiggin taking a break here but Stanfield is having none of it and regains half guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Stanfield regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wiggin. Wiggin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Wiggin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stanfield's head. Wiggin with a flurry of punches that miss. Wiggin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Stanfield is looking to stand up but Wiggin isn't so interested in that idea. Wiggin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Wiggin dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# Wiggin moves into the clinch. Stanfield wants to break free but Wiggin has control.
Wiggin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stanfield's defenses. Wiggin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stanfield's elbow. Wiggin pressing his opponent against the cage. Wiggin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stanfield's defenses. #BC# Stanfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wiggin scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2# Wiggin pushes Stanfield up against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stanfield avoids the elbow strike from Wiggin, against the cage.
Stanfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stanfield blocks an elbow strike. Stanfield avoids the elbow strike from Wiggin, against the cage.
Stanfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Wiggin lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC# Stanfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stanfield connects with a nice looking jab.
Stanfield misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Wiggin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wiggin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2# Wiggin has Stanfield up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Stanfield manages to break the clinch.
Wiggin scores with a jab to the head.
Stanfield takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stanfield digs a good hook to Wiggin's body.
#CL2# Wiggin instigates a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A left hand lands to the body for Wiggin.
#T2# A nice glancing elbow lands by Wiggin. Wiggin lands with a short head shot on the inside. Stanfield takes a shot to the head. Stanfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Stanfield has had enough of the clinch but Wiggin keeps him there for the moment. Wiggin misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wiggin. Stanfield has had enough of the clinch but Wiggin keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Stanfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stanfield loads up on a big right hand but Wiggin slips the punch. Wiggin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stanfield with a body shot. Stanfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiggin.
An inside leg kick lands from Wiggin. #CL2# Wiggin clinches with his opponent.
Wiggin lands an elbow inside that Stanfield shrugs off. A nice glancing elbow lands by Wiggin. Wiggin lands an elbow that stopped Stanfield in his tracks for a moment. #ROC2# Stanfield is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Marlo Stanfield has been cut.#T3# Wiggin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oh Stanfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC# Stanfield manages to break the clinch.
Wiggin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stanfield's calf. Stanfield seems to have got his legs back now. Neo Wiggin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wiggin works over Stanfield's head and body with a nice combination. Wiggin looks to clinch and Stanfield counters with a stiff right hand. A big right from Stanfield misses. Wiggin misses with an uppercut. Wiggin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Wiggin. Wiggin scores with a jab.#CL2# Wiggin closes the distance and clinches.#T4# Wiggin lands a body punch. Stanfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Stanfield is trying to break the clinch but Wiggin is controlling him. Stanfield tries to circle away but Wiggin has him pinned against the cage. Wiggin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stanfield's elbow. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wiggin lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Wiggin misses with an elbow strike.
Stanfield tries to break the clinch but Wiggin is controlling the position. Wiggin pushes off an throws an elbow but Stanfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Wiggin lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wiggin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wiggin lands a hook that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards. Nice elbow from Wiggin. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wiggin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiggin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stanfield's brow. Wiggin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards. Wiggin dips a shoulder and cracks Stanfield with a mighty uppercut! Stanfield falls back against the cage and Wiggin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Stanfield is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Wiggin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neo Wiggin! Neo Wiggin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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GFC 16: Klewis vs Rocket
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Wiggin has closed the distance and engaged Gonzalez in a clinch.
Wiggin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiggin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzalez's brow. Wiggin tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wiggin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzalez's elbow. Gonzalez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wiggin lands an elbow inside. Wiggin pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wiggin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wiggin lands an elbow that stopped Gonzalez in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2# It looks like Miguel Gonzalez has been cut. Wiggin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wiggin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wiggin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wiggin. Wiggin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wiggin throws a head punch that misses. #T1# With the fighters up against the cage, Wiggin throws an elbow but misses. Wiggin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wiggin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gonzalez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wiggin can turn it around. Wiggin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wiggin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD# Gonzalez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gonzalez prevents Wiggin from improving his position. Wiggin wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping busy and won't allow it. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gonzalez in particular looking to stall.#SU# Gonzalez stands up out of the half guard. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wiggin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gonzalez - the referee stops the clock and Wiggin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gonzalez. Wiggin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Gonzalez dives in and grabs Wiggin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wiggin pushes down on Gonzalez's head and hops out.#T2# Wiggin stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzalez. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wiggin scores with a hook. Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot. Miguel Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gonzalez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wiggin lands a nice shot that snaps Gonzalez's head back.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Wiggin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A nice side step and Wiggin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Gonzalez throws a lazy head kick and Wiggin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gonzalez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A chopping leg kick lands by Wiggin. Gonzalez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2# Wiggin moves into the clinch. Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gonzalez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wiggin misses with the head strike.
#T3# Wiggin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. With the fighters up against the cage, Wiggin throws an elbow but misses. Wiggin has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Wiggin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wiggin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gonzalez up against the cage. Gonzalez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wiggin is defending well. Wiggin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wiggin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wiggin misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4# Wiggin lands a hook to the side of the head. Wiggin misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gonzalez fails with the takedown enabling Wiggin to counter with a crisp jab. Wiggin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Gonzalez lands with a shot to the body. A big right from Gonzalez misses. Gonzalez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wiggin's waist but Wiggin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzalez off to one side. Wiggin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses enabling Wiggin to counter with a crisp jab. Gonzalez swings widly with a right hand
and Wiggin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2# Gonzalez is rocked! Wiggin drops Gonzalez with a naaaaasty hook - Gonzalez is in real trouble here! Wiggin dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neo Wiggin! Neo Wiggin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. Miguel Gonzalez spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be Back'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1# Inclan has his takedown stuffed and Wiggin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2# Wiggin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wiggin showed some decent athleticism there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wiggin drops an elbow to the side of Inclan's head. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wiggin connects with a nice short shot to Inclan's temple. Wiggin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Inclan looking for submissions off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wiggin looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Wiggin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2# Inclan is rocked!#T1# Wiggin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Oh Inclan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Wiggin scores with a big shot! Inclan's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Inclan! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neo Wiggin! Neo Wiggin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1# A jab from Wiggin misses. Hill throws an off balance right hand
enabling Wiggin to counter with a crisp jab. Wiggin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hill will feel that in the morning. Wiggin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill. Wiggin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Wiggin. Hill throwing a counter right hand but Wiggin manages to avoid it. Wiggin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hill takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2# It looks like Bobby Hill has been cut. Hill drops his hands momentarily and Wiggin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Hill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wiggin. An attempted straight right counter from Hill misses the target. Wiggin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wiggin throws a shot from downtown. Hill moves away and avoids it. Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hill scores with a body shot.
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! Wiggin moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Hill smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Wiggin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hill doesn't seem bothered though. Hill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wiggin tests Hill's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2# Wiggin closes the distance and clinches. Wiggin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wiggin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wiggin has Hill pushed against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill. A head punch on the inside from Hill fails to land. Wiggin misses with an elbow strike.
Wiggin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T2# Wiggin lands an elbow inside that Hill shrugs off. Wiggin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hill tries to throw a body punch but Wiggin avoids it by throwing Hill back against the cage. Hill takes an elbow to the temple. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Wiggin.
Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wiggin blocking some punches.
Hill swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid it. Wiggin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wiggin lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards. Hill takes an elbow to the forehead. Hill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2# Bobby Hill's cut is getting worse. Hill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wiggin backwards. Wiggin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A shot in the inside from Wiggin. Hill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wiggin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hills head. Hill working aggressively here.
Wiggin misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# Wiggin lands with a right to the head. Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wiggin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC# Hill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wiggin misses with a looping left. Hill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wiggin misses the jab. Wiggin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wiggin is looking to clinch but Hill is avoiding it.
Hill moves away from the strike by Wiggin. A cross from Wiggin lands. Wiggin keeps Hill at a distance using the push kick. Wiggin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hill misses with a lunging right hand
and Wiggin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Neo Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice body kick from Wiggin.#T4# Wiggin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill. Hill lands with a right hand. Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hill paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiggin. Hill throws a quick counter head kick but Wiggin was just out of range. Wiggin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Wiggin misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hill to counter with a crisp jab. Wiggin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wiggin duly obliges. #CUT2# Bobby Hill's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Hill throws a hook but Wiggin blocks it. Wiggin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wiggin scores with a nice strike.#ROC2# Hill is rocked! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A left lands for Wiggin. Oh Hill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hill lands a head kick!
Hill takes a body punch but keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Wiggin dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bobby Hill's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Wiggin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hill seems to have got his legs back now. A right-left combo lands from Wiggin. #ROC2# Hill is rocked! Wiggin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Oh Hill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hill seems to have got his legs back now. A jab lands there for Hill. Hill misses the jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Wiggin looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wiggin, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hill blocks a jab. Wiggin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hill slips a jab and a cross from Wiggin.
#T1# Wiggin throws a shot from downtown. Hill moves away and avoids it. Hill takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Wiggin moved out of range nicely. Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch but Hill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hill is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Hill misses the target. Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiggin. Wiggin moves out of range of the strikes. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wiggin, right into the meat.
Hill lands with a shot to the body. Wiggin ducks under a wild hook from Hill. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wiggin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Wiggin lands with a shot to the body. Wiggin tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Hill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Wiggin throws a nice inside leg kick. Wiggin looks to clinch and Hill counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wiggin is lucky that one didn't land flush. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wiggin swinging wildly here.
Hill takes a shot right to the bread basket. Hill with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wiggin throws a right hand that misses
and Hill counters with a stiff right hand. Hill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wiggin throws a lazy right hand but Hill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wiggin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Wiggin jabs at Hill's body.#T3# Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hill paws at him with a jab and circles away. Wiggin throws a right and a left that Hill avoids nicely. Wiggin throws a nice inside leg kick. Wiggin throws a low kick, looking for Hill's leg but Hill calmly moves out of range. Wiggin throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range. Wiggin tries to work over Hill's front leg with a kick but Hill checks it. Hill looks to land a left hand but Wiggin moved out of range nicely. Wiggin connects with the punch. Wiggin slips under a jab from Hill. Hill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hill avoids the body shot from Wiggin.
Hill has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wiggin.#T4# Wiggin lands a nice hook to Hill's body. Hill takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2# Wiggin closes the distance and pushes Hill back into the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill. Hill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wiggin lands with a left to the head. Hill lands an uppercut. Hill trying to control the position but instead, Wiggin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hill into the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wiggin. Hill lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hill misses with a hook from the clinch. Wiggin looking to slow down the pace here.#BC# Hill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wiggin throws a hook but Hill avoids it easily. Hill appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Wiggin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Wiggin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Bobby Hill's cut. That's time! Hill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# A left and a right from Wiggin both land. Nice combination. Hill throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters circling - Wiggin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hill slips a straight right by Wiggin. Neo Wiggin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wiggin moves out of range as Hill strikes. Hill throws a looping overhand right but Wiggin ducks down to avoid it. Wiggin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hill to counter with a crisp jab. Wiggin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wiggin throws a series of punches but Hill avoids them all with ease. Wiggin throws a right hand that misses
and Wiggin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wiggin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wiggin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wiggin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Wiggin tries to clinch up. Wiggin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hill slips under a jab from Wiggin. A punch combination from Hill misses. Wiggin throws a one two combo.
Hill needs to keep his hands up - Wiggin had a free shot at his head there. Hill moves out of range as Wiggin strikes. As Wiggin looks to move away, Hill throws a big counter combo but Wiggin just gets out of the way. A combination from Hill does no damage. Wiggin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hill throws a body punch but Wiggin moves out of range. Wiggin moves out of range as Hill throws a body kick.
Hill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wiggin's hands.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A telegraphed right hand from Wiggin misses the target. Wiggin misses with a lunging right hand
and Hill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Hill. Wiggin does a little dance to reset his feet. A little jabbing left from Wiggin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Wiggin lands a jab to the head.
#CL2# Wiggin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hill, pushing him back against the cage. Wiggin lands a shoulder strike. Hill takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2# Jeez, Bobby Hill's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Hill lands a body punch in the clinch. Wiggin throws an elbow that misses.
Hill working hard to break the clinch. Hill is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Wiggin lands with a right to the head. Neo Wiggin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Wiggin prevents a body shot from Hill. #T3##BC# Hill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wiggin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The fight stays on the outside here - Wiggin looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wiggin throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range. Wiggin misses with a left hand and Hill counters with a stiff right hand. Wiggin throws out a leg kick but Hill moves out of range and Wiggin only half commits. Wiggin misses with an uppercut
and Hill counters with a nice uppercut. Wiggin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2# Wiggin closes the distance and pushes Hill back into the cage. Bobby Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hill blocks a body shot from Wiggin. Wiggin misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4# Wiggin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wiggin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hill misses with a short punch on the inside. Wiggin blocks an uppercut.
Come on Hill - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wiggin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wiggin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill. A head punch on the inside from Hill fails to land. Wiggin lands a left hand.
Hill misses with some punches.
Hill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Neo Wiggin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Wiggin 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neo Wiggin! After the fight, Neo Wiggin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2016 |
#R1# Shinoki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2# Wiggin drives through and clinches with Shinoki against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wiggin fails to land. Wiggin scores with a nice hook to the head. Wiggin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shinoki 's elbow. Wiggin lands an elbow inside that Shinoki shrugs off. Shinoki looking for a takedown. Shinoki wants to get back to striking at distance but Wiggin won't allow it.
Wiggin prevents the takedown attempt.
Wiggin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wiggin scores with an uppercut up the middle. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiggin. Wiggin misses with an elbow over the top. Wiggin misses with a punch on the inside.
Shinoki is working for takedown but Wiggin is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naya Shinoki . That's going to take a lot out of him. Wiggin gets underhooks to prevent Shinoki 's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shinoki . Wiggin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shinoki s head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wiggin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shinoki . #T1##TD# Shinoki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Shinoki trying to control the position but Wiggin is working away. Wiggin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Shinoki 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Wiggin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Shinoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wiggin's head. #SUB# Shinoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wiggin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shinoki . Wiggin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T2# Wiggin trying to control here.
Shinoki is keen to just control but Wiggin is a slippery customer.#SUB# Shinoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wiggin is just riding it out for now. Shinoki eventually gives up the hold. Wiggin punching from the bottom.
#T3# Shinoki content to control rather than advance. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Wiggin is looking for a sweep. Shinoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Shinoki works his way into side control. Wiggin tries to strike but it doesn't land. Wiggin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Shinoki 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Shinoki is keen to just control but Wiggin is a slippery customer.#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. Wiggin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shinoki . Wiggin is not content to let Shinoki control the position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Shinoki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Wiggin fails in his attempt to clinch. Jab from Wiggin. Shinoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiggin.
Neo Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wiggin tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD# and Shinoki counters with a nice double leg into guard. Wiggin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Wiggin dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Wiggin is looking to clinch but Shinoki is avoiding it.
Shinoki feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2# Wiggin darts in and clinches Shinoki up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiggin. Wiggin prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Wiggin.
Nice body punch from Wiggin. Wiggin has a couple of punches blocked by Shinoki .
Neo Wiggin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Wiggin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wiggin lands an elbow inside that Shinoki shrugs off. Shinoki is trying to break the clinch but Wiggin has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Shinoki manages to break the clinch.
Wiggin cracks Shinoki with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2# Shinoki is rocked!#CL2# Wiggin instigates a clinch. Oh Shinoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wiggin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Shinoki ! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Wiggin is unloading with more strikes now! Shinoki drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neo Wiggin! Neo Wiggin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. The defeated Naya Shinoki had this to say: ' Didn't go my way I will come back stronger Congrats to my opponent an best of luck in the future thanks you all for the support'.
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