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Event:
SYN K1 6/4
Date: Jun 04, 2021 |
#R1# Lee looks to throw the jab but Wills Jr is out of range. Wills Jr 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. Wills Jr avoids the head kick by Lee.
Wills Jr takes one to the chin there. Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wills Jr on the side of the head. Wills Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee. Lee staying out of range there. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy. Lee scores with a spinning back kick! Lee tries to clinch up and Wills Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee tries to bum rush Wills Jr with a series of wild strikes but Wills Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wills Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lee scores with a nice right hand.
#T1# Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Wills Jr slips a straight right by Lee. An attempted straight right counter from Wills Jr misses the target. Wills Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket. Wills Jr moves out of range of the strikes. Lee misses with a hook
and Wills Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Lee is rocked! Good leg kick by Wills Jr. A good leg kick by Lee. Lee drops his guard momentarily, allowing Wills Jr to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Lee! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Wills Jr takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Wilson Wills Jr! Wilson Wills Jr retains his featherweight title! In his post fight interview, Wilson Wills Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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SYN K1 5/14
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1# Wills Jr tries to move into range but Blackmane 🐺 moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Wills Jr checks a low kick from Blackmane 🐺 . Wills Jr is looking to counter punch. Wills Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Blackmane 🐺 looks to land a left hand but Wills Jr moved out of range nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Wills Jr misses the target. A telegraphed right hand from Blackmane 🐺 misses the target. Blackmane 🐺 misses the jab. A little feinted left hand from Wills Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Blackmane 🐺 throws a leg kick which misses Wills Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Wills Jr tries to avoid it. Wills Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wills Jr moves out of range of the strikes. Wills Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Blackmane 🐺 misses the jab. Wills Jr is looking to counter the offense by Blackmane 🐺 and move into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wills Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wills Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Blackmane 🐺 goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Blackmane 🐺 throws a low kick but Wills Jr avoids it.#T1# Blackmane 🐺 thumps Wills Jr with a low kick. A slow jab from Blackmane 🐺 misses its intended target. Blackmane 🐺 fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wills Jr checks it well. It looked like Wills Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A jab lands there for Blackmane 🐺 . Blackmane 🐺 lands with an uppercut that bounces Wills Jr off the ropes and back into range. A decent looking cross lands there for Blackmane 🐺 . That kick from Blackmane 🐺 tenderised Wills Jr's leg. Wills Jr is trying to keep his angry face on. We've been informed that Blackmane 🐺 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. Wills Jr blocks a low kick nicely. Blackmane 🐺 throws out a token jab with nothing on it. An attempted straight right counter from Wills Jr misses the target. A jab from Blackmane 🐺 finds it's way through Wills Jr's defenses. Wills Jr moves out of range as Blackmane 🐺 strikes. A quick step to the side and Wills Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Wills Jr defending well as Blackmane 🐺 loads up on a big left hand. It looked like Wills Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2# Wills Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Blackmane 🐺 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wills Jr blocks a jab. Wills Jr is looking for a counter combo. Blackmane 🐺 throws a body shot but no joy. Blackmane 🐺 is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wills Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Wills Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blackmane 🐺 . Blackmane 🐺 obviously looking to wear him down.
Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wills Jr defending well as Blackmane 🐺 loads up on a big left hand. Wills Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blackmane 🐺 . Blackmane 🐺 obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Blackmane 🐺 tenderised Wills Jr's leg. Wills Jr is trying to keep his angry face on. Wills Jr staying out of range there. An attempted straight right counter from Wills Jr misses the target. Blackmane 🐺 throws a leg kick that is checked and Wills Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand! Blackmane 🐺 jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3# Blackmane 🐺 lands a jab to Wills Jr's midsection. Wills Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackmane 🐺 . Blackmane 🐺 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wills Jr. Blackmane 🐺 connects with a leg kick. Blackmane 🐺 cracks Wills Jr with an open hand slap. Wills Jr needs to keep his hands up - Blackmane 🐺 had a free shot at his head there. Blackmane 🐺 cracks Wills Jr with an open hand slap. The fighters circle momentarily. Blackmane 🐺 darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Wills Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Blackmane 🐺 misses with a looping left. Wills Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Blackmane 🐺 breaks away and moves out of range. Blackmane 🐺 misses with a body shot.
Blackmane 🐺 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wills Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blackmane 🐺 manages to circle out of the way.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A low kick from Blackmane 🐺 is predictable there and Wills Jr counters with a straight right hand. Blackmane 🐺 looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range. Wills Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Blackmane 🐺 avoided it. Blackmane 🐺 scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wills Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving. Blackmane 🐺 scores with a punch to the head. Blackmane 🐺 throws a leg kick but Wills Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely. Wills Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Blackmane 🐺 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Blackmane 🐺 misses the jab. Wills Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Blackmane 🐺 feints and then cracks Wills Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wills Jr down. Wills Jr checks a low kick from Blackmane 🐺 . It looked like Wills Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Wills Jr takes one on the button. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Wills Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackmane 🐺 throws out the jab. Wills Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Blackmane 🐺 misses with a right hand and Wills Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Blackmane 🐺 backing up. Blackmane 🐺 nods at Wills Jr to acknowledge the strikes. Blackmane 🐺 throws a lazy right hand but Wills Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wills Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Blackmane 🐺 lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blackmane 🐺 thuds his right hand into Wills Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Blackmane 🐺 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wills Jr under the eye. Blackmane 🐺 lunges at Wills Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wills Jr's hand. Blackmane 🐺 throws a series of punches but Wills Jr avoids them all with ease. A little feinted left hand from Wills Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A big left from Blackmane 🐺 misses. Blackmane 🐺 scores with a nice head shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Wills Jr moves out of range as Blackmane 🐺 strikes. Wills Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Blackmane 🐺 .#T1# Blackmane 🐺 throws a series of punches but Wills Jr moves out of range. Wills Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wills Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wills Jr there as he acknowledges the shot. Blackmane 🐺 pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wills Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Blackmane 🐺 stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wills Jr moves forwards but Blackmane 🐺 connects with a nice, crisp jab. Blackmane 🐺 tries to land a leg kick but Wills Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Wills Jr to counter with a crisp jab. Blackmane 🐺 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Blackmane 🐺 lands with a right hand. A slow jab from Blackmane 🐺 misses its intended target. A little feinted left hand from Wills Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Blackmane 🐺 misses with a looping right. Blackmane 🐺 just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWills Jr.#T2# Wills Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackmane 🐺 . Blackmane 🐺 thows a left - swing and a miss! It looked like Wills Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Wills Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Blackmane 🐺 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blackmane 🐺 . Wills Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a jab when Wills Jr was well out of range. Wills Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blackmane 🐺 manages to circle out of the way. Wills Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Wills Jr misses the target. Wills Jr blocks a low kick nicely. Wills Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Blackmane 🐺 lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wills Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Blackmane 🐺 fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wills Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Blackmane 🐺 looks to land a combination. Wills Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3# Blackmane 🐺 throws the left hand but Wills Jr avoids the punch easily. An inside leg kick lands from Blackmane 🐺 . Blackmane 🐺 throws a leg kick that is checked and Wills Jr counters with a straight right hand. Blackmane 🐺 lands with a right hand. Blackmane 🐺 buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wills Jr slips under a jab from Blackmane 🐺 . Blackmane 🐺 thuds his right hand into Wills Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Wills Jr takes one on the button. Wills Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blackmane 🐺 . Blackmane 🐺 obviously looking to wear him down.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a body shot.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Blackmane 🐺 scores with a nice head shot. Blackmane 🐺 tries to bum rush Wills Jr with a series of wild strikes but Wills Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wills Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wills Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Blackmane 🐺 lands a jab to Wills Jr's midsection. Blackmane 🐺 throws a body shot but no joy. It looked like Wills Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Wills Jr ducks under a wild hook from Blackmane 🐺 . An attempted straight right counter from Wills Jr misses the target. Blackmane 🐺 looks to land a left hand but Wills Jr moved out of range nicely. Wills Jr throwing a counter right hand but Blackmane 🐺 manages to avoid it. Blackmane 🐺 has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Blackmane 🐺 turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Blackmane 🐺 turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wills Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 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 ring so we can get back down to business.#R3# Blackmane 🐺 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wills Jr counters with a straight right hand. Blackmane 🐺 scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Blackmane 🐺 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Wills Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Blackmane 🐺 just manages to avoid it. Blackmane 🐺 jabs Wills Jr right on the nose. Wills Jr blinks but takes it well. Blackmane 🐺 misses with a wild body shot. Wills Jr slips a straight right by Blackmane 🐺 . Wills Jr is looking to counter punch. Blackmane 🐺 throws out a powerful jab. Blackmane 🐺 lands a glancing blow to the side of Wills Jr's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blackmane 🐺 slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A big right from Blackmane 🐺 misses. Wills Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1# Wills Jr needs to keep his hands up - Blackmane 🐺 had a free shot at his head there. Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 seems to be getting the better of the standup. A low kick from Blackmane 🐺 is predictable there and Wills Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Blackmane 🐺 thumps Wills Jr with a low kick. Blackmane 🐺 lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Blackmane 🐺 throws a low kick but Wills Jr avoids it. Wills Jr throws a big counter combination but Blackmane 🐺 scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Blackmane 🐺 loads up on a big right hand but Wills Jr slips the punch. Wills Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Blackmane 🐺 scores with a jab to the jaw. Blackmane 🐺 throws a sloppy head kick and Wills Jr moves out of range easily. Wills Jr takes one to the chin there. Blackmane 🐺 with a nice calf kick. Blackmane 🐺 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wills Jr throws a big counter combination but Blackmane 🐺 scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2# Blackmane 🐺 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wills Jr. Blackmane 🐺 lands with a nice body punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wills Jr blocks a low kick nicely. Blackmane 🐺 throws a lazy right hand but Wills Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Blackmane 🐺 looks to throw the jab but Wills Jr is out of range. It looked like Wills Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Blackmane 🐺 looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Wills Jr misses its target. Nice uppercut there from Blackmane 🐺 . Blackmane 🐺 works the jab nicely. Blackmane 🐺 misses with a low kick.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a good body shot. Wills Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T3# Blackmane 🐺 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. As Blackmane 🐺 looks to move away, Wills Jr throws a big counter combo but Blackmane 🐺 just gets out of the way. Wills Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Blackmane 🐺 scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Blackmane 🐺 throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wills Jr on the side of the head. A big right from Blackmane 🐺 misses. Wills Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Blackmane 🐺 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blackmane 🐺 . Blackmane 🐺 uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Blackmane 🐺 paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Blackmane 🐺 lands a head shot.#T4# Blackmane 🐺 misses with a body punch
and Wills Jr counters with a stiff right hand. Blackmane 🐺 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wills Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Blackmane 🐺 throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Blackmane 🐺 backs away, Wills Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Wills Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wills Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. The fighters circle momentarily. Blackmane 🐺 darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Wills Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. A telegraphed right hand from Blackmane 🐺 misses the target. Blackmane 🐺 throws a right hand that misses
and Wills Jr counters with a straight right hand. A head kick misses from Blackmane 🐺 . Wills Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a low kick. Wills Jr throwing a counter right hand but Blackmane 🐺 manages to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 really dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4# Blackmane 🐺 thumps Wills Jr with a low kick. Blackmane 🐺 throws a head kick that misses. Wills Jr is looking to counter punch. Blackmane 🐺 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Blackmane 🐺 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wills Jr is looking to counter punch. Blackmane 🐺 scoring well with a low kick there.
Blackmane 🐺 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wills Jr counters with a straight right hand. Blackmane 🐺 connects with an inside leg kick. Blackmane 🐺 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wills Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blackmane 🐺 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a chopping leg kick but Wills Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Wills Jr is looking to counter punch. Wills Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1# Wills Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wills Jr moves away from the strike by Blackmane 🐺 . Wills Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackmane 🐺 . Blackmane 🐺 misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wills Jr counters with a big uppercut that drops Blackmane 🐺 face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Wilson Wills Jr! Wilson Wills Jr retains his featherweight title! Wilson Wills Jr 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:
SYN K-11
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1# Scorpion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wills Jr. Wills Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Scorpion avoided it. Wills Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scorpion. Scorpion scores with a kick to the body.
Scorpion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Wills Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2# Scorpion pushes Wills Jr up against the ropes in a clinch. Scorpion prevents a body shot from Wills Jr. A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land. Wills Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Scorpion lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Scorpion.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Wills Jr digs a right hand into Scorpion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scorpion's gas tank. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wills Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Wills Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Wills Jr is trying to break the clinch but Scorpion has him pressed against the ropes. Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head. #BC2# Scorpion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Scorpion 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.
Scorpion looks to land a combination but Wills Jr avoids it well. Wills Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. An inside leg kick lands from Scorpion. Scorpion lands an overhand right. A low kick lands for Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot. Wills Jr throws a counter high kick but Scorpion was just alert enough to avoid it. Scorpion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wills Jr momentarily.
Wills Jr moves out of range of the body kick. Wills Jr throwing a counter right hand but Scorpion manages to avoid it.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Scorpion sizes up Wills Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Scorpion misses the jab. A little feinted left hand from Wills Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Scorpion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Scorpion. Scorpion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wills Jr's sensitive parts. Wills Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Scorpion. Scorpion throws out a leg kick but Wills Jr moves out of range and Scorpion only half commits. Wills Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Scorpion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wills Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook. Scorpion scoring well with a low kick there.
Wills Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A nice leg kick from Scorpion, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wills Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A swing and a miss from Scorpion.#T3# Wills Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scorpion. Scorpion obviously looking to wear him down.
Wills Jr blocks a head kick by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wills Jr's sensitive parts. Scorpion wants to clinch up but Wills Jr keeps it at a distance. Wills Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Silva Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Scorpion loads up on a big right hand but Wills Jr slips the punch. Wills Jr is looking to counter punch. Scorpion scores with a hook to the body. Wills Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Scorpion wants to clinch. Scorpion throws a sloppy head kick and Wills Jr moves out of range easily. It looked like Wills Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A clash of legs there as Wills Jr blocks the low kick. Scorpion scores with a decent looking hook. Scorpion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4# Scorpion misses with a wild body shot. Wills Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scorpion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2# Scorpion moves into range and clinches up with Wills Jr. Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Scorpion throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Wills Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wills Jr drops his hands momentarily and Scorpion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Scorpion has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wills Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes. Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
Scorpion throws a sloppy head kick and Wills Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand! Scorpion throws a head kick but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Wills Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Scorpion was just out of range. Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wills Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. Wills Jr is looking to counter punch. Scorpion connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silva Scorpion 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# Wills Jr checks a leg kick. A little feinted left hand from Wills Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Scorpion throws a right hand that misses
and Wills Jr counters with a straight right hand. Scorpion with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wills Jr moves out of range of the strikes. Scorpion connects with a looping right hand.
Scorpion catches Wills Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Wills Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Scorpion throws a right hand that misses
and Wills Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wills Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Scorpion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wills Jr is out of range. Scorpion lands a nice shot that snaps Wills Jr's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Scorpion thumps Wills Jr with a low kick. Scorpion throws an off balance right hand
and Wills Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Wills Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Scorpion has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Donk. Scorpion catches Wills Jr right on the button with a cross. Scorpion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Wills Jr walks into a straight right hand from Scorpion. Wills Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2# Scorpion rushes Wills Jr and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. A short body shot lands from Scorpion as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Wills Jr.
Wills Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wills Jr misses with a body punch.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr digs a right hand underneath Scorpion's ribcage. Scorpion let out a lung full of air as it connected. Wills Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Wills Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Silva Scorpion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2# Scorpion tries to work over Wills Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short uppercut from Scorpion. Scorpion lands a right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wills Jr's elbow. A battle for position here, against the ropes. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wills Jr. Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. Scorpion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Scorpion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. Scorpion pushes Wills Jr back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wills Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards. Wills Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands a body punch in the clinch. Scorpion lands a left hand.
#T3# Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Wills Jr controls the action.
Wills Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses. Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wills Jr backwards. Scorpion lands a body shot. Scorpion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Scorpion lands a nice uppercut. Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wills Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wills Jr misses with the head strike.
Scorpion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wills Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion. Scorpion lands with a light punch inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4##BC2# Scorpion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wills Jr moves out of range as Scorpion strikes.#CL2# Scorpion instigates a clinch. A short left from Scorpion. Scorpion takes a shot to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Wills Jr.
Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Wills Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion taking a breather. Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wills Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Wills Jr. Scorpion lands a body punch in the clinch. Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wills Jr backwards. Scorpion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Scorpion lands an uppercut. Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silva Scorpion 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!#R3# Scorpion throws out a leg kick but Wills Jr moves out of range and Scorpion only half commits. Scorpion throws a nice outside leg kick. Scorpion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scorpion tries to clinch but Wills Jr moves away enabling Wills Jr to counter with a crisp jab. Scorpion swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wills Jr counters with a nice uppercut. Scorpion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Wills Jr blocks a head kick by Scorpion.
Wills Jr is looking to counter punch. Wills Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Scorpion. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A bone on bone clash there as Wills Jr blocks the leg kick.
Scorpion connects with the punch. Scorpion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Wills Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scorpion finds it's way round the side to connect with Wills Jr's head. #T1# Scorpion misses with a left hand and Wills Jr counters with a nice uppercut. Scorpion tries to clinch up. Wills Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Scorpion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Scorpion misses with a left hand and Wills Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Scorpion is rocked! Scorpion throws a head kick but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Scorpion is still on wobbly legs! Can Wills Jr finish him? Scorpion throws a leg kick that is checked and Wills Jr counters with a straight right hand that connects right on the button, dropping Scorpion face first to the canvas! He's out! He's out cold! No need for a count here - this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilson Wills Jr! Wilson Wills Jr retains his featherweight title! A less than humble Wilson Wills Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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#R1# Gracie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Gracie throws a hook but Wills Jr avoids it easily. Gracie swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Wills Jr takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses. Wills Jr tries to clinch up. Gracie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Some bone on bone action there as Wills Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Nice cross by Wills Jr. Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target. Wills Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Wills Jr 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.
Wills Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Wills Jr misses the target. Gracie 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. Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Wills Jr's defenses. Wills Jr blocks the body kick.
Gracie jabs Wills Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance. Wills Jr tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Wills Jr throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gracie misses with a straight right. Wills Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gracie misses with a body kick. Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wills Jr is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Wills Jr throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Gracie misses with a low kick. Gracie throws a hook but Wills Jr avoids it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Wills Jr misses the target. Wills Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wills Jr loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch. Wills Jr connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off. Wills Jr misses with a looping left. Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Wills Jr clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wills Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Gracie misses with the combination.
As Gracie backs away, Wills Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Wills Jr misses with a looping left. Wills Jr throws a nice outside leg kick. Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Wills Jr moves away and avoids it. Wills Jr staying out of range there. Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Wills Jr moves his leg out of the way. A good leg kick by Wills Jr. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wills Jr throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! The fighters circling - Wills Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wills Jr throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away. Wills Jr tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Wills Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2# Gracie motions for Wills Jr to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wills Jr misses with an uppercut. A big right from Gracie misses. Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wills Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Gracie defending well as Wills Jr loads up on a big left hand. Wills Jr lands a jab. Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away. Gracie slips a straight right by Wills Jr. Wills Jr backing away here, and Gracie unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Wills Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Gracie misses with a straight right. A slapping leg kick lands for Wills Jr.
Wills Jr scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Wills Jr misses. Gracie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wills Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Sloppy strikes from Wills Jr. Those never looked like landing. Wills Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wills Jr is looking to counter punch. A jab lands there for Wills Jr. Wills Jr looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely. Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wills Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.#T3# Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wills Jr. Gracie punishes Wills Jr's body with a nice straight punch. Gracie lands with an overhand left. Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wills Jr. Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Wills Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL# Wills Jr closes the distance and clinches. Gracie misses with the head strike.
Wills Jr blocks a body shot from Gracie. A short uppercut from Wills Jr. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wills Jr. Wills Jr blocking some punches.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie lands with a left to the head. A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land. Wills Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie. I was talking to Wills Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Gracie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4# Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Wills Jr prevents a body shot from Gracie. Wills Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wills Jr keeps control of Gracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wills Jr. #BC2# Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wills Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Wills Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a looping left. Wills Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wills Jr tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot. Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie with the inside leg kick. Wills Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Wills Jr avoids it. Gracie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wills Jr checks a low kick from Gracie. Wills Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wilson Wills Jr will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Gracie misses with a looping left. Wills Jr blocks a low kick nicely. Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick. Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wills Jr. Gracie motions for Wills Jr to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wills Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Wills Jr checks the leg kick. Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wills Jr. That kick from Gracie tenderised Wills Jr's leg. Wills Jr is trying to keep his angry face on. Wills Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gracie. Wills Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie. Wills Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow. Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wills Jr throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wills Jr. A chopping leg kick lands by Wills Jr. #CL# Wills Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Gracie breaks the clinch.
Wills Jr tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie misses with a straight left. Wills Jr wants to clinch. Wills Jr checks the leg kick.#T1# Good leg kick by Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Gracie connects with a solid leg kick. Gracie throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range. Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wills Jr. Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wills Jr moves out of range as Gracie strikes. Wills Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it. Wills Jr slips a jab from Gracie. Wills Jr throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it. Wills Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie. Wills Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Wills Jr throws a big shot that misses. Wills Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Gracie misses with a hook. Wills Jr ducked under it nicely. Gracie misses with a looping right. Wills Jr throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it. A nice leg kick lands there from Gracie. Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wills Jr. Wills Jr wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range. Wills Jr backing away here, and Gracie unleashes a leg kick that just misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A telegraphed right hand from Wills Jr misses the target. Gracie throws a leg kick but Wills Jr checks it. Gracie looks to land a body kick but Wills Jr moved away. Wills Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2# Wills Jr throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily. Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wills Jr checks a leg kick. Wills Jr scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wills Jr. Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Wills Jr moves his leg out of the way. Gracie throws out a leg kick but Wills Jr moves out of range and Gracie only half commits. Wills Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Wills Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie. Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A leg kick checked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Gracie misses with a looping right. An inside leg kick from Gracie misses. Wills Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wills Jr. Renato Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wills Jr misses with a hook. Gracie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wills Jr. Wills Jr is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie tried to score with a low kick but Wills Jr checks it. A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Wills Jr misses with a hook. Gracie throws a low kick, looking for Wills Jr's leg but Wills Jr calmly moves out of range. #T3# Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gracie defending well as Wills Jr loads up on a big left hand. Gracie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wills Jr on the side of the head. Gracie connects with an inside leg kick. Gracie slips a jab from Wills Jr. Gracie blocks a leg kick. Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing. Gracie checks a leg kick nicely. A slow jab from Wills Jr misses its intended target. Gracie scores with a body shot.
Wills Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gracie avoids the body shot from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Gracie swings away with a leg kick that misses. Wills Jr with a hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice leg kick lands there from Wills Jr. Gracie looks to land a left hand but Wills Jr moved out of range nicely. Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4# Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Wills Jr does it's job there. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie. Gracie wants to slow Wills Jr down by chopping away at his legs. Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook. Gracie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL# Wills Jr moves into the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right from Wills Jr on the inside. Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. Wills Jr scores with a nice hook to the head. Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wills Jr. Wills Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wills Jr. Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Wills Jr controls the action.
Wills Jr scores with a nice hook to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Renato Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3##CL# Wills Jr forces Gracie back against the ropes and clinches. Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Wills Jr controls the action.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wills Jr backwards. Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside. Wills Jr prevents a body shot from Gracie. Wills Jr misses with some punches.
Wills Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wills Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wills Jr. Wilson Wills Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wills Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Gracie manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gracie slips under a jab. Wills Jr connects with a solid leg kick. An inside leg kick from Gracie misses. Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Wills Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gracie manages to circle out of the way. Wills Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wills Jr misses with a hook.#T1##CL# Wills Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the ropes. Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wills Jr lands with a short shot to the head. Gracie is trying to force a seperation but Wills Jr has the dominant position. Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch. Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. A right hook to the body lands for Wills Jr.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wills Jr's elbow. Wills Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Wills Jr controls the action.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wills Jr. Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wills Jr backwards. Gracie throws a head punch that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wills Jr misses with some punches.
Wills Jr throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Wills Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Wills Jr controls his hands.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Wills Jr avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the ropes. A short uppercut from Wills Jr. Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wills Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Wills Jr misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Gracie.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gracie throws a low kick but Wills Jr avoids it. Wills Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wills Jr misses the jab. Wills Jr drops his hands momentarily and Gracie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Wills Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wills Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Wills Jr thuds a left hand into Gracie's body. Wills Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3# Gracie staying out of range there. Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Wills Jr. A big right from Gracie misses. Gracie thuds his right hand into Wills Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. An inside leg kick lands from Gracie. A leg kick checked by Wills Jr. That kick from Wills Jr tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on. Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wills Jr. Wills Jr 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. Some bone on bone action there as Wills Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Wills Jr missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Wills Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Wills Jr tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance. Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wills Jr. Wills Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps Wills Jr's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Wills Jr misses the target. Gracie checks a low kick from Wills Jr.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wills Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. As Gracie backs away, Wills Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wills Jr checks a leg kick. A slow jab from Wills Jr misses its intended target. Wills Jr with a jab. Wills Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jab by Wills Jr. Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Wills Jr's shoulder, as Wills Jr tries to avoid the shot. Wills Jr throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. Gracie looks to throw a body kick and Wills Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gracie misses with a looping left. Wills Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Gracie avoided it. Gracie swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Wills Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Wills Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wills Jr throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well. Wills Jr throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it. The fight stays on the outside here - Wills Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wills Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Wilson Wills Jr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4# Gracie keeps the fight on the outside. Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Wills Jr moves out of range and Gracie only half commits. Wills Jr misses with a looping left.#CL# Gracie gets tackled into the ropes by Wills Jr. Wills Jr maintains the clinch. Wills Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wills Jr. Gracie misses with some punches.
Wills Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wills Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Gracie takes a swing at Wills Jr's ribcage but misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Wills Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gracie! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Wills Jr. A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Wills Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A nice leg kick lands there from Wills Jr. Gracie moves out of range of the strikes. Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1# Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Wills Jr. Wills Jr wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance. Wills Jr throws a nice outside leg kick. Gracie defending well as Wills Jr loads up on a big left hand. Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Wills Jr sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wills Jr needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there. A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Wills Jr moved out of range. Gracie staying out of range there. Wills Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie. Wills Jr connects with the punch. Wills Jr takes one to the chin there. A low kick lands for Gracie.
Wills Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wills Jr looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely. Wills Jr looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range. Wills Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2# Wills Jr throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Wills Jr pushes Gracie up against the ropes in a clinch. Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gracie lands with a right to the head. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right from Gracie on the inside. A short uppercut from Gracie. A left hand lands to the body for Wills Jr.
Wills Jr misses with the head strike.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside. Gracie blocking some punches.
A short right from Wills Jr on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands with a light punch inside. Wills Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Wills Jr avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the ropes. Wills Jr misses with the head strike.
Wills Jr throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Wills Jr.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wills Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wills Jr pushes Gracie back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wills Jr scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head. Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
A short uppercut from Wills Jr. A nice left hand lands by Wills Jr.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head. Wills Jr tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Wills Jr scores with a shoulder strike. 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 Wills Jr. #T4# Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Wills Jr controls his hands.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Wills Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wills Jr. A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land. Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. Wills Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch. Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wills Jr. Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. Wills Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gracie throws a head punch that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gracie tries a body shot but Wills Jr blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wilson Wills Jr will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5# Wills Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range. Wills Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wills Jr tries to clinch up. Wills Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Gracie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wills Jr is able to avoid easily. A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride. Wills Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Gracie throws out a leg kick but Wills Jr moves out of range and Gracie only half commits. Gracie misses with a wild body shot. Wills Jr throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely. Wills Jr throws a leg kick that misses. #CL# Wills Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie. Wills Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wills Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie lands a body punch. #T1# Wills Jr tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A frustrated look appears on Gracie's face as he tries to break the clinch. Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land. Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wills Jr's elbow. Wills Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wills Jr. Wills Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie. Gracie misses with the head strike.
A short left from Gracie. Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie lands an uppercut. A hook to the body from Wills Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie. Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Wills Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# Gracie lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wills Jr. Wills Jr misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land. Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Wills Jr tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Wills Jr back against the ropes. Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Wills Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nice body punch from Gracie - that landed with a thud.
Wills Jr lands a body punch in the clinch. Wills Jr lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie. Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wills Jr prevents a body shot from Gracie. Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie tries a body shot but Wills Jr blocks it.
#T3# Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wills Jr is working Gracie over against the ropes. Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. Wills Jr lands an uppercut. Wills Jr working aggressively here.
Gracie lands with a right to the head. Gracie throws a head punch that misses. Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wills Jr throws a head punch that misses. Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Wills Jr misses with the head strike.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wills Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Gracie is looking to break free of the clinch but Wills Jr has double underhooks. #T4# Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. Wills Jr lands a shoulder strike. Wills Jr lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wills Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie takes a shot to the head. Wills Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wills Jr misses with a body punch.
Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. Gracie lands with a short shot to the head. Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie. Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gracie lands a nice uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wills Jr. Renato Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A right hook to the body lands for Gracie.
Wills Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Renato Gracie. I think Wills Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:48 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:46 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Wills Jr! Wilson Wills Jr retains his featherweight title! A very excited looking Wilson Wills Jr 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. Renato Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'RIP'D by VIP... '. |
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Date: Mar 26, 2021 |
#R1# A telegraphed right hand from Wills Jr misses the target. A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Wills Jr throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it. Wills Jr looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range. Wills Jr slips a straight right by Gracie. Wills Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wills Jr throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. Gracie swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Gracie thuds a left hand into Wills Jr's body. Decent striking displayed by Wills Jr there. Wilson Wills Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wills Jr. A slow jab from Wills Jr misses its intended target. Wills Jr connects with a solid leg kick. Gracie digs a good body shot into Wills Jr's ribs. Wills Jr is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
We've been informed that Gracie 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. Wills Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wills Jr throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it. Wills Jr throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it. Gracie with a nice calf kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wills Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Wills Jr misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming. Wills Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Wills Jr. Nice shot by Gracie.#CL2# Gracie gets a clinch. #T1# Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wills Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie tries a body shot but Wills Jr blocks it.
Wills Jr scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head. Gracie blocking some punches.
Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. I was talking to Wills Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wills Jr tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gracie throws a head punch that misses. Wills Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Wills Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow. Gracie wants to break free but Wills Jr has control.
Wills Jr blocks an uppercut.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Wills Jr controls his hands.
Gracie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gracie takes a shot to the head. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wills Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice body punch from Wills Jr. #T2# A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracie. Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gracie lands an uppercut. Gracie pushes Wills Jr back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gracie tries a body shot but Wills Jr blocks it.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Wills Jr lands an uppercut. Wills Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wills Jr tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gracie throws a head punch that misses. Wills Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Gracie.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gracie lands with a short shot to the head. Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head. Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wills Jr misses with a body punch.
Wills Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
#T3# Wills Jr blocks a body shot from Gracie. Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wills Jr. Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Wills Jr. Wills Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracie. Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch. Wills Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie misses with some punches.
#BC2# Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wills Jr lands a jab to the head.
Wills Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head. Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wills Jr throws out the jab. Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Wills Jr. Wills Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie. Wills Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gracie looks for the body kick but Wills Jr saw that one coming. Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gracie misses the shot to the body. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Wills Jr rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Wills Jr tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Wills Jr back against the ropes. Wills Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie tries a body shot but Wills Jr blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Wills Jr.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie tries a body shot but Wills Jr blocks it.
Wills Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wills Jr lands a body punch in the clinch. Wills Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. A shot in the inside from Wills Jr. Wills Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Gracie cracks Wills Jr with a nice body shot. Wills Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wills Jr lands a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch. Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land. Wills Jr blocking some punches.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Wills Jr controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wilson Wills Jr 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# Wills Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie. Wills Jr is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Wills Jr throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range. Wills Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react. Wills Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one. Wills Jr throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range. Gracie looks to land a right hand but Wills Jr moved out of range. Wills Jr throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it. Wills Jr misses with a left hand and Gracie counters with a nice leg kick. Gracie throws out a powerful jab.#CL# Wills Jr clinches. Gracie blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gracie.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wills Jr's elbow. Wills Jr blocking some punches.
Wilson Wills Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far. Wills Jr doesn't land with the attempted 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! Gracie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Wills Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow. Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wills Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gracie tries to work over Wills Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wills Jr tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Wills Jr back against the ropes. Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wills Jr backwards. Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wills Jr misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land. Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Wills Jr.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Wills Jr. Wills Jr gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gracie misses with the head strike.
Wills Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wills Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow. Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Wills Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2##BC2# Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wills Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie. Wills Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Wills Jr blocks a leg kick. Wills Jr throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. Wills Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action! Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wills Jr. Wills Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
A leg kick checked by Gracie. Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing. Wills Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away. Wills Jr throws a nice inside leg kick. Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Wills Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gracie throws a hook but Wills Jr blocks it. Wills Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A jab from Gracie misses. Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wills Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wills Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wills Jr misses with a hook. Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Wills Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Wills Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3# Gracie takes a swing at Wills Jr's ribcage but misses. Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr connects with a body shot. Wills Jr throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily. Wilson Wills Jr is winning the standup battle so far. Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wills Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gracie throws a hook to the side of Wills Jr's head but Wills Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wills Jr scores with a decent looking hook. Gracie 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. Wills Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Gracie misses. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wills Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wills Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A telegraphed right hand from Wills Jr misses the target. Wills Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wills Jr, as that shot connected.
Good exchange - Wills Jr coming out on top. Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wills Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. 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! Wills Jr wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance. Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick. Gracie tries to clinch but Wills Jr is having none of it. #T4# Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Wills Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Wills Jr is looking to counter punch. Gracie misses with a leg kick. Nice cross by Wills Jr. Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wills Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gracie misses with a low kick. Wills Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wills Jr with a nice calf kick. Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Wills Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie. Wills Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it. Wills Jr throws a big shot that misses. Wills Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie looks for the body kick but Wills Jr saw that one coming. Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss! Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. Gracie lands with a cross. Gracie cracks Wills Jr with a right hand to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie is looking to chop away at Wills Jr's legs. Wills Jr connects with a solid leg kick. Wills Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wilson Wills Jr 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.#R3# Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wills Jr. Wills Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Wills Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr lands a jab. A jab from Gracie misses. Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wills Jr. Wills Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Gracie misses with an uppercut. Wills Jr saw that one coming. A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target. Wills Jr throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely. Wills Jr scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Wills Jr moves away and avoids it. Gracie misses the jab. Wills Jr thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily. Gracie scoring well with a low kick there.
Wills Jr checks the leg kick. Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Wills Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage. The fighters circle momentarily. Wills Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Gracie moves out of range as Wills Jr strikes. Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wills Jr. Wills Jr staying out of range there. A counter left hand to the body from Wills Jr misses its target.#T1# Wills Jr throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it. Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wills Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gracie checks a low kick from Wills Jr. Gracie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Wills Jr lands the left hand. Wills Jr misses the shot to the body. Wills Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wills Jr throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it. Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Gracie is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wills Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Wills Jr settles back down. Wills Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie. A slow jab from Wills Jr misses its intended target. Wills Jr throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it. Gracie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Wills Jr misses with an uppercut. #CL# Wills Jr moves into the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wills Jr lands a right hand. Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gracie prevents a body shot from Wills Jr. #T2# Wills Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gracie scores with a shoulder strike. Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
A shot in the inside from Gracie. Gracie pushes Wills Jr back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Wills Jr avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the ropes. Wills Jr lands an uppercut. Gracie lands with a light punch inside. Wills Jr misses with the head strike.
Wills Jr lands a left hand.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch. Gracie lands with a left to the head. Wills Jr blocks an uppercut.
Gracie lands an uppercut. Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wills Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2# Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3# Wills Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head. Wills Jr is looking to clinch. Wills Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses. Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Wills Jr missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A big right from Wills Jr misses. A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie misses with a leg kick. Wills Jr ducks under a wild hook from Gracie. Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Wills Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.#CL2# Gracie moves into the clinch. Gracie lands a body punch in the clinch. A hook to the body from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr lands with a light punch inside. Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Wills Jr tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land. #T4# Gracie has had enough of the clinch but Wills Jr keeps him there for the moment. Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Wills Jr avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the ropes. Wills Jr tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gracie blocking some punches.
Wills Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wills Jr lands a body punch in the clinch. Wills Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wills Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not. Wills Jr lands with a right to the head. Wills Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow. Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wills Jr blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gracie tries to break free but Wills Jr pushes him back against the ropes. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wills Jr. Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands a hook to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills Jr clearly takes 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.#R4# Wills Jr checks a low kick from Gracie. Wills Jr misses the shot to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Wills Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Gracie moves into the clinch. Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Wills Jr.
A short right from Wills Jr. Wills Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head. Wills Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wills Jr tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short body shot lands from Gracie as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wills Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wills Jr blocks a body shot from Gracie. Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right from Gracie on the inside. #T1# Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Wills Jr controls the action.
Wills Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr lands a body punch in the clinch. Wills Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Wills Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head. Wills Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A body shot lands from Gracie.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Wills Jr won't allow it.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. Wills Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wills Jr lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wills Jr. Wills Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow. #T2# Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside. Gracie lands with a left to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wills Jr backwards. Wills Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie. Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wills Jr lands a right hand. Wills Jr tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Wills Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wills Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gracie gets through Wills Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie. Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Wills Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside. Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Wills Jr.
Gracie tries to work over Wills Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gracie tries a body shot but Wills Jr blocks it.
#T3# Gracie throws a head punch that misses. Wills Jr lands a hook to the side of the head. Wills Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Wills Jr controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Wills Jr.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wills Jr lands with a right to the head. Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Wills Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie. Gracie prevents a body shot from Wills Jr. Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Wills Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gracie prevents a body shot from Wills Jr. A short right from Gracie. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie. #T4# Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside. Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Wills Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wills Jr lands an uppercut. Wills Jr scores with a hook to the body. Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wills Jr lands a hook to the side of the head. Wills Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gracie. Wills Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2# Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gracie staying out of range there. Wills Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Wills Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards. Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Wills Jr's shoulder, as Wills Jr tries to avoid the shot. Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Wills Jr circles away.
Wills Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wilson Wills Jr will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5# Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wills Jr throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it. Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wills Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie. Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wills Jr moves out of range of the strikes. Wills Jr misses with a looping right. Wills Jr ducks under a wild hook from Gracie. The crowd cheers as Wills Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though. Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Wills Jr. Donk. Wills Jr catches Gracie right on the button with a cross. Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gracie. Wills Jr scores with a jab. Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wills Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it. Gracie looks to land a body kick but Wills Jr moved away. Wills Jr misses the jab. Wills Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gracie takes a swing at Wills Jr's ribcage but misses. Gracie motions for Wills Jr to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Wills Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. Wills Jr checks a low kick from Gracie. Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. The crowd cheers as Wills Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though. Wills Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie. Wills Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Wills Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range. Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wills Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wills Jr. Wills Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Wills Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wills Jr connects with a solid leg kick. Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Wills Jr. Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wills Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie. Wills Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gracie. Wills Jr misses with a looping right.#T2# Gracie connects with a crisp jab. Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range. Gracie looks to land a body kick but Wills Jr moved away. Gracie moves forwards but Wills Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab. Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Gracie slips under a jab from Wills Jr. Wills Jr tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range. Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Wills Jr's belly button to the back. Wills Jr looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely. Nice body punch from Gracie. Gracie misses with a low kick.
Wills Jr throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily. Wills Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie. Some bone on bone action there as Wills Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Wills Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie misses with a low kick.#T3# Gracie scores with the left hand. Wills Jr knows he should have avoided that one. Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wills Jr stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wills Jr thumps Gracie with a low kick. Wills Jr is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Wills Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gracie throws a hook but Wills Jr blocks it. Wills Jr blocks a low kick nicely. Gracie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Gracie tries a low kick but Wills Jr avoids it. Wills Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gracie throws out a loose jab but Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Wills Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Wills Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wills Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The crowd cheers as Gracie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wills Jr doesn't seem phased though. Gracie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4# Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gracie throws a big shot that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wills Jr looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range. Wills Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracie is able to avoid easily. Nice defenses there by Gracie. Gracie swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Wills Jr throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Gracie throws out a loose jab but Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Wills Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A slapping leg kick lands for Wills Jr.
Wills Jr with a nice calf kick. Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch. Wills Jr misses with a hook. Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Wills Jr misses. A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target. Wills Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one. Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Wills Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Renato Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wills Jr is out of range and Gracie settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Renato Gracie. Well Wills Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:49 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw! Wilson Wills Jr retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands! |
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#R1# Diaz jabs Wills Jr right on the nose. Wills Jr blinks but takes it well. A low kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Diaz misses with a wild body shot. Wills Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Diaz slips under a jab from Wills Jr. Wills Jr moves away from the strike by Diaz. Diaz connects with a jab. Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wills Jr moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
Wills Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wills Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Wills Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wills Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz lands a front kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Wills Jr moves his leg out of the way. Wills Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Wills Jr slips the punch. Nice shot lands for Diaz. Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1# Wills Jr slips under a jab from Diaz. Wills Jr throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily. Diaz throws a body kick that misses. Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Wills Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wills Jr throws a hook but Diaz blocks it. Diaz is looking to chop away at Wills Jr's legs. Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Wills Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Diaz thuds a left hand into Wills Jr's body. Wills Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diaz. That one must have hurt. Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range. Diaz misses with a right hand and Wills Jr counters with a left to the body. Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wills Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz lands with a cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big left from Diaz misses. Diaz misses with a hook. Wills Jr ducked under it nicely. Wills Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2# Wills Jr throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range. Wills Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz. Wills Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diaz with the inside leg kick. Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Wills Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Wills Jr tries to avoid it. Wills Jr defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand. Diaz misses with a leg kick. Wills Jr throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Diaz misses with a straight left. Diaz misses with a looping left. Diaz misses with a straight left. Diaz is looking to slow Wills Jr down with leg kicks. Wills Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Wills Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Wills Jr tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3# Wills Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Diaz scores with a jab to the body. Diaz throws out a leg kick but Wills Jr moves out of range and Diaz only half commits. Wills Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
The crowd cheers as Wills Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though. Wills Jr staying out of range there.#CL# Wills Jr darts in and clinches Diaz up against the ropes. Diaz lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz. Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Diaz looking to slow down the pace here. Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wills Jr lands with a short shot to the head. Wills Jr lands with a light punch inside. A shot in the inside from Diaz. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wills Jr presses Diaz against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Wills Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wills Jr digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected. Wills Jr blocks an uppercut.
Diaz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Wills Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow. A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Diaz throws a head punch that misses. Wills Jr tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wills Jr blocks an uppercut.
Wills Jr lands with a left to the head. Wills Jr tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Wills Jr controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wills Jr. Diaz tries to stall but Wills Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Wills Jr. Still in the clinch, Wills Jr scores with a nice short uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Diaz dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Wills Jr moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off. A bone on bone clash there as Wills Jr blocks the leg kick.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Wills Jr is out of range. Diaz thows a body kick. Wills Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him. Wills Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Wills Jr is out of range. Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wills Jr feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Wills Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Juan Diaz has been cut. Wills Jr looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range. Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here. Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick. Diaz lands a nice looking body kick. Wills Jr misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming. That kick from Diaz tenderised Wills Jr's leg. Wills Jr is trying to keep his angry face on. Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Wills Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Wills Jr 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.
Wills Jr throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1# Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wills Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Diaz moves away from the strike by Wills Jr. Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A slow jab from Wills Jr misses its intended target. Wills Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily. Diaz thumps Wills Jr with a low kick. A telegraphed right hand from Wills Jr misses the target. Diaz misses with a low kick.
Wills Jr throws a head kick that misses. Wills Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Wills Jr saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Wills Jr misses the target. Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Juan Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Wills Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
#T2# A nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wills Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. It looked like Wills Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Diaz throws a low kick but Wills Jr avoids it. Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz lands a jab to Wills Jr's midsection. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wills Jr thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wills Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wills Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wills Jr. Diaz tests Wills Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wills Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Diaz swings away with a leg kick that misses. Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Juan Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wills Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T3# Diaz misses with a body shot.
Wills Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Wills Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wills Jr looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely. Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Wills Jr throws a body shot but no joy. Wills Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wills Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz. Diaz moves out of range as Wills Jr strikes. Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range. Wills Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL# Wills Jr rushes Diaz and presses him up against the ropes. Wills Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. Wills Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilson Wills Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far. Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4# Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Wills Jr has double underhooks. Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Wills Jr controls his hands.
Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses. Wills Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wills Jr tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Wills Jr back against the ropes. Wills Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Diaz is working Wills Jr over against the ropes. Wills Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz tests Wills Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot. Diaz throws a leg kick but Wills Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely. Wills Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL# Wills Jr clinches with his opponent.
Wills Jr works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches. Wills Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Wills Jr.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juan Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Juan Diaz's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3# A big left from Diaz misses. Wills Jr lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Wills Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Wills Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Diaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Diaz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wills Jr at a distance.
Wills Jr feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down. Wills Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
Crunch! Diaz slams his shin into Wills Jr's torso. Diaz misses with a low kick.
Wills Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wills Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1# A slapping body kick lands there for Diaz. Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Wills Jr with a nice cross. Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wills Jr is looking for a counter combo. Wills Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Diaz throws the kick towards the body but Wills Jr avoids it. Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wills Jr. That did some damage! A lazy body kick from Diaz and Wills Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Wills Jr ducks down to avoid it. Wills Jr needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there. Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Wills Jr throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely. Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wills Jr.#CL# Wills Jr closes the distance and clinches. 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 left hand lands to the body for Wills Jr.
Wills Jr blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Diaz. #T2# A hook to the body from Diaz.
Wills Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Diaz lands a right hand. Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz tries a body shot but Wills Jr blocks it.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wills Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. A short uppercut from Diaz. Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch. Wills Jr blocks a body shot from Diaz. Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Wills Jr. Diaz throws a head punch that misses. Diaz digs a right hand underneath Wills Jr's ribcage. Wills Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3# Wills Jr lands a nice shot to the body. Wills Jr lands with a right to the head. Wills Jr blocking some punches.
Wills Jr pushes Diaz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wills Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Wills Jr counters with a straight right hand. Wills Jr moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
Wills Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Diaz sizes up Wills Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Diaz lands with a right hand. A cross from Wills Jr lands. An inside leg kick from Wills Jr misses. Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wills Jr. Diaz misses with a straight right. Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
As Diaz tries to get set, Wills Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt. A head kick misses from Wills Jr. This has been an exciting period of action! Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.#T4# Wills Jr tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick. Wills Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Wills Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Wills Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wills Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz scores with a jab. Wills Jr moves out of range of the body kick. That kick from Wills Jr tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on. A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz looks to throw a body kick and Wills Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wills Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Diaz slips a jab from Wills Jr. Diaz connects with a leg kick. Diaz misses the shot to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Diaz really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Juan Diaz's cut. That's time! Wills Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4# Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wills Jr. Diaz counters with a body kick. Diaz misses with a low kick. Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Wills Jr ducks down to avoid it. Diaz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Wills Jr throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. Diaz feints a counter leg kick.#CL# Wills Jr clinches with his opponent.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Wills Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wills Jr. Wills Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch. Diaz can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz lands a right hand. Wills Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wills Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike. Wills Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz. A body shot lands from Wills Jr.
#T1# Diaz looking to slow down the pace here. Diaz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Wills Jr lands a right hand. Wills Jr misses with some punches.
Wills Jr blocking some punches.
Diaz wants to break free but Wills Jr has control.
Wills Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wills Jr lands a body punch. Wills Jr lands a right hand. Wills Jr lands a left hand.
Diaz tries to work over Wills Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wills Jr. A nice left hand lands by Wills Jr.
Diaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Wills Jr gets an underhook and turns Diaz into the ropes. Wills Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wills Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wills Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Wills Jr digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank. Wills Jr is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2# Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wills Jr is keeping busy. Wills Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch. Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wills Jr cracks Diaz with a nice body shot. Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Wills Jr. Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr lands with a light punch inside. Diaz tries a body shot but Wills Jr blocks it.
#BC2# Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Diaz misses with a looping left. Diaz dips to his left and cracks Wills Jr with an uppercut! Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz is looking to land body kicks. Wills Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3# Wills Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz. Wills Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Diaz cracks Wills Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wills Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wills Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react. Diaz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Wills Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Wills Jr misses with a straight left. Good leg kick by Diaz. Diaz tests Wills Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wills Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy. Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Diaz misses with a leg kick #KD# and whilst Diaz still has his hands down, Wills Jr counters with a perfectly aimed head kick that sends Diaz crashing to the mat! Will he recover? 3,4,5,6,7 - he's back up! The referee looks into his eyes and asks him to walk forwards. He's going to allow this one to continue but will Diaz be able to survive another onslaught?#ROC#Diaz is rocked! Diaz throws the left hand but Wills Jr avoids the punch easily. Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Wills Jr finish him? Wills Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Wills Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4# Wills Jr throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range. Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nice defenses there by Wills Jr. Wills Jr half committed to a counter leg kick. Diaz get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Diaz stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Wills Jr runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilson Wills Jr! Wilson Wills Jr retains his featherweight title! An intense looking Wilson Wills Jr took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Say hello to CK and Manne from me and Paddy.'. |
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#R1# A swing and a miss from Scorpion. Scorpion misses with a wild body shot. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wills Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Scorpion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Scorpion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Scorpion moves out of range as Wills Jr strikes. Scorpion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scorpion scores with a leg kick.
Wills Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wills Jr blocks a jab. Wills Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Scorpion. Wills Jr is looking to counter punch. Wills Jr tries to work over Scorpion's front leg with a kick but Scorpion checks it. Scorpion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wills Jr. Wills Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scorpion under the eye.#CL# Wills Jr closes the distance and pushes Scorpion back into the ropes. Scorpion misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Scorpion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wills Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wills Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scorpion. Some bone on bone action there as Scorpion checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Scorpion is looking to clinch. Scorpion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wills Jr throwing a counter right hand but Scorpion manages to avoid it. Wills Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Scorpion paws at him with a jab and circles away. Scorpion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Scorpion looks for the body kick but Wills Jr saw that one coming. Wills Jr throws a low kick but Scorpion avoids it. Wills Jr avoids a kick to the body.
#T1# Wills Jr 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.
Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Scorpion throws out a loose jab but Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Scorpion throws a leg kick but Wills Jr sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL# Wills Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scorpion stalling in the clinch.
Wills Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2# Scorpion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Wills Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Wills Jr motions for Scorpion to come forward. Wills Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Scorpion blocks a jab. Wills Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Scorpion connects with a leg kick. Wills Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A big left from Scorpion misses. Wills Jr throws a jab when Scorpion was well out of range. Wills Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Scorpion. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Scorpion throws a jab when Wills Jr was well out of range. Wills Jr is looking to counter with head kicks. Wilson Wills Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Wills Jr closes the distance and clinches. Wills Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards. Wills Jr scores with a shoulder strike. #T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion. A bit of stalling here from Scorpion.
Good body shot from Scorpion.
Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Scorpion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Scorpion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Scorpion misses with a head kick.
A jab from Wills Jr does it's job there. Scorpion tries to clinch up. A telegraphed right hand from Wills Jr misses the target. Wills Jr checks a leg kick nicely. Scorpion checks a leg kick nicely. Scorpion throws a leg kick but Wills Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely. Scorpion misses with a looping left. Scorpion misses with a body kick. Wills Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Scorpion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Wills Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Scorpion misses with a hook. Wills Jr ducked under it nicely. Scorpion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wills Jr. #CL2# Scorpion clinches. #T3# A right handed body shot lands from Scorpion.
Wills Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Scorpion prevents a body shot from Wills Jr. Wills Jr tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Wills Jr back against the ropes. Wills Jr gets through Scorpion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wills Jr lands a body shot. Scorpion tries to break the clinch but Wills Jr is controlling the position. Wills Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Scorpion is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wills Jr is keeping busy. Scorpion seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. Wills Jr tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wills Jr being controlled against the ropes. Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4# Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside. Scorpion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wills Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Scorpion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wills Jr checks a leg kick nicely. Scorpion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wills Jr throws out the jab. A solid leg kick lands there for Wills Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Scorpion thumps Wills Jr with a low kick. Nice shot by Wills Jr. Wills Jr misses with a straight right. Scorpion tries a quick counter leg kick but Wills Jr is wise to it. A slow jab from Scorpion misses its intended target. As Scorpion backs away, Wills Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Scorpion moves into range and connects with a jab. Scorpion misses with a head kick.
Scorpion tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wills Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Good exchange - Scorpion coming out on top. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Scorpion scoring well with a low kick there.
Scorpion tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wills Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Wills Jr is looking to counter punch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Silva Scorpion will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Scorpion lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva Scorpion seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wills Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Scorpion throws a big shot that misses. Wills Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Scorpion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wills Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Wills Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Scorpion scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Good standup being displayed there by Scorpion as he connects with a hook. Scorpion throws a lazy right hand but Wills Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Scorpion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scorpion throws a jab but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
#CL2# Scorpion moves into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Wills Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Wills Jr. Wills Jr digs a right hand underneath Scorpion's ribcage. Scorpion let out a lung full of air as it connected. Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch. Scorpion lands a nice uppercut. Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wills Jr backwards. Wills Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Wills Jr scores with a shoulder strike. Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Wills Jr avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the ropes. Wills Jr lands an uppercut. Scorpion has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wills Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scorpion can turn it around. Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wills Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Scorpion lands a left hand.
Scorpion content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Scorpion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wills Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wills Jr lands a body shot. Wills Jr lands a nice uppercut. 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 short right hand to the side of the head by Wills Jr. Wills Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow. Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wills Jr backwards. Scorpion tries to stall but Wills Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2# Wills Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wills Jr backwards. Scorpion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wilson Wills Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far. Scorpion blocking some punches.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Wills Jr blocks a body shot from Scorpion. Wills Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow. Wills Jr misses with the head strike.
Scorpion has Wills Jr pressed against the ropes.
Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands a hook to the side of the head. Scorpion working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right from Wills Jr on the inside. Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it. Wills Jr tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Wills Jr back against the ropes. #T3# Wills Jr has Scorpion pressed against the ropes, preventing Scorpion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# Scorpion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scorpion lands a glancing blow to the side of Wills Jr's head. Wills Jr scores with a body shot.
Scorpion misses with a wild combination.
Wills Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scorpion sees it coming and avoids it easily. Scorpion jabbing away but nothing is landing. Scorpion looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range. Wills Jr connects with a crisp jab. Scorpion tries to clinch but Wills Jr moves out of range. A bone on bone clash there as Wills Jr blocks the leg kick.
Wills Jr is looking to counter punch.#CL# Wills Jr closes the distance and clinches. Wills Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards. Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it. Wills Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Wills Jr working aggressively here.
Wills Jr misses with a body punch.
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! Wills Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# Wills Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Scorpion pushes Wills Jr back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Wills Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wills Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. Scorpion pushes Wills Jr back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wills Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wills Jr. Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Wills Jr. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Nice body punch from Scorpion. Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wills Jr misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wilson Wills Jr will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3# Scorpion throws a jab when Wills Jr was well out of range. Scorpion throws a hook but Wills Jr blocks it. A telegraphed right hand from Scorpion misses the target. Scorpion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wills Jr doesn't seem bothered though. Scorpion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Scorpion loads up on a big right hand but Wills Jr slips the punch. Wills Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wills Jr lands with a hook. Scorpion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Scorpion misses with a hook. Scorpion throws a right and a left that both miss. Wills Jr fails in his attempt to clinch. Scorpion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Wills Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wills Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Wills Jr throws a lazy right hand but Scorpion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Scorpion throws a big shot that misses. Jab by Wills Jr. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wills Jr walks into a left hand. #CL# Wills Jr clinches up with Scorpion and pushes him back against the ropes. Good body shot from Scorpion.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wills Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1# Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wills Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wills Jr as Scorpion tries to tie him up. A short left from Scorpion. Wills Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion. Scorpion digs a right hand underneath Wills Jr's ribcage. Wills Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected. Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Scorpion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wills Jr looks to land a right hand but Scorpion moved out of range. Scorpion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Scorpion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. Wills Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Scorpion tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Wills Jr blocks the leg kick.
Scorpion misses with a low kick. Wills Jr lands with a shot to the body. Scorpion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wills Jr. Wills Jr tries to clinch up.#T2# Scorpion moves away from the strike by Wills Jr. Scorpion flicks out a counter leg kick but Wills Jr steps away. Wills Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Scorpion dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wills Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Wills Jr jabs at Scorpion's body. Scorpion throws a leg kick but Wills Jr moved away. Scorpion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wills Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Scorpion circles away.
Scorpion lands a jab to the nose. Wills Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scorpion. Wills Jr clobbers Scorpion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wills Jr dips to his left and cracks Scorpion with an uppercut! Scorpion blocks a jab. Scorpion throws an overhand right that lands on Wills Jr's shoulder, as Wills Jr tries to avoid the shot. Scorpion swats away the attempt to clinch by Wills Jr. Scorpion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. An inside leg kick lands from Wills Jr. Scorpion defending well as Wills Jr loads up on a big left hand. Scorpion throws an overhand right that lands on Wills Jr's shoulder, as Wills Jr tries to avoid the shot. Wills Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scorpion sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3# A solid leg kick lands there for Scorpion.
Scorpion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Wills Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Scorpion misses with a hook. Scorpion throws out a loose jab but Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Wills Jr tries to land a leg kick but Scorpion saw it coming and moves away.
Wills Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A nice leg kick lands there from Wills Jr. Wills Jr moves out of range as Scorpion strikes. Wills Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Scorpion's shoulder, as Scorpion tries to avoid the shot. Wills Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Scorpion is just out of range.#CL2# Scorpion closes the distance and clinches. Wills Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Wills Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands a shoulder strike. Wills Jr blocks an uppercut.
Wills Jr gets through Scorpion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wills Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4# Scorpion lands a hook that snaps the head of Wills Jr backwards. Wills Jr lands a right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wills Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow. Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Wills Jr controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Wills Jr as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Wills Jr avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the ropes. Wills Jr prevents a body shot from Scorpion. Scorpion takes a shot to the head. Scorpion lands with a light punch inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wills Jr lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wills Jr. A right hook to the body lands for Wills Jr.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Wills Jr blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Wilson Wills Jr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. 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.#R4# Wills Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Scorpion tries a low kick but Wills Jr avoids it. Scorpion misses with a hook. Scorpion misses with a low kick as Wills Jr jumps back. Wills Jr takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses. Scorpion throws a leg kick but Wills Jr sees it coming and moves out of range. Scorpion slips a jab from Wills Jr. Scorpion throws a big shot that misses. Wills Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wills Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Scorpion circles away.
Wills Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A jab lands there for Wills Jr. Wills Jr loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch. Wills Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Scorpion's head. Wills Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Scorpion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wills Jr. A head kick from Scorpion lands but Wills Jr takes it in his stride. Wills Jr defending well as Scorpion loads up on a big left hand. A swing and a miss from Wills Jr. Scorpion thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wills Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Scorpion thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1# Scorpion throws a low kick but Wills Jr avoids it.#CL# Wills Jr instigates a clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wills Jr as Scorpion tries to tie him up. #BC2# Scorpion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scorpion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wills Jr. A chopping leg kick lands by Wills Jr. Wills Jr misses with a looping right. Scorpion tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wills Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A shot to the liver by Scorpion. Beautiful body shot. Wills Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wills Jr 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. Wills Jr jabs Scorpion right on the nose. Scorpion blinks but takes it well. Wills Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wills Jr throws a front kick aimed at Scorpion's knee but Scorpion avoids it well. Scorpion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Wills Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wills Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scorpion. Wills Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Scorpion does no damage. Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wills Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion. Some bone on bone action there as Scorpion checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A little jabbing left from Scorpion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2# Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wills Jr misses with a body shot.
Wills Jr slips under a jab. Scorpion throws a low kick, looking for Wills Jr's leg but Wills Jr calmly moves out of range. Scorpion fails in his attempt to clinch. As Scorpion backs away, Wills Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Nice shot by Wills Jr. Scorpion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wills Jr is looking to counter punch. Wills Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scorpion. Wills Jr misses with a straight right. Scorpion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scorpion misses with a head kick.
Scorpion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Scorpion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wills Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Scorpion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scorpion motions for Wills Jr to come forward. Scorpion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Wills Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. Wills Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards. #T3# Wills Jr misses with a body punch.
Scorpion is looking to control Wills Jr's arms but Wills Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scorpion has his back to the ropes. Scorpion is trying to force a seperation but Wills Jr has the dominant position. Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Wills Jr.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Scorpion. Wills Jr lands a shoulder strike. Wills Jr lands a body shot. Wills Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Wills Jr. Wills Jr misses with a body punch.
Scorpion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wills Jr misses with a body punch.
Scorpion is trying to stall.
Wills Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion. Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wills Jr's elbow. Nice body punch from Wills Jr. #T4# A short uppercut from Wills Jr. Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Wills Jr blocks a body shot from Scorpion. Wills Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wills Jr as Scorpion tries to tie him up. Still in the clinch, Scorpion scores with a nice short uppercut. Scorpion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Wills Jr blocks an uppercut.
Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch. Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Scorpion gets through Wills Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wilson Wills Jr will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R5# Scorpion throws a leg kick that misses. Wills Jr looks to land a left hand but Scorpion moved out of range nicely. Wills Jr wants to land a leg kick but Scorpion is out of range. Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wills Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion. Wills Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scorpion can pounce on him.
Scorpion misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Scorpion. Wills Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Scorpion paws at him with a jab and circles away. Scorpion throws a wild body kick that Wills Jr sees coming a mile off. A slow jab from Scorpion misses its intended target. Wills Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wills Jr backing away here, and Scorpion unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Wills Jr throws out a loose jab but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it. Scorpion misses the shot to the body. Wills Jr throws a leg kick but Scorpion moved away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wills Jr misses with a hook. Scorpion checks a leg kick. Scorpion staying out of range there.#CL# Wills Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head. Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Still in the clinch, Scorpion scores with a nice short uppercut. Scorpion digs a right hand into Wills Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wills Jr's gas tank. Wills Jr tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wills Jr misses with a body punch.
Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body. A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
A short uppercut from Scorpion. Scorpion blocks a body shot from Wills Jr. Scorpion is trying to maintain a safe position but Wills Jr gets an underhook and turns Scorpion into the ropes. Wills Jr tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Scorpion lands a left hand.
Wills Jr tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Wills Jr back against the ropes. Scorpion working aggressively here.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Wills Jr avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the ropes. Silva Scorpion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Wills Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wills Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Scorpion manages to break the clinch.
Scorpion blocks a low kick nicely. Scorpion appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Wills Jr 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. Scorpion avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Scorpion misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wills Jr is looking to slow Scorpion down with leg kicks. The fighters circling - Wills Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Scorpion throws a leg kick but Wills Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely. Wills Jr scores with a jab. Scorpion acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scorpion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wills Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wills Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Scorpion with a nice cross. Scorpion is looking to score with low kicks. Nice body kick there by Scorpion. Wills Jr blocks a jab. Wills Jr throws a jab when Scorpion was well out of range. Scorpion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Scorpion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Scorpion tries to work over Wills Jr's front leg with a kick but Wills Jr checks it. #T3# Wills Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Scorpion. Wills Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Scorpion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Wills Jr avoids the head kick by Scorpion.
Wills Jr tries to clinch but Scorpion is having none of it. Scorpion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scorpion walks into a jab. Scorpion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Scorpion throws a good cross that connects.
Wills Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A punch combination from Scorpion misses. Scorpion connects with the punch. Wills Jr throws out a loose jab but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it. Wills Jr moves out of range of the strikes. Wills Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Scorpion's shoulder, as Scorpion tries to avoid the shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wills Jr wants to clinch. Nice cross by Wills Jr.#T4# Wills Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scorpion. Wills Jr lands a lovely overhand right. Scorpion needs to keep his hands up - Wills Jr had a free shot at his head there. Wills Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Wills Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Scorpion tries a head kick but it misses.
Wills Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wills Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Scorpion wants to slow Wills Jr down by chopping away at his legs. Wills Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Wills Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Wills Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Scorpion misses with the combination.
#CL2# Scorpion clinches up against the ropes. Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Wills Jr on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Silva Scorpion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Wills Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wilson Wills Jr! Wilson Wills Jr retains his featherweight title! Wilson Wills Jr 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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SYN K-1 三
Date: Jan 29, 2021 |
#R1# Entei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wills Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wills Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wills Jr lands a lovely overhand right. Nice defenses there by Wills Jr. An attempted straight right counter from Wills Jr misses the target. Wills Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Nice jab there from Wills Jr. Wills Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Entei throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Wills Jr throws a big shot that misses. Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've been informed that Entei 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. Entei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wills Jr is looking to counter punch. Entei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Entei lands a nice looking body shot.
Entei scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Wills Jr misses. Wills Jr thows a leg kick but Entei checks it and Entei counters with a stiff right hand. Entei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wills Jr throws a hook but Entei blocks it. Entei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. It looks like Wills Jr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Entei slips a straight right by Wills Jr. Entei tries to clinch up. A little feinted left hand from Wills Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wills Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1# Entei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Entei tries to land a front kick but Wills Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Wills Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wilson Wills Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Entei keeps Wills Jr at a distance using the push kick. Entei throws a series of punches but Wills Jr moves out of range. Wills Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entei.
Wills Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Wills Jr missing with a left hand there. Entei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Entei throws the left hand but Wills Jr avoids the punch easily. Wills Jr throws a lazy right hand but Entei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Entei scores with a nice body kick.
Entei thuds his right hand into Wills Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Wills Jr takes a kick to the side of the head. Wills Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Entei loads up on a big right hand but Wills Jr slips the punch. Wills Jr misses with an uppercut. Wills Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Entei 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. A cross from Entei lands. Entei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Entei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wills Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Entei.#T2# Wills Jr thumps Entei with a low kick. Wills Jr moves out of range as Entei strikes.#CL2# Entei closes the distance and pushes Wills Jr back into the ropes. Entei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Entei scores with a nice hook to the head. Wills Jr pushes Entei back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wills Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. Entei tries to work over Wills Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wills Jr misses with some punches.
Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Entei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wills Jr or not. Entei lands a hook to the side of the head. Wills Jr lands a nice shot to the body. Entei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wills Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands a hook to the side of the head. Entei blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Entei breaks the clinch.
Wills Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3# Wills Jr blocks a head kick by Entei.
Entei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Wills Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Entei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A head kick misses from Entei. A shot to the liver by Entei. Beautiful body shot. Wills Jr misses with a low kick as Entei jumps back. Jab by Entei. A nice leg kick from Wills Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Entei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Entei checks a leg kick nicely. Entei lands a jab to the head.
Wills Jr throws a lazy right hand but Entei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A head kick misses from Entei. Wills Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wills Jr sets himself, and Entei steps forward looking for the clinch! Wills Jr avoids it this time. Entei avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wills Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice uppercut lands for Entei. That snapped Wills Jr's head back.
Entei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Wills Jr scores with a nice strike.#T4# Entei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. Wills Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2# Entei clinches up with Wills Jr and pushes him back against the ropes. A hook to the body from Entei.
Entei tries to throw a body punch but Wills Jr avoids it by throwing Entei back against the ropes. Wills Jr lands a left hand.
Entei throws a punch but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Entei misses with a punch on the inside.
Entei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wills Jr prevents a body shot from Entei. Entei lands a right hand. Entei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wills Jr's elbow. Entei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wills Jr pushes Entei back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Entei wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wills Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Entei tries to throw a body punch but Wills Jr avoids it by throwing Entei back against the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Entei fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Entei. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Entei 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# Entei throws a shot from downtown. Wills Jr moves away and avoids it. Entei missing with a left hand there. Wills Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wills Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wills Jr defending well as Entei loads up on a big left hand. Wills Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Entei throws the left hand but Wills Jr avoids the punch easily. Wills Jr missing with a left hand there. Entei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Harry Entei seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Entei.
Wills Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Entei blocks the leg kick.
Wills Jr tries a low kick but Entei avoids it. Entei missing with a left hand there. Wills Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wills Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Entei. Entei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wills Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Entei scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Wills Jr misses. Nice uppercut there from Entei. Wills Jr ducks under a wild hook from Entei. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Entei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wills Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wills Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1# A solid leg kick lands there for Wills Jr.
Entei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Entei checks a leg kick. Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Wills Jr throws a jab when Entei was well out of range. The fighters circling - Entei throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Entei lands a really nice looking cross but Wills Jr seems unphased.
Entei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr takes one on the button. Donk. Wills Jr catches Entei right on the button with a cross. Wills Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. Wills Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Entei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wills Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Entei connects with a body shot that sends Wills Jr's belly button to the back. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wills Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wills Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Entei connects with the punch.#T2# A head kick by Wills Jr misses #CL2# and Entei counters by clinching up. Wills Jr throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Entei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Entei lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Wills Jr cracks Entei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Entei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wills Jr connects with a solid leg kick. Entei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wills Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Entei swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Wills Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Entei to score with a decent uppercut. Entei tries to clinch but Wills Jr is having none of it. Entei moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Entei tries to clinch but Wills Jr is having none of it. Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Entei fakes the leg kick and cracks Wills Jr in the body. Wills Jr misses with a hook. Entei misses with a body shot.
Entei throws a low kick but Wills Jr moves out of range easily. #T3# Wills Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Wills Jr slips a jab from Entei. Entei cracks Wills Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wills Jr throws a low kick but Entei moves out of range easily. A swing and a miss from Wills Jr. Wills Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. Wills Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Entei scores with a body shot.
A cross from Entei lands. Entei tries to clinch but Wills Jr is having none of it. Wills Jr tests Entei's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wills Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! Wills Jr misses with an uppercut. Wills Jr misses with a straight right. Entei slips under a jab. Wills Jr is looking to score with low kicks. Good work by Entei as he checks the leg kick. A big right from Entei misses. Wills Jr throwing a counter right hand but Entei manages to avoid it. Entei cracks Wills Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Entei dips to his left and cracks Wills Jr with an uppercut!#T4# Entei moves away from the strike by Wills Jr. Entei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Good exchange - Wills Jr coming out on top. Wills Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Entei misses with a head kick.
Wills Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Entei tries to clinch up but Wills Jr circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Entei clinches up with Wills Jr and pushes him back against the ropes. Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wills Jr working aggressively here.
Entei takes a shot to the head. Wills Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Entei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Entei tries to throw a body punch but Wills Jr avoids it by throwing Entei back against the ropes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Entei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wills Jr's elbow. Wills Jr cracks Entei with a nice body shot. Entei tries to throw a body punch but Wills Jr avoids it by throwing Entei back against the ropes. Entei throws a head punch that misses. Wills Jr lands with a light punch inside. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Entei will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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.#R3# Wills Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Entei's shoulder, as Entei tries to avoid the shot. Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wills Jr blocks a head kick by Entei.
A bone on bone clash there as Entei blocks the leg kick.
Wills Jr misses with a hook. Wills Jr 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. Wills Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Entei under the eye. Wills Jr throws a big shot that misses. Entei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wills Jr. Wills Jr throws a body punch but Entei moves out of range. Wills Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A little jabbing left from Entei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A swing and a miss from Entei. Wills Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Entei's sensitive parts. Entei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wills Jr. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wills Jr misses with a hook. Entei lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wills Jr will feel that in the morning. Wills Jr misses the jab. Entei tries to counter with a clinch but Wills Jr shakes him off and moves away. Wills Jr avoids the head kick by Entei.
Entei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wills Jr with a nice calf kick.#T1# Entei moves out of range as Wills Jr strikes. Wills Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Entei lands with a nice body punch. Entei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wills Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Entei counters with a head kick. Entei misses with an uppercut. Wills Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wills Jr with a jab. Entei throws a head kick that misses. Wills Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Entei avoided it. Wills Jr throws a low kick but Entei avoids it. Wills Jr throws a lazy right hand but Entei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wills Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Entei just misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr with a nice cross. Wills Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A head kick misses from Entei. Entei throws a jab but it's blocked by Wills Jr. This has been an exciting period of action! Wills Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Entei misses with a straight left. Entei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2# Wills Jr throws a jab when Entei was well out of range. A nice leg kick from Wills Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wills Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Entei is just out of range. Wills Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Entei slips a straight right by Wills Jr. Entei blocks a low kick nicely. Entei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Entei throws a right hand that Wills Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Wills Jr also avoids with ease. Entei jabbing away but nothing is landing. Entei with a hook. Wills Jr lands a jab. Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Entei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wills Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away. Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Entei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Entei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wills Jr throws a head kick that misses. Wills Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Entei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3# Wills Jr lands a lovely overhand right. Entei slips a jab and a cross from Wills Jr.
Entei takes one to the chin there. Entei throws a solid leg kick but Wills Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Entei. Wills Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. That kick from Wills Jr tenderised Entei's leg. Entei is trying to keep his angry face on. Wills Jr with a nice calf kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Wills Jr. Wills Jr moves out of range as Entei strikes. A left lands for Wills Jr. Wills Jr scores with a nice strike. Entei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. A leg kick checked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr moves forwards but Entei connects with a nice, crisp jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Entei tries to clinch up. Entei throws a lazy right hand but Wills Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wills Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Entei avoided it. Wills Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Entei steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wills Jr. Jab by Wills Jr. Entei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wills Jr. Wills Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4# A left lands for Wills Jr. Wills Jr throws a leg kick but Entei moved away. Entei steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wills Jr. Wills Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Wills Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A nice inside leg kick there by Wills Jr. That's going to slow Entei down. Entei pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wills Jr lands a lovely overhand right. Wills Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Entei. Entei wants to counter with a clinch but Wills Jr pushes him away. Entei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wills Jr. Entei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wills Jr cracks Entei with an open hand slap. Wills Jr scores with a hook. Wills Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Entei seems unphased.
Entei scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Entei misses with a looping left. Entei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wills Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Entei. That did some damage! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills Jr clearly takes that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R4# Wills Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Entei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wills Jr is out of range and Entei settles back down. Wills Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Entei. Wills Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Entei is out of range and Wills Jr settles back down. Entei checks a low kick from Wills Jr. A bone on bone clash there as Entei blocks the leg kick.
Entei tries to counter by closing the distance. Wills Jr feints and then cracks Entei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Entei down. Entei swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
As Entei looks to move away, Wills Jr throws a big counter combo but Entei just gets out of the way. Wills Jr throws out a powerful jab. A head kick misses from Entei. An attempted straight right counter from Wills Jr misses the target. Entei drops his hands momentarily and Wills Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Wills Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Entei blocks a low kick nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Entei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
Entei tries a body shot but Wills Jr blocks it.
Entei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. Wills Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1# Wills Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Entei. Entei misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr lands a hook to the side of the head. Entei wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wills Jr has him pressed against the ropes. Entei misses with the head strike.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Entei misses with a body punch.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Entei misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Wills Jr. Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wills Jr. Wilson Wills Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far. Entei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A frustrated look appears on Entei's face as he tries to break the clinch. Wills Jr tries to throw a body punch but Entei avoids it by throwing Wills Jr back against the ropes. A shot in the inside from Entei. #T2# Entei tries to work over Wills Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wills Jr throws a head punch that misses. Wills Jr scores with a shoulder strike. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wills Jr. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wills Jr blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Wills Jr. Entei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wills Jr's elbow. Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
Entei throws a head punch that misses. Entei blocks an uppercut.
Wills Jr works on Entei's body with a couple of short punches. Entei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Entei tries to break free but Wills Jr pushes him back against the ropes. Wills Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Entei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Entei tries to break the clinch but Wills Jr is controlling the position. Entei lands a body punch in the clinch. Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Entei uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Entei blocks a body shot from Wills Jr. Entei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wills Jr's elbow. Entei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wills Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Entei backwards. Wills Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei. Wills Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Entei backwards. Wills Jr working aggressively here.
Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wills Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wills Jr prevents a body shot from Entei. Entei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Entei swings wildly with an uppercut but Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Entei lands a body punch. Entei is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Wills Jr working aggressively here.
#T4# A head punch on the inside from Entei fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. Entei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Entei.
Entei scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2# Entei breaks the clinch.
Entei walks into a stiff left hand from Wills Jr. Wills Jr swings widly with a right hand
#CL2# and Entei counters by clinching up. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wills Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Wills Jr prevents a body shot from Entei. A left hand lands to the body for Wills Jr.
Wills Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei. Entei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wills Jr lands a shoulder strike. Entei blocks an uppercut.
Entei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wills Jr tries to throw a body punch but Entei avoids it by throwing Wills Jr back against the ropes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills Jr had his way with Harry Entei in that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5# Wills Jr lands with a right hand. Wills Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Entei. Wills Jr misses with a low kick.
Wills Jr throws a low kick but Entei moves out of range easily. Entei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A nice inside leg kick there by Wills Jr. That's going to slow Entei down. Wills Jr throws a hook to the side of Entei's head but Entei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wills Jr misses with a looping left. Entei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Entei lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Nice body punch from Entei. Entei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Entei swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Wills Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Entei. Wills Jr throws a jab when Entei was well out of range. No joy there for Entei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wills Jr cracks Entei with an open hand slap. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wills Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Entei sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wills Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wills Jr throws a low kick, looking for Entei's leg but Entei calmly moves out of range. #T1# Entei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wills Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Entei. Entei misses the shot to the body. Entei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Entei wants to clinch up but Wills Jr keeps it at a distance. Wills Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Wills Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Entei off balance momentarily. Entei 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. Wills Jr misses with a looping right. The crowd cheers as Wills Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Entei doesn't seem phased though. Wills Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Entei is able to avoid easily. Wills Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wills Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Entei checks it well. Wills Jr blocks a head kick by Entei.
Entei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wills Jr connects with an inside leg kick. Entei lands a head shot. Entei misses with a hook. Wills Jr ducked under it nicely. #T2# Entei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wills Jr. Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wills Jr cracks Entei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. A big left from Entei misses. Entei ducks under a wild hook from Wills Jr. Wills Jr with the inside leg kick. A bone on bone clash there as Entei blocks the leg kick.
Entei lands a nice hook to Wills Jr's body. Wills Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Entei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Entei throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Entei throws a body shot but no joy. Wills Jr with a nice calf kick. Wills Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wills Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Entei. Entei throws a head kick that misses. Entei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wills Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Entei's head. Wills Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wills Jr. #T3# Entei throws a lazy right hand but Wills Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wills Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Entei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Entei throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range. Wills Jr is looking to score with low kicks. Entei throws a head kick that half lands.
Wills Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Entei slips a jab from Wills Jr. Wills Jr throws a low kick, looking for Entei's leg but Entei calmly moves out of range. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Entei. Wills Jr misses with a hook. Entei ducked under it nicely. Entei avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Entei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wills Jr.
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wills Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. A head kick misses from Entei. #T4# A telegraphed right hand from Wills Jr misses the target. Entei dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wills Jr scores with a jab. Entei acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wills Jr throws a jab when Entei was well out of range. Wills Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Entei is out of range. Entei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wills Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wills Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Entei lands a head kick. Wills Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Wills Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Entei moves out of range of the strikes. Wills Jr throws a leg kick but Entei moved away. Wills Jr lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Wills Jr. Entei with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wills Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wills Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight! Wilson Wills Jr showed his dominance in that final round. Well Wills Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:47 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:47 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Wills Jr! Wilson Wills Jr retains his featherweight title! Wilson Wills Jr 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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SYN K-1 一
Date: Jan 15, 2021 |
#R1# Blackmane 🐺 swings widly with a right hand
and Wills Jr counters with a straight right hand. Wills Jr throws a nice inside leg kick. Wills Jr misses with a low kick.
Blackmane 🐺 checks a low kick from Wills Jr. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blackmane 🐺 ! But no joy. Blackmane 🐺 throws a hook to the side of Wills Jr's head but Wills Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wills Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wills Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL# Wills Jr darts in and clinches Blackmane 🐺 up against the ropes. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wills Jr. Wills Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackmane 🐺 's elbow. Blackmane 🐺 tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wills Jr avoids it. Wills Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Blackmane 🐺 misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wills Jr. A shot in the inside from Wills Jr. Blackmane 🐺 with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Wilson Wills Jr has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Blackmane 🐺 misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr tries a body shot but Blackmane 🐺 blocks it.
Wills Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackmane 🐺 missing with knees to the body.
Wills Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Blackmane 🐺 lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wills Jr backwards. #T1# Wills Jr working aggressively here.
Blackmane 🐺 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Blackmane 🐺 trying to land knees to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 missing with knees to the body.
Wills Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wills Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 blocking some punches.
Blackmane 🐺 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wills Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wills Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackmane 🐺 blocks a body shot from Wills Jr. Blackmane 🐺 lands with a light punch inside. A body shot lands from Wills Jr.
A shot in the inside from Blackmane 🐺 . A right hook to the body lands for Wills Jr.
Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wills Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackmane 🐺 . Blackmane 🐺 lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wills Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Blackmane 🐺 .
Wills Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Blackmane 🐺 has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wills Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Blackmane 🐺 can turn it around. Blackmane 🐺 tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wills Jr blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Wills Jr is leaning against Blackmane 🐺 and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Blackmane 🐺 blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. Blackmane 🐺 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackmane 🐺 crunches a lovely knee into Wills Jr's ribcage. I was talking to Wills Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Wills Jr blocking some punches.
Blackmane 🐺 with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wills Jr tries to throw a body punch but Blackmane 🐺 avoids it by throwing Wills Jr back against the ropes. A knee to the head by Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands a body punch in the clinch. Blackmane 🐺 lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a right hand. Wills Jr tries to work over Blackmane 🐺 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wills Jr scores with a hook to the body. A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. Wills Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wills Jr misses with a body punch.
#T3# Blackmane 🐺 tries to land knees in the clinch but Wills Jr avoids the damage to the body. Blackmane 🐺 lands a hook that snaps the head of Wills Jr backwards. A right handed body shot lands from Wills Jr.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a right to the head. Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Blackmane 🐺 . Blackmane 🐺 blocking some punches.
Blackmane 🐺 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wills Jr tries to work over Blackmane 🐺 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Blackmane 🐺 misses with a hook from the clinch. Blackmane 🐺 looking to throw knees to the head but Wills Jr is blocking nicely.
Wills Jr tries to work over Blackmane 🐺 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Blackmane 🐺 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackmane 🐺 tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wills Jr's elbow. Wills Jr tries a body shot but Blackmane 🐺 blocks it.
Wills Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a short shot to the head. Wills Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Wills Jr tries to throw a body punch but Blackmane 🐺 avoids it by throwing Wills Jr back against the ropes. Wills Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4# Wills Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wills Jr tries a body shot but Blackmane 🐺 blocks it.
Wills Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blackmane 🐺 backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wills Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blackmane 🐺 s head. Blackmane 🐺 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wills Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackmane 🐺 uses good head movement to avoid it. Blackmane 🐺 misses with the head strike.
Blackmane 🐺 prevents a body shot from Wills Jr. Blackmane 🐺 tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wills Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackmane 🐺 controls his hands.
Wills Jr cracks Blackmane 🐺 with a nice body shot. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Blackmane 🐺 creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Wills Jr throws a head punch that misses. Blackmane 🐺 lands a shoulder strike. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice left hand lands by Wills Jr.
Blackmane 🐺 missing with knees to the body.
Wills Jr lands a right hand. Wills Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wills Jr is defending well for now. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Wilson Wills Jr's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Blackmane 🐺 thows a left - swing and a miss! An attempted straight right counter from Wills Jr misses the target. Wills Jr scores with a leg kick.
Wills Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blackmane 🐺 .#CL# Wills Jr closes the distance and clinches. Blackmane 🐺 missing with knees to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 crunches a lovely knee into Wills Jr's ribcage. A body shot lands from Wills Jr.
Blackmane 🐺 lands an uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Wills Jr.
Blackmane 🐺 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackmane 🐺 stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Wills Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackmane 🐺 . Wills Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Blackmane 🐺 backwards. Wills Jr lands a nice shot to the body. Wills Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blackmane 🐺 backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Blackmane 🐺 .
Wills Jr throws a head punch that misses. Blackmane 🐺 tries to land knees in the clinch but Wills Jr avoids the damage to the body. Blackmane 🐺 throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Blackmane 🐺 .
#T1# Blackmane 🐺 with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a hook from the clinch. Blackmane 🐺 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wills Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wills Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blackmane 🐺 or not. Blackmane 🐺 with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wills Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackmane 🐺 utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Blackmane 🐺 with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wills Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackmane 🐺 controls his hands.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a knee to the head. Blackmane 🐺 misses with a short punch on the inside. Wills Jr working aggressively here.
Wills Jr blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Blackmane 🐺 fails to land. Wills Jr blocking some punches.
Wills Jr blocks an uppercut.
Wills Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackmane 🐺 tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2# Wills Jr lands with a light punch inside. Wills Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackmane 🐺 controls his hands.
Blackmane 🐺 working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Blackmane 🐺 misses with a punch on the inside.
Wills Jr lands a body punch in the clinch. Wills Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Blackmane 🐺 .
Wills Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blackmane 🐺 backwards. Wills Jr is working Blackmane 🐺 over against the ropes. Blackmane 🐺 lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wills Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. A short left from Wills Jr. Blackmane 🐺 scores with a nice hook to the head. Blackmane 🐺 lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackmane 🐺 uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackmane 🐺 . Wills Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3# Blackmane 🐺 trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Wills Jr on the inside. Blackmane 🐺 misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands a body punch. Blackmane 🐺 prevents a body shot from Wills Jr. Blackmane 🐺 blocking some punches.
Blackmane 🐺 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackmane 🐺 blocking some punches.
Blackmane 🐺 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wills Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blackmane 🐺 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wills Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Wills Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Blackmane 🐺 controls the action.
Blackmane 🐺 is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wills Jr is defending well for now. Wills Jr avoiding damage as Blackmane 🐺 throws knees to the body.
Wills Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blackmane 🐺 backwards. Blackmane 🐺 takes a shot to the head. Blackmane 🐺 takes a shot to the head. Wills Jr throws a head punch that misses. Blackmane 🐺 with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short uppercut from Wills Jr. A nice left hand lands by Wills Jr.
Blackmane 🐺 missing with knees to the body.
Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Wills Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wills Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wills Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackmane 🐺 controls his hands.
Blackmane 🐺 blocking some punches.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a shoulder strike. Wills Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blackmane 🐺 s head. Wills Jr tries a body shot but Blackmane 🐺 blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blackmane 🐺 obliges. Blackmane 🐺 misses with some punches.
Blackmane 🐺 misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wills Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wills Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blackmane 🐺 backwards. Blackmane 🐺 can't find room to land a body shot as Wills Jr controls the action.
Blackmane 🐺 tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wills Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills Jr dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Wilson Wills Jr's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3# Wills Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wills Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackmane 🐺 . Wills Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Blackmane 🐺 swings widly with a right hand
and Wills Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Blackmane 🐺 misses the shot to the body. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Wills Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Blackmane 🐺 controls the action.
Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wills Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wills Jr takes a shot to the head. Blackmane 🐺 connects with a knee to the head.
Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wills Jr scores with a nice hook to the head. Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wills Jr scores with a shot to the side of Blackmane 🐺 's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wills Jr misses with the head strike.
Blackmane 🐺 blocks an uppercut.
Wills Jr blocking some punches.
#T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Wills Jr. Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. Wills Jr tries a body shot but Blackmane 🐺 blocks it.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to land a knee to the head but Wills Jr blocks with his arms.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to land a knee to the head but Wills Jr blocks with his arms.
Wills Jr throws a head punch that misses. Blackmane 🐺 lands a left hand.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a knee to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wills Jr. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands a hook to the side of the head. Wills Jr lands with a left to the head. Wills Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackmane 🐺 controls his hands.
Wills Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a hook from the clinch. Blackmane 🐺 lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wills Jr backwards. Wills Jr lands a body punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wills Jr takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2# Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wills Jr is defending well for now. Wills Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wills Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wills Jr lands a body shot. Blackmane 🐺 is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wills Jr is defending well for now. Blackmane 🐺 tries to land a knee to the head but Wills Jr blocks with his arms.
Blackmane 🐺 takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wills Jr lands a body punch in the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wills Jr. Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Blackmane 🐺 .
Wilson Wills Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far. Wills Jr scores with a shot to the side of Blackmane 🐺 's head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wills Jr. Wills Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wills Jr working aggressively here.
Wills Jr scores with a shoulder strike. Wills Jr lands with a right to the head. Blackmane 🐺 misses with the head strike.
Wills Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice left hand lands by Wills Jr.
#T3# A short uppercut from Blackmane 🐺 . Wills Jr blocks an uppercut.
Blackmane 🐺 tries a knee to the head but Wills Jr blocks it.
Wills Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blackmane 🐺 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wills Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wills Jr. Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackmane 🐺 uses good head movement to avoid it. Blackmane 🐺 lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Blackmane 🐺 .
Wills Jr lands a shoulder strike. Blackmane 🐺 blocks an uppercut.
Wills Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Blackmane 🐺 .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackmane 🐺 . Blackmane 🐺 lands a nice shot to the body. Wills Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wills Jr. #T4# Blackmane 🐺 lands a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Blackmane 🐺 misses with a punch to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 prevents a body shot from Wills Jr. Blackmane 🐺 misses with some punches.
Blackmane 🐺 takes a shot to the head. Wills Jr tries a body shot but Blackmane 🐺 blocks it.
Blackmane 🐺 tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wills Jr scores with a nice hook to the head. A short left from Blackmane 🐺 . Blackmane 🐺 tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wills Jr avoids it. A left hand lands to the body for Wills Jr.
Wills Jr digs a right hand underneath Blackmane 🐺 's ribcage. Blackmane 🐺 let out a lung full of air as it connected. Blackmane 🐺 misses with some punches.
Wills Jr lands with a right to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A shot in the inside from Wills Jr. Wills Jr misses with a body punch.
Wills Jr lands an uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wills Jr. Good body shot from Wills Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills Jr clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Wilson Wills Jr's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4# Wills Jr looks to land a left hand but Blackmane 🐺 moved out of range nicely. Wills Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blackmane 🐺 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. Wills Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackmane 🐺 swats him away and circles back towards the center. Blackmane 🐺 connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Wills Jr connects with a solid leg kick. Blackmane 🐺 checks a low kick from Wills Jr. Wills Jr cracks Blackmane 🐺 with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Wilson Wills Jr is winning the standup battle so far. Wills Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Blackmane 🐺 keeps the fight on the outside. It seemed like Blackmane 🐺 was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wilson Wills Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Blackmane 🐺 throws a looping overhand right but Wills Jr ducks down to avoid it. Blackmane 🐺 slips a straight right by Wills Jr. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Blackmane 🐺 . Wills Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Wills Jr throws a low kick, looking for Blackmane 🐺 's leg but Blackmane 🐺 calmly moves out of range. Blackmane 🐺 connects with a right hand. Wills Jr shakes it off. Wills Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Blackmane 🐺 thuds his right hand into Wills Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Wills Jr forces Blackmane 🐺 back against the ropes and clinches.#T1# Blackmane 🐺 working aggressively here.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with the head strike.
Blackmane 🐺 trying to land knees to the body.
Wills Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wills Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A quick uppercut on the inside from Blackmane 🐺 . Wills Jr tries to throw a body punch but Blackmane 🐺 avoids it by throwing Wills Jr back against the ropes. Nice body punch from Wills Jr - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Blackmane 🐺 .
Wills Jr lands with a light punch inside. Blackmane 🐺 lands a good knee to the midsection. Wills Jr won't want to take too many of those. Blackmane 🐺 lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blackmane 🐺 blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wills Jr. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wills Jr. Blackmane 🐺 missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Blackmane 🐺 lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wills Jr.#T2# A short body shot lands from Wills Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a hook that snaps the head of Wills Jr backwards. Wills Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wills Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Blackmane 🐺 swings wildly with an uppercut but Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Blackmane 🐺 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wills Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a knee to the head. Wills Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackmane 🐺 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Blackmane 🐺 prevents a body shot from Wills Jr. Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackmane 🐺 uses good head movement to avoid it. Wills Jr lands a nice uppercut. Wills Jr lands with a right to the head. Wills Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# A quick uppercut on the inside from Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blackmane 🐺 . Blackmane 🐺 is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Blackmane 🐺 scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wills Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blackmane 🐺 backwards. Wills Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch. Blackmane 🐺 connects with a knee to the head.
Wills Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackmane 🐺 . Blackmane 🐺 swings wildly with an uppercut but Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Blackmane 🐺 misses with a knee to the head. Blackmane 🐺 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wills Jr avoiding damage as Blackmane 🐺 throws knees to the body.
Wills Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackmane 🐺 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wills Jr avoids it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackmane 🐺 . Wills Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Wills Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wills Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackmane 🐺 controls his hands.
Wills Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a nice hook to the head. Wills Jr throws a head punch that misses. Blackmane 🐺 prevents a body shot from Wills Jr. Wills Jr blocking some punches.
Blackmane 🐺 working Wills Jr over with knees to the body. Blackmane 🐺 is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wills Jr is defending well for now. Blackmane 🐺 lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Blackmane 🐺 tries a knee to the head but Wills Jr blocks it.
Wills Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blackmane 🐺 backwards. Blackmane 🐺 misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wills Jr. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wills Jr. Wills Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Blackmane 🐺 misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wills Jr. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wills Jr digs a right hand underneath Blackmane 🐺 's ribcage. Blackmane 🐺 let out a lung full of air as it connected. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wilson Wills Jr will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Wilson Wills Jr's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5# Blackmane 🐺 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wills Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Wills Jr misses with a low kick as Blackmane 🐺 jumps back. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Good standup being displayed there by Wills Jr as he connects with a hook. Blackmane 🐺 scores with a leg kick.
Blackmane 🐺 keeps the fight on the outside. Blackmane 🐺 misses the jab. Wills Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Blackmane 🐺 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Blackmane 🐺 throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range. Wills Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Blackmane 🐺 seems unphased.
An inside leg kick from Blackmane 🐺 misses. Wills Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blackmane 🐺 has time to react. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blackmane 🐺 misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blackmane 🐺 . Wills Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blackmane 🐺 finds it's way round the side to connect with Wills Jr's head. Blackmane 🐺 throws a lazy right hand but Wills Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Blackmane 🐺 cracks Wills Jr with a good jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wills Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blackmane 🐺 .#T1# Wills Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blackmane 🐺 checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Wills Jr takes a swing at Blackmane 🐺 's ribcage but misses. Some bone on bone action there as Wills Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Blackmane 🐺 misses the shot to the body. Wills Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blackmane 🐺 on the side of the head. Blackmane 🐺 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wills Jr throws out the jab. A chopping leg kick lands by Wills Jr. Wills Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Wills Jr misses with a head kick.
Blackmane 🐺 walks into a left hand. Wills Jr connects with a solid leg kick. Blackmane 🐺 checks a leg kick. Wills Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBlackmane 🐺 . Wills Jr misses with a low kick as Blackmane 🐺 jumps back. Jab, jab by Blackmane 🐺 - just one landing. Wills Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blackmane 🐺 . Blackmane 🐺 is looking to slow Wills Jr down with leg kicks. Blackmane 🐺 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Blackmane 🐺 keeps the fight on the outside. Wills Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackmane 🐺 . Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackmane 🐺 . Blackmane 🐺 has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blackmane 🐺 there as he acknowledges the shot. Blackmane 🐺 misses with a head kick.
Wills Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A head kick misses from Blackmane 🐺 . Wills Jr scores with a body shot.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a jab but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL# Wills Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Wills Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Wills Jr. Blackmane 🐺 lands a hook that snaps the head of Wills Jr backwards. Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a right to the head. Blackmane 🐺 lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T3# Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blackmane 🐺 landing knees to the head.
Wills Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Blackmane 🐺 .
Wills Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. Blackmane 🐺 with a knee to the head.
Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wills Jr. Wills Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. Blackmane 🐺 misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with the head strike.
Wills Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. Wills Jr throws a head punch that misses. Blackmane 🐺 misses with a knee strike.
Good body shot from Wills Jr.
Blackmane 🐺 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Wills Jr works on Blackmane 🐺 's body with a couple of short punches. A hook to the body from Wills Jr.
Blackmane 🐺 is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Blackmane 🐺 misses with some punches.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Blackmane 🐺 looking to throw knees to the head but Wills Jr is blocking nicely.
Wills Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle. Nice body punch from Wills Jr. Blackmane 🐺 missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wills Jr. Blackmane 🐺 tries to throw a body punch but Wills Jr avoids it by throwing Blackmane 🐺 back against the ropes. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wills Jr. Blackmane 🐺 misses with some punches.
Wills Jr blocking some punches.
Blackmane 🐺 prevents a body shot from Wills Jr. Blackmane 🐺 throws a punch but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Blackmane 🐺 misses with a short punch on the inside. Still in the clinch, Wills Jr scores with a nice short uppercut. Blackmane 🐺 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackmane 🐺 blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wilson Wills Jr. Well Wills Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Wills Jr! Wilson Wills Jr retains his featherweight title! Wilson Wills Jr decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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ETERNITY 27- KT World Series
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
#R1# Nice shot lands for Duanesboy. Wills Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Duanesboy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duanesboy goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Wills Jr throws a body shot but no joy. Wills Jr misses with an uppercut. Duanesboy saw that one coming. Wills Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duanesboy doesn't seem bothered though. Duanesboy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duanesboy blocks a low kick nicely. Duanesboy looks to land a left hand but Wills Jr moved out of range nicely. A big left from Wills Jr misses. Wills Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duanesboy. Wills Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Duanesboy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duanesboy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snake Duanesboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Duanesboy connects with a leg kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Duanesboy.
Wills Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Duanesboy connects with a looping right hand.
Duanesboy scores with a jab. Wills Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wills Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Duanesboy throws a sloppy head kick and Wills Jr counters with a straight right hand. Duanesboy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wills Jr. Duanesboy tries a head kick but it misses.
Wills Jr is looking to score with low kicks. Duanesboy stuns Wills Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Duanesboy.
A nice leg kick from Duanesboy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duanesboy cracks a nice hook into Wills Jr's ribs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wills Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab. Duanesboy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Wills Jr ducks under a wild hook from Duanesboy. Wills Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wills Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Duanesboy.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Wills Jr. Duanesboy does a little dance to reset his feet. Duanesboy throws a quick inside leg kick. Wills Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook. Duanesboy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duanesboy feinted there with a counter leg kick. A clash of legs there as Wills Jr blocks the low kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Duanesboy. That's going to slow Wills Jr down. Wills Jr blocks a head kick by Duanesboy.
Wills Jr lands with a right hand. Duanesboy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wills Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Duanesboy scores with a push kick. Wills Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duanesboy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Duanesboy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Duanesboy blocks a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wills Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wills Jr there as he acknowledges the shot. Wills Jr blocks a low kick nicely. Wills Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Duanesboy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duanesboy slips under a jab from Wills Jr. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Duanesboy dominated that round. That's time! Duanesboy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Duanesboy wants to land a leg kick but Wills Jr is out of range. It looks like Duanesboy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Duanesboy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wills Jr. Wills Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A bone on bone clash there as Wills Jr blocks the leg kick.
Duanesboy lands with an overhand left. Wills Jr with a nice cross. Wills Jr checks a low kick from Duanesboy. Duanesboy misses with a looping left. Duanesboy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duanesboy 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. Wills Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick. Duanesboy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wills Jr. That did some damage! A looping hook to the body misses from Wills Jr. Duanesboy does a little dance to reset his feet. Duanesboy jabs Wills Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duanesboy throws a leg kick which misses Wills Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Wills Jr tries to avoid it. Duanesboy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wills Jr is out of range and Duanesboy settles back down. Wills Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wills Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Duanesboy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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! Duanesboy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wills Jr momentarily.
Duanesboy thuds his right hand into Wills Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1# Wills Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Duanesboy backs up against the ropes.
Duanesboy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wills Jr can do to turn this around? Duanesboy misses the jab. Duanesboy throws a low kick but Wills Jr avoids it. Duanesboy throws a shot from downtown. Wills Jr moves away and avoids it. Wills Jr shapes to counter with a head kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duanesboy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wills Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wills Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Wills Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Snake Duanesboy is winning the standup battle so far. Duanesboy is looking to land body kicks. Wills Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Duanesboy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Duanesboy lands a jab to the nose. Duanesboy lunges at Wills Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wills Jr's hand. Duanesboy tries to land a front kick but Wills Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wills Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duanesboy can pounce on him.
Nice jab there from Duanesboy. Duanesboy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duanesboy throws a front kick aimed at Wills Jr's knee but Wills Jr avoids it well. Wills Jr staying out of range there. Duanesboy throws a head kick that half lands.
#T2# Wills Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duanesboy. Duanesboy getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Duanesboy with the inside leg kick. Wills Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wills Jr misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duanesboy. That's going to slow Wills Jr down. Duanesboy misses with a body kick. Duanesboy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wills Jr throws a body punch but Duanesboy moves out of range. Duanesboy lands the left hand. Wills Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duanesboy can pounce on him.
Wills Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Duanesboy is rocked! Duanesboy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wills Jr. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Duanesboy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Duanesboy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wills Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Duanesboy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Duanesboy jabbing away but nothing is landing. A little jabbing left from Wills Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Duanesboy dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3# A clash of legs there as Wills Jr blocks the low kick. Duanesboy goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Duanesboy scores with a leg kick.
Duanesboy lands with a straight right. Wills Jr didn't see that one coming. Wills Jr wants to land a leg kick but Duanesboy is out of range. Wills Jr misses with the combination.
Wills Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy with a nice calf kick. Wills Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duanesboy. Wills Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duanesboy throws a push kick but Wills Jr slaps the foot to one side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wills Jr avoids the head kick by Duanesboy.
Wills Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Duanesboy lands a body shot.
Wills Jr throws a hook to the side of Duanesboy's head but Duanesboy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Duanesboy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1# A nice leg kick from Duanesboy, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Duanesboy. Duanesboy throws a body shot but no joy. Duanesboy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. A jab from Duanesboy misses. Wills Jr digs a good hook to Duanesboy's body.
Duanesboy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wills Jr misses with an uppercut. Duanesboy saw that one coming. Duanesboy connects with an inside leg kick. Duanesboy is looking to slow Wills Jr down with leg kicks. Duanesboy thumps Wills Jr with a low kick. Wills Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Duanesboy. Duanesboy scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Duanesboy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wills Jr throws a leg kick and Duanesboy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Duanesboy lands a leg kick that knocks Wills Jr off balance momentarily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wills Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duanesboy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2# Wills Jr throws a leg kick but Duanesboy sees it coming and moves out of range. Duanesboy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Duanesboy misses with a head kick.
Wills Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Duanesboy.
Wills Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. An inside leg kick lands from Duanesboy. Duanesboy scores with a head kick. Wills Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Wills Jr throws a big shot that misses. Wills Jr misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Wills Jr is predictable there and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Duanesboy throws a jab but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duanesboy. Duanesboy misses with a low kick.
Wills Jr walks into a left hand. Duanesboy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wills Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Duanesboy clearly takes that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4# Duanesboy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Wills Jr tries to clinch there but Duanesboy circles away.
Duanesboy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Duanesboy with a nice calf kick. Duanesboy throws a body kick that misses. Wills Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. A head kick by Duanesboy misses and Wills Jr counters with a stiff right hand. Duanesboy is looking to land body kicks.#CL2# Wills Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wills Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Wills Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wills Jr tries to work over Duanesboy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Duanesboy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wills Jr's elbow. Duanesboy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wills Jr backwards. A hook to the body from Wills Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot in the inside from Wills Jr. Duanesboy blocks an uppercut.
Wills Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duanesboy's elbow. Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duanesboy misses with a hook from the clinch. Wills Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duanesboy or not. Wills Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. 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! Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1##BC# Duanesboy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Duanesboy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Duanesboy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Duanesboy 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. Duanesboy connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wills Jr. Duanesboy does a little dance to reset his feet. Some bone on bone action there as Wills Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A head kick misses from Duanesboy. Wills Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Duanesboy goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Duanesboy misses with a body punch
and Duanesboy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A bone on bone clash there as Duanesboy blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Duanesboy misses the target. Duanesboy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Duanesboy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Duanesboy tries to land a leg kick but Wills Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Wills Jr thumps Duanesboy with a low kick.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Duanesboy misses with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wills Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Duanesboy - the referee stops the clock and Wills Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Duanesboy. Wills Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Duanesboy avoids the body shot from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Duanesboy throws a head kick that misses. Duanesboy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wills Jr. Duanesboy throws a solid leg kick but Wills Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duanesboy. Duanesboy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duanesboy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Duanesboy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Duanesboy thows a body kick. Wills Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duanesboy, as that shot connected.
Wills Jr connects with a nice cross there... Duanesboy is looking wobbly and Wills Jr recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Duanesboy to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Wills Jr jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wilson Wills Jr! Wilson Wills Jr is the new featherweight champion! Wilson Wills Jr 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:
ETERNITY 25 - KT World Series
Date: Dec 04, 2020 |
#R1# Wills Jr lands with a cross. Less takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A swing and a miss from Less. Wills Jr throws the left hand but Less avoids the punch easily. Wills Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Wills Jr connects with a crisp jab. Less ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. Wills Jr checks the leg kick. Less tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wills Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Less. Less keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Wills Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Less throws a hook but Wills Jr blocks it. Less looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wills Jr avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Wills Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wills Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Less scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wills Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr slips under a jab from Less. Wills Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Less. Less looks for the body kick but Wills Jr saw that one coming. Wills Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wills Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Less misses with an uppercut. #T1# Less moves in looking to clinch but Wills Jr pushes him off. Less lands a jab. Less misses with a body kick. The fighters circle momentarily. Wills Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Wills Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Wills Jr throws a low kick but Less avoids it. Wills Jr tries to score with a low kick but Less moves his leg out of the way. Less throwing a counter right hand but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Less checks a leg kick. Less takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A low kick lands for Less.
Wills Jr throws a looping overhand right but Less ducks down to avoid it. Wills Jr ducks under a wild hook from Less. Wills Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Less checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Wills Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. Less blocks a jab. Less throwing a counter right hand but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Wills Jr checks a leg kick. Wills Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Less lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Less staying out of range there. Wills Jr throws out a powerful jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wills Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Less fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Wills Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Wills Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Less.#T2# Nice defenses there by Wills Jr. Less is looking to score with low kicks. A swing and a miss from Less. Wills Jr ducks under a wild hook from Less. Less moves away from the strike by Wills Jr. Less misses with a low kick. Wills Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Wills Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Less misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Less walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A chopping leg kick lands by Wills Jr. Less misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr misses with a straight right. Good work by Less as he checks the leg kick. Wills Jr looks to land a left hand but Less moved out of range nicely. Less fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wills Jr is out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice shot lands for Wills Jr. Less connects with a solid leg kick. Wills Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Less attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Wills Jr loads up on a big right hand but Less slips the punch. Less is looking to counter punch. Wills Jr slips a jab from Less. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wilson Wills Jr will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Less lands with a kick to the temple. Wills Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" A head kick misses from Wills Jr. Wills Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Less. Less fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wills Jr is out of range. Less pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A left lands for Less. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Wills Jr cracks Less with a right hand to the side of the head. Wills Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Less.
Wills Jr throws out a leg kick but Less moves out of range and Wills Jr only half commits. Wills Jr throws a nice inside leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Wills Jr.
Wills Jr misses with a hook. Nice shot lands for Less. That kick from Wills Jr tenderised Less's leg. Less is trying to keep his angry face on. Wills Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wills Jr connects with an inside leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wills Jr moves out of range of the strikes. It seemed like Wills Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wilson Wills Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Less. Wills Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Less walks into a stiff left hand from Wills Jr. Less lands with a cross. #T1# Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Less.
A slow jab from Less misses its intended target. A shot to the body from Less misses and Wills Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Less misses with a leg kick. A little jabbing left from Wills Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Wills Jr 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. Wills Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Less. Less throws a low kick but Wills Jr avoids it. Less thows a left - swing and a miss! Wills Jr ducks under a wild hook from Less. Wills Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Less jabs at Wills Jr's body. Decent striking displayed by Wills Jr there. Less jabbing away but nothing is landing. Less throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Less keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wills Jr. Wills Jr throws a big shot that misses. Less takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Less scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Less moves out of range as Wills Jr strikes. Less takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Wills Jr slips a straight right by Less. Wills Jr scores with a nice right hand.
#T2# Less finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wills Jr swinging wildly here.
Less is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Less lands with a nice body kick. Less misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
A jab from Wills Jr misses. Wills Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Wills Jr lands with a shot to the body. Less comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Less throws a leg kick but Wills Jr moved away. Wills Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wills Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! A solid leg kick lands there for Wills Jr.
Wills Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Less looks to land a body kick but Wills Jr moved away. Wills Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Less misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wills Jr checks a leg kick nicely. Less clobbers Wills Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Less avoids the body shot from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Less moves away. A little feinted left hand from Less on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wilson Wills Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3# A leg kick checked by Wills Jr. Less throws a body shot but no joy. Less displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wills Jr throws out the jab. Less throws a body kick that misses. Wills Jr wants to land a leg kick but Less is out of range. Less throws a sloppy head kick and Wills Jr moves out of range easily. Less throws a shot from downtown. Wills Jr moves away and avoids it. Less throws a big shot that misses. Wills Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Wills Jr misses. Less staying out of range there. An attempted straight right counter from Less misses the target. Wills Jr throws a nice outside leg kick. Wills Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Less. Less lands a jab to the nose. A jab from Less misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wills Jr misses with a looping right. Less misses with a low kick.
Wills Jr digs a good hook to Less's body.
Less fails in his attempt to clinch. Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Less. Wills Jr blocks a jab. Less jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1# Wills Jr lands with a hook. Less tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Wills Jr connects with a body shot. Good work by Wills Jr as he checks the leg kick. Wills Jr with the inside leg kick. Wills Jr throws a jab when Less was well out of range. A clash of legs there as Wills Jr blocks the low kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wills Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Less has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Less and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Less closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Good work by Less as he checks the leg kick. Less is looking to chop away at Wills Jr's legs. Less throws a chopping leg kick but Wills Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Wills Jr misses with a low kick. Wills Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Less stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wills Jr. Wills Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wills Jr thuds a left hand into Less's body. Wills Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Less thumps Wills Jr with a low kick. Less looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wills Jr missing with a left hand there. Less was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Less slips a jab from Wills Jr.#T2# Less moves in looking to clinch but Wills Jr pushes him off. Wills Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Good work by Less as he checks the leg kick. Less just misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Less shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Less throws a looping overhand right but Wills Jr ducks down to avoid it. Wills Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Less. Less shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A leg kick checked by Wills Jr. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Less. Less chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wills Jr can pounce on him.
Less fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Wills Jr throws a body shot but no joy. Less scores with a push kick. Less takes a body punch but keeps moving. Less misses with a body shot.
Wills Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wills Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Less off balance momentarily. A low kick lands for Wills Jr.
Less fails with an attempt to clinch.
Less misses with a body punch
and Wills Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wills Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills Jr really dominated that round. That's time! Less's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4# Wills Jr moves away from the strike by Less. Wills Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Wills Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Less turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wills Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Less.
Wills Jr misses with a hook. Less throws a low kick, looking for Wills Jr's leg but Wills Jr calmly moves out of range. It seemed like Wills Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wills Jr moves out of range of the strikes. Wills Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wills Jr throws a lazy right hand but Less sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Less looks to throw the jab but Wills Jr is out of range. A big right from Wills Jr misses. Less misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wills Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Less. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wills Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Less at a distance.
Wills Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wills Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wills Jr misses with a straight right. Less digs a good body shot into Wills Jr's ribs. Wills Jr lands a head kick. Less smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1# Nice shot by Wills Jr. Wills Jr feints a jab promting Less to slip. Wills Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Less slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Wills Jr cracks Less with a right hand to the side of the head. Wills Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Less moves away. Wills Jr misses with a leg kick. Less throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Less checks a low kick from Wills Jr. Wills Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Wills Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Less is out of range. Less fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wills Jr checks it well. Wills Jr checks a leg kick. Wills Jr blocks a leg kick. Less misses with a head kick.
Less scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wills Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Less just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL# Less clinches. #BC2# Wills Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Less fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Less. Wills Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Less throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. It seemed like Wills Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Less with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wills Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Less. Wills Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Less throws a push kick but Wills Jr slaps the foot to one side. Less misses with a straight left. Less throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range. Less connects with a looping right hand.
Less swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Less looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Less throws a wild body kick that Wills Jr sees coming a mile off. A low kick lands for Wills Jr.
Wills Jr walks into a straight right hand from Less. Wills Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Less. Wills Jr misses with a low kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Less walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Less tries a low kick but Wills Jr avoids it. Less avoids the body shot from Wills Jr.
Less throws a jab when Wills Jr was well out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Wills Jr. That's going to slow Less down. Wills Jr misses the shot to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Wilson Wills Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5# Less uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Name Less has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Less pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wills Jr is out of range and Less settles back down. Less throws a leg kick but Wills Jr sees it coming and moves out of range. Wills Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Wills Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Less moves out of range as Wills Jr strikes. Wills Jr checks a leg kick nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wills Jr! But no joy. Less thumps Wills Jr with a low kick. Wills Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Less. Less ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. The crowd cheers as Wills Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Less doesn't seem phased though. Wills Jr with a nice calf kick. Wills Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Less misses. Wills Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Less misses with a wild body shot. A jab lands there for Wills Jr. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Less walks into a stiff left hand from Wills Jr. A telegraphed right hand from Less misses the target. Wills Jr connects with a solid leg kick. Wills Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wills Jr is looking to slow Less down with leg kicks. #T1# Less 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. Wills Jr with a hook. Wills Jr digs a good hook to Less's body.
Wills Jr tests Less's chin there with a solid looking shot. Less misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr lands with a right hand. Less lands a jab to the head.
Less throws a big shot that misses. Less 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. Wills Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Less misses with a looping left. Donk. Wills Jr catches Less right on the button with a cross. Nice body punch from Wills Jr. 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! Less throws the kick towards the body but Wills Jr avoids it. Wills Jr throws a nice inside leg kick. Less tries to work over Wills Jr's front leg with a kick but Wills Jr checks it. Wills Jr throws out a counter right but Less avoids it with no problem. Wills Jr moves out of range as Less throws a body kick.
Wills Jr blocks a jab. Less takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wills Jr tests Less's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2# Wills Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Less 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. Wills Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wills Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Less misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick from Wills Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Less closes the distance but Wills Jr moves to the side and Wills Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wills Jr lands with an overhand left. Less swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wills Jr slips a jab from Less. Less walks into a left hand. Wills Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Less. That did some damage! Less motions for Wills Jr to come forward. Less throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Less looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Less throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Wills Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A lazy body kick from Less enabling Wills Jr to counter with a crisp jab. Wills Jr digs a good body shot into Less's ribs. Less throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight! Wilson Wills Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Wills Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:50 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:50 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wilson Wills Jr! In his post fight interview, Wilson Wills Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
EK 22_ Wubba Wubba Dub Dub
Date: Nov 13, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Por Pramuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wills Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Por Pramuk.
Wills Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Por Pramuk's head back.
Por Pramuk is looking to clinch. Wills Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wills Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wills Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Por Pramuk.
Wills Jr missing with a left hand there. Por Pramuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A nice leg kick from Por Pramuk, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wills Jr.
Por Pramuk looks to land a left hand but Wills Jr moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Por Pramuk misses with a head kick.
#CL2# Por Pramuk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wills Jr, pushing him back against the ropes. Por Pramuk tries to throw a body punch but Wills Jr avoids it by throwing Por Pramuk back against the ropes. Por Pramuk is leaning against Wills Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Por Pramuk blocks a body shot from Wills Jr. Por Pramuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Por Pramuk lands a shot to the body. Por Pramuk lands a nice shot to the body. Por Pramuk prevents a body shot from Wills Jr. Wills Jr tries to work over Por Pramuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Por Pramuk wants to break free but Wills Jr has control.
Wills Jr works on Por Pramuk's body with a couple of short punches. Wills Jr lands a body punch. Por Pramuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Por Pramuk tries a knee to the head but Wills Jr blocks it.
Por Pramuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Wills Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch. Por Pramuk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wills Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Por Pramuk tries a knee to the head but Wills Jr blocks it.
Por Pramuk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wills Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Wills Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Por Pramuk manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Por Pramuk has managed to clinch.
Por Pramuk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Por Pramuk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wills Jr's defenses. A right hand to the body from Wills Jr.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Por Pramuk tries to land a knee to the head but Wills Jr blocks with his arms.
Wills Jr blocks an elbow strike. Wills Jr lands a nice shot to the body. Wills Jr lands with a short shot to the head. Por Pramuk can't find room to land a body shot as Wills Jr controls the action.
Por Pramuk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wills Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Por Pramuk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wills Jr's defenses. Por Pramuk throws an elbow but it misses.
Wills Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wills Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wills Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Por Pramuk backwards. Wills Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Por Pramuk backwards. #BC# Wills Jr breaks the clinch.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wills Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Por Pramuk. Wills Jr 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. Por Pramuk looks to land a combination but Wills Jr avoids it well. Por Pramuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Wilson Wills Jr will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Por Pramuk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr checks a leg kick nicely. A lazy left from Wills Jr finds it's target. Por Pramuk scores with the left hand. Wills Jr knows he should have avoided that one. Nice defenses there by Por Pramuk. Por Pramuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Wills Jr scores with a hook. Wills Jr scores with a jab to the body. Por Pramuk tries to clinch but Wills Jr moves out of range. Wills Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket. Por Pramuk scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Wills Jr pushes Por Pramuk up against the ropes in a clinch. Por Pramuk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Wilson Wills Jr has been cut. Por Pramuk blocking some punches.
#T1# Por Pramuk can't find room to land a body shot as Wills Jr controls the action.
Por Pramuk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wills Jr blocks an elbow strike from Por Pramuk.
Wills Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wills Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Por Pramuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wilson Wills Jr is winning the standup battle so far. Por Pramuk tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wills Jr. Por Pramuk tries to clinch and Wills Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Nice body kick from Por Pramuk. Wills Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Por Pramuk. Wills Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A leg kick checked by Por Pramuk. Por Pramuk misses with a low kick. Wills Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Por Pramuk avoided it. Por Pramuk throws a sloppy head kick and Wills Jr moves out of range easily. #T2# Wills Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Por Pramuk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Por Pramuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The fighters circle momentarily. Wills Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL# Wills Jr moves into the clinch. 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! Wills Jr lands a hook to the side of the head. Por Pramuk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wills Jr dodges an elbow strike from Por Pramuk.
Wills Jr tries a body shot but Por Pramuk blocks it.
#BC# Wills Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wills Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Por Pramuk can pounce on him.
Por Pramuk scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2# Wills Jr gets tackled into the ropes by Por Pramuk. Por Pramuk maintains the clinch. Por Pramuk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2# Por Pramuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Por Pramuk tries to clinch but Wills Jr is having none of it. 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 Wilson Wills Jr will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Wilson Wills Jr's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3# Por Pramuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wills Jr. Por Pramuk throws a shot from downtown. Wills Jr moves away and avoids it. Por Pramuk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Por Pramuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Por Pramuk throws a front kick aimed at Wills Jr's knee but Wills Jr avoids it well. Por Pramuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wills Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Por Pramuk's sensitive parts. Wills Jr tries to bum rush Por Pramuk with a series of wild strikes but Por Pramuk uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Por Pramuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Por Pramuk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wills Jr checks it well. Wills Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Por Pramuk tries to clinch but Wills Jr moves out of range. Wills Jr throwing a counter right hand but Por Pramuk manages to avoid it.#CL2# Por Pramuk clinches. #T1# Wills Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Por Pramuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Por Pramuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wills Jr 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. Wills Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Por Pramuk.
#CL2# Por Pramuk clinches with his opponent.
Wills Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wills Jr lands with a short shot to the head. Wills Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Por Pramuk looking to throw knees to the head but Wills Jr is blocking nicely.
Wills Jr lands a nice uppercut. Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Por Pramuk or not. Por Pramuk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wills Jr's face.
A right handed body shot lands from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wills Jr tries to work over Por Pramuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Por Pramuk.
#T2# Wills Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wills Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Por Pramuk. Wills Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wills Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Wills Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Por Pramuk controls his hands.
Por Pramuk throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wills Jr tries a body shot but Por Pramuk blocks it.
#BC2# Por Pramuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Por Pramuk throws an off balance right hand
and Wills Jr counters with a left to the body. Wills Jr blocks the body kick.
Por Pramuk throws a nice looking combination but Wills Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wills Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Por Pramuk throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wills Jr loads up on a big right hand but Por Pramuk slips the punch. Por Pramuk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Por Pramuk is looking to clinch but Wills Jr is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills Jr clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Wilson Wills Jr's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4# Wills Jr throws a hook to the side of Por Pramuk's head but Por Pramuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wills Jr misses with a low kick as Por Pramuk jumps back. Wills Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Por Pramuk counters with a low kick, right behind Wills Jr 's knee. Por Pramuk misses with an uppercut. Wills Jr saw that one coming. Wills Jr throwing a counter right hand but Por Pramuk manages to avoid it. A left lands for Wills Jr. Wills Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Por Pramuk can pounce on him.
Wills Jr walks into a jab. Por Pramuk goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Wills Jr throws a body punch but Por Pramuk moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Por Pramuk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Por Pramuk lands a front kick. Por Pramuk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wills Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Por Pramuk should have avoided that one. A slow jab from Por Pramuk misses its intended target. #T1# Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Por Pramuk. Wills Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick. That kick from Por Pramuk tenderised Wills Jr's leg. Wills Jr is trying to keep his angry face on. Por Pramuk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wills Jr. Wills Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Por Pramuk is looking to clinch. Por Pramuk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wills Jr. Wills Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Wills Jr throws a leg kick but Por Pramuk moved away. Wills Jr avoids the head kick by Por Pramuk.
A low kick from Por Pramuk misses and Wills Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Por Pramuk throws a head kick but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wills Jr throws a big counter combination but Por Pramuk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Wills Jr thows a leg kick but Por Pramuk checks it and Por Pramuk counters with a straight right hand. Por Pramuk closes the distance looking to clinch and Por Pramuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2# Por Pramuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Por Pramuk misses and Wills Jr counters with a leg kick. Por Pramuk checks a low kick from Wills Jr. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Por Pramuk darts in trying to clinch and Wills Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wills Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Por Pramuk manages to avoid it. Wills Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Wills Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Por Pramuk. It looked like Wills Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A punch lands to the side of Por Pramuk 's head but he takes it in his stride. Por Pramuk cracks Wills Jr with a right hand to the side of the head. Good work by Wills Jr as he checks the leg kick. Nice defenses there by Por Pramuk. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wilson Wills Jr will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Wilson Wills Jr's cut. That's time! Wills Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R5# Wills Jr lands a head shot. Wills Jr throws a body shot but no joy. Por Pramuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Por Pramuk looks to throw an elbow but misses. Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Por Pramuk lands an elbow inside. Por Pramuk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Por Pramuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wills Jr tries to throw a body punch but Por Pramuk avoids it by throwing Wills Jr back against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wills Jr tries a body shot but Por Pramuk blocks it.
Por Pramuk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Por Pramuk with a knee to the head.
Wills Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Por Pramuk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wills Jr blocks it with crossed arms. Wills Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wills Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Por Pramuk backwards. #T1# Nice body punch from Wills Jr - that landed with a thud.
Wills Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Por Pramuks head. A nice right hand lands inside from Wills Jr. Wills Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wills Jr tries to work over Por Pramuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Good body shot from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Por Pramuk controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Wills Jr. Wills Jr pushes Por Pramuk back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wills Jr digs a right hand into Por Pramuk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Por Pramuk's gas tank. Por Pramuk is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Wills Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Por Pramuk controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wills Jr. Por Pramuk tries a body shot but Wills Jr blocks it.
Wills Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wills Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. Por Pramuk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Wills Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wills Jr tries a body shot but Por Pramuk blocks it.
Por Pramuk misses with a body punch.
#T2# Wills Jr misses with a body punch.
Wills Jr lands a left hand.
Por Pramuk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wills Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wills Jr lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Por Pramuk is rocked!#BC# Wills Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Por Pramuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Wills Jr finish him? Wills Jr checks a low kick from Por Pramuk. Wills Jr throwing a counter right hand but Por Pramuk manages to avoid it. Nice body punch from Wills Jr. Por Pramuk seems to have recovered his senses. Por Pramuk tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD# and Wills Jr counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Por Pramuk to the mat, face first! Wills Jr goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Por Pramuk is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff! Wills Jr throws a leg kick but Por Pramuk sees it coming and moves out of range. Por Pramuk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wills Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Por Pramuk can do to turn this around? Wills Jr connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Por Pramuk's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Por Pramuk - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Wilson Wills Jr! After the fight, Wilson Wills Jr 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. Dieselnoi Por Pramuk spoke after the fight, saying 'Well fought! I'll be back stronger next time!'. |
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OFC 408: Shamrock vs Reigns
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1# Wills Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wills Jr there as he acknowledges the shot. A punch combination from Jackson misses. Wills Jr tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range. Jackson is looking to counter punch. Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wills Jr. Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Wills Jr. Jackson takes a swing at Wills Jr's ribcage but misses. Wills Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses. Jackson slips under a jab. Wills Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Jackson lands a lovely overhand right. Wills Jr moves out of range as Jackson strikes. Jackson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWills Jr. Wills Jr 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. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wills Jr. Jackson throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range. Wills Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Wills Jr. Jackson staying out of range there. A jab from Wills Jr does it's job there. Jackson throws a shot to the body.
#T1# Wills Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wills Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Wills Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wills Jr misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming. Jackson works the jab nicely. Wills Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wills Jr loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch. Wills Jr lands a jab to the head.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Wills Jr's head but Wills Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wills Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Wills Jr misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A nice inside leg kick there by Wills Jr. That's going to slow Jackson down. Wills Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! 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 telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Wills Jr. Jackson throws a body shot but no joy. #T2# Jackson jabs at Wills Jr's body. Jackson misses the shot to the body. Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Wills Jr's head. Jackson misses with a hook. Wills Jr ducked under it nicely. Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Wills Jr. Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wills Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Nice body punch from Wills Jr. A solid leg kick lands there for Wills Jr.
Nice shot by Wills Jr. Wills Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wills Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wills Jr. Wills Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Wills Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wills Jr wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range. Jackson takes a swing at Wills Jr's ribcage but misses. #T3# Wills Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket. Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jackson checks a leg kick. Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Jackson throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Wills Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Nice body punch from Jackson. Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.#TD# Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wills Jr sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB# Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB# Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wills Jr defends it well. Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Jackson is looking for a kimura but Wills Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage. Jackson 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. Jackson winds up and cracks Wills Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2# Wills Jr looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Wills Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. 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 DeShawn Jackson will probably get the nod. That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Wills Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jackson misses with a straight left. Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Wills Jr. Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson. And Wills Jr responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time. Wills Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson. Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wills Jr lands with a good body shot. Wills Jr throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wills Jr throws out a powerful jab. Jackson misses with a hook. Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wills Jr throws out the jab. Wills Jr scores with a body shot.
Wilson Wills Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wills Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# Wills Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wills Jr doesn't seem bothered though. Jackson misses with a low kick. #TD# Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB# Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wills Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Wills Jr is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it. #SUB# Jackson tries for a kimura but Wills Jr is defending well. Jackson working away.#SUB# Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2# Wills Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes. Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wills Jr some visible discomfort.
Wills Jr struggling a bit here. Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB# Jackson swings around for an armbar but Wills Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Jackson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wills Jr uses it to pass to side control.
Wills Jr just content to control the position. Jackson struggling a bit here. DeShawn Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Wills Jr controlling from side mount. #SUB2# Wills Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well. #T3# Wills Jr trying to control the position but Jackson is working away. Jackson is looking for a sweep. Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wills Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Wills Jr has passed into side control.#SUB2# Wills Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Wills Jr keeps moving and retains side control. #T4# 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. Jackson gets back to half guard. Jackson gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wills Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wills Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Wills Jr looking to pass the guard. Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wills Jr is one step ahead there. 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 DeShawn Jackson will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Jackson misses the shot to the body. Jackson blocks a jab. Jackson lands with a right hand. Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Wills Jr shows good takedown defense. Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wills Jr takes one on the button. Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wills Jr lands with a right hand. Wills Jr scores with a punch to the head. Wills Jr lands with a cross. Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wills Jr. Jackson misses with a wild body shot. Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jab, jab by Wills Jr - just one landing. Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wills Jr's head. Wills Jr tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it. Wills Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1# Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Wills Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely. Wills Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wills Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson. Jackson throws a body shot but no joy. Jackson connects with a crisp jab. Jackson misses the shot to the body. Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range. Jackson misses with a looping left. Wills Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick. Wills Jr scores with a jab to the body. Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Wills Jr misses the shot to the body. It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range. Wills Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Wills Jr thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wilson Wills Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jackson takes one on the button. Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Wills Jr as he checks the leg kick. Wills Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage! Wills Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A leg kick checked by Jackson. Wilson Wills Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wills Jr moves away from the strike by Jackson. A slapping leg kick lands for Wills Jr.
DeShawn Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Good standup being displayed there by Wills Jr as he connects with a hook. Jackson digs a good hook to Wills Jr's body.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wills Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jackson connects with a crisp jab. Wills Jr defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand. Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD# Wills Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard. Wills Jr has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.#T3# Wills Jr keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. #SUB# Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Wills Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well. Wills Jr trying to control the position.
Jackson 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. Jackson wants to control from the top but Wills Jr keeps moving. #SUB# Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Wills Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Wills Jr throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2# Wills Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wills Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wills Jr throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Jackson wants to control from the top but Wills Jr keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DeShawn Jackson. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn Jackson! DeShawn Jackson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
OFC 405: Biohazard
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1# Wills Jr is looking to clinch but Ng is avoiding it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wills Jr. Ng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wills Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wills Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr backing away here, and Ng unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Ng throws a body shot but no joy. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Ng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wills Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ng slips a jab from Wills Jr. Ng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wills Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Ng. Ng has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wills Jr. Ng misses the jab. Wills Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! Ng lands with a shot to the body. Ng jabs Wills Jr right on the nose. Wills Jr blinks but takes it well. 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! Wills Jr checks a leg kick. Ng misses with a hook. Ng drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A low kick from Wills Jr is predictable there and Ng makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Ng misses with a hook
enabling Wills Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Wills Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ng. Ng chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wills Jr can pounce on him.
Wills Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A leg kick checked by Ng. Ng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wills Jr. Wills Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Ng lands a slapping body shot.
Ng throws a poor cross that misses
and Wills Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ng throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ng takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Wills Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ng.
Wills Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wills Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ng. Ng throws a solid leg kick but Wills Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ng. Wills Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Ng manages to avoid taking any serious damage. That kick from Wills Jr tenderised Ng's leg. Ng is trying to keep his angry face on. Ng misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wills Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2# 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! Ng lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ng throws a poor cross that misses
and Wills Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The fighters circling - Ng throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wills Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Wills Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ng throws a looping overhand right but Wills Jr ducks down to avoid it. Ng pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wills Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wills Jr cracks the inside of Ng's front leg. Ng lands a slapping body shot.
Ng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wills Jr's calf. Wills Jr throws a body shot but no joy. Ng pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ng motions for Wills Jr to come forward. Ng throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wills Jr swings for the body but Ng moves out of range.
Wills Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ng manages to avoid it. Wills Jr scores with a body shot.
Ng takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wills Jr checks a leg kick. Wills Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Ng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3# Wills Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ng takes a step back to recover. Ng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Wills Jr counter with a right hand. Wills Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Ng.
Wills Jr lands a jab to the nose. Ng misses with a straight right. Ng is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Ng moves out of range as Wills Jr strikes. Wills Jr tries to move into range but Ng moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Wills Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Ng on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wills Jr. Wills Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot lands for Wills Jr. Ng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ng misses the jab.#CL# Wills Jr takes the fight into the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wills Jr has Ng pressed against the cage, preventing Ng from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wills Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. Ng takes a shot to the head. Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# Wills Jr working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. Ng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wills Jr throws a head punch that misses. Ng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wills Jr. Ng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wills Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from Wills Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Ng uses good head movement to avoid it. Wills Jr takes a shot to the head. Wills Jr throws a head punch that misses. Ng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wills Jr's elbow. Ng scores with a shoulder strike. Ng tries to work over Wills Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ng looking to throw knees to the head but Wills Jr is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ng with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wills Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Ng scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Wilson Wills Jr has been cut. Wills Jr blocks an uppercut.
Wills Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ng backwards. 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 Wilson Wills Jr will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Wilson Wills Jr's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Wills Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Ng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Ng scores with a head kick.
Ng looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Wills Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ng jabs Wills Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance. Ng lands the left hand. Ng swings and misses with a shot to the body and Wills Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ng staying out of range there. Wills Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ng tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Wills Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Ng moves out of range easily. Wills Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wills Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ng scores with a spinning back kick! A looping hook to the body misses from Wills Jr. Ng does a little dance to reset his feet. Wills Jr lands a nice hook to Ng's body. Ng takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Ng throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Ng connects with the punch. Wills Jr throws a leg kick but Ng moved away. Wills Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Ng flicks out a counter leg kick but Wills Jr steps away. Ng shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Wills Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Wills Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! Ng loads up on a big right hand but Wills Jr slips the punch. Wills Jr keeps Ng at a distance using the push kick. Ng tried to score with a low kick but Wills Jr checks it. Wills Jr sizes up Ng with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. An inside leg kick from Wills Jr misses. Ng tries to land a front kick but Wills Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Wills Jr swings widly with a right hand
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. enabling Ng to counter with a crisp jab. Wills Jr throws a body kick that misses. Wills Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ng was well out of range. Poor timing from Wills Jr. Wills Jr backing away here, and Ng unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Wills Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ng fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wills Jr fails in his attempt to clinch. Wills Jr tries to work over Ng's front leg with a kick but Ng checks it. Ng missing with a left hand there. Wills Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wills Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ng throws a nice outside leg kick. Wilson Wills Jr is winning the standup battle so far. Ng misses with a straight right. Ng lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Ng ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Wills Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ng. Ng ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ng just misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Ng connects with a leg kick. Wills Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Ng on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Wills Jr throws a body kick that misses. Ng is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wills Jr with a body shot. Ng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wills Jr jabs at Ng's body. Ng throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3# Ng throws a leg kick but Wills Jr sees it coming and moves out of range. Wills Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wills Jr checks a leg kick. Ng looks to throw the jab but Wills Jr is out of range. Ng scores with a nice body kick.
Ng walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ng will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ng throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range. Wills Jr looks for the body kick but Ng saw that one coming. Ng is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wills Jr with a body shot. Ng lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Ng misses with an uppercut. Ng misses with a low kick. Ng throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wills Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wills Jr thumps Ng with a low kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wills Jr. Ng has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wills Jr. Ng blocks the body kick.
Ng throws a front kick aimed at Wills Jr's knee but Wills Jr avoids it well. #T4# A slow jab from Wills Jr misses its intended target. Ng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wills Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
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! Ng throws a lazy right hand but Wills Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Wills Jr misses the target. Wills Jr checks a low kick from Ng. Wills Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. A jab from Wills Jr finds it's way through Ng's defenses. Ng tries to score with a low kick but Wills Jr moves his leg out of the way. Ng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wills Jr throws a body kick that misses. Wills Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Ng bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wills Jr's head backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ng misses the jab. Wills Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ng throws a nice looking combination but Wills Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wills Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ng avoids it. That kick from Wills Jr tenderised Ng's leg. Ng is trying to keep his angry face on. Ng misses with a left hand and Wills Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand! 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 Wilson Wills Jr will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Wilson Wills Jr's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Wills Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ng throws a leg kick but Wills Jr checks it. Wills Jr looks to land a left hand but Ng moved out of range nicely. Some bone on bone action there as Ng checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Ng misses with a low kick.
Wills Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick. Ng misses with a low kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wills Jr checks a leg kick. A leg kick checked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Wills Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ng.
Wills Jr needs to keep his hands up - Ng had a free shot at his head there. Ng looks to land a combination but Wills Jr avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wills Jr slips under a jab. Wills Jr feints and then cracks Ng's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ng down. Ng scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ng swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Ng on the wrong end of a nice hook. A jab from Wills Jr does it's job there.#T1# Wills Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wills Jr staying out of range there. Ng jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ng attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Wills Jr throws out a powerful jab. Ng throws out a loose jab but Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. A cross from Wills Jr lands. A swing and a miss from Ng. Wills Jr throws a leg kick but Ng sees it coming and moves out of range. Ng misses with a looping left. Nice straight punches there by Wills Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wills Jr. Nice cross by Wills Jr. Ng's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Wills Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wills Jr misses with a low kick. Wills Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ng takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ng throws a leg kick but Wills Jr checks it. #T2# Wills Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wills Jr moves out of range of the strikes. Ng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. Ng pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wills Jr is out of range and Ng settles back down. Ng lands with a kick to the temple. Wills Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Ng scores with a body shot.
Ng works the jab nicely. Ng has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Ng tries to land a leg kick but Wills Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Charles Ng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ng takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Ng throws a jab but it's blocked by Wills Jr. A head kick misses from Wills Jr. Ng takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Wills Jr throws a body kick that misses. Ng throws a head kick but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Wills Jr - just one landing. Ng misses the shot to the body. #T3# Wills Jr slips under a jab. Wills Jr misses with a low kick. Wills Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ng can pounce on him.
Wills Jr lands a jab to Ng's midsection. Ng fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wilson Wills Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Wills Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ng. Nice shot lands for Wills Jr. Ng takes a swing at Wills Jr's ribcage but misses. Wills Jr slips under a jab. Ng looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wills Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Ng off the cage and back into range. Wills Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ng throws a push kick but Wills Jr slaps the foot to one side. Ng misses with a straight right. Crunch! Wills Jr slams his shin into Ng's torso. Wills Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
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! Ng looks to land a body kick but Wills Jr moved away.#T4# Ng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. Wills Jr scores with a nice head shot. Ng jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wills Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Wills Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ng. That did some damage! Ng stuns Wills Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ng throws a low kick, looking for Wills Jr's leg but Wills Jr calmly moves out of range. Wills Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ng avoids it. Nice defenses there by Wills Jr. Ng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ng takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wills Jr lands a front kick. That kick from Wills Jr tenderised Ng's leg. Ng is trying to keep his angry face on. Wills Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wills Jr feints and then cracks Ng's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ng down. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ng on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ng stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wills Jr. Wills Jr ducks under a wild hook from Ng.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wilson Wills Jr. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wills Jr, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wilson Wills Jr! After winning the bout, Wilson Wills Jr 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:
OFC 403: Venom
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1# Wills Jr swings for the body but Podolski moves out of range.
Podolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Podolski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wills Jr is out of range. Wills Jr throws out a loose jab but Podolski uses good head movement to avoid it. Podolski throws a leg kick but Wills Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely. Wills Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Podolski.
Podolski jabbing away but nothing is landing. Podolski misses with a hook. A cross from Wills Jr lands. Podolski throws an overhand right that lands on Wills Jr's shoulder, as Wills Jr tries to avoid the shot. Podolski blocks a head kick by Wills Jr.
Nice body punch from Podolski. Wills Jr misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Podolski throws a front kick aimed at Wills Jr's knee but Wills Jr avoids it well. Podolski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A leg kick checked by Wills Jr. Podolski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wills Jr on the side of the head. Podolski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wills Jr's calf. Wills Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Podolski. Nice body punch from Wills Jr. #T1# A jab from Wills Jr does it's job there. Podolski lands a nice hook to Wills Jr's body. Wills Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A nice leg kick lands there from Wills Jr. A leg kick checked by Podolski. Podolski takes a swing at Wills Jr's ribcage but misses. Podolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wills Jr throws a leg kick but Podolski sees it coming and moves out of range. Podolski throws a wild body kick that Wills Jr sees coming a mile off. Wills Jr checks the leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Podolski.
Wills Jr is looking to score with low kicks. Wills Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Podolski raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Wills Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A low kick from Wills Jr is predictable there and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. A leg kick checked by Podolski. Wills Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Podolski is trying to counter with his kicks. Wills Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A chopping leg kick lands by Podolski. #T2# Podolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Podolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Podolski throws a big shot that misses. Podolski throws a head kick but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Podolski.
Podolski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Podolski wants to slow Wills Jr down by chopping away at his legs. Podolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Podolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Podolski scores with a shot to the body.
Podolski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wills Jr checks it well. A looping hook to the body misses from Podolski. Wills Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Wills Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Podolski looks to throw the jab but Wills Jr is out of range. Wills Jr throws a front kick that sends Podolski stumbling back into the cage. Podolski connects with a jab. Wills Jr thumps Podolski with a low kick. Wills Jr looks to land a left hand but Podolski moved out of range nicely.#T3# Podolski throws a jab but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Wills Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Podolski off the cage and back into range. Podolski misses with a looping left. A slapping leg kick lands for Podolski.
Podolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wills Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Podolski. Wills Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Podolski cracks Wills Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Podolski slips a straight right by Wills Jr. Podolski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Wills Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Podolski. Wills Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Podolski. A little feinted left hand from Wills Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wills Jr throws a big shot that misses. A good leg kick by Podolski. 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! Podolski misses with a low kick. Podolski lands a front kick. Wills Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Wills Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Podolski seems unphased.
#T4# Wills Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Podolski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Podolski cracks Wills Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Good work by Wills Jr as he checks the leg kick. Wills Jr walks into a jab. Podolski is looking to land body kicks. Podolski lands with a shot to the body. Wills Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Podolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wills Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Podolski misses with a few strikes there.
Podolski misses with a low kick.
Wills Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Wills Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Podolski. That did some damage! Podolski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Podolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wills Jr connects with a single shot there. A bone on bone clash there as Podolski blocks the leg kick.
Wills Jr throws a leg kick but Podolski moved away. Wills Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Podolski connects with an inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Podolski dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Podolski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Wills Jr is looking to clinch. Wills Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Podolski. Podolski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It appears Wills Jr was looking to counter with a kick there. Podolski staying out of range there. Wills Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Podolski looks to land a left hand but Wills Jr moved out of range nicely. Wills Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Podolski.
Podolski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wills Jr will feel that in the morning. Wills Jr throws a front kick that sends Podolski stumbling back into the cage. Wills Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Podolski counters with a nice uppercut. Podolski digs a good hook to Wills Jr's body.
Podolski misses with a hook. Wills Jr ducked under it nicely. Podolski throws a head kick that misses. Wills Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr checks a leg kick. A counter left hand to the body from Wills Jr misses its target. Wills Jr checks a leg kick. 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! Wills Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1# Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Podolski.
Wills Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wills Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Wills Jr throws a front kick aimed at Podolski's knee but Podolski avoids it well. Podolski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A nice inside leg kick there by Podolski. That's going to slow Wills Jr down. Podolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Wills Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A lazy left from Podolski finds it's target. Podolski blocks a head kick by Wills Jr.
A head kick misses from Wills Jr. Wills Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses. A shot to the liver by Podolski. Beautiful body shot. Wills Jr misses with a body kick. Left hook, right uppercut from Wills Jr. Wills Jr throws a low kick, looking for Podolski's leg but Podolski calmly moves out of range. A solid body kick from Podolski. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Podolski throws a front kick aimed at Wills Jr's knee but Wills Jr avoids it well. Wills Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2# Podolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wills Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Podolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Podolski scores with a jab to the body. Podolski scores with a nice body kick.
Wills Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Podolski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Podolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
Podolski 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. Podolski scores with a jab to the body. Wills Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. An inside leg kick from Podolski misses. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A solid body kick from Wills Jr. Wills Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wills Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Podolski off balance momentarily. A big right from Podolski misses. Wills Jr cracks the inside of Podolski's front leg. #T3# Podolski lands a body shot.
Wills Jr throws a hook but Podolski blocks it. Podolski throws a fast counter high kick but Wills Jr manages to duck under it in time. Wills Jr slips under a jab. Podolski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Podolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Wills Jr scores with the left hand. Podolski knows he should have avoided that one. Wills Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Podolski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Podolski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Podolski with a hook. Podolski moves out of range of the body kick from Wills Jr.
Podolski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wills Jr checks it well. Wills Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Podolski's shoulder, as Podolski tries to avoid the shot. A telegraphed right hand from Wills Jr misses the target. A punch lands to the side of Wills Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride. Wills Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Podolski. Podolski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A shot to the liver by Podolski. Beautiful body shot.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Podolski throws a jab but it's blocked by Wills Jr. A chopping leg kick lands by Wills Jr. Wills Jr misses with a double jab.
Wills Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Podolski is out of range and Wills Jr settles back down. Wills Jr's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym. Wills Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Podolski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Wills Jr avoids the head kick by Podolski.
Wills Jr connects with a leg kick. Podolski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Podolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wills Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Wills Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Podolski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A thudding body kick lands there by Wills Jr!
Podolski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michail Podolski seems to be getting the better of the standup. Podolski moves out of range of the body kick. Podolski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wills Jr blocks it well. Wills Jr staying out of range there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wills Jr throws a solid leg kick but Podolski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wills Jr. Podolski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Wills Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Podolski.
Wills Jr throws a big counter combination but Podolski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Podolski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michail Podolski will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Podolski misses with a hook. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wills Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Podolski - the referee stops the clock and Wills Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Podolski. Wills Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Wills Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Podolski is just out of range. Wills Jr throws a wild body kick that Podolski sees coming a mile off. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wills Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Podolski - the referee stops the clock and Wills Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Podolski. Wills Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Podolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. Wills Jr misses with a body shot.
Wills Jr moves into range and connects with a jab. Podolski throws a leg kick but Wills Jr sees it coming and moves out of range. Podolski misses with a body shot.
Podolski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Wills Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Podolski. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Podolski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Podolski misses with a wild body shot. Wills Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Podolski.
Wills Jr scores with a leg kick.
Wills Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Podolski takes a shot right to the bread basket. Wills Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Podolski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Podolski is looking to score with low kicks. Podolski motions for Wills Jr to come forward. Podolski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wills Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Wills Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Podolski looks to land a right hand but Wills Jr moved out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Podolski. That snapped Wills Jr's head back.
Podolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wills Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Podolski lands with a shot to the body. The fighters circling - Wills Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Podolski blocks a low kick nicely. Wills Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wills Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Podolski. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Podolski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Podolski lands a nice hook to Wills Jr's body. Wills Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Wilson Wills Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Wills Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Podolski misses with a low kick.
Podolski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Wills Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Wills Jr throws a push kick but Podolski slaps the foot to one side. Podolski works the jab nicely. Wills Jr moves out of range as Podolski strikes. Wills Jr half committed to a counter leg kick. Wills Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Podolski misses with a hook. Podolski cracks Wills Jr with a good jab. Podolski misses the shot to the body. Nice defenses there by Podolski. Wills Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wills Jr duly obliges. Podolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A lazy left from Podolski finds it's target. Podolski throws an overhand right that lands on Wills Jr's shoulder, as Wills Jr tries to avoid the shot. Podolski moves out of range of the leg kick from Wills Jr.#T3# Wills Jr motions for Podolski to come forward. Wills Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nice uppercut lands for Podolski. That snapped Wills Jr's head back.
Podolski throws a head kick but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Wills Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wills Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Podolski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wills Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Podolski.
Podolski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wills Jr's calf. Michail Podolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Wills Jr misses with an uppercut. Podolski saw that one coming. Podolski swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Wills Jr misses the target. Wills Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Podolski throws a body shot but no joy. Wills Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wills Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice defenses there by Podolski. Wills Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4# Wills Jr is looking to chop away at Podolski's legs. Podolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Podolski jabs Wills Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance. Wills Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Podolski throws a nice outside leg kick. Wills Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Wills Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Podolski can pounce on him.
Both fighters circling a little - Wills Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Podolski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Podolski moves out of range of the strikes. Podolski misses with a head kick.
Podolski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Wills Jr looks to land a body kick but Podolski moved away. Wills Jr throws a front kick aimed at Podolski's knee but Podolski avoids it well. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wills Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Podolski is out of range and Wills Jr settles back down. Podolski tries to land a front kick but Wills Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Podolski lands a jab to Wills Jr's midsection. Wills Jr looks to land a right hand but Podolski moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Michail Podolski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Podolski 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michail Podolski! After winning the bout, Michail Podolski 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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OFC 400: Bosch vs Sigit
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Wills Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Kapaldi misses with a kick to the body.
Kapaldi misses with a kick to the body.
Kapaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kapaldi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Wills Jr counter with a right hand. Wills Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kapaldi paws at him with a jab and circles away. Wills Jr slips a straight right by Kapaldi. Wills Jr scores with a leg kick.
Kapaldi misses with a looping left. Kapaldi blocks a low kick nicely. Wills Jr throws a front kick that sends Kapaldi stumbling back into the cage. Wills Jr throws a wild body kick that Kapaldi sees coming a mile off. Wills Jr misses with a body kick. Wills Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kapaldi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kapaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wills Jr. Kapaldi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kapaldi throws a wild body kick that Wills Jr sees coming a mile off. Kapaldi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wills Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Jab by Wills Jr. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wills Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1# Kapaldi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wills Jr. Kapaldi takes a swing at Wills Jr's ribcage but misses. Kapaldi wants to slow Wills Jr down by chopping away at his legs. Kapaldi looks to throw a body kick and Wills Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wills Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kapaldi! But no joy. Kapaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kapaldi 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. Kapaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wills Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kapaldi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wills Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A nice inside leg kick there by Wills Jr. That's going to slow Kapaldi down. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wills Jr checks a leg kick. Kapaldi avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kapaldi is looking to land body kicks. Wills Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kapaldi just manages to avoid it. Kapaldi looks to throw the jab but Wills Jr is out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wills Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses. Wills Jr moves out of range as Kapaldi throws a body kick.
#T2# Kapaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wills Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kapaldi connects with a body shot that sends Wills Jr's belly button to the back. Wills Jr thows a body kick. Kapaldi tries to catch it but that hurt him. Kapaldi misses with a low kick as Wills Jr jumps back. Wills Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wills Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kapaldi just manages to avoid it. Wills Jr throws a combination. Kapaldi tries to block but a couple of punches get through. A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Wills Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Wills Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kapaldi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kapaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wills Jr sizes up Kapaldi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kapaldi scores with a jab. Wills Jr pushes Kapaldi away with a front kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Wills Jr.
Wills Jr misses with a looping left. Wills Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wills Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A bone on bone clash there as Kapaldi blocks the leg kick.
#T3# Kapaldi misses with a body shot.
Wills Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Kapaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wills Jr. Kapaldi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Wills Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kapaldi lands a lovely overhand right. Wills Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kapaldi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Wills Jr throws a head kick but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. Kapaldi stuns Wills Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Wills Jr throws a series of punches but Kapaldi moves out of range. Kapaldi takes one on the button. Wills Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Wills Jr is looking to score with low kicks. Kapaldi scores with a punch to the head. A slapping leg kick lands for Kapaldi.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wills Jr swinging wildly here.
Kapaldi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Wills Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4# Wills Jr misses with a leg kick and Kapaldi counters with a stiff right hand. Kapaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wills Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wills Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wills Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Kapaldi moves out of range easily. A solid leg kick lands there for Kapaldi.
Kapaldi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Wills Jr slips under a jab from Kapaldi. Kapaldi misses the shot to the body. Kapaldi misses with a wild body shot. It looked like Wills Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kapaldi. Wills Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kapaldi. Wills Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kapaldi. Kapaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kapaldi throws a low kick but Wills Jr avoids it. Kapaldi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wills Jr rather than just go for the knockout. A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Wills Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Wills Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wills Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kapaldi. Kapaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wills Jr.
Wills Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kapaldi. Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills Jr 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# Kapaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi looks to land a left hand but Wills Jr moved out of range nicely. Kapaldi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Wilson Wills Jr is winning the standup battle so far. Wills Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kapaldi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Kapaldi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Wills Jr throws a nice inside leg kick. Wills Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kapaldi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kapaldi throws the left hand but Wills Jr avoids the punch easily. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kapaldi, right into the meat.
Wills Jr checks the leg kick. Kapaldi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wills Jr throws a low kick, looking for Kapaldi's leg but Kapaldi calmly moves out of range. Wills Jr tries to clinch up but Kapaldi circles away and keeps his distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wills Jr throws a leg kick but Kapaldi sees it coming and checks it nicely. Kapaldi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kapaldi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wills Jr throws a leg kick which misses Kapaldi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kapaldi tries to avoid it. Kapaldi defending well as Wills Jr loads up on a big left hand. 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! Both fighters circling a little - Kapaldi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Kapaldi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1# Kapaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Kapaldi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wills Jr in his tracks. Wills Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kapaldi's sensitive parts. Kapaldi scores with a jab to the body. Wills Jr throws a wild body kick that Kapaldi sees coming a mile off. Wills Jr scores with a head kick.
Nice cross by Kapaldi. Wills Jr misses with a looping left. Wills Jr throws a right and a left that both miss. A combination from Kapaldi does no damage. Wills Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kapaldi misses with a body kick. Wills Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Wills Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wills Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kapaldi misses with an uppercut
and Wills Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kapaldi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kapaldi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wills Jr on the side of the head. Wills Jr throws the kick towards the body but Kapaldi avoids it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kapaldi! But no joy.#T2# Wills Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Wills Jr slips a jab and a cross from Kapaldi.
Wills Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range. Kapaldi misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kapaldi misses the target. Kapaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr throws a jab when Kapaldi was well out of range. A clash of legs there as Kapaldi blocks the low kick. It seemed like Kapaldi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A kick lands to the mid section there for Kapaldi. Wills Jr throws a looping overhand right but Kapaldi ducks down to avoid it. Kapaldi thumps Wills Jr with a low kick. Kapaldi avoids the head kick by Wills Jr.
Wills Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Kapaldi throws a jab but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr connects with a leg kick. Kapaldi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Wills Jr connects with a solid leg kick. #T3# Kapaldi misses with a low kick. Wills Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Kapaldi misses with a low kick. Kapaldi needs to keep his hands up - Wills Jr had a free shot at his head there. Wills Jr throws out a leg kick but Kapaldi moves out of range and Wills Jr only half commits. Wills Jr throws a leg kick that misses. Wills Jr dodges the punch combination from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wills Jr checks it well. Wills Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wills Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kapaldi, right into the meat.
Kapaldi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wills Jr. Wills Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range. Kapaldi moves out of range of the body kick from Wills Jr.
Kapaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kapaldi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wills Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kapaldi swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Wills Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4# Nice defenses there by Kapaldi. Kapaldi misses with a head kick.
Wills Jr tries a low kick but Kapaldi avoids it. Kapaldi looks to land a right hand but Wills Jr moved out of range. Kapaldi digs a good body shot into Wills Jr's ribs. 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! Nice uppercut there from Wills Jr. Kapaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wills Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kapaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Wills Jr. Kapaldi keeps Wills Jr at a distance using the push kick. Wills Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wills Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kapaldi lands a nice shot that snaps Wills Jr's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wills Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kapaldi moves away. Kapaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Wills Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kapaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pedro Kapaldi will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Wills Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi takes a swing at Wills Jr's ribcage but misses. Kapaldi walks into a left hand. Wills Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kapaldi. Wills Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kapaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A nice side step and Kapaldi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Good exchange - Wills Jr coming out on top. Wills Jr misses the shot to the body. Kapaldi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kapaldi. Wills Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kapaldi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wills Jr. Kapaldi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wills Jr can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kapaldi looks to throw the jab but Wills Jr is out of range. Kapaldi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wills Jr jabs at Kapaldi's body. Kapaldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Wills Jr misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! A kick lands to the mid section there for Kapaldi.#T1# That kick from Kapaldi tenderised Wills Jr's leg. Wills Jr is trying to keep his angry face on. Kapaldi lands with a nice body punch. Kapaldi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wills Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kapaldi manages to avoid it. Kapaldi connects with a nice looking jab.
Wills Jr looks to land a left hand but Kapaldi moved out of range nicely. Kapaldi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wills Jr. Kapaldi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A nice leg kick lands there from Wills Jr. Kapaldi throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range. Wills Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi blocks the body kick.
Kapaldi connects with a high kick. Wills Jr misses the body punch and Kapaldi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Wills Jr throws a body kick that misses and Kapaldi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Wills Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wills Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kapaldi misses with a lunging right hand
and Wills Jr counters with a solid body kick. #T2# Wills Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapaldi is just out of range. Kapaldi misses the shot to the body. Wills Jr missing with a left hand there. Kapaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kapaldi throws a wild body kick that Wills Jr sees coming a mile off. A jab from Wills Jr does it's job there. Kapaldi throws a body shot but no joy. Wills Jr looks for the body kick but Kapaldi saw that one coming. A good leg kick by Kapaldi. Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. Kapaldi throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range. Wills Jr lands a jab-cross combination. Wills Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kapaldi on the side of the head. Kapaldi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wills Jr. Kapaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wills Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapaldi. Kapaldi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kapaldi throws a good cross that connects.
Wills Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3# Kapaldi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Wills Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Kapaldi misses. An inside leg kick from Kapaldi misses. Wills Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A jab from Wills Jr misses. Wills Jr lands a high kick!
Wills Jr looks to land a left hand but Kapaldi moved out of range nicely. Kapaldi moves out of range of the strikes. Wills Jr looks to land a body kick but Kapaldi moved away. Kapaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wills Jr jabs Kapaldi to the body, keeping him at a distance. Wills Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kapaldi on the side of the head. Wills Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Kapaldi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Wills Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. This has been an exciting period of action! Kapaldi avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Wills Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4# Wills Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kapaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kapaldi with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wills Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kapaldi in his tracks. Wills Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Kapaldi scores with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Wills Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kapaldi misses with a straight right. Kapaldi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wills Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kapaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kapaldi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Wills Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kapaldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kapaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range. Wills Jr half committed to a counter leg kick. Kapaldi walks into a straight right hand from Wills Jr. A left lands for Kapaldi.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wilson Wills Jr. Well Wills Jr 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wilson Wills Jr! A relieved looking Wilson Wills Jr 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:
OFC 396: Bosch vs Murphy II
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1# Letaivu scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Letaivu misses. #CL2# Letaivu closes the distance and clinches. Wills Jr is working Letaivu over against the cage. Wills Jr scores with a nice hook to the head. Letaivu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD# Wills Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wills Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Wills Jr pulls Letaivu in close to prevent any damage. Letaivu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Letaivu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Letaivu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wills Jr, up you get! #T1# Wills Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Letaivu moves away. Wills Jr defending well as Letaivu loads up on a big left hand. We've been informed that Letaivu 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. Wills Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr lands with a nice body punch. An inside leg kick lands from Letaivu. Wills Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Letaivu.
Wills Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Letaivu takes a step back to recover. Wills Jr throws a leg kick that misses. Wills Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Letaivu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Wills Jr throws a push kick but Letaivu slaps the foot to one side. Wills Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Letaivu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Wills Jr tests Letaivu's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wills Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Letaivu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Letaivu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wills Jr's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Letaivu catches Wills Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Wills Jr tried to score with a low kick but Letaivu checks it.#T2# Letaivu misses with a hook. Wills Jr ducked under it nicely. Letaivu ducks under a wild hook from Wills Jr. Wills Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wills Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Letaivu misses with a body shot.
Wills Jr lands a jab-cross combination. Wills Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Letaivu moves out of range of the body kick. A nice side step and Letaivu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A jab from Letaivu finds it's way through Wills Jr's defenses. Letaivu lands a really nice looking cross but Wills Jr seems unphased.
Wills Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Letaivu.
Letaivu misses with a straight left. Wills Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Wills Jr. Letaivu lunges at Wills Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wills Jr's hand. Good work by Letaivu as he checks the leg kick.#T3# Letaivu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wills Jr.
Wills Jr throws a leg kick that misses. Letaivu looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range. Letaivu works Wills Jr's body with a nice hook. Wills Jr scores with a hook. Letaivu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A chopping leg kick lands by Wills Jr. #CL2# Letaivu rushes Wills Jr and presses him up against the cage. Letaivu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wills Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wills Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD# Wills Jr successfully pulls guard.
#SUB# Wills Jr looking for a guillotine here but Letaivu defends easily.
Letaivu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4# Letaivu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wills Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wills Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Letaivu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB# Wills Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Letaivu defends it easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wills Jr is trying to keep Letaivu in close.
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 Wilson Wills Jr will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Letaivu stuns Wills Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Wills Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket. Wills Jr is looking to wear down Letaivu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Letaivu 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. Letaivu misses with a body shot.
Letaivu jabbing away but nothing is landing. Letaivu scores with a jab to the body. Wills Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wills Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Letaivu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wills Jr lands a head kick!
Pascal Letaivu seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wills Jr tries to clinch up but Letaivu circles away and keeps his distance. Wills Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2# and Letaivu counters by clinching up. Wills Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. Letaivu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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! Wills Jr lands with a left to the head. Wills Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Letaivu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Letaivu lands with a light punch inside. Wills Jr wants to stall.
Wills Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Letaivu can't find room to land a body shot as Wills Jr controls the action.
Letaivu tries to work over Wills Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wills Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Letaivu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Letaivu throws a punch but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands with a light punch inside. Wills Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Letaivu. Letaivu lands a body shot. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wills Jr. Letaivu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wills Jr. Letaivu misses with a punch on the inside.
Wills Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wills Jr blocks an uppercut.
Letaivu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wills Jrs head. #T2# Wills Jr misses with a body punch.
Letaivu blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wills Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wills Jr. A nice left hand lands by Wills Jr.
Letaivu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wills Jr. Wills Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Letaivu.
Letaivu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Letaivu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Letaivu fails to land. Letaivu working aggressively here.
Letaivu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wills Jr blocking some punches.
Letaivu lands a shot to the body. Wills Jr jumps guard but Letaivu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Pascal Letaivu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Wills Jr blocks a body shot from Letaivu. Wills Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wills Jr blocks a body shot from Letaivu. #T3# Wills Jr lands with a light punch inside. Wills Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. Letaivu swings wildly with an uppercut but Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Wills Jr lands with a light punch inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Letaivu. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Letaivu. A short left from Wills Jr. Letaivu tries to work over Wills Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wills Jr. Letaivu taking a breather. Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Letaivu.
Letaivu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Letaivu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Letaivu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wills Jr misses with the head strike.
Letaivu misses with a body punch.
Letaivu lands a body punch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wills Jr. #T4# Letaivu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Letaivu. Letaivu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wills Jr misses with some punches.
Letaivu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Letaivu misses with a punch on the inside.
Letaivu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands a nice shot to the body. Letaivu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wills Jr. A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. A nice left hand lands by Letaivu.
Letaivu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Letaivu.
Letaivu blocking some punches.
Letaivu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wills Jr's efforts to push away. Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pascal Letaivu will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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# Letaivu connects with a body shot. Sloppy strikes from Letaivu. Those never looked like landing. Wills Jr misses the shot to the body. Wills Jr connects with a leg kick. Letaivu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Wills Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Letaivu. Wills Jr misses with a wild body shot. Wills Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wills Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Letaivu swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Wills Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Letaivu lands a nice shot to the body.
Letaivu missing with a left hand there. Wills Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Letaivu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Letaivu lands a jab to Wills Jr's midsection.#T1# Wills Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Letaivu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Letaivu missing with a left hand there. Wills Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Letaivu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Letaivu tries to bum rush Wills Jr with a series of wild strikes but Wills Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Good work by Letaivu as he checks the leg kick. Wilson Wills Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wills Jr throws a leg kick and Letaivu counters with a nice body shot. Wills Jr takes a swing at Letaivu's ribcage but misses. Sloppy strikes from Letaivu. Those never looked like landing. Wills Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A shot to the body from Letaivu misses and Wills Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Letaivu's knee momentarily. Wills Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Letaivu walks into a left hand. A lazy left from Letaivu finds it's target.#T2# Letaivu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wills Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Letaivu. Letaivu lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Letaivu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wills Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Letaivu. Wills Jr moves out of range of the strikes. Wills Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Wills Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Letaivu.
Letaivu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Wills Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Letaivu swings and misses with a shot to the body and Wills Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Letaivu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Letaivu lands with an overhand left. Wills Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Letaivu jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wills Jr scores with a spinning back kick! Wills Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3# Wills Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Letaivu. Wills Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Letaivu tries to move into range but Wills Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Letaivu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Wills Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Letaivu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Letaivu misses with a looping right. Wills Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Letaivu checks it well. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Letaivu! But no joy. Wills Jr lands a high kick!
Letaivu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wills Jr. Wills Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Letaivu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Letaivu throws a looping overhand right but Wills Jr ducks down to avoid it. Letaivu works the jab nicely. Letaivu throws a jab but it's blocked by Wills Jr. #T4# Wills Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Wills Jr moves out of range of the strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Letaivu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wills Jr throws a low kick, looking for Letaivu's leg but Letaivu calmly moves out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Letaivu misses. Letaivu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Wills Jr slips under a jab. A little feinted left hand from Wills Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Letaivu scores with a three punch combo!
Wills Jr slips a jab and a cross from Letaivu.
Letaivu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wills Jr lands a nice hook to Letaivu's body. Letaivu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Letaivu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Wills Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Letaivu misses. Letaivu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight! Pascal Letaivu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Letaivu 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pascal Letaivu! Pascal Letaivu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Gladiators 51 Silva v Perry 2
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1# Wills Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Wills Jr throws out a leg kick but Chavez moves out of range and Wills Jr only half commits. Chavez throws a body shot but no joy. Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Chavez 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. Wills Jr moves forwards but Chavez connects with a nice, crisp jab. Wills Jr lands with a good body shot. Wills Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chavez counters with a stiff right hand. Chavez misses with a right hand and Wills Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Wills Jr misses with a body kick. Chavez moves out of range of the body kick from Wills Jr.
A clash of legs there as Chavez blocks the low kick. Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wills Jr looks to throw the jab but Chavez is out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Chavez.
#T1# Wills Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Chavez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Wills Jr 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. Wills Jr connects with an inside leg kick. Wills Jr scores with a jab to the jaw. Wills Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Chavez misses the target. Wills Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chavez is able to avoid easily. A big left from Chavez misses. A decent looking cross lands there for Chavez. Wills Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Chavez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A slow jab from Wills Jr misses its intended target. Chavez misses with a hook. Jab, jab by Chavez - just one landing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wills Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2# Wills Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chavez is out of range and Wills Jr settles back down. Wills Jr slips under a jab from Chavez. Wills Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wills Jr throws a nice inside leg kick. A swing and a miss from Wills Jr. Wills Jr throws a body shot but no joy. Wills Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chavez rather than just go for the knockout. Wills Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wills Jr misses with a hook. Chavez ducked under it nicely. Chavez staying out of range there. A jab from Wills Jr misses. Chavez takes one to the chin there. Wills Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wills Jr connects with a body shot. Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wills Jr, right into the meat.
Wills Jr lands a front kick. A kick lands to the mid section there for Wills Jr. Wills Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot. Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range. Chavez throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range. Wills Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chavez connects with a solid leg kick. Wills Jr connects with a leg kick. Chavez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Chavez scores with a jab to the body. That kick from Chavez tenderised Wills Jr's leg. Wills Jr is trying to keep his angry face on. Chavez swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Wilson Wills Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# A left lands for Wills Jr. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A telegraphed right hand from Wills Jr misses the target. Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wills Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wills Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Wills Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Wills Jr. Wills Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wills Jr throws a leg kick and Chavez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wills Jr really felt that one! Wills Jr moves away from the strike by Chavez. Wills Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez throws a hook to the side of Wills Jr's head but Wills Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chavez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wills Jr - the referee stops the clock and Chavez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wills Jr. Chavez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. A thudding body kick lands there by Wills Jr!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wills Jr. Chavez shrugs it off though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wilson Wills Jr will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Wills Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Chavez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Wills Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wills Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wills Jr lands an overhand right. Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of Wills Jr's head. Chavez throws a hook but Wills Jr blocks it. Chavez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Wills Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wills Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Chavez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wills Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wills Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wills Jr cracks Chavez with a right hand to the side of the head. Wills Jr checks a leg kick. Chavez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Wills Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT# It looks like Wilson Wills Jr has been cut. Wills Jr slips under a jab. Chavez looks to throw the jab but Wills Jr is out of range. Wills Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Chavez misses with an uppercut. Chavez blocks a low kick nicely. Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Chavez throws a leg kick which misses Wills Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Wills Jr tries to avoid it. #T2# Wills Jr cracks Chavez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wills Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Wilson Wills Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup. A big right from Chavez misses. Wills Jr throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2# Chavez is rocked! A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Wills Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Wills Jr. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet. Chavez throws a series of punches but Wills Jr moves out of range. Chavez slips a straight right by Wills Jr. Wills Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Chavez connects with an inside leg kick. A swing and a miss from Chavez. Chavez misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3# The fighters circling - Wills Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wills Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Chavez throws a leg kick that is checked and Wills Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wills Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wills Jr staying out of range there. Chavez catches Wills Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Chavez connects with an inside leg kick. Chavez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wills Jr on the side of the head. Wills Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Wills Jr counters with a nice uppercut. Oh Chavez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Wills Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chavez seems to have got his legs back now. Nice straight punches there by Chavez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chavez.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Chavez moves away from the strike by Wills Jr. A little feinted left hand from Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wills Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Wills Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Chavez avoids the body shot from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez. Wills Jr throws a series of punches but Chavez avoids them all with ease. Chavez punishes Wills Jr's body with a nice straight punch. Wills Jr connects with a body shot that sends Chavez's belly button to the back. Chavez throws a big shot that misses. Chavez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Wills Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez. Wills Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chavez. Chavez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wilson Wills Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Wilson Wills Jr'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. #R3# Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wills Jr. A jab from Chavez misses. A nice inside leg kick there by Chavez. That's going to slow Wills Jr down. Wills Jr misses with a straight left. Chavez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wills Jr. Chavez checks a low kick from Wills Jr. Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range. Wills Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chavez blocks it well. Chavez looks to throw the jab but Wills Jr is out of range. Wills Jr looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wills Jr. Chavez connects with a high kick. Chavez checks a leg kick. Chavez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1# Wills Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chavez at a distance.
Wills Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Wills Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Chavez's head back.
Wills Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Wills Jr scores with a jab to the jaw. Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. It looked like Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Chavez moves out of range as Wills Jr strikes. Chavez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Wills Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wills Jr. Wills Jr cracks Chavez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wills Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wills Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez with a jab.#T2# Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wills Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chavez. Chavez circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Wills Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Wills Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it. Chavez throws a wild body kick that Wills Jr sees coming a mile off. Wills Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wills Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Wills Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket. Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Wills Jr looks to throw the jab but Chavez is out of range. #T3# Chavez blocks a jab. Chavez clobbers Wills Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wills Jr misses the shot to the body. Chavez swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Wills Jr lands a nice hook to Chavez's body. Chavez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Chavez takes a body punch but keeps moving. Wills Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot. Wills Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wills Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Wills Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Wills Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Chavez. It seemed like Wills Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4# Chavez needs to keep his hands up - Wills Jr had a free shot at his head there. Wills Jr delivers a nice body kick. 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! Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw. Chavez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wills Jr. Wills Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away. Wills Jr works the jab nicely. Wills Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Chavez off balance momentarily. A slow jab from Chavez misses its intended target. Chavez misses with a body shot.
Chavez lands a head kick. Wills Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Wills Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills Jr really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Wilson Wills Jr's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R4# Chavez scoring well with a low kick there.
Chavez swinging wildly here.
Wills Jr checks a leg kick. Wills Jr clobbers Chavez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wills Jr staying out of range there. Wills Jr throws a counter combo. Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Wills Jr ducks down to avoid it. Wills Jr moves out of range as Chavez strikes. Wills Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chavez throws a head kick that half lands.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Wills Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chavez.#T1# Jab from Chavez. Wills Jr delivers a nice body kick. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. A good leg kick by Wills Jr. Wills Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Wills Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wills Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Chavez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Wills Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wills Jr. Chavez needs to keep his hands up - Wills Jr had a free shot at his head there. A jab from Chavez does it's job there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chavez moves out of range as Wills Jr throws a body kick.
#T2# Wills Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Chavez seems unphased.
Chavez throws a right hand that Wills Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Wills Jr also avoids with ease. Chavez 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. Chavez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Wills Jr connects with a single shot there. Chavez throws an off balance right hand
and Wills Jr counters with a huge left! Chavez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Wills Jr isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Chavez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Wills Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilson Wills Jr! Wilson Wills Jr is the new featherweight champion! Wilson Wills Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Gladiators 46 Wills Jr v Zulu
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1# Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wills Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zulu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zulu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Wills Jr sets himself, and Zulu steps forward looking for the clinch! Wills Jr avoids it this time. Zulu wants to clinch up but Wills Jr keeps it at a distance. Nice straight punches there by Wills Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wills Jr. Wills Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zulu back to the cage. Wills Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2# Zulu pushes Wills Jr up against the cage in a clinch. Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but Wills Jr blocks with his arms.
Zulu missing with knees to the body.
#TD# Wills Jr gets control of Zulu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wills Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Zulu is looking to stand up but Wills Jr won't let him. Wills Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Zulu tries to stand but Wills Jr is controlling from the bottom. #SU2# Zulu gets to his feet. Wills Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1# Zulu tries to clinch up. Wills Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Wilson Wills Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wills Jr loads up on a big right hand but Zulu slips the punch. Zulu scores with a head kick.
#CUT2# It looks like Wilson Wills Jr has been cut. Zulu looks to clinch and Wills Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Zulu moves into range and clinches up with Wills Jr. Zulu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wills Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Wills Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zulu backwards. Zulu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but Wills Jr blocks with his arms.
Wills Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wills Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Zulu backwards. Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Wills Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Wills Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zulu walks away with a smile on his face. Wills Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2# Wills Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wills Jr looks to throw the jab but Zulu is out of range. Zulu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wills Jr checks it well. Zulu tries to clinch there but Wills Jr circles away.
#CL2# Zulu has managed to clinch.
Wills Jr tries a body shot but Zulu blocks it.
Wills Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Zulu.
#TD# Wills Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Zulu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wills Jr's guard. Zulu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Wills Jr controlling Zulu's posture. #SU2# Zulu stands up from Wills Jr's guard - Zulu perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3# Wills Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zulu. Wills Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zulu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wills Jr checks a leg kick. Zulu lands with a right hand. Zulu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wills Jr's head. A looping hook to the body misses from Wills Jr. Zulu does a little dance to reset his feet. Wills Jr throws a low kick, looking for Zulu's leg but Zulu calmly moves out of range. Wills Jr throws the left hand but Zulu avoids the punch easily. Wills Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wills Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Zulu moves into the clinch.#TD# Wills Jr decides to pull guard. Wills Jr pulls Zulu in close to prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Zulu wants to stand but Wills Jr is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2# Zulu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Zulu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Wills Jr throws a front kick that sends Zulu stumbling back into the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zulu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Zulu tries to clinch up but Wills Jr circles away and keeps his distance. Wills Jr lands the left hand. Zulu looks to land a left hand but Wills Jr moved out of range nicely. Wills Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zulu is out of range and Wills Jr settles back down. Wills Jr throws a right hand that Zulu ducks under and follows up with a left that Zulu also avoids with ease. Zulu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills Jr dominated that round. The cut man is working on Wilson Wills Jr's cut. That's time! Wills Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Wills Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Zulu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Zulu darts in trying to clinch and Zulu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Zulu slips a straight right by Wills Jr. Wills Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Zulu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Zulu is looking to slow Wills Jr down with leg kicks. Wills Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Wills Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wills Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zulu. Wills Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zulu finds it's way round the side to connect with Wills Jr's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Zulu doesn't manage to clinch there - Wills Jr circles away.
Wills Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Zulu throws a hook to the side of Wills Jr's head but Wills Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wills Jr throws a big counter combination but Zulu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Zulu misses with a hook. Zulu tries to clinch but fails miserably and Wills Jr counters with a stiff right hand. A punch lands to the side of Zulu 's head but he takes it in his stride. Wills Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Zulu connects with a leg kick. Wills Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Wills Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Zulu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wills Jr connects with a solid leg kick. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wills Jr.#CL2# Zulu has Wills Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zulu looking to throw knees to the head but Wills Jr is blocking nicely.
Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wills Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zulu can do to turn this around? Wills Jr jumps guard but Zulu stands there with Wills Jr around his waist. Wills Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wills Jr avoids it.#T2# Zulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands a body shot. Zulu landing knees to the body.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wills Jr slows down the pace here.
Zulu misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wills Jr. Wills Jr throws a head punch that misses. Zulu blocks an uppercut.
Zulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Zulu takes a shot to the head. Zulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wills Jr misses with a body punch.
Wills Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wills Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Zulu. #T3# Zulu misses with a knee strike.
Wills Jr scores with a shot to the side of Zulu's head. Zulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wills Jr blocks it with crossed arms. A head punch blocked on the inside by Zulu. Wills Jr has Zulu pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wills Jr. Zulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wills Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wills Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC# Wills Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Zulu is looking to clinch but Wills Jr is avoiding it.
Wills Jr throws a body shot but no joy. A big right from Wills Jr misses. Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch but Wills Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wills Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2# Zulu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wills Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Zulu takes a shot to the head. Wills Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zulu with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# Wilson Wills Jr's cut is getting worse. Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Wills Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wills Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zulu in his tracks. Wills Jr throws a push kick but Zulu slaps the foot to one side. Zulu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wills Jr lands with an overhand left. Zulu scoring well with a low kick there.
Zulu throws a jab but it's blocked by Wills Jr. A solid leg kick lands there for Zulu.
Zulu misses with a hook. Wilson Wills Jr is winning the standup battle so far. Zulu throws a jab but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr is looking to counter punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zulu connects with a solid leg kick. Zulu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zulu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Zulu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wills Jr's calf. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills Jr dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Wilson Wills Jr's cut. 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# Zulu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Wills Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zulu is able to avoid easily. Wills Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Zulu should have avoided that one. Horrible takedown attempt by Wills Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Zulu, which made it look bad. Wills Jr misses the shot to the body. #CL2# Zulu has managed to clinch.
Zulu scores with a knee to the head.
Wills Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zulu scores with an uppercut up the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knees in the clinch landing for Zulu.
Zulu landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wills Jr looking to slow down the pace here.#TD# Wills Jr pulls Zulu into guard.
Zulu tries to stand but Wills Jr is controlling from the bottom. #T1# Wills Jr looking to control.
Wills Jr has a closed guard, preventing Zulu from standing up. #SUB# Wills Jr looking for a guillotine here but Zulu defends easily.
#SU2# Zulu gets to his feet. Wills Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Zulu Zulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wills Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Wills Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Zulu clinches up against the cage. Zulu misses with a knee strike.
Zulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wills Jr blocks it with crossed arms. Wills Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wills Jr misses with the head strike.
Zulu Zulu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Zulu working Wills Jr over with knees to the body. Zulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but Wills Jr blocks it.
Wills Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Zulu tries a knee to the head but Wills Jr blocks it.
#T3# Wills Jr is trying to pull guard but Zulu has him pressed against the cage. Wills Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zulu has him pressed against the cage. Wills Jr jumps guard but Zulu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilson Wills Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson Wills Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Wills Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Zulu misses with a knee strike.
Zulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wills Jr tries to pull guard but Zulu won't allow it.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Wills Jr is trying to pull guard but Zulu has him pressed against the cage. Wills Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zulu smiles and moves away.
Wills Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4# Wills Jr throws a lazy right hand but Zulu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wills Jr cracks Zulu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wills Jr lands with a shot to the body. Wills Jr cracks Zulu with a right hand to the side of the head. Wills Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wills Jr staying out of range there. Zulu needs to keep his hands up - Wills Jr had a free shot at his head there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wills Jr cracks Zulu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Zulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wills Jr throws a looping overhand right but Zulu ducks down to avoid it. Zulu tries to counter by closing the distance. Zulu closes the distance looking to clinch enabling Wills Jr to counter with a crisp jab. Wills Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Zulu Zulu. I think Wills Jr 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Wills Jr! A relieved looking Wilson Wills Jr 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:
Gladiators 41 Khabib v Jack
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1# Wills Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGillicuddy.
Good standup being displayed there by Wills Jr as he connects with a hook. McGillicuddy stuns Wills Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A shot to the liver by Wills Jr. Beautiful body shot. Wills Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Wills Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook. McGillicuddy throws a big shot that misses. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wills Jr. Wilson Wills Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McGillicuddy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wills Jr's hands. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McGillicuddy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Wills Jr jabs at McGillicuddy's body. Wills Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Good exchange - McGillicuddy coming out on top. Wills Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGillicuddy.
Wills Jr moves out of range as McGillicuddy strikes. Wills Jr tries to counter with a takedown but McGillicuddy is quick to defend against it.#T1# McGillicuddy throws a hook but Wills Jr avoids it easily. Wills Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGillicuddy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. McGillicuddy loads up on a big right hand but Wills Jr slips the punch. McGillicuddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. Wills Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2# It looks like Wilson Wills Jr has been cut. Wills Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGillicuddy.
Wills Jr feinted with a counter takedown. Wills Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Wills Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination! McGillicuddy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC# McGillicuddy is rocked! Wills Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGillicuddy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. McGillicuddy is still on wobbly legs! Can Wills Jr finish him? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wills Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. McGillicuddy seems to have recovered his senses. Wills Jr connects with the punch. Wills Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. McGillicuddy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wills Jr defends it nicely.#T2# McGillicuddy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wills Jr can pounce on him.
Wills Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. McGillicuddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it. McGillicuddy scores with a kick to the body.
Wills Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body. McGillicuddy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Wills Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. McGillicuddy throws the left hand but Wills Jr avoids the punch easily.#TD2# McGillicuddy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wills Jr to the ground. McGillicuddy is now in Wills Jr's guard. McGillicuddy throws a big elbow that misses. McGillicuddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Wills Jr is retaining full guard. McGillicuddy wants to control from the top but Wills Jr keeps moving. #T3# McGillicuddy throws a big right hand that misses. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. McGillicuddy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wills Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Wills Jr controls McGillicuddy momentarily but McGillicuddy frees himself. McGillicuddy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. McGillicuddy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. McGillicuddy scores with a jab to the body. Wills Jr throws a leg kick that misses. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. McGillicuddy lands a nice hook to Wills Jr's body. Wills Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Wills Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wills Jr!
McGillicuddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr connects with a jab. Wills Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. McGillicuddy missing with a left hand there. Wills Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wills Jr tries to counter with a takedown but McGillicuddy is quick to defend against it. McGillicuddy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. McGillicuddy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wills Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr moves out of range as McGillicuddy strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wills Jr 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.
McGillicuddy throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Wills Jr. Wills Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. 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 Wilson Wills Jr will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Wilson Wills Jr's cut. That's time! Wills Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# McGillicuddy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wills Jr looks to land a body kick but McGillicuddy moved away. McGillicuddy throws a body shot but no joy. Wills Jr lands a head shot. Wills Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wills Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGillicuddy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. McGillicuddy feints a jab promting Wills Jr to slip. McGillicuddy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wills Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. We've been told by Wills Jr's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Wills Jr lands a nice shot that snaps McGillicuddy's head back.
Wills Jr stuffs the takedown. Wills Jr thuds a left hand into McGillicuddy's 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! Wills Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. McGillicuddy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Wills Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces McGillicuddy off the ropes and back into range. Wills Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGillicuddy.#T1# McGillicuddy takes one to the side of the head.
Wills Jr is looking to score with low kicks. McGillicuddy throws a body shot but no joy. McGillicuddy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. McGillicuddy connects with a body shot. Wills Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGillicuddy.
Wills Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGillicuddy. Wills Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Wills Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGillicuddy circles away quickly and effectively. A jab from Wills Jr does it's job there. A jab from Wills Jr does it's job there. McGillicuddy misses with a straight right. Wilson Wills Jr is winning the standup battle so far. Wills Jr lands with a right and another and another! McGillicuddy is in big trouble! Wills Jr lands again and this time it's lights out for McGillicuddy! A quality knockout there for Wills Jr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wilson Wills Jr! An out of breath Wilson Wills Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Shamus McGillicuddy was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back next time with da luck o' da Irish!'.
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Mendes and Wilson Wills Jr. Wilson Wills Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Wilson Wills Jr! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Mendes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nice sprawl there from Wills Jr as Mendes shoots in. Wills Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mendes defends it well. Mendes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wills Jr but Wills Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one. Wills Jr feints the counter takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mendes shoots in for a takedown but Wills Jr shows good takedown defense. Wills Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice takedown defense from Wills Jr. No joy for Mendes on that attempt. Wills Jr with the counter takedown but Mendes avoids it easily. Mendes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wills Jr's waist but Wills Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendes off to one side. Wills Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Mendes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Wills Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mendes shoots in looking for a takedown. Wills Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Mendes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wills Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Wills Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Mendes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Mendes shoots in looking for a takedown. Wills Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Mendes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wills Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Wills Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Wills Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mendes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendes. Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown but Wills Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Mendes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. And Wills Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendes pushes his down on his head and steps out. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Mendes fails to land the takedown. Mendes fails to land the takedown. Wills Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mendes shoots in and gets a takedown into Wills Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (0) Wills Jr Mendes is stalling in the full guard. Wills Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself. Wills Jr 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. Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Wills Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wills Jr trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Mendes is pushing down on Wills Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wills Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendes has managed to sneak the leg through. Mendes is thwarting Wills Jr's attempts to control the position. 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. Wills Jr is controlling Mendes's trapped leg to prevent Mendes from advancing to side control. Mendes is looking to stall here but Wills Jr recovers full guard. Wills Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendes defends it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr seems keen to control Mendes's posture. Wills Jr has an active guard here but Mendes has managed to pass into half guard.
Mendes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr trying to get back to full guard but Mendes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (5) vs (0) Wills Jr Wills Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendes wants to control the pace but Wills Jr is squirming around nicely. Wills Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Mendes manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wills Jr to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mendes (8) vs (0) Wills Jr Wills Jr turns into Mendes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (8) vs (2) Wills Jr Wills Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Mendes is trying to keep Wills Jr in close.
Wills Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Wills Jr looking to pass the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Mendes has Wills Jr pulled in close to control his posture. Wills Jr wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position. Mendes trying to control the position.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Wills Jr from controlling successfully. Wills Jr 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr postures up.
Wills Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Wills Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wills Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Wills Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendes's guard. Wills Jr trying to control the pace. Wills Jr wants to advance to full mount but Mendes doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Wills Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mendes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (10) vs (2) Wills Jr Wills Jr is looking for a triangle here but Mendes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (13) vs (2) Wills Jr Wills Jr stops Mendes from passing to mount. Wills Jr is trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. We've been hearing good reports from Mendes'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. Mendes trying to advance position but Wills Jr counters by regaining guard. Wills Jr seems keen to control Mendes's posture. Mendes wants to control from the top but Wills Jr keeps moving. Mendes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wills Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Mendes won't allow Wills Jr to sweep him here. Mendes wants to control from the top but Wills Jr keeps moving. Wills Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mendes stacks Wills Jr 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 Mendes! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (16) vs (2) Wills Jr Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wills Jr struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight! Mendes takes the fight on points by 16 to 2. Rafael Mendes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wilson Wills Jr and David Luiz. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that David Luiz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Wilson Wills Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; David Luiz! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Luiz closes the distance and clinches. Wills Jr is trying to drag Luiz to the mat but Luiz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. I was talking to Wills Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Wills Jr is trying to drag Luiz to the mat but Luiz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Luiz is trying to drag Wills Jr to the mat but Wills Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Wills Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Wills Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Luiz regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wills Jr (2) vs (0) Luiz Luiz 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luiz keeping moving, preventing Wills Jr from controlling successfully. Wills Jr wants to pass the guard but Luiz is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Luiz keeping moving, preventing Wills Jr from controlling successfully. Luiz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Wills Jr pushes down on Luiz's leg and manages to get into half guard. Luiz is trying to get back to full guard. Wills Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Wills Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Luiz is just riding it out for now. Wills Jr eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Luiz regains full guard. Nicely done. Wills Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Luiz's guard. Luiz wants to control but Wills Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. Wills Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Wills Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Luiz defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wills Jr (5) vs (0) Luiz Wills Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Wills Jr trying to control but Luiz is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wills Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Luiz manages to avoid the submission attempt. Luiz is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Luiz tries to improve position but can't. Luiz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Wills Jr just content to control the position. Luiz is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Wills Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Luiz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Luiz prevents Wills Jr from improving position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr working away. Luiz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wills Jr is staying active. Luiz is looking to reverse the position. Wills Jr trying to control the action but Luiz is working from the bottom. Wills Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Luiz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Wills Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Luiz is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr is looking to take a break and control but Luiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Wills Jr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Luiz! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wills Jr (7) vs (0) Luiz Wills Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Luiz is looking to escape. Wills Jr is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Luiz is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Wills Jr (10) vs (0) Luiz Wills Jr tightening his grip on Luiz, looking for the choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Luiz's body.
Luiz tries to roll but Wills Jr sticks to his back.
Luiz trying to control but not successfully. Wills Jr keeps control of the position as Luiz tries to break free.
Luiz is still trying to improve position. Wills Jr controls the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Luiz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wills Jr is hanging on to Luiz's back as he tries to escape.
Wills Jr controlling from the back. Wills Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wills Jr is persistently looking for the submission but Luiz is defending it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Luiz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. A bit of a pause in the action here. Wills Jr controlling the positon. Luiz is trying to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Luiz trying to control the position but Wills Jr manages to sink in the hooks. Wills Jr biding his time, controlling Luiz. Wills Jr avoiding Luiz 's attempts to control his hands. Wills Jr has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Luiz! Can he survive? No! He's out! Wills Jr gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wilson Wills Jr! Our winner, Wilson Wills Jr, 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:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wilson Wills Jr and Ezekiel Ithamar. Ithamar has chosen Yamma Ensemble Psalms 104 as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Wilson Wills Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ezekiel Ithamar! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Ithamar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wills Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but Wills Jr shows good takedown defense. Wills Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Ithamar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wills Jr tries to avoid it but Ithamar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wills Jr to the ground. Wills Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Wills Jr feinted with a counter takedown. Ithamar shoots in but Wills Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily. Wills Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ithamar sprawls and moves away. Wilson Wills Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar. Ithamar tries to clinch but Wills Jr moves out of range. Ithamar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wills Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. Wills Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ithamar sprawls and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ithamar gets a clinch. Wills Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Wills Jr tries for a takedown but Ithamar manages to get underhooks.
Wills Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt. Wills Jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ithamar is trying to keep an underhook but Wills Jr manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wills Jr (2) vs (0) Ithamar
That's one minute gone in the round. Wills Jr wants to pass to mount but Ithamar is defending the position. Ithamar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wills Jr is working away from the top position though. Wills Jr trying to control the pace. Ithamar tries to get to full guard but Wills Jr has control of the leg. Ithamar trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wills Jr wants to pass to mount but Ithamar is defending the position. Wills Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Wills Jr 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr is keen to just control but Ithamar is a slippery customer. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ithamar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Wills Jr trying to control but Ithamar is working from the bottom. Ithamar is trying to control the position but Wills Jr postures up. Ithamar is adopting a defensive guard. Wills Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wills Jr (5) vs (0) Ithamar Wills Jr trying to control the action but Ithamar is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ithamar is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Ithamar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Ithamar prevents Wills Jr from improving position. Ithamar is trying to control Wills Jr's posture but Wills Jr avoids it. Wills Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Ithamar trying to control but Wills Jr flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wills Jr (8) vs (0) Ithamar
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ithamar tries to roll but Wills Jr sticks to his back.
Wills Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ithamar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Ithamar is trying to break free.
Ithamar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wills Jr slows the pace down in half guard. Ithamar is looking for a sweep. Wills Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Ithamar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Wills Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Wills Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ithamar sees it coming and defends easily. Wills Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Ithamar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wills Jr is taking a breather. Ithamar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Ithamar trying to control but Wills Jr postures up.
Wills Jr controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Wills Jr is taking a breather. Ithamar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Wills Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ithamar is just riding it out for now. Wills Jr eventually gives up the hold. Wills Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ithamar has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Ithamar trying to control but Wills Jr postures up.
Ithamar wants to control the action here but instead Wills Jr manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wills Jr (11) vs (0) Ithamar Wills Jr content just to control the position here. Wills Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ithamar is looking to escape. Ithamar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Ithamar is squirming around, avoiding Wills Jr's attempts to control the action. Ithamar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ithamar is still trying to improve position. Wills Jr controlling the position easily from mount. Wills Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ithamar manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Ithamar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Ithamar looks to move to half guard but instead Wills Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wills Jr (13) vs (0) Ithamar Wills Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ithamar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ithamar shrugs it off. Ithamar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wills Jr fails to advance to Ithamar's back. Wills Jr is working hard here to advance position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Ithamar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Ithamar works his way to full guard. Good work. Ithamar working a defensive guard here.
Ithamar pulls Wills Jr in to control the position. Wills Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ithamar wants to sweep but no luck. Ithamar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Wills Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Ithamar.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Ithamar trying to keep a closed guard but Wills Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Wills Jr looking to pass the guard. Ithamar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ithamar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Wills Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Wills Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Ithamar looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ithamar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wills Jr (13) vs (2) Ithamar Ithamar sitting in guard, not really doing much. Wills Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ithamar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Ithamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Wills Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ithamar wants to control from the top but Wills Jr keeps moving. Ithamar looking to pass the guard. Wills Jr trying to control the position.
Wills Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ithamar defends it easily. Ithamar stands and throws Wills Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wills Jr (13) vs (5) Ithamar
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Ithamar is looking to take a break and control but Wills Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ithamar tries to advance to mount but Wills Jr denies him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ithamar is trying to get an arm triangle but Wills Jr is defending well. Ithamar wants to control but Wills Jr is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight! Wills Jr takes the fight on points by 13 to 5. An out of breath Wilson Wills Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. In defeat, Ezekiel Ithamar stepped up to the mic, saying 'So I will not look on them with pity or spare them, but I will bring down on their own heads what they have done.'. |
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TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wilson Wills Jr and Dumba Diame. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Wilson Wills Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Dumba Diame! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Diame shoots in but Wills Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily. Wills Jr clinches up with Diame and pushes him back against the cage. Wills Jr gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Diame regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wills Jr (2) vs (0) Diame Our spies down at at True North Fight Team inform us that Diame has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Wills Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position. Diame looking for a guillotine here but Wills Jr defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wills Jr is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diame tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wills Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Diame 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. Diame looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wills Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diame is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diame is just riding it out for now. Wills Jr eventually gives up the hold. Wills Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Wills Jr works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wills Jr (5) vs (0) Diame The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Diame can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Diame manages to regain half guard. Good work. Diame looking for submissions off his back. Diame is defending against the submission attempts here by Wills Jr.
Wills Jr controlling the action here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diame works his way to full guard. Good work. Diame is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wills Jr is aware though and is defending well. Diame controls Wills Jr momentarily but Wills Jr frees himself. Wills Jr is pushing down on Diame's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diame is fighting to maintain full guard but Wills Jr has managed to sneak the leg through. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wills Jr controlling the action here. Diame is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diame is in trouble now - Wills Jr has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wills Jr (8) vs (0) Diame Diame tries to hold on but Wills Jr pushes him away. Wills Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Wills Jr is trying to take his opponent's back.
Diame bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wills Jr (8) vs (2) Diame Diame looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. Diame passes Wills Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Diame 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.
Wills Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Diame is looking to take a break and control but Wills Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr is trying to get back to full guard. Diame is thwarting Wills Jr's attempts to control the position. Diame trying to pass the guard but Wills Jr defending well. Wills Jr trying to control here.
Diame is pressing down on Wills Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wills Jr is holding on for now. Wills Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thomas Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Diame stalling away here and it's allowed Wills Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Wills Jr keeping moving, preventing Diame from controlling successfully. Diame trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Diame passes Wills Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Diame is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wills Jr defends it well. Diame trying to mount his opponent but Wills Jr defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Diame wants to take a breather but Wills Jr is having none of it. Wills Jr manages to get to full guard.
Diame pushing down on Wills Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Wills Jr is trying to control but can't.
Diame seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wills Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Wills Jr tries to roll over but Diame keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Diame seems to be looking for submissions.
Wills Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Wills Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Diame is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Wills Jr wants to control but Diame is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr is controlling Diame's trapped leg to prevent Diame from advancing to side control. Wills Jr actively working from the bottom here. Wills Jr is staying active underneath Diame, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Diame frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wills Jr (8) vs (5) Diame Diame can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wills Jr is looking to escape. Wills Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Diame trying to control the action but Wills Jr is working from the bottom. Diame wants to pass to mount but Wills Jr is defending the position. Wills Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Diame sits in half guard. Wills Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Diame is thwarting Wills Jr's attempts to control the position. Diame works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wills Jr (8) vs (8) Diame
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Diame wants to control but Wills Jr is keeping him busy. Diame has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wills Jr! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wills Jr (8) vs (10) Diame Diame fails to advance to Wills Jr's back. Diame can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wills Jr is looking to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Diame looking for a guillotine from mount but Wills Jr is having none of it. Diame jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wills Jr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wills Jr and Diame has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wills Jr struggling a bit here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Diame has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wills Jr (8) vs (12) Diame Diame is looking to work his way around to Wills Jr's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! Diame wins on points by 12 to 8. Dumba Diame is the new featherweight champion! Dumba Diame was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wilson Wills Jr and Braxton Hernando. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Wilson Wills Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Braxton Hernando! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Hernando shoots in for a takedown but Wills Jr shows good takedown defense. Nice sprawl there from Wills Jr as Hernando shoots in. Wills Jr pushes Hernando up against the cage in a clinch. Wills Jr successfully pulls guard.
Hernando is sitting in close to Wills Jr's body. Wills Jr has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hernando is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hernando is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wills Jr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wilson Wills Jr! Wilson Wills Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chester Jones and Wilson Wills Jr. Wilson Wills Jr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Chester Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Wilson Wills Jr! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Jones has closed the distance and engaged Wills Jr in a clinch.
Wills Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Wills Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jones takes the fight into the clinch. Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wills Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wills Jr jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Jones is looking to pass into half guard but Wills Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wills Jr is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Wills Jr Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wills Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wills Jr forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Wills Jr uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (5) Wills Jr Jones tries to improve his position but Wills Jr has taken his back! Wills Jr has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jones tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Wills Jr pushes Jones away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wilson Wills Jr! A victorious Wilson Wills Jr 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:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Claudio Gadelha and Wilson Wills Jr. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Wilson Wills Jr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Claudio Gadelha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Wilson Wills Jr! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Gadelha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Wills Jr with the counter takedown but Gadelha avoids it easily. Wills Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Claudio Gadelha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gadelha shoots in for a double leg but Wills Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. And Wills Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Gadelha pushes his down on his head and steps out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudio Gadelha. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice takedown defense from Wills Jr. No joy for Gadelha on that attempt. Gadelha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Wills Jr feints the counter takedown. Gadelha dives in for a single leg takedown but Wills Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Gadelha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wills Jr as he avoids it easily. Horrible takedown attempt by Gadelha or perhaps it was just good defense by Wills Jr, which made it look bad. Wills Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gadelha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Gadelha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wills Jr tries to avoid it but Gadelha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wills Jr to the ground. Wills Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gadelha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wills Jr defends it nicely. Wills Jr with the counter takedown but Gadelha avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gadelha misses with a takedown and Wills Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wills Jr. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gadelha (0) vs (2) Wills Jr Gadelha is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Wills Jr stays in close to Gadelha's body and controls the position. Wills Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Wills Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gadelha swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wills Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Gadelha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wills Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Gadelha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gadelha swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wills Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gadelha has his foot on Wills Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wills Jr works his way back into a safe position though. Wills Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gadelha swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wills Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gadelha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wills Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Gadelha's legs - danger averted. Gadelha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wills Jr 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gadelha has his foot on Wills Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wills Jr works his way back into a safe position though. Gadelha looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wills Jr passes into half guard.
Gadelha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Wills Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Gadelha is holding on for dear life with his legs. Wills Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Wills Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Gadelha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gadelha with the active half guard here but Wills Jr passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gadelha (0) vs (5) Wills Jr Wills Jr slows the pace down. Gadelha is looking for a sweep. Wills Jr trying to control the position but Gadelha is working away. Gadelha is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Gadelha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Gadelha looks to move to half guard but instead Wills Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gadelha (0) vs (7) Wills Jr Gadelha is trying desperately to improve position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wills Jr controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Gadelha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gadelha is working hard here to advance position. Gadelha sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Gadelha actively working from the bottom here. Wills Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard. Wills Jr is looking for a kimura but Gadelha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wills Jr to get the leverage. Wills Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Gadelha looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Wills Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr is continuing to stall. Gadelha looking for submissions off his back. Wills Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Gadelha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gadelha looking for submissions off his back. Gadelha won't allow Wills Jr to pass to mount. Gadelha is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Gadelha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Wills Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gadelha! Score +3 for passing guard: Gadelha (0) vs (10) Wills Jr Wills Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Gadelha tries to reverse the position but Wills Jr maintains control. Wills Jr controlling the pace for now. Gadelha is desperately trying to improve his position but Wills Jr has a good base and remains in mount. Wills Jr looking to control but Gadelha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gadelha looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gadelha (0) vs (13) Wills Jr
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Gadelha is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wills Jr is cranking Gadelha's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gadelha! He's tightened the choke and Gadelha is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wilson Wills Jr! An out of breath Wilson Wills Jr 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:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wilson Wills Jr and Choke You. Wilson Wills Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wilson Wills Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Choke You! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. You tries to clinch but Wills Jr moves out of range. You closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wills Jr circles away. Wills Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown. You tries for a takedown but Wills Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. You tries to clinch but Wills Jr is having none of it. Wills Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. You tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Wills Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wills Jr (2) vs (0) You We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wills Jr is pressing down on You's thigh, looking to free his foot. You is holding on for now. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - You has eaten all the pies! Wills Jr is working hard here to advance position. Wills Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wills Jr trying to pass the guard but You defending well. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. You is trying to control but Wills Jr passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wills Jr (5) vs (0) You You struggling a bit here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. You is looking to reverse the position. You is being controlled here. Wills Jr tries to advance to mount but You denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr taking a breather here. Wills Jr works to advance to full mount. You defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wills Jr (7) vs (0) You Wills Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. You is looking to improve his position but Wills Jr isn't that keen on the idea. Wills Jr content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. You is looking to get to half guard. Wills Jr controlling the pace for now. You is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wills Jr controlling the position easily from mount. You tries to hold on but Wills Jr postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr controlling the pace for now. Wills Jr with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wills Jr mounts You! Really nice guard pass there! Wills Jr controlling the pace for now. You tries to hold on but Wills Jr pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round. You can't escape the position.
Wills Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. You is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wills Jr controlling his opponent. Wills Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. You tries to hold on but Wills Jr pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. You tries to lock up and control but Wills Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Wills Jr controlling his opponent. You is wriggling around trying to escape.
You sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. You manages to get to full guard.
Wills Jr forces his way into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
You is looking to control Wills Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can You avoid being mounted? You wants to improve his position but Wills Jr is controlling well.
Wills Jr stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wills Jr (10) vs (0) You You is looking for a sweep. Wills Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. You is trying to control Wills Jr's posture but Wills Jr avoids it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. The referee asks Wills Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wills Jr prefers to stall for the moment though. You manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wills Jr's best efforts. Wills Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wills Jr (13) vs (0) You You is trying to reverse the position but instead Wills Jr has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Wills Jr (16) vs (0) You Wills Jr doesn't have the hooks in and You manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wills Jr (16) vs (2) You Wills Jr keeping full guard, as You tries to pass. You looking to sit in guard and control but Wills Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wills Jr (18) vs (2) You
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr is stalling in the full guard. You isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wills Jr stacks You 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 Wills Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Wills Jr (21) vs (2) You You is looking to regain half guard here but Wills Jr keeps moving and retains side control. You is trying to escape the position but Wills Jr is controlling the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. You is trying to control Wills Jr's posture but Wills Jr avoids it. A lull in the action here as Wills Jr stalls from top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. You tries to bench press Wills Jr off him but Wills Jr keeps the position. You can see the frustration on You's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Wills Jr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt You will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Wills Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. You is trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. You manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Wills Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wills Jr is working for a kimura but You is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight! Wills Jr takes the fight on points by 21 to 2. An out of breath Wilson Wills Jr 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:
The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: Apr 11, 2017 |
#R1# Wills Jr misses with a left hand and Radjansky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wills Jr thinking. Wills Jr jabs Radjansky to the body, keeping him at a distance. Wills Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wilson Wills Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Radjansky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. Radjansky dips to his left and cracks Wills Jr with an uppercut! Radjansky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wills Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wills Jr tries to move into range but Radjansky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Wills Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Radjansky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wills Jr scrambles back to his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wills Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Wills Jr loads up on a big right hand but Radjansky slips the punch. Radjansky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Radjansky manages to avoid it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wills Jr. Radjansky throws a lazy uppercut
and Wills Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Radjansky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. A nice side step and Wills Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Good shot there by Wills Jr.#T1# Radjansky slips a jab from Wills Jr. Wills Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Radjansky 's head but he takes it in his stride. Wills Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Radjansky throws a body shot but no joy. Wills Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Radjansky missing with a left hand there. Wills Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wills Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Wills Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wills Jr ducks under a wild hook from Radjansky. Radjansky swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Radjansky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Radjansky lands with a shot to the body. Wills Jr throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Radjansky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wills Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2# Radjansky misses with a hook. Wills Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Radjansky is wise to it. Wills Jr slips under a jab. The fighters circling - Radjansky throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wills Jr throws the kick towards the body but Radjansky avoids it. Radjansky is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Radjansky lands a glancing blow to the side of Wills Jr's head. Wills Jr throws a half hearted mid kick. Radjansky misses the shot to the body. Radjansky throws a poor cross that misses
and Wills Jr counters with a nice body shot. Wills Jr tries to land a front kick but Radjansky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A looping hook to the body misses from Wills Jr. Radjansky does a little dance to reset his feet. Radjansky punishes Wills Jr's body with a nice straight punch. Radjansky ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Radjansky throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range. Wills Jr thumps Radjansky with a low kick. Wills Jr looks to throw the jab but Radjansky is out of range. #T3# Radjansky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Radjansky.
The fighters circling - Wills Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wills Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Radjansky. Wills Jr swinging wildly here.
Wills Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Radjansky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Wills Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wills Jr misses with a wild body shot. Wills Jr throws a combination that misses and Radjansky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wills Jr misses with a right hand and Radjansky counters with a right hand to the body. A slow jab from Wills Jr misses its intended target. Radjansky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Radjansky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4# Wills Jr throws a body punch but Radjansky moves out of range. Radjansky just misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr misses with a left hand and Radjansky counters with a lovely straight right hand! 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! Wills Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Radjansky. That did some damage! Radjansky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nice defenses there by Wills Jr. Radjansky throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A little jabbing left from Wills Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Radjansky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wills Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Radjansky. Wills Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Radjansky throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wills Jr walks into a left hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wills Jr moves forwards but Radjansky connects with a nice, crisp jab. Radjansky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wills Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Radjansky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samy Radjansky dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Radjansky ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Radjansky cracks Wills Jr with an open hand slap. Wills Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Wills Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Radjansky is just out of range. Wills Jr throws a front kick aimed at Radjansky's knee but Radjansky avoids it well. Radjansky throws a jab but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr stalks Radjansky and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Radjansky's face. Radjansky staggers backwards, shaken. Radjansky misses with a straight right. Wills Jr moves out of range of the strikes. Radjansky scores with the left hand. Wills Jr knows he should have avoided that one. Radjansky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wills Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wills Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Radjansky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. Wills Jr throws out a counter right but Radjansky avoids it with no problem. Wills Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Radjansky counters with a lovely shot to the body. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wills Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Radjansky has got the better of the exchanges. Wills Jr throws a big shot that misses. Radjansky throwing a counter right hand but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Radjansky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1# Wills Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wills Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Radjansky checks it well. Radjansky misses with a left hand and Wills Jr counters with a straight right hand. Wills Jr ducks under a wild hook from Radjansky. Wills Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Radjansky misses. A telegraphed right hand from Radjansky misses the target. Radjansky shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wills Jr eats them both and turns towards Radjansky to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Wills Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. Radjansky connects with a looping right hand.
Radjansky misses with a wild body shot. Radjansky swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Wills Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Wills Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Radjansky throws out the jab. #T2# Wills Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Radjansky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wills Jr can do to turn this around? The fighters circling - Radjansky throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Radjansky misses with an uppercut. Radjansky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wills Jr misses with a body punch
enabling Radjansky to counter with a crisp jab. Radjansky blocks a jab. Radjansky walks into a straight right hand from Wills Jr. Radjansky throws a hook to the side of Wills Jr's head but Wills Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wills Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Radjansky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wills Jr scrambles back to his feet. Wills Jr throws a hook but Radjansky blocks it. A jab from Radjansky does it's job there. The fighters circling - Radjansky throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wills Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Radjansky's shoulder, as Radjansky tries to avoid the shot. Wills Jr walks into a jab.#T3# Radjansky swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Wills Jr throws a series of punches but Radjansky moves out of range. Wills Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radjansky.
Wills Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Radjansky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wills Jr throws a leg kick but Radjansky sees it coming and moves out of range. Wills Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Radjansky. Radjansky throwing a counter right hand but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Radjansky misses the shot to the body. Radjansky throws a right hand that Wills Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Wills Jr also avoids with ease. Radjansky throws a body shot but no joy. Radjansky throws a sloppy body shot
and Wills Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Radjansky. Radjansky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. Wills Jr lands with an overhand left. Wills Jr misses with a right hand enabling Radjansky to counter with a crisp jab. Wills Jr throws out a powerful jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A right-left combo lands from Wills Jr. #T4# Radjansky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A big right from Radjansky misses. Radjansky just misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wills Jr scores with the left hand. Radjansky knows he should have avoided that one. Wills Jr throws a body punch but Radjansky moves out of range. Radjansky works the jab nicely. Radjansky misses with a lunging right hand
and Wills Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Radjansky. #ROC2# Radjansky is rocked! Wills Jr throws a combination that misses and Wills Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Oh Radjansky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nice uppercut lands for Radjansky. That snapped Wills Jr's head back.
Radjansky throws a shot from downtown. Wills Jr moves away and avoids it. Radjansky seems to have got his legs back now. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A jab from Wills Jr finds it's way through Radjansky's defenses. Radjansky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wills Jr's head backwards. Wills Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Wills Jr throws a shot to the body.
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 Samy Radjansky will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Radjansky throws a jab when Wills Jr was well out of range. Radjansky scores with a jab to the body. Radjansky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wills Jr. Radjansky avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Radjansky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wills Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Radjansky keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Radjansky throwing a counter right hand but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Radjansky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wills Jr at a distance.
Wills Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Radjansky connects with a looping right hand.
Wills Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Radjansky blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch combination from Wills Jr misses. Radjansky takes a swing at Wills Jr's ribcage but misses. Radjansky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Radjansky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wills Jr. A looping hook to the body misses from Radjansky. Wills Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Wills Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Radjansky throws a jab but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Radjansky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Wills Jr throws a series of punches but Radjansky avoids them all with ease. Radjansky jabs Wills Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance. Radjansky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wills Jr. Wills Jr throws a half hearted mid kick. Radjansky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wills Jr throws a leg kick that is checked and Radjansky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jab by Radjansky. Wills Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Radjansky. Radjansky misses with a right hand and Wills Jr counters with a straight right hand. Wills Jr swings for the body but Radjansky moves out of range.
Wills Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilson Wills Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Wills Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Radjansky misses with an uppercut. The fighters circling - Wills Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Radjansky checks a low kick from Wills Jr. Radjansky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Radjansky jabs at Wills Jr's body. Radjansky misses the shot to the body. Wills Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Radjansky.
A low kick from Wills Jr misses and Radjansky counters with a lovely straight right hand! Radjansky throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range. Wills Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Radjansky slips under a jab. Radjansky lands with an uppercut that bounces Wills Jr off the cage and back into range. Wills Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Radjansky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Samy Radjansky is winning the standup battle so far. Radjansky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wills Jr.#T3# Radjansky connects with a body shot that sends Wills Jr's belly button to the back. A looping hook to the body misses from Radjansky. Wills Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Radjansky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. Wills Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Radjansky scores with a jab to the head.
Radjansky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wills Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Radjansky. As Radjansky backs off Wills Jr throws a huge counter combo but Radjansky manages to avoid it all. Radjansky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wills Jr. Samy Radjansky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Some wild striking there from Radjansky.
Radjansky misses with a hook. Wills Jr ducked under it nicely. Wills Jr misses with a right hand and Radjansky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wills Jr needs to keep his hands up - Radjansky had a free shot at his head there. Radjansky misses the shot to the body. Wills Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4# Radjansky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
Radjansky lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. This has been an exciting period of action! Radjansky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A jab from Radjansky finds it's way through Wills Jr's defenses. Donk. Radjansky catches Wills Jr right on the button with a cross. Wills Jr throws a body punch but Radjansky moves out of range. Radjansky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wills Jr.
Wills Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Wills Jr. Those never looked like landing. A shot to the liver by Radjansky. Beautiful body shot. Wills Jr dodges the punch combination from Radjansky.
Radjansky moves into range and connects with a jab. Wills Jr moves away from the strike by Radjansky.
And that's the end of the fight! Samy Radjansky showed his dominance in that final round. Well Radjansky 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Samy Radjansky! Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Samy Radjansky! Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Samy Radjansky!
Samy Radjansky wins by unanimous decision! Samy Radjansky decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Apr 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Wills Jr tries to keep at a distance but Pecilli has taken the fight into the clinch. Pecilli gets through Wills Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Pecilli. #TD2# Wills Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Pecilli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Wills Jr is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pecilli has his hands clasped together but Wills Jr extends and breaks Pecilli's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wills Jr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilson Wills Jr! A very excited looking Wilson Wills Jr 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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The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1# Raigan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Wills Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd cheers as Wills Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raigan doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2# Raigan is rocked! Wills Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Oh Raigan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Raigan is breathing heavily. Wills Jr connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Raigan out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilson Wills Jr! Our winner, Wilson Wills Jr, 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. Vali Raigan was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit!, i'll win next time'.
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Event:
LIA 38: Preferred Nomenclature
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1# A nice inside leg kick there by Wills Jr. That's going to slow Kazakov down. Wills Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Kazakov scores with a sloppy right hand. Wills Jr should have avoided that one. Wills Jr takes a swing at Kazakov's ribcage but misses. Kazakov misses with a takedown attempt - Wills Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Wills Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Wills Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kazakov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wills Jr counters with a right hand to the body. Kazakov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wills Jr as he avoids it easily. Wilson Wills Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wills Jr connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Kazakov to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Wills Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wilson Wills Jr! Wilson Wills Jr is the new featherweight champion! An out of breath Wilson Wills Jr 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:
LIA 33: The Bag Man, Man
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1# A combination from Wills Jr does no damage. Ilram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Ilram.
Ilram keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ilram misses with a hook. Wills Jr ducked under it nicely. Ilram gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Ilram 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. A left and a right from Ilram both land. Nice combination. Wills Jr takes a swing at Ilram's ribcage but misses. Wills Jr needs to keep his hands up - Ilram had a free shot at his head there. Ilram misses the shot to the body. Ilram moves forwards but Wills Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab. Wills Jr connects with a solid leg kick. Wills Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. This has been an exciting period of action! Ilram throws a series of punches but Wills Jr avoids them all with ease. Wills Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ilram. A nice side step and Wills Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. We've been told by Ilram's head coaches at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1# Ilram throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Wills Jr to counter with a crisp jab. Wills Jr tries to move into range but Ilram moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Ilram feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wills Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A jab from Wills Jr finds it's way through Ilram's defenses. Ilram scores with a jab to the body. Ilram just misses with a punch to the body.
Ilram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilram misses the body punch and Wills Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ilram throws the left hand but Wills Jr avoids the punch easily. Wills Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Wills Jr connects with an inside leg kick. Wills Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ilram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A telegraphed right hand from Ilram misses the target. Ilram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ilram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Wilson Wills Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Ilram keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ilram connects with a body shot. Ilram throws a sloppy body shot
and Wills Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ilram swings and misses with a shot to the body and Wills Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ilram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. A little jabbing left from Wills Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Some wild striking there from Ilram.
Ilram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. Ilram has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wills Jr. Ilram slips under a jab. Ilram swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Ilram throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wills Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ilram takes a swing at Wills Jr's ribcage but misses. Wills Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick. Ilram throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range. Wills Jr throws out a counter right but Ilram avoids it with no problem. Ilram misses with the combination.
#T3# Ilram swinging wildly here.
Wills Jr misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ilram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wills Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilram is just out of range. Sloppy strikes from Ilram. Those never looked like landing. Wills Jr tries to bum rush Ilram with a series of wild strikes but Ilram uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ilram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
Ilram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wills Jr lunges at Ilram with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ilram's hand. Ilram thows a left - swing and a miss! A nice side step and Wills Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Wills Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Wills Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ilram swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
#T4# Wills Jr tries to bum rush Ilram with a series of wild strikes but Ilram uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Ilram.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wills Jr - that will leave a mark!
Ilram scores with a jab. Wills Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ilram connects with a body shot. Wills Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Ilram avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Ilram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wills Jr! But no joy. Wills Jr scores with a jab to the body. Ilram pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A nice inside leg kick there by Wills Jr. That's going to slow Ilram down. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ilram looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range. Wills Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Wills Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow. Lativ Ilram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Danga de danga de dang - Wills Jr scores with a four punch combination! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wilson Wills Jr will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Good exchange - Ilram coming out on top. Wills Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wills Jr lands a nice hook to Ilram's body. Ilram takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Ilram throws out a powerful jab. Ilram misses with a left hand and Wills Jr counters with a nice uppercut. Wills Jr misses with a low kick.
Ilram seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Wills Jr throws the kick towards the body but Ilram avoids it. Ilram appears to be looking for a big counter. Wills Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Wills Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Ilram throws a jab when Wills Jr was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wills Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ilram moves away. Ilram lands a glancing blow to the side of Wills Jr's head. Wills Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ilram scores with a jab to the body. Wills Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Ilram should have avoided that one. #T1# Wills Jr misses with a wild body shot. Wills Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ilram back to the cage. Wills Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Ilram moves away from the strike by Wills Jr. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ilram might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Wills Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wills Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Ilram throws a series of punches but Wills Jr avoids them all with ease. Ilram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wills Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ilram scores with a jab to the jaw. Ilram sizes up Wills Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! That kick from Wills Jr tenderised Ilram's leg. Ilram is trying to keep his angry face on. Ilram throws a combination that misses and Wills Jr counters with a straight right hand. Wills Jr lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wills Jr. #T2# Wills Jr scores with a nice head shot. Ilram misses with a hook to the body
and Ilram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wills Jr connects with a crisp jab. Ilram jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wills Jr connects with a solid leg kick. Ilram is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Wills Jr lands a jab. Ilram misses the body punch and Wills Jr counters with a nice body kick. Wills Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wills Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wills Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ilram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. Ilram looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Wills Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Ilram shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Ilram misses with a shot to the body and Wills Jr counters with a nice uppercut. Ilram swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
#T3# Ilram looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range. Wills Jr misses with a right hand enabling Ilram to counter with a crisp jab. Ilram misses with a body shot
and Wills Jr counters with a nice uppercut. Ilram is looking to wear down Wills Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Wills Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wills Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ilram bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wills Jr's head backwards. Ilram shoots for a takedown but Wills Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ilram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilram thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice body kick from Wills Jr. Ilram shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wills Jr sprawls well. Wills Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ilram gets slowly back to his feet. A little jabbing left from Wills Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lativ Ilram. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wills Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ilram momentarily.
#T4# Ilram misses with a combination
and Wills Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection. 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! Ilram catches Wills Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Wills Jr throws a big shot that misses. Ilram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilram throws a body shot but no joy. Wills Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Ilram throws a big shot that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wills Jr throws a looping overhand right but Ilram ducks down to avoid it. Ilram with a hook. Ilram misses with a right hand and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Ilram swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Wills Jr counter with a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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# A swing and a miss from Ilram. A little jabbing left from Wills Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ilram is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A lazy left from Ilram finds it's target. Wills Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Ilram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wills Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ilram moves away. Ilram just misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Wills Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ilram on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Ilram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wills Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ilram's knee momentarily. Wills Jr misses with a looping right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ilram throws out a loose jab but Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Wills Jr cracks Ilram with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Wills Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1# Ilram takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wills Jr misses with a kick to the body and Ilram counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Wills Jr slips a jab from Ilram. A punch combination from Ilram misses. Ilram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Wills Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wills Jr lands with an overhand left. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wills Jr.
Ilram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ilram just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Ilram misses its intended target. Wills Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick. Ilram scores with a jab. Wills Jr misses with an uppercut. Ilram saw that one coming.#T2# Wills Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Ilram's side. A jab lands there for Ilram. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A slow jab from Ilram misses its intended target. Wills Jr scores with a jab. Ilram acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Wills Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Wills Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ilram moves away. Ilram throws a series of punches but Wills Jr avoids them all with ease. Wills Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ilram thuds a left hand into Wills Jr's body. Ilram connects with a jab. Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Ilram.
Wills Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ilram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wills Jr tests Ilram's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3# Wills Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ilram misses the target. Ilram takes a swing at Wills Jr's ribcage but misses. Ilram cracks Wills Jr with a right hand to the side of the head. Wills Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilram is just out of range. Wills Jr moves away from the strike by Ilram. An inside leg kick lands from Wills Jr. Ilram takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wills Jr punishes Ilram's body with a nice straight punch. Wills Jr drops his hands momentarily and Ilram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Wills Jr slips under a jab. Ilram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wills Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ilram. Wills Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Ilram misses with a double jab
and Wills Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #T4# Wills Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wills Jr duly obliges. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ilram tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wills Jr defends well and Ilram ends up having to push Wills Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Ilram misses with a hook to the body
and Ilram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wills Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ilram misses with a right hand and Wills Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ilram tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Wills Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lativ Ilram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ilram throws a right hand that Wills Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Wills Jr also avoids with ease. A jab from Wills Jr does it's job there.#ROC2# Ilram is rocked! Ilram throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wills Jr counter with a right hand. Oh Ilram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wills Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Wills Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wilson Wills Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wills Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Wilson Wills Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Wills Jr catches Ilram with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Wills Jr connects with the punch. Ilram takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight! Wilson Wills Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Wills Jr 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Wills Jr! A relieved looking Wilson Wills Jr 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:
LIA 24: Face Down In The Muck
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1# Wills Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maxine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Maxine appears to be looking for a big counter. A head kick by Maxine misses and Maxine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2# Wills Jr takes the fight into the clinch. Wills Jr stalling in the clinch.
#BC# Maxine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Wills Jr scores with a shoulder strike. Wills Jr wants to stall.
Wills Jr avoiding damage.
Wills Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wills Jr trying to control the position but instead, Maxine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wills Jr into the cage. Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Maxine uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Maxine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1# Wills Jr works the jab nicely. Maxine lands a high kick!
#CUT# It looks like Wilson Wills Jr has been cut. Wills Jr dips to his left and cracks Maxine with an uppercut! Maxine misses with a head kick.
Maxine moves to clinch but Wills Jr breaks away and Wills Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wills Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Wills Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Wills Jr misses with an uppercut. Wills Jr thuds a left hand into Maxine's body. Maxine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wills Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Wills Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2# Good standup being displayed there by Wills Jr as he connects with a hook. Wills Jr loads up on a big right hand but Maxine slips the punch. A left lands for Wills Jr. Maxine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Wills Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maxine has time to react.#ROC2# Maxine is rocked! Wills Jr shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Maxine takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Wills Jr sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Maxine bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilson Wills Jr!
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Event:
LIA 18: A Stranger In The Alps
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1# bo tries to clinch there but Wills Jr circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Wills Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wills Jr. Wills Jr connects with a crisp jab. Jab by Wills Jr. Wills Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Wills Jr lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC# bo is rocked! bo is looking to clinch but Wills Jr is avoiding it.
bo is still on wobbly legs! Can Wills Jr finish him? bo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wills Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. bo seems to have recovered his senses. Wills Jr scores with a jab to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - bo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. bo tries to clinch but Wills Jr moves away and bo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. bo moves to clinch but Wills Jr breaks away and Wills Jr comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! bo stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Wills Jr is on him like rabid pit bull! bo slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilson Wills Jr!
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Event:
LIA 11: We Believe In Nothing
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Wills Jr has closed the distance and engaged Maxine in a clinch.
Wills Jr misses with the head strike.
Wills Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wills Jr scores with a nice hook to the head. Maxine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wills Jr is defending well for now. Wills Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Wills Jr. Maxine wants to stall.
Wills Jr trying to stall but Maxine improves his position.
Wills Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Wills Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wills Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Maxine.
Maxine looks to throw an elbow but misses. Wills Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Maxine taking a breather. Maxine lands a good knee to the midsection. Wills Jr won't want to take too many of those. Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Maxine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maxine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maxine tries to land a knee to the head but Wills Jr blocks with his arms.
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! Maxine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wills Jr avoids it. Wills Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Maxine lands a knee to the body.
#T1# Maxine tries to land knees in the clinch but Wills Jr avoids the damage to the body. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2# Wills Jr successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2# Wills Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Wills Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maxine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wills Jr is keeping the position for now. Maxine content to stall in guard here. Maxine's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2# Maxine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2# Wills Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Wills Jr is looking for a triangle here but Maxine uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Maxine tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SU# Maxine stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3# Maxine ducks right into an uppercut from Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maxine backs up against the cage.
Wills Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Maxine misses with a head kick.
Wills Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Maxine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Maxine swats away the attempt to clinch by Wills Jr. Wills Jr misses with a leg kick and Maxine counters with a stiff right hand. Maxine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Maxine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wills Jr. Maxine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT# It looks like Wilson Wills Jr has been cut.#T4# The crowd cheers as Wills Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maxine doesn't seem phased though. 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! Wills Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Wills Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Wills Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2# Wills Jr clinches up against the cage. Wills Jr slowing the pace effectively. Maxine misses with an elbow strike.
Maxine has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wills Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Wills Jr misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wills Jr. Maxine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maxine blocking some punches.
Wills Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maxine backwards. Wills Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maxine walks away with a smile on his face. Wills Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Wills Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wills Jr. Maxine seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Maxine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2# Maxine is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills Jr dominated that round. The cut man is working on Wilson Wills Jr's cut. 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# Wills Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Oh Maxine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2# Wills Jr clinches. A nice left hand lands by Wills Jr.
A right hook to the body lands for Wills Jr.
Wills Jr dips a shoulder and cracks Maxine with a mighty uppercut! Maxine falls back against the cage and Wills Jr unloads with a barrage of strikes! Maxine 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 - Wills Jr screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilson Wills Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2016 |
#R1# Dios looks to throw a body kick and Wills Jr counters with a right hand to the body. Dios misses with a leg kick and Wills Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dios moves forwards but Wills Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab. Wills Jr blocks a head kick by Dios.
#CL2# Wills Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wills Jr working aggressively here.
Wills Jr lands an uppercut. Wills Jr effectively controlling the action here.#BC# Dios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wills Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Dios lands with a slapping head kick. 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 nice combination there by Wills Jr.
#CL2# Wills Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dios wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Wills Jr. #T1# Dios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wills Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dios backwards. Wills Jr lands with a light punch inside. #BC# Dios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wills Jr avoids the head kick by Dios.
Wills Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dios. Wills Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dios can pounce on him.
Wills Jr connects with a right hand. Dios shakes it off. Dios lands a nice looking body kick. Wills Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wills Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Dios is just out of range. Wills Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wills Jr lands a jab to the head.
Dios throws a leg kick but Wills Jr sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2##CL2# Wills Jr moves into range and clinches up with Dios. A short left from Wills Jr. Wills Jr prevents Dios from breaking the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Wills Jr.
Wills Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Wills Jr lands a body punch. Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Dios uses good head movement to avoid it. Dios working hard to break the clinch. Wills Jr lands a shoulder strike. Wills Jr lands with a short shot to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Wills Jr. Wills Jr stalls. #T3# Wills Jr keeps control of Dios as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Stalling in the clinch from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wills Jr misses with some punches.
Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dios is trying to break the clinch but Wills Jr is controlling him. Wills Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dios backwards. Wills Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wills Jr. Wills Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. A short uppercut from Wills Jr. Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4##BC# Dios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wills Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wills Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dios's head. Dios throws a leg kick that misses. Wills Jr cracks Dios with a right hand to the side of the head. Dios moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. This has been an exciting period of action! Wills Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dioss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Wills Jr feints a jab promting Dios to slip. Wills Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dios slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2# Dios is rocked!#CL2# Wills Jr darts in and clinches Dios up against the cage. Dios blocking some punches.
Wills Jr scores with a hook to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wills Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Wills Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Wills Jr. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills Jr 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# Dios throws a sloppy head kick and Wills Jr moves out of range easily. Wills Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wills Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dios manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Wills Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wills Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Dios walks into a jab. Dominik Dios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dios tries to score with a low kick but Wills Jr moves his leg out of the way. Wilson Wills Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wills Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dios misses with a body kick. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wills Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dios - the referee stops the clock and Wills Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dios. Wills Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wills Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nice uppercut there from Wills Jr. Wills Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dios's head. A lazy left from Wills Jr finds it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dios throws a low kick, looking for Wills Jr's leg but Wills Jr calmly moves out of range. #T1# Wills Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Wills Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. The crowd cheers as Wills Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dios doesn't seem phased though. Wills Jr tries to clinch there but Dios circles away.
Dios keeps Wills Jr at a distance using the push kick. #CL2# Wills Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dios. Wills Jr has Dios pressed against the cage, preventing Dios from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Wills Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Wills Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wills Jr has Dios pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Wills Jr.
Wills Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dios backwards. #T2# Wills Jr tries to pull guard but Dios holds him up against the cage and eventually Wills Jr drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Dios. Wills Jr lands with a light punch inside. Wills Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dios's efforts to push away. Wills Jr lands a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wills Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dios's efforts to push away. Wills Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dios walks away with a smile on his face. Wills Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Wills Jr misses with a wild body shot. A chopping leg kick lands by Dios. #T3# Dios lands with a kick to the temple. Wills Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" A bone on bone clash there as Dios blocks the leg kick.
Wills Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Wills Jr tries to clinch but Dios is having none of it. Wills Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Wills Jr jabs Dios right on the nose. Dios blinks but takes it well. Dios lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2# Wills Jr closes the distance and pushes Dios back into the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wills Jr. Dios is trying to push Wills Jr away but Wills Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wills Jr. Wills Jr avoiding damage.
Wills Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wills Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dios backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Dios uses good head movement to avoid it. Wills Jr cracks Dios with a nice body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dios takes a shot to the head. A short left from Wills Jr. Wills Jr is stalling here.
Wills Jr presses Dios against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A nice right hand lands inside from Wills Jr. Dios looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Wills Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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# Wills Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Dios connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2# Wills Jr moves into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dios. Wills Jr throws a head punch that misses. Dios being controlled against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wills Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wills Jr scores with a shoulder strike. Wills Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Dios backwards. Wills Jr keeps control of Dios as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Dios blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Wills Jr gets through Dios's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wills Jr slowing the pace effectively. Wills Jr misses with a body punch.
Wills Jr lands a right hand. Wills Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dios's elbow. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wills Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Wills Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wills Jr lands a shoulder strike. Dios can't break the clinch.
Wills Jr has Dios pressed against the cage, preventing Dios from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Wills Jr misses with the head strike.
Wills Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Dios backwards. Wills Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Wills Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Wills Jr scores with a nice hook to the head. Wills Jr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Wills Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. Dios wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wills Jr scores with a shoulder strike. Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dios has had enough of the clinch but Wills Jr keeps him there for the moment. Wills Jr effectively controlling the action here. Wills Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Dios letting Wills Jr take a breather here. Wills Jr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Wills Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dios up against the cage. A short right from Wills Jr on the inside. Wills Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dios backwards. A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. #T4# Wills Jr pressing his opponent against the cage. Wills Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Dios takes a shot to the head. Wills Jr lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dios backwards. Wills Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dios backwards. Wills Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Wills Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dominik Dios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wilson Wills Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Wills Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Wilson Wills Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Wills Jr 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Wills Jr!
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