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Event:
LH37: Higuchi vs Lapanov
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1# Teixeira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Teixeira! But no joy. Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Corbin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL# Corbin has Teixeira up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Teixeira. Teixeira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Teixeira throws a punch but it's blocked by Corbin. Corbin stalls. A nice right hand lands inside from Teixeira. Teixeira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice elbow from Teixeira. #CUT2# It looks like William Corbin has been cut. Teixeira digs a right hand into Corbin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corbin's gas tank. Corbin stalls. Teixeira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Teixeira lands an elbow inside that Corbin shrugs off. Teixeira lands on the inside with an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Teixeira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corbin.#T1# Teixeira lands a right hand. Teixeira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Corbin tries to stall but Teixeira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Corbin is looking to control Teixeira's arms but Teixeira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Corbin has his back to the cage. #TD# Corbin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Corbin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Teixeira throwing strikes from guard but Corbin blocks nicely. Teixeira looking to sit in guard and control but Corbin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Teixeira will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Teixeira controls Corbin momentarily but Corbin frees himself. Corbin connects with a couple of short punches. Corbin distracts Teixeira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Corbin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2##SUB2# Teixeira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Corbin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Teixeira trying to keep a closed guard but Corbin is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Corbin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Corbin wants to control from the top but Teixeira keeps moving. Corbin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2# Teixeira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Corbin landing with the ground and pound. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Corbin is in close to Teixeira's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3# Teixeira wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Corbin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Corbin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2# Teixeira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Corbin postures up and lands a big shot to Teixeira's brow. Corbin landing some decent shots from guard. Corbin lands a couple of digs. Teixeira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Corbin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Teixeira wants to sweep here but Corbin controlling him for the moment. Corbin sitting in guard here, content to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Teixeira is looking to stand up but Corbin isn't so interested in that idea. Corbin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4# Corbin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Corbin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Corbin connects with a couple of short punches. Teixeira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corbin is one step ahead there. Corbin lands a couple of elbows. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Corbin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Corbin lands a couple of decent looking shots. Corbin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Corbin wants to control from the top but Teixeira keeps moving. Corbin landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC# Teixeira is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Corbin dominated that round. The cut man is working on William Corbin's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL# Corbin has closed the distance and engaged Teixeira in a clinch.
Corbin is pushing Teixeira up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Corbin looking for a takedown. The referee is keeping an eye on Corbin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Teixeira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corbin backwards. Teixeira lands with a right to the head. Corbin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teixeira can do to turn this around? Teixeira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teixeira misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Teixeira misses with a short punch on the inside. Teixeira throws a head punch that misses. Teixeira lands an elbow inside. A short right from Teixeira. Teixeira lands a nice shot to the body. Teixeira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Corbin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1# Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
Teixeira pushes Corbin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Corbin has been working on his balance at Island Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Teixeira. Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
Corbin has Teixeira pressed against the cage.
Teixeira lands an elbow just above Corbin 's eye. Teixeira lands an uppercut. Corbin just leaning against Teixeira, taking a breather. Teixeira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corbins head. Corbin blocks an elbow strike from Teixeira.
Teixeira tries a body shot but Corbin blocks it.
Teixeira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corbin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Corbin is struggling to control the position. Corbin wants to stall.
Teixeira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corbin backwards. Corbin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2# Corbin blocks an uppercut.
Corbin avoids a wild elbow strike from Teixeira. Teixeira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Teixeira working some nice short punches in the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Corbin prevents a body shot from Teixeira. A right hook to the body lands for Teixeira.
A short right from Teixeira. Corbin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Teixeira up against the cage. Corbin tries to stall but Teixeira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Teixeira. Teixeira lands with a left to the head. Corbin wants a takedown.
Corbin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Teixeira is keeping busy. Teixeira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Teixeira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corbin backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Teixeira. Teixeira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corbin's elbow. #T3# Corbin blocking some punches.
Teixeira lands an elbow inside. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Teixeira throws a head punch that misses. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Teixeira lands on the inside with an uppercut. Corbin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Teixeira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corbin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teixeira can't find room to land a body shot as Corbin controls the action.
Teixeira lands a nice elbow. Teixeira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Malaquias Teixeira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Teixeira lands a damaging elbow. Teixeira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
#TD# Corbin manages to pull guard.
William Corbin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Corbin is pulling down on Teixeira's head. It's preventing any offense from Teixeira, at least for the moment. Teixeira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Teixeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Corbin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Teixeira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Teixeira won't allow Corbin to sweep him here. Corbin keeping moving, preventing Teixeira from controlling successfully. Teixeira throws a big right hand that misses. Teixeira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Teixeira wants to stand and escape but instead Corbin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaquias Teixeira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on William Corbin'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Corbin misses with an uppercut. Teixeira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Teixeira tries to counter with a clinch but Corbin shakes him off and moves away. Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corbin moves away. Corbin tries to clinch there but Teixeira circles away.
#CL# Corbin has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2# Teixeira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corbin throws a hook to the side of Teixeira's head but Teixeira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Corbin doesn't manage to clinch there - Teixeira circles away.
Corbin wants to clinch but Teixeira slips to the side and Teixeira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Teixeira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corbin is looking to clinch. Teixeira throws a counter combo. Corbin fails in his attempt to clinch. Teixeira throws out a counter right but Corbin avoids it with no problem. A looping hook to the body misses from Teixeira. Corbin does a little dance to reset his feet. William Corbin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sloppy strikes from Teixeira. Those never looked like landing. Corbin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teixeira.
Teixeira now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Corbin throws a jab when Teixeira was well out of range. Teixeira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Corbin.#TD# Corbin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Teixeira! Teixeira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Corbin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. William Corbin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Corbin is working Teixeira over with some ground and pound from side control. Teixeira striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Corbin in side control lands a decent elbow. Teixeira is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Corbin working the head with strikes. Corbin wants to control but Teixeira is keeping him busy. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Teixeira is trying to get back to half guard. Corbin cracks Teixeira with a big right hand but Teixeira just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Corbin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3# Teixeira taking a bit of punishment here - Corbin scoring with strikes. Corbin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Corbin cracks Teixeira with a big right hand but Teixeira just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Corbin is working Teixeira over with some ground and pound from side control. Corbin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Teixeira some visible discomfort.
Teixeira tries to improve position but can't. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Teixeira can do anything to dispel that myth. Corbin working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB# Corbin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Corbin working the ground and pound. Teixeira is still in real trouble! Can Corbin finish him?#T4# Teixeira tries to improve position but can't. Teixeira seems to have recovered his senses. Corbin landing a few strikes. Corbin in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Teixeira looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Corbin turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Corbin!
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Event:
LH32: Bylund vs Corbin II
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1# Bylund swings widly with a right hand
#TD2# and Corbin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bylund's guard. Bylund on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bylund tries to get out of the position. Corbin lands a couple of elbows. Bylund trying to control the position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bylund keeping full guard, as Corbin tries to pass. Bylund is trying to keep Corbin in close.
Corbin connects with a couple of short punches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corbin throws a strike but Bylund rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Corbin trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Corbin is pulling down on Bylund's head to control his posture. Corbin wants to sweep here but Bylund controlling him for the moment. #T1# Bylund is stalling in the full guard. Corbin keeping moving, preventing Bylund from controlling successfully. Bylund slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Bylund looking to sit in guard and control but Corbin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Corbin wants to control from the top but Bylund keeps moving. Corbin with a flurry of punches that miss. Corbin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bylund's head. Corbin distracts Bylund with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Corbin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bylund looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bylund is on top in guard.
#REVR# Corbin keeping moving, preventing Bylund from controlling successfully. Corbin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3# Corbin tries to strike from the bottom.
Bylund postures up.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Corbin pulls Bylund in close to prevent any damage. Bylund wants to control from the top but Corbin keeps moving. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Corbin throws the left hand but Bylund avoids the punch easily. Bylund lands an overhand right. Bylund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2# Corbin has closed the distance and engaged Bylund in a clinch.
Bylund lands with a left to the head. Corbin tries to stall but Bylund uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bylund lands a body shot. Bylund being controlled against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Corbin dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Bylund is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Corbin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bylund defends it well.#CL2# Corbin gets a clinch. Corbin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corbin jumps guard but Bylund turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Bylund lands a hook to the side of the head. Corbin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bylund lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corbin backwards. Bylund lands a left hand.
Corbin is looking to control Bylund's arms but Bylund gets an underhook and turns him. Now Corbin has his back to the cage. Bylund is leaning against Corbin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bylund. Corbin has Bylund pushed against the cage. Bylund lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corbin. Corbin is breathing heavily. A short right from Bylund on the inside. A right hand to the body from Bylund.
Bylund gets through Corbin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1# Corbin struggles to land a body shot inside as Bylund controls his hands.
Corbin's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Corbin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Corbin prevents a body shot from Bylund. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bylund. Bylund is leaning against Corbin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Bylund scores with a nice hook to the head. Bylund lands a body punch in the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Bylund. Bylund lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bylund scores with a hook to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bylund. Bylund lands a shot to the body. Bylund lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corbin backwards. Bylund gets through Corbin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Bylund scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC# Corbin is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bylund lands an uppercut. Corbin is still on wobbly legs! Can Bylund finish him? A shot in the inside from Bylund. Bylund unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Corbin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bylund is unloading with more strikes now! Corbin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Bylund! David Bylund retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
LH28: Bylund vs Jackson
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1# Dovik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corbin moves away. Dovik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corbin manages to avoid it. Dovik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Dovik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corbin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dovik. Dovik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corbin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dovik. Corbin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dovik as he jumps to the side. Dovik now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Corbin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL# Dovik gets tackled into the cage by Corbin. Corbin maintains the clinch. Dovik gets through Corbin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Corbin. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dovik misses with a hook from the clinch. Dovik throws a punch but it's blocked by Corbin. Corbin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Corbin takes a shot to the head. #T1# Dovik misses with a short punch on the inside. A left hand lands to the body for Dovik.
Corbin just leaning against Dovik, taking a breather. Dovik lands a hook to the side of the head. Corbin prevents a body shot from Dovik. Dovik misses with a short punch on the inside. Dovik tries a body shot but Corbin blocks it.
Dovik scores with a nice hook to the head. Corbin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Dovik misses with a hook from the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Dovik swings wildly with an uppercut but Corbin uses good head movement to avoid it. Dovik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corbin backwards. Corbin is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD# Corbin pulls guard effortlessly. Dovik trying to control the position from guard on top but Corbin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Corbin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Corbin tries to get out of the position. Corbin has Dovik pulled in close to control his posture. Corbin continues to stall.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3# Dovik moves in looking to clinch but Corbin pushes him off. Dovik misses with a wild body shot. Dovik throws a hook to the side of Corbin's head but Corbin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dovik throws a big shot that misses. Dovik scores with a shot to the body.
Corbin tries to close the distance and clinch but Dovik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Corbin darts in and clinches Dovik up against the cage. Corbin looking to slow down the pace here. Dovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dovik misses with a hook from the clinch. Corbin blocks a body shot from Dovik. Dovik misses with a hook from the clinch. Dovik stops a takedown attempt from Corbin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Corbin. That's going to take a lot out of him. A shot in the inside from Dovik. Dovik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD# Corbin has hold of one of Dovik's legs. Dovik is fighting the takedown attempt but Corbin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Corbin working some strikes from top position. Corbin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Dovik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corbin. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Corbin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Corbin cracks Dovik with a solid left hand. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dovik has momentary wrist control but Corbin slips an elbow through the middle. Corbin won't allow Dovik to sweep him here. Corbin is stalling in the full guard. Corbin passes into half guard. Dovik tries to get to full guard but Corbin has control of the leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Dovik dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Dovik misses with a hook to the body
#CL# and Corbin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Corbin. Dovik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dovik. Corbin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyle Dovik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD# Corbin jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corbin is on top in guard.
#REVR# Corbin is in close to Dovik's body, working some short punches and elbows. Corbin landing some decent shots from guard. Dovik trying to control the position.
Dovik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Corbin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corbin lands a couple of digs. Corbin distracts Dovik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Dovik trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Corbin works over Dovik with some ground and pound from guard. Corbin distracts Dovik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Corbin lands a couple of digs. Corbin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dovik's head. Corbin with a nice head shot there. Corbin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Corbin advances position into side control! Corbin cracks Dovik with a big elbow. Corbin working the head with strikes. #T2# Dovik is trying to escape the position but Corbin is controlling the position. Dovik tries to escape but Corbin is in control. Dovik is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Corbin in side control lands a decent elbow. Dovik taking a bit of punishment here - Corbin scoring with strikes. Corbin lands a nice forearm strike. Corbin takes a little break here. Dovik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Corbin is looking to take a break and control but Dovik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Dovik takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3# Dovik takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Corbin cracks Dovik with a big elbow. #ROC# Dovik is rocked! Corbin in side control lands a decent elbow. Dovik is still in real trouble! Can Corbin finish him? Corbin lands a few punches from side control. Corbin working the head and body with strikes. Corbin in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Dovik looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Corbin turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Corbin!
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Event:
LH24: Happy New Year
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1# Bylund misses with a hook. Corbin ducked under it nicely. Bylund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corbin. #CL# Corbin has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bylund.
Bylund working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bylund tries to work over Corbin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Corbin'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. Corbin is pushing Bylund up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Corbin is struggling to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bylund lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Corbin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bylund up against the cage. Corbin fails to pull guard.
#T1# Corbin blocks an uppercut.
Corbin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bylund up against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Bylund.
Corbin has been working on his balance at Island Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bylund. Bylund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bylund. Bylund misses with a short punch on the inside. Bylund is working Corbin over against the cage. A right hand to the body from Bylund.
Bylund gets through Corbin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Bylund.
Bylund misses with a body punch.
Bylund lands a hook to the side of the head. Bylund tries to work over Corbin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Corbin can't find room to land a body shot as Bylund controls the action.
Bylund lands a nice uppercut. Corbin taking a breather. Corbin taking a breather. #T2# Corbin jumps guard but Bylund turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Corbin blocks a body shot from Bylund. Bylund looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bylund can't find room to land a body shot as Corbin controls the action.
Bylund lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bylund as Corbin tries to tie him up. Bylund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corbin effectively controlling the action here. Bylund misses with a punch to the body.
Corbin trying to control the position but instead, Bylund has worked for underhooks and has pushed Corbin into the cage. Bylund lands on the inside with an uppercut. Corbin is looking to control Bylund's arms but Bylund gets an underhook and turns him. Now Corbin has his back to the cage. Corbin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Corbin. Corbin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bylund as he jumps to the side. Bylund let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Corbin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Corbin ducks right into an uppercut from Bylund. Bylund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corbin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Corbin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good exchange - Bylund coming out on top. Corbin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bylund is just out of range. Bylund circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corbin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Corbin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bylund. Bylund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corbin.
Bylund misses with a hook. Corbin ducked under it nicely. Corbin is looking to clinch. Bylund bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Corbin tries to clinch up but Bylund circles away and keeps his distance.#T4# Corbin moves in looking to clinch but Bylund pushes him off. As Corbin backs off Bylund throws a huge counter combo but Corbin manages to avoid it all. Corbin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bylund. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bylund lands a nice shot to the body.
David Bylund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Corbin throws a lazy right hand but Bylund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL# Corbin closes the distance and pushes Bylund back into the cage. A shot in the inside from Bylund. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bylund. Corbin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Bylund pushes Corbin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Bylund lands a right hand. Corbin is looking to control Bylund's arms but Bylund gets an underhook and turns him. Now Corbin has his back to the cage. Corbin looking to stall.
Bylund misses with a body punch.
Corbin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Corbin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Bylund dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##TD# Bylund tries to sprawl but Corbin drives through with a takedown into half guard. Corbin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bylund to regain full guard. Bylund looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Corbin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Corbin landing with the ground and pound. Corbin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Corbin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bylund works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corbin cracks Bylund with a solid left hand. Corbin controlling from the top position. Corbin throwing strikes from guard but Bylund blocks nicely. #T1# Corbin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bylund's head. Corbin chips away with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bylund keeping full guard, as Corbin tries to pass. Corbin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Corbin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Corbin working some strikes from top position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bylund can do anything to dispel that myth. Bylund looking to control.
Corbin throws a big elbow that misses. Bylund is trying to control the position but Corbin postures up. Corbin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2# Corbin preventing the sweep. Corbin landing some decent shots from guard. Bylund is trying to keep Corbin in close.
Bylund looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corbin is one step ahead there. Corbin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bylund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Corbin takes the fight into the clinch. David Bylund seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bylund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corbins head. #T3# Bylund scores with a shot to the side of Corbin's head. Bylund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Corbin is working for takedown but Bylund is calmly controlling the position for now. Corbin misses with the head strike.
Bylund struggles to land a body shot inside as Corbin controls his hands.
Corbin leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bylund. Corbin tries to pull guard but Bylund forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Bylund lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corbin or not. Corbin trying to control the position but instead, Bylund has worked for underhooks and has pushed Corbin into the cage. Bylund lands a hook to the side of the head. Corbin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Corbin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Corbin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corbin blocking some punches.
Bylund throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Bylund misses with some punches.
#T4# Bylund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bylund stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Corbin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bylund prevents it.
Bylund lands an uppercut. Corbin is struggling to control the position. Corbin stalling against the cage.
Bylund softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Corbin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bylund misses with some punches.
Bylund lands a hook to the side of the head. Bylund swings wildly with an uppercut but Corbin uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Bylund will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Corbin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3# Corbin moves to clinch but Bylund breaks away and Bylund counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Bylund tries to clinch but Corbin moves out of range. Corbin moves in looking to clinch but Bylund pushes him off. Bylund throws a big shot that misses. As Bylund tries to get set, Corbin tries to push him back and clinch up but Bylund manages to avoid the attempt. Corbin tries to clinch but fails miserably and Bylund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Corbin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Bylund throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corbin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bylund scores with a hook to the body. Corbin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. David Bylund seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bylund jabs Corbin to the body, keeping him at a distance. Corbin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Bylund has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Corbin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. 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! Bylund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corbin.#T1# Bylund works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2# Bylund rushes Corbin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bylund creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A body shot lands from Bylund.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bylund lands a body shot. Corbin leaning his opponent against the cage. Bylund works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bylund lands a shoulder strike. The referee is keeping an eye on Corbin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bylund lands on the inside with an uppercut. Corbin is trying to maintain a safe position but Bylund gets an underhook and turns Corbin into the cage. Bylund lands with a right to the head. Bylund lands a left hand.
#ROC2# Corbin is rocked! Bylund lands an uppercut. Oh Corbin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Corbin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bylund up against the cage. Bylund lands a hook that snaps the head of Corbin backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Bylund.
Bylund lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbin backwards. Bylund tries to throw a body punch but Corbin avoids it by throwing Bylund back against the cage. Bylund dips a shoulder and cracks Corbin with a mighty uppercut! Corbin falls back against the cage and Bylund unloads with a barrage of strikes! Corbin 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 - Bylund screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Bylund! David Bylund is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
LH20: Jackson vs Corbin
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1# Jackson is looking to clinch. Jackson tries to clinch but Corbin is having none of it. Corbin tries to counter by closing the distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Michael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Corbin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range. Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corbin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jackson staying out of range there. Jackson slips under a jab from Corbin. Corbin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corbin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Corbin tries to counter with a clinch but Jackson shakes him off and moves away.#CL2# Corbin has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson stalling.
Jackson digs a right hand into Corbin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corbin's gas tank. Corbin pressing his opponent against the cage. A short uppercut from Jackson. #T1# Jackson misses with some punches.
A short right from Jackson. Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Corbin uses good head movement to avoid it. A shot in the inside from Jackson. Corbin looking to stall.
Jackson looking to stall.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch. A shot in the inside from Jackson. The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Jackson lands a body punch. Corbin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Both guys are working to get underhooks. A head punch blocked on the inside by Corbin. Corbin tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Corbin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Jackson working aggressively here.
Corbin stalling the fight.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Corbin uses good head movement to avoid it. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Corbin as Jackson tries to tie him up. Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbin backwards. 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! Corbin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage. Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corbin. Corbin taking a breather.#T3# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Corbin. Jackson is looking to clinch. Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Corbin swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.#CL# Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Corbin blocking some punches.
Corbin'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. Corbin throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson. Corbin has Jackson pushed against the cage. Corbin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corbin taking a breather. Corbin blocking some punches.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Corbin. Corbin stalling against the cage.
#T4# Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2# Corbin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Jackson can't do much from the bottom here. Corbin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Corbin working the ground and pound but Jackson is defending the strikes. Corbin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Corbin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Corbin in side control lands a decent elbow. Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Corbin working the ground and pound from side control. Corbin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK. Corbin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Corbin looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Corbin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Corbin 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##CL# Jackson has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Corbin decides to pull guard. Jackson wants to control from the top but Corbin keeps moving. Corbin wants to sweep but no luck. Corbin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Corbin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Corbin. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corbin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1# Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Jackson closes the distance and clinches. Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Jackson stalling the fight.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson letting Corbin take a breather here. Corbin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corbin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. Corbin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Corbin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Corbin is trying to stall.
#T2# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Corbin. Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corbin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Corbin slows down the pace here.
Corbin stalling the fight.
Corbin's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Corbin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Corbin. The referee calls for Corbin to work.
The crowd are getting on Corbin's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Corbin is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Corbin.#CL2# Corbin moves into range and clinches up with Jackson. Corbin effectively controlling the action here. A body shot lands from Jackson.
#T3# Jackson lands an uppercut. Corbin controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Jackson. Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Corbin. A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Corbin slowing the pace effectively. Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Corbin controls his hands.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch. Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Corbin has Jackson pushed against the cage. Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Corbin trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Corbin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Corbin seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. Jackson lands with a left to the head. #T4# Corbin tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbin backwards. Corbin looking to slow down the pace here. Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch. Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Corbin. A short right from Jackson on the inside. Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Corbin controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Corbin stalling.
Corbin receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Jackson gets through Corbin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Corbin. Jackson lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jackson dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3##CL# Jackson pushes Corbin up against the cage in a clinch. Corbin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Jackson working aggressively here.
Corbin is looking to take this one to the mat. Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Corbin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Corbin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy. Corbin looking to slow down the pace here. Corbin wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Corbin.#TD2# Corbin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Corbin persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Corbin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Jackson wants to get back to full guard.#T1# Corbin looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Corbin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position. Corbin controlling the action here. Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Corbin. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Corbin lands a nice short elbow. Corbin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Corbin prevents Jackson from getting the reversal. Corbin scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there. #T2# Corbin with a couple of short strikes. Corbin lands a nice shot to the head. Corbin scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there. Corbin punishing his opponent with strikes. Corbin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jackson looks a forlorn figure.
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! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Corbin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Corbin with a couple of short strikes. Corbin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
Corbin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3# Corbin lands a big elbow. Jackson tries to hold on but Corbin pushes him away. Corbin looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Corbin has a good base and remains in mount. Corbin lands a nice shot to the head. Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Corbin cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Corbin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
Corbin dominating with strikes here. Corbin controlling from mount. Corbin trying to control but he's not successful this time. Corbin dominating with strikes here.#T4# BOOM! Corbin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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! Corbin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Corbin with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2# Jackson is rocked! BOOM! Corbin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Corbin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
William Corbin has got the better of the ground game so far. BOOM! Corbin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Corbin working away from the top, dropping strikes. Corbin postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Jackson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Jackson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Corbin! William Corbin is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
LH17: Jackson vs Houghton II
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1# Corbin walks into a stiff left hand from Bylund. Bylund darts in trying to clinch#TD2# and Corbin counters with a shoot takedown. Bylund fights it but they end up in guard. Corbin throwing strikes from guard but Bylund blocks nicely. Corbin throws a big right hand that misses. Corbin throws a strike but Bylund rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Corbin pulls Bylund in close to his closed guard and prevents Bylund from doing any damage or advancing position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bylund trying to control the position from guard on top but Corbin 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.#T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corbin is on top in guard.
#REVB# Bylund knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Corbin on the ground. Corbin throws a big right hand that misses. Corbin postures up and lands a big shot to Bylund's brow. Corbin lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bylund utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bylund on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bylund tries to get out of the position. Bylund looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corbin is one step ahead there. Corbin tries to free his leg and advance position but Bylund is retaining full guard. Corbin lands a couple of elbows.#T2# Corbin lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bylund tries to land a sweep but no joy. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Corbin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Corbin is working Bylund over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Bylund being controlled here, momentarily. Corbin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Corbin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Corbin scoring with punches to the head and body. Corbin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Corbin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Corbin landing with the ground and pound. Corbin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Corbin postures up and lands a big shot to Bylund's brow. #T3# Corbin controls from within his opponent's guard. Corbin chips away with some ground and pound. Corbin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Corbin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Corbin chips away with some ground and pound. Corbin controlling from the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Corbin throwing strikes but missing. Corbin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4# Corbin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Corbin scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Corbin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Corbin chips away with some ground and pound. Bylund preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bylund looking for a sweep. Not yet Bylund, not yet. Corbin scoring with punches to the head and body. Corbin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2# Bylund is rocked! Corbin cracks Bylund with a solid left hand. Oh Bylund is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Corbin scoring with some ground and pound. Corbin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Corbin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. We've been hearing good reports from Bylund'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. Corbin loads up on a big left hand. Bylund felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Corbin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bylund can't hide his disappointment, as Corbin celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Corbin!
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Event:
LH12: Hackett vs Stoimenov
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1# Malcolm misses with a leg kick #TD# and Corbin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malcolm won't be happy with that. Malcolm wants to get back to his feet but Corbin is dominant here and he's now got Malcolm's back! Corbin controls the position. Corbin lands an elbow to the side of the head. Good control from Corbin. Corbin 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. Malcolm covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Corbin lands shots to the head and Malcolm turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Corbin! The defeated Alexander Malcolm had this to say: 'Do you remember CandyLay Silva? Do you remember?'.
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Event:
LH8: Houghton vs Cormier
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1# Bronie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Corbin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Corbin misses with an uppercut. #TD# Corbin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bronie to the ground. Corbin is now in Bronie's guard. Corbin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Corbin works a leg free and moves into half guard. Corbin working the head and body with strikes. Corbin scoring with strikes to the body and head. Bronie wants to control but Corbin is keeping busy.
Corbin is keen to just control but Bronie is a slippery customer. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corbin tries to pass to full mount but Bronie defends it. Bronie tries to roll over but Corbin keeps him under control. Bronie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1# Corbin working Bronie over with strikes. Bronie is trying is best to control the position here. Corbin scoring with strikes to the body and head. Bronie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Corbin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Corbin's back!#SUB2# Bronie is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Corbin has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bronie has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Corbin taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bronie doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nicholas Terrance Bronie!
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Event:
Imperial - I
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1# Ahma lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2# Corbin gets tackled into the cage by Ahma. Ahma maintains the clinch. Ahma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Corbin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ahma looking to stall.
Ahma working some nice short punches in the clinch. Corbin is looking to take this one to the mat. A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
Ahma effectively controlling the action here. Corbin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Corbin up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ahma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Ahma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahma. Corbin wants to stall.
#T1# Ahma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short left from Ahma. Corbin taking a breather. Ahma digs a right hand into Corbin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corbin's gas tank. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Corbin misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short body shot lands from Ahma as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Corbin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Ahma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ahma blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ahma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corbin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2# Corbin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma. Corbin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ahma is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Corbin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Corbin'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. Ahma scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short left from Ahma. Ahma lands with a left to the head. Corbin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ahma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corbin backwards. Corbin stalling against the cage.
Corbin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ahma to keep the fight standing. Corbin tries to score a body lock takedown but Ahma shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Corbin being controlled against the cage. Ahma tries to throw a body punch but Corbin avoids it by throwing Ahma back against the cage. #T3# Ahma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Corbin.
The referee is keeping an eye on Corbin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Corbin lands with a short shot to the head. Corbin looking to slow down the pace here. Ahma gets through Corbin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ahma gets through Corbin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ahma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corbin backwards. Ahma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbin backwards. Corbin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahma pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ahma is leaning against Corbin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. The referee is keeping an eye on Ahma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Corbin tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
Corbin tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4# Corbin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Corbin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ahma up against the cage. Corbin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Ahma scores with a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ahma scores with a shoulder strike. Corbin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ahma pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Ahma takes the fight into the clinch. The referee calls for Ahma to work.
Corbin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Corbin controls the action.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Ahma dominated that round. That's time! Corbin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Ahma gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Corbin. Ahma being controlled against the cage. Corbin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow. #TD# Corbin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corbin is on top in guard.
#REVR# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ahma holds on and takes a little breather. Corbin wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving. Ahma has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corbin stopping the sweep attempt from Ahma. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Corbin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1# Corbin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Corbin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Corbin throws a big right hand that misses. Ahma tries to land a sweep but no joy. Corbin lands a couple of decent looking shots. Corbin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ahma looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Corbin scoring with some ground and pound. Corbin landing with the ground and pound. Ahma being controlled here, momentarily. Corbin preventing the sweep. #T2# Corbin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ahma's head. Corbin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Corbin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Corbin chips away with some ground and pound. Corbin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Corbin scoring with punches to the head and body. Corbin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Corbin landing with the ground and pound. Corbin chips away with some ground and pound. Corbin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Corbin is in close to Ahma's body, working some short punches and elbows. Corbin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3# Corbin preventing the sweep. Ahma wants to stand and escape but Corbin is having none of it. Corbin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Corbin stands and throws Ahma's legs to the side, diving into side control. Corbin trying to control the action but Ahma is working from the bottom. Corbin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Corbin working the head with strikes. Ahma takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Ahma is trying to get back to half guard. Corbin working away. Ahma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Corbin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4# Corbin scoring with punches from side control. Corbin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC# Ahma is rocked! Corbin wants to control but Ahma is keeping him busy. Corbin cracks Ahma with an elbow. That is naaassty. Ahma is still in real trouble! Can Corbin finish him? Corbin 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. Ahma wants to control but Corbin postures up. Ahma seems to have recovered his senses. Ahma takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Corbin lands a nice forearm strike. Corbin in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Ahma looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Corbin turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Corbin!
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Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1# Thoreu swings for the body but Corbin moves out of range.
A big right from Corbin misses. Thoreu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corbin paws at him with a jab and circles away. Corbin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoreu. Corbin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Thoreu misses with a kick to the body.
Corbin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Thoreu takes a swing at Corbin's ribcage but misses. Corbin wants to clinch up but Thoreu keeps it at a distance. Thoreu throws a big counter combination but Corbin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD# Thoreu shoots in and gets a takedown into Corbin's guard. Corbin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corbin 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. Thoreu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1# Thoreu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Corbin looking for a sweep. Not yet Corbin, not yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thoreu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Corbin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Corbin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Thoreu trying to control but Corbin is working from the bottom. Thoreu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Corbin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Thoreu wants to improve his position but Corbin is controlling well.
Thoreu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Corbin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Thoreu to regain full guard. #T2# Thoreu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Corbin controlling from the top position. Corbin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Thoreu looking to control.
Thoreu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Thoreu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Corbin wants to control from the top but Thoreu keeps moving. Corbin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Corbin wants to control from the top but Thoreu keeps moving. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3# Corbin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Corbin sitting in guard here, content to control. Thoreu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Thoreu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Corbin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Thoreu controls Corbin momentarily but Corbin frees himself. Corbin content to stall in guard here. Thoreu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corbin is one step ahead there. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Thoreu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Corbin's half guard.#T4# Thoreu prevents Corbin from improving his position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Corbin can do anything to dispel that myth. Thoreu trying to control from Corbin's half guard. Corbin has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Thoreu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Corbin is pulling down on Thoreu's head to control his posture. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Thoreu throws a big elbow that misses. Corbin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. 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 David Thoreu will probably get the nod. 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# Thoreu misses with a body shot.
Corbin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Thoreu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thoreu throws a body shot but no joy. Corbin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Thoreu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Thoreu throws a low kick but Corbin avoids it. Thoreu staying out of range there. Thoreu stuffs the takedown attempt from Corbin. Corbin gets slowly back to his feet. Thoreu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corbin is able to avoid easily. Thoreu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Corbin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thoreu defends it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thoreu 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 Corbin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Corbin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Corbin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoreu manages to avoid it. Thoreu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corbin. A low kick from Thoreu misses #TD2# and Corbin counters with a takedown into side control. #T1# Thoreu is trying to control Corbin's posture but Corbin avoids it. Corbin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Thoreu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Corbin on the ground. Thoreu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Corbin. Corbin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Corbin trying to control the action but Thoreu is working from the bottom. Corbin cracks Thoreu with a big right hand but Thoreu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Corbin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Corbin misses with the ground and pound. Corbin in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2# Corbin scores with punches from side control. Thoreu is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Corbin grinds an elbow into Thoreu's temple. Thoreu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Corbin cracks Thoreu with a big elbow. Corbin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thoreu keeps working. Corbin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Thoreu tries to bench press Corbin off him but Corbin keeps the position. Corbin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thoreu keeps working. Corbin scoring with punches from side control. #T3# Corbin scores with a couple of short elbows. Corbin landing a few strikes. Corbin working away. Corbin lands a few punches from side control. Corbin lands a decent elbow from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Corbin advances to mount. Corbin with shots to the head and body - Thoreu looks very uncomfortable down there. Corbin prevents Thoreu from getting the reversal. Thoreu is in a horrible position here. Corbin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Corbin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Corbin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thoreu's face.
#T4# Corbin lands a nice shot to the head. Corbin landing punches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Corbin lands a heavy elbow. Corbin lands a nice shot to the head. Thoreu taking shots to the head. Corbin lands with some strikes. Thoreu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2# Thoreu is rocked! Thoreu working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Corbin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Thoreu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Corbin landing strikes from the mount and Thoreu is in trouble! Corbin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Corbin punishing his opponent with strikes. Corbin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thoreu hang on? Corbin controlling the position easily from mount. Corbin lands a big shot to the head and Thoreu winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). William Corbin!
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Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1# A leg kick checked by Bronie. Bronie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD# Corbin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bronie sprawls well initially but Corbin persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Corbin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Corbin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Corbin is trying to control. Bronie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Bronie has hold of Corbin's hands but Corbin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Bronie is concentrating on defense, preventing Corbin from advancing position. Bronie wants to get back to his feet.
Bronie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Corbin scores with a couple of nice shots. Bronie gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corbin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Corbin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Corbin cracks Bronie with a solid left hand. Corbin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1# Corbin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Corbin postures up in Bronie's guard and throws a big left but Bronie blocks it. Corbin stops Bronie from standing up. Corbin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Corbin throwing strikes from guard but Bronie blocks nicely. Corbin pushing down on Bronie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Corbin is taking a breather. Bronie 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. Corbin lands strikes from half guard. Corbin working Bronie over with strikes. Bronie wants to get back to full guard. Bronie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Corbin lands strikes from half guard. Bronie wants to improve his position but Corbin is controlling well.
Corbin lands strikes from half guard. Corbin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Bronie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Corbin connects with a nice short shot to Bronie's temple. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Corbin connects with a nice short shot to Bronie's temple. Corbin working Bronie over with strikes. Bronie taking some punishment here, with Corbin in his half guard. Corbin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bronie to regain full guard. Bronie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Corbin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Corbin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3# Corbin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bronie's head. Corbin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bronie is trying to control the position but Corbin postures up. Corbin trying to control but Bronie is working from the bottom. Corbin passes Bronie's left leg - he's now in half guard. Corbin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bronie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Corbin is thwarting Bronie's attempts to control the position. Bronie is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Corbin is staying active. Nice strikes from Corbin there. #T4# Bronie won't allow Corbin to pass to mount. Corbin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Corbin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Corbin wants to control but Bronie is keeping him busy. Bronie wants to get back to full guard. Corbin winds up and cracks Bronie with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Corbin connects with a nice short shot to Bronie's temple. Bronie has hold of Corbin's hands but Corbin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Corbin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bronie on the ground. Corbin wants to take a breather but Bronie is having none of it. Corbin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Corbin dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Bronie takes a swing at Corbin's ribcage but misses. Christopher Bronie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bronie staying out of range there. Corbin looks for a takedown but Bronie sprawls well. Corbin fails with a takedown attempt. Nice takedown defense from Corbin. No joy for Bronie on that attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bronie shoots for a takedown but Corbin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bronie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# Bronie rushes Corbin and presses him up against the cage. Corbin is stalling here.
#T1# Bronie tries to land knees in the clinch but Corbin avoids the damage to the body. Corbin stalling against the cage.
Corbin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Corbin wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Corbin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bronie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corbin is defending well for now. Corbin'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. Corbin leaning his opponent against the cage. Bronie trying to land knees to the body.
#T2# Bronie throws a punch but it's blocked by Corbin. Corbin is stalling here.
Bronie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corbin is defending well for now. Bronie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Corbin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Corbin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Corbin. Bronie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Corbin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Corbin stays in close to Bronie's body and controls the position. Corbin trying to control but Bronie is working from the bottom. William Corbin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Bronie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Corbin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3# Corbin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Corbin content to stall in guard here. Corbin working some strikes from top position. Bronie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Corbin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Corbin keeping moving, preventing Bronie from controlling successfully. #T4# Corbin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Corbin wants to improve his position but instead Bronie has moved into half guard.
Bronie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Corbin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Corbin tries to get out of the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Bronie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Corbin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronie can do to turn this around? Corbin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Bronie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Bronie just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Corbin with that takedown attempt. #CL# Corbin moves into range and clinches up with Bronie. Corbin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bronie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bronie closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2# It looks like William Corbin has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bronie slips under a jab from Corbin. Corbin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bronie sprawls well. Bronie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Corbin gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Corbin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Corbin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bronie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bronie misses with a wild body shot. Corbin misses the shot to the body. Bronie now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bronie misses with a few strikes there.
Bronie works over Corbin's head and body with a nice combination.#TD# Bronie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Corbin working some strikes from top position. Bronie trying to keep a closed guard but Corbin is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB2# Bronie working for a triangle but Corbin defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Corbin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Corbin lands a couple of digs. Bronie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Corbin is now in half guard. Corbin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Corbin wants to take a breather but Bronie is having none of it. The fighters are battling for position here. Bronie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3# Corbin is looking to work some ground and pound but Bronie has wrist control. Corbin trying to control but Bronie is working from the bottom. Corbin 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. Corbin stands up over Bronie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Corbin trying to control but Bronie is working from the bottom. Corbin working some strikes from top position. Bronie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corbin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Corbin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bronie's head.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Corbin with a nice head shot there. Bronie striking off his back but it's not causing Corbin any problems. Bronie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Corbin controls the pace. Bronie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Corbin throws an elbow that misses. Bronie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Corbin's guard. Nice move by Bronie!#REVB# Corbin is trying to control the position but Bronie postures up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bronie pushing down on Corbin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Corbin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bronie scores with a couple of nice shots. Corbin is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight! Christopher Bronie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bronie 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Bronie! Christopher Bronie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Date: Sep 27, 2016 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - West looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Corbin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as West sprawls well. West wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Corbin gets slowly back to his feet. West has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight. West defending well as Corbin loads up on a big left hand. West throws a head kick that misses. Corbin feints the counter takedown. Corbin keeps the fight on the outside. Corbin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. West stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and West wants it to stay on the feet. West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corbin throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and moves out of range. West half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. West fails with an attempt to clinch.
West tries to clinch there but Corbin circles away.
Corbin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD# West drives through with a takedown into Corbin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corbin is on top in guard.
#REVB# Corbin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Corbin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Corbin won't allow West to sweep him here. Corbin landing with the ground and pound. Corbin works over West with some ground and pound from guard. West knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Corbin on the ground. Corbin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Corbin tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard. Corbin wants to control from the top but West keeps moving. Corbin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Corbin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. West tries to land a sweep but no joy. Corbin works over West with some ground and pound from guard. Corbin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2# Corbin controls from within his opponent's guard. Corbin lands a couple of decent looking shots. Corbin throwing strikes but missing. West wants to sweep here but Corbin controlling him for the moment. West on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if West tries to get out of the position. Corbin scoring with punches to the head and body. West looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corbin is one step ahead there. West wants to improve his position but instead Corbin has moved into half guard.
Corbin scores with a couple of good hammerfists. West is looking for a sweep. Corbin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Corbin is trying to control the action in half guard but West is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Corbin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3# Corbin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. West is staying active underneath Corbin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. West taking some punishment here, with Corbin in his half guard. West wants to get back to full guard but Corbin has passed into side control. Corbin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused West some visible discomfort.
West is looking for a sweep. West takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Corbin trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom. West is looking for a sweep. Corbin cracks West with an elbow. That is naaassty. West takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Corbin grinds an elbow into West's temple. Corbin lands an elbow. West on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4# Corbin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at West to see if he's OK. Corbin scores with a couple of short elbows. Corbin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear West down.
Corbin trying to control the position but West is working away. West is looking for a sweep. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! West wants to control but Corbin postures up. Corbin lands some shots froms side control. Corbin looks up at the clock and then as West takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Corbin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
West struggling a bit here. West on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Corbin lands a nice forearm strike. Corbin lands a few punches from side control. West is trying to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Corbin dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corbin. A head kick misses from West. Corbin misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely. Corbin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Corbin moves out of range easily. West misses with a low kick.
West throws a body punch but Corbin moves out of range. West throws a right hand that Corbin ducks under and follows up with a left that Corbin also avoids with ease.#TD# West drives through with a takedown into Corbin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Corbin tries to land a sweep but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. West lands a couple of digs. Corbin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. West looking to sit in guard and control but Corbin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1# Corbin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Corbin looking to pass the guard. Corbin trying to control but West is working from the bottom. West tries to land a sweep but no joy. Corbin is working West over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Corbin lands a couple of decent looking shots. Corbin connects with a couple of short punches. Corbin works over West with some ground and pound from guard. Corbin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Corbin with a nice head shot there. Corbin tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard. Corbin working some strikes from top position. Corbin with a flurry of punches that miss. West will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T2# Corbin lands a couple of digs. West not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corbin passes into half guard. West tries to get to full guard but Corbin has control of the leg. Corbin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Corbin prevents West from standing back up.
West is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Corbin scores with a couple of nice shots. West tries to roll over but Corbin keeps him under control. Corbin scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Corbin throwing shots but West is blocking nicely. Corbin drops an elbow to the side of West's head. Corbin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Corbin is thwarting West's attempts to control the position. West tries to get to full guard but Corbin has control of the leg. Nice strikes from Corbin there. #T3# Corbin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Corbin prevents West from improving his position. West regains full guard. Nicely done. Corbin is working West over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. There's a bit of a scramble here and now West is on top in guard.
#REVR# West trying to control the position from guard on top but Corbin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. West is looking to advance position but Corbin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB# West is bucking up trying to escape but Corbin cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Corbin dominating with strikes here. Corbin cracks West with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
West is looking to get to half guard.#T4# Corbin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. West looks a forlorn figure.
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! Corbin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Corbin with shots to the head and body - West looks very uncomfortable down there. A nice elbow there by Corbin. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! West is bucking up trying to escape but Corbin cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Corbin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Corbin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Corbin breaks from West's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2# West is rocked! Corbin with the ground and pound from mount. Oh West is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Corbin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Corbin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! West is in all sorts of trouble here.
Corbin lands a heavy elbow. Corbin with a couple of short strikes. Corbin cracks West with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Corbin is breathing heavily. West wants to hold on but Corbin pushes him away. Corbin raining down hammerfists from mount. Corbin lands a nice shot to the head. West flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Corbin working West over with strikes here. West is bucking up trying to escape but Corbin cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Corbin postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked West badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Corbin around the waist but Corbin pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Corbin is the winner by TKO! Corbin jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Corbin!
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