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Event:
L.A.C.A. 10 - Rogers VS. Secoy
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Gombrowicz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Waqa checks it well.
Gombrowicz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gombrowicz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Waqa lands a jab to the nose.
Gombrowicz walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Gombrowicz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Waqa scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gombrowicz manages to mount him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waqa is trying to escape the mount.
Gombrowicz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Waqa reaches up to try and control the position but Gombrowicz seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Waqa rolls and tries to escape and now Gombrowicz has his back!
Waqa is trying to get back to his feet but Gombrowicz has full control of the position and if anything, Waqa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gombrowicz is not going to allow Waqa to sit and survive in this position.
Waqa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Waqa trying to control the hands but Gombrowicz won't let him.
Waqa is trying to stand back up.
Waqa trying to control the hands but Gombrowicz won't let him. #T2#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Waqa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gombrowicz has the hooks in. Waqa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Waqa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Waqa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Waqa is just holding on here. Gombrowicz manages to take his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Waqa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gombrowicz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waqa wants to control his opponent's hands but Gombrowicz gets his hands free. #T4#
Gombrowicz has the hooks in. Waqa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Waqa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gombrowicz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waqa can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Witold Gombrowicz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gombrowicz fails with the takedown.
Gombrowicz tries to clinch up but Waqa circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Gombrowicz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Waqa's guard.
Waqa is wriggling around but Gombrowicz manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waqa tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gombrowicz manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waqa is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Gombrowicz has taken his back!
Waqa tries to break free.
#T1#
Waqa wants to control his opponent's hands but Gombrowicz gets his hands free.
Waqa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Waqa trying to control but not successfully.
Waqa is trying to break free.
Gombrowicz controlling the position well here. Waqa rolled but Gombrowicz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Waqa rolls, trying to escape but Gombrowicz keeps control of the position.
#T2#
Waqa wants to control his opponent's hands but Gombrowicz gets his hands free.
Waqa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Waqa tries to escape but Gombrowicz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gombrowicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waqa is trying to stand back up.
Waqa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Waqa tries to escape but Gombrowicz has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Gombrowicz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Waqa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Waqa right now.
Waqa trying to get back to his feet but Gombrowicz is in full control for now. #ES#
Waqa is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Gombrowicz off. It looks like it's working - Gombrowicz slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Waqa displaying calm under pressure there.
Waqa misses with a looping left.
Baron Waqa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gombrowicz shoots for a double leg takedown but Waqa sprawls well. He's pushed Gombrowicz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Waqa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Gombrowicz 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Gombrowicz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Waqa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Waqa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Waqa.
Gombrowicz moves in looking to clinch but Waqa pushes him off.
Waqa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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 Baron Waqa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Waqa tests Gombrowicz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Waqa lands a head shot.
Gombrowicz dives in for a single leg takedown but Waqa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Waqa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gombrowicz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gombrowicz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gombrowicz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Gombrowicz fails with the takedown.
It looked like Waqa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Gombrowicz pushes Waqa up against the cage in a clinch.
Waqa stops a takedown attempt from Gombrowicz.
Baron Waqa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Witold Gombrowicz.
Gombrowicz tries for a takedown but Waqa manages to get underhooks.
Waqa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Waqa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Waqa tries to pull guard but Gombrowicz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Gombrowicz manages to break the clinch.
Waqa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Waqa looks to throw the jab but Gombrowicz is out of range.
Gombrowicz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Waqa lands a glancing blow to the side of Gombrowicz's head.
A jab from Waqa misses.
Gombrowicz throws a counter combo.
Gombrowicz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Waqa tries to avoid it but Gombrowicz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Waqa to the ground. Waqa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Gombrowicz looks to move away, Waqa throws a big counter combo but Gombrowicz just gets out of the way.
Gombrowicz shoots in for a double leg but Waqa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gombrowicz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Waqa defends it nicely.#T3#
Waqa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gombrowicz takes one on the button.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Waqa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gombrowicz throws a hook but Waqa blocks it.
Waqa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gombrowicz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Waqa defends it nicely.
Waqa throwing a counter right hand but Gombrowicz manages to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waqa scores with a jab. Gombrowicz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baron Waqa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Waqa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Baron Waqa!
Baron Waqa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Gombrowicz throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and John counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
John is looking to break free of the clinch but Gombrowicz has double underhooks.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Gombrowicz manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Gombrowicz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gombrowicz.
Gombrowicz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
John shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gombrowicz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from John.
John 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.
Gombrowicz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst John is controlling him.
John landing some decent shots from guard.
John missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Gombrowicz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
John prevents Gombrowicz from getting back to his feet.
Gombrowicz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from John.
John throws a big elbow that misses.
Gombrowicz is looking to stand up but John isn't so interested in that idea.
Gombrowicz keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully.
Gombrowicz is trying to keep John in close.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Gombrowicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gombrowicz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from John.
John throwing strikes from guard but Gombrowicz blocks nicely.
John throws an elbow that misses. Gombrowicz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in John's guard. Nice move by Gombrowicz!#REVB#
John on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if John tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Gombrowicz trying to control but John is working from the bottom.
John is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gombrowicz is controlling him.
We've been hearing good reports from John'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.#T3#
Gombrowicz 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - John looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
John looks to land a body kick but Gombrowicz moved away.
John cracks the inside of Gombrowicz's front leg. #TD#
John closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gombrowicz quickly recovers to half guard.
John throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gombrowicz to regain full guard. #T4#
John throws a strike but Gombrowicz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gombrowicz trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gombrowicz prevents John from getting back to his feet.
John wants to get back to his feet but Gombrowicz passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
John tries to kick Gombrowicz off but Gombrowicz keeps his base steady and stays in half 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 Big John will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
John misses with a hook. Gombrowicz ducked under it nicely.
John throws a hook but Gombrowicz blocks it.
John dives in and grabs Gombrowicz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gombrowicz pushes down on John's head and hops out.
John throws a head kick that misses.
John shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gombrowicz but Gombrowicz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
John bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Gombrowicz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by John.
John cracks Gombrowicz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
John sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gombrowicz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
John throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gombrowicz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
John creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gombrowicz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
John sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gombrowicz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
John lands a few punches from side control.
John in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
John is putting a hurting on Gombrowicz here, landing some big shots from side control.
John in side control lands a decent elbow.
John looking to control but instead Gombrowicz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
John thows a huge punch but Gombrowicz dodges it nicely.
John thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gombrowicz's head. #T2#
John takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
John throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
John not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
John prevents Gombrowicz from standing back up.
John scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gombrowicz's head.
Gombrowicz is refusing to be controlled, as John sits in half guard.
John missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
John not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gombrowicz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Big John overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
John scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gombrowicz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
John sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gombrowicz defending well though.
John stops Gombrowicz from getting back to his feet.
Gombrowicz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of John's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take John's back!
Will Gombrowicz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
John wants to get back to his feet.
Gombrowicz trying to control momentarily.
John wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gombrowicz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
John trying to get back to his feet but Gombrowicz is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big John dominated that second round.
That's time! John's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
John tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gombrowicz counters with a big head kick but John shrugs it off.
John misses with a straight right.
As John backs off Gombrowicz throws a huge counter combo but John manages to avoid it all.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Gombrowicz.
Gombrowicz shoots in but John avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John throws a head kick but Gombrowicz moves out of range.
#T1#
John misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Gombrowicz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
John wants to stand and escape but Gombrowicz is having none of it.
Gombrowicz stays in close to John's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John wants to get back to his feet but Gombrowicz is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Gombrowicz wants to control from the top but John keeps moving.
Gombrowicz prevents John from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
John swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gombrowicz counters with a nice uppercut.
John swings for the body but Gombrowicz moves out of range.
John is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gombrowicz can do to turn this around?
Gombrowicz looks to throw the jab but John is out of range.
John fails with a takedown attempt.
Witold Gombrowicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gombrowicz dives in for a single leg takedown but John sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Gombrowicz instigates a clinch.
John is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Gombrowicz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
John shoots in looking for a takedown. Gombrowicz tries to sprawl out of it but John keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gombrowicz 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 Big John. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gombrowicz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
John closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gombrowicz to the mat! Gombrowicz manages to get full guard.
John landing some decent shots from guard.
Witold Gombrowicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John throwing strikes from guard but Gombrowicz blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
John stands up over Gombrowicz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Big John is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
John avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Witold Gombrowicz.
I think John has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big John!
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