 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Event:
DFC Showtime 1
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Werdum shoots in and bounces Nicholson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nicholson has his hands on Werdum's head, controlling the position.
Werdum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nicholson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum wants to control from the top but Nicholson keeps moving. #T1#
Werdum wanted to stand there but Nicholson had control of the position.
Werdum 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Werdum looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Werdum looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
Werdum seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nicholson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nicholson is controlling Werdum's trapped leg to prevent Werdum from advancing to side control.
Werdum is stalling here. Nicholson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Werdum seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nicholson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Werdum parries the strikes from Nicholson easily there. Nicholson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Werdum to escape.
#T3#
Nicholson advances to mount.
Nicholson content just to control the position here.
Werdum blocking the ground and pound.
Werdum has given up his back.
Werdum is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nicholson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Nicholson biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Werdum's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4##SUB#
Nicholson looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Werdum defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nicholson's arms. #SUB#
Werdum fending off the submission attempt from Nicholson. #SUB#
Nicholson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nicholson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Werdum trying to control the action but Nicholson just sinks the hooks in.
Werdum is trying to get back to his feet but Nicholson has full control of the position and if anything, Werdum has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Nicholson 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#
Nicholson shoots for a takedown but Werdum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nicholson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Werdum.
Werdum has a takedown stuffed.
Werdum misses with a combination
#CL#
and Nicholson counters by clinching up.
Werdum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nicholson to keep the fight standing.
Geordie Nicholson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Werdum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicholson.
#BC#
Nicholson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Werdum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nicholson as he avoids it easily.
Werdum tries for a takedown but Nicholson circles away easily
and Werdum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Werdum is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Nicholson has closed the distance and engaged Werdum in a clinch.
#BC#
Nicholson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nicholson misses with a takedown attempt - Werdum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Werdum tries to keep at a distance but Nicholson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nicholson missing with knees to the body.
Nicholson has Werdum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Werdum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nicholson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Werdum.
Nicholson misses with a body punch.
Nicholson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Werdum can do to turn this around?#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nicholson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nicholson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Werdum backwards.
Our sources have told us that Nicholson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nicholson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nicholson.
Nicholson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nicholson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nicholson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Werdum lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nicholson lands a hook 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!
Nicholson misses with a punch to the body.
Nicholson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nicholson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Werdum prevents a body shot from Nicholson. #T3#
Nicholson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nicholson digs a right hand into Werdum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Werdum's gas tank.
Nicholson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Werdum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Werdum is trying to force a seperation but Nicholson has the dominant position.
Nicholson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicholson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicholson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nicholson lands with a left to the head.
Nicholson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nicholson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Nicholson.
Nicholson misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Nicholson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Werdum or not.
Nicholson lands a good knee to the midsection. Werdum won't want to take too many of those.
Nicholson is stalling here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nicholson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Nicholson breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Werdum with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Werdum gets tackled into the cage by Nicholson. Nicholson maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Nicholson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nicholson dives in and grabs Werdum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Werdum pushes down on Nicholson's head and hops out.
Werdum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicholson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nicholson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left and a right from Werdum both land. Nice combination.
Nicholson has a takedown stuffed.
Werdum dives in for a single leg takedown but Nicholson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nicholson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Werdum lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum lands a glancing blow to the side of Nicholson's head.
Werdum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Nicholson moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicholson. #T1#
Nicholson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Werdum.
Werdum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Werdum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nicholson lands with a left to the head.
Werdum is trying to force a seperation but Nicholson has the dominant position.#BC#
Nicholson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Werdum misses with a few strikes there.
Nicholson attempts a counter takedown but Werdum avoids it well and moves away.
A punch combination from Werdum misses. #CL#
Nicholson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nicholson scores a nice knee to the body.
#T2#
Nicholson has Werdum pushed against the cage.
Nicholson lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Nicholson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michal Werdum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Werdum throws out a loose jab but Nicholson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Nicholson.
Werdum misses with a double jab
and Nicholson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nicholson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Werdum pinned against the cage. Werdum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Werdum is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geordie Nicholson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Werdum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nicholson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Werdum sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Werdum tries to bum rush Nicholson with a series of wild strikes but Nicholson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicholson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Nicholson clinches up with Werdum and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Nicholson pulls guard effortlessly.
Nicholson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Werdum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Geordie Nicholson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Werdum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Nicholson pulls Werdum in close to his closed guard and prevents Werdum from doing any damage or advancing position.
Werdum wants to control from the top but Nicholson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Werdum looking to sit in guard and control but Nicholson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michal Werdum.
I think Nicholson 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geordie Nicholson!
Geordie Nicholson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shinobi logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Werdum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Putin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Werdum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Werdum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Werdum looks to land a combination but Putin avoids it well.
Putin slips a jab and a cross from Werdum.
Werdum tests Putin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Werdum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Werdum scores with a jab. Putin acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#
Putin is rocked!
Werdum throws a right hand that Putin ducks under and follows up with a left that Putin also avoids with ease.
Werdum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Werdum throws a series of punches but Putin moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Werdum lands an impressive looking overhand right. Putin doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Putin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Werdum lands the left hand.
Putin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Putin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Putin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Putin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Werdum.
Putin looks for a takedown but Werdum sprawls well.
Putin seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Werdum lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Putin sprawling to the canvas. Werdum follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Putin hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Werdum controlling the action here.
Putin is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Putin is working hard here to advance position.
Putin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Putin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Werdum trying to control the position from guard on top but Putin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Putin wants to sweep here but Werdum controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Werdum takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
Putin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Werdum misses with a wild combination.
Werdum lands a jab to the nose.
Putin moves away from the strike by Werdum.
Michal Werdum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Werdum throws a one two combo.
Werdum looks winded!
Werdum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Werdum.
Werdum fails to land with a series of punches.
Werdum slaps away a takedown attempt from Putin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Putin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin looks for a takedown but Werdum sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Werdum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Werdum throws a right and a left that Putin avoids nicely.
No joy there for Werdum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Werdum throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Putin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Werdum's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Werdum dominated that round.
That's time! Putin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Putin cracks Werdum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Werdum.
Werdum throws a right and a left that Putin avoids nicely.
Putin misses with a straight right.
Nice sprawl there from Werdum as Putin shoots in.
Werdum lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#KD2#
Werdum lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Putin sprawling to the canvas. Werdum follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Putin hang on?
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!
Putin trying to control from the bottom.
Werdum has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Putin works to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Putin looking for a sweep. Not yet Putin, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Putin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Werdum looking to pass the guard.
Werdum stays in close to Putin's body and controls the position.
Werdum trying to control the position from guard on top but Putin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Werdum is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Werdum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Putin trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Putin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Werdum both land. Nice combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Werdum as he connects with a hook.
Werdum lands with an overhand left.
Werdum feints a jab promting Putin to slip. Werdum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Putin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Werdum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Werdum throws a right hand that Putin ducks under and follows up with a left that Putin also avoids with ease.
Putin is looking for a counter combo.
Werdum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Werdum tries to bum rush Putin with a series of wild strikes but Putin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Werdum throws a right hand that Putin ducks under and follows up with a left that Putin also avoids with ease.
Michal Werdum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werdum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vladimir Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Werdum fails to land with a series of punches.
Putin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Werdum slaps away a takedown attempt from Putin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Werdum shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Putin eats them both and turns towards Werdum to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Putin lands a head kick. Werdum smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
Werdum closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Putin closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Werdum pulls Putin into guard.
Putin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Putin stands up over Werdum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Werdum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Putin'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#
Werdum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Putin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Putin.
Werdum misses with a double jab
and Putin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Werdum does no damage.
Werdum scores with a one two! Putin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Putin fails to land the takedown.
Werdum blocks a head kick by Putin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Werdum works over Putin's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Werdum throws a series of punches but Putin avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Putin with that takedown attempt. #T1#
A right-left combo lands from Werdum. #TD#
Putin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Putin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Werdum keeps working.
Putin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Werdum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Putin trying to control the action but Werdum is working from the bottom.
Putin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Putin controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Werdum can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Putin is trying to get an arm triangle but Werdum is defending well.
Werdum controls the position for a moment.
Werdum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
You can see the frustration on Werdum's face as Putin controls the position. #T3#
Putin 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.
Putin controls the position from side control.
Werdum tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Werdum defending against the ground and pound.
Putin wants to control but Werdum is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Putin blocks a jab.
Werdum throws a combination that misses
and Putin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Werdum thinking.
Putin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Putin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Werdum was covering up waiting for the punch and Putin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Werdum is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Putin is controlling him.
Vladimir Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Putin passes Werdum's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michal Werdum.
I've got Werdum 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Werdum!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
