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Event:
Gladiators 35 Derks v Souza
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Westbrook on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Westbrook looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shen paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Shen has managed to clinch.
Westbrook can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shen scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Westbrook breaks from the clinch.
Westbrook wants to clinch.
Westbrook on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DJs Locker in the buildup to the fight.
Westbrook tries to move into range but Shen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westbrook with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Shen counters by moving into the clinch.
Shen lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westbrook wants to get back to striking at distance but Shen won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Shen.
#T1#
Westbrook misses with an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shen.
Shen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shen.
Still in the clinch, Shen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Westbrook wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Shen.
Westbrook wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Shen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Westbrook drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Westbrook fails with the takedown#CL#
and Shen moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Shen - that landed with a thud.
Westbrook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Westbrook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westbrook is trying to push Shen away but Shen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Shen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shen.
Shen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Westbrook is trying to stall.
Westbrook has had enough of the clinch but Shen keeps him there for the moment.
Westbrook using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Shen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Westbrook is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shen is defending well.
Tygan Shen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Champ Westbrook.
Shen lands a shoulder strike.
Shen gets through Westbrook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Westbrook misses with an elbow strike.
Westbrook is trying to push Shen away but Shen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Westbrook wants to get back to striking at distance but Shen won't allow it.
Shen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Westbrook is trying to break the clinch but Shen has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
A short uppercut from Shen.
A right handed body shot lands from Shen.
A right handed body shot lands from Shen.
Westbrook is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shen pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Westbrook manages to break the clinch.
Shen scores with a jab. Westbrook acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Westbrook tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Westbrook looks winded!
Shen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Westbrook stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Westbrook takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD#
Shen sends Westbrook crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shen is motioning to the referee to let Westbrook up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#
It looks like Champ Westbrook has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shen cracks Westbrook with a hook to the temple - Westbrook is on wobbly legs here! Shen swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Westbrook falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Shen wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tygan Shen!
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Event:
Gladiators 31 Aoki v King
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Trump swings for the body but Westbrook moves out of range.
Westbrook wants to clinch up but Trump keeps it at a distance.
Jab, jab by Trump - just one landing.
A jab from Trump finds it's way through Westbrook's defenses.
Trump lands a right hook to the body.
Westbrook misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Trump counters by moving into the clinch.
Trump digs a right hand into Westbrook's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Westbrook's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trump.
Westbrook comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Trump pushes Westbrook back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump presses Westbrook against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Westbrook tries to land knees in the clinch but Trump avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Westbrook has had enough of the clinch but Trump keeps him there for the moment.
Westbrook throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Westbrook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Westbrook avoids it by throwing Trump back against the cage.
Trump scores with a shot to the side of Westbrook's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trump.
Trump lands with a short shot to the head.
Trump throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westbrooks head. #T1#
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Trump.
Trump cracks Westbrook with a nice body shot.
Westbrook is breathing heavily.
Trump is leaning against Westbrook and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trump lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Westbrook.
Trump lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Trump - that landed with a thud.
Westbrook takes a shot to the head.
Trump lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trump scores with a shot to the side of Westbrook's head.
Trump lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trump creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump gets through Westbrook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trump effectively controlling the action here.
Westbrook is trying to break free.
Trump stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Trump.
Trump lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Trump lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trump avoiding damage as Westbrook throws knees to the body.
Westbrook looking for a takedown.
Westbrook looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trump stalling the fight.
#BC#
Westbrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Trump drops Westbrook with a left right combo! Trump follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#
Westbrook is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Champ Westbrook has been cut.
Trump sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Westbrook is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Oh Westbrook is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Westbrook prevents Trump from improving position.
Westbrook seems to have got his legs back now.
Trump working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Trump sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Westbrook is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Trump wants to control but Westbrook is keeping him busy. #T3#
Westbrook prevents Trump from improving position.
Trump wants to control but Westbrook is keeping him busy.
Trump working the strikes but Westbrook uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Westbrook trying to control but Trump postures up.
Trump is stalling here. Westbrook is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Trump seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Westbrook has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Westbrook misses with the ground and pound.
Trump can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Westbrook decides to stand up, so the ref orders Trump to his feet.
Westbrook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trump manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Westbrook tries to clinch but Trump is having none of it.
Nice jab there from Trump. #CL2#
Trump takes the fight into the clinch.
Trump lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump cracks Westbrook with a nice body shot.
Trump scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trump pushes Westbrook back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westbrook tries to break free but Trump pushes him back against the cage.
Trump lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Champ Westbrook's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Trump lands a jab-cross combination.
Trump lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Westbrook gets tackled into the cage by Trump. Trump maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Trump.
Trump makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trump has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trump works on Westbrook's body with a couple of short punches.
Trump lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trump lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Westbrook wants to break free but Trump has control.
Trump lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Westbrook.
A short right from Trump on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trump.
A right hook to the body lands for Trump.
Trump lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump lands a shoulder strike.
Trump lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Westbrook takes a shot to the head.
Trump lands a right hand that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Trump.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trump digs a right hand underneath Westbrook's ribcage. Westbrook let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Good body shot from Trump.
A body shot lands from Trump.
Trump stalls.
Trump just leaning against Westbrook, taking a breather.
Trump lands a left hand.
Trump throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westbrooks head.
Nice body punch from Trump.
Trump lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trump digs a right hand into Westbrook's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Westbrook's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Trump as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Trump.
Trump lands a right hand that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards.
A short uppercut from Trump.
Trump lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Trump.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Trump.
Donald Trump seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trump pressing his opponent against the cage.
Westbrook looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Westbrook wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trump has him pressed against the cage.
Trump lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Westbrook has had enough of the clinch but Trump keeps him there for the moment.
Trump lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trump lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trump works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Trump.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Trump lands a right hand that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trump.
Trump lands with a light punch inside.
Trump lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trump pushes Westbrook against the cage. Trump is working some dirty boxing. Trump pushes off with a quick right hook! Westbrook goes down! Westbrook tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Trump moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Grab em by the pussy'.
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Event:
Gladiators 25 Jones vs Powers
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Michaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westbrook tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Michaels's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Westbrook tries to clinch up but Michaels circles away and keeps his distance.
Michaels slaps away a takedown attempt from Westbrook, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Michaels! But no joy.
Westbrook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Champ Westbrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westbrook tries to clinch but Michaels is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Westbrook 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Champ Westbrook has been cut.
Michaels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westbrook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Westbrook throws a body shot but no joy.
Michaels lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by Westbrook's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Westbrook tries for a takedown but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Westbrook dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
Westbrook gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Westbrook pivots, looking for a leg kick but Michaels is out of range and Westbrook settles back down.
Westbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
Michaels lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Michaels jabs Westbrook right on the nose. Westbrook blinks but takes it well.
Westbrook tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Westbrook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Westbrook.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Champ Westbrook. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Westbrook moves into range and clinches up with Michaels.
Westbrook wants a takedown.
#BC#
Westbrook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michaels keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Michaels with a jab.
Westbrook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Westbrook shoots in but Michaels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Westbrook is breathing heavily.
Michaels is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Westbrook takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD2#
Nice combo by Michaels! Oh, that's hurt him - Westbrook falls to the canvas and Michaels follows him into side control.
Westbrook takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2#
Westbrook is rocked!
Michaels crunches a massive hammerfist down on Westbrook - he's out! Michaels Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). George Michaels!
George Michaels tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Gladiators 13 Foster v Easton
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Westbrook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michaels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Michaels closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Westbrook's guard.
Westbrook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Michaels lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Michaels throws a big right hand that misses.
Michaels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Westbrook looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michaels is one step ahead there.
Michaels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westbrook preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Westbrook has wrist control.
Michaels throws an elbow that misses. Westbrook uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Michaels's guard. Nice move by Westbrook!#REVB#
Michaels wants to sweep but no luck.
Westbrook has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Michaels is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB2#
Westbrook is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Michaels is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Westbrook is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Michaels working over Westbrook with some ground and pound. Westbrook looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Michaels stalling.
Michaels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Michaels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Michaels content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Michaels is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Michaels looks to land a strike but Westbrook avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Michaels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Michaels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Michaels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Michaels throwing strikes but missing.
Michaels tries to free his leg and advance position but Westbrook is retaining full guard. #T3#
Michaels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Michaels with a nice head shot there.
Michaels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Westbrook is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Michaels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Michaels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Michaels throws a big elbow that misses.
Westbrook wants to stand and escape but Michaels is having none of it.
Westbrook trying to keep a closed guard but Michaels is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Michaels stands up and waves to Westbrook to follow him. #T4#
Westbrook wants to clinch up but Michaels keeps it at a distance.
Michaels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Westbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
Westbrook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michaels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels sizes up Westbrook with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Champ Westbrook has been cut.
Michaels misses with the combination.
Westbrook moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Westbrook walks into a straight right hand from Michaels.
Michaels connects with a nice looking jab.
Westbrook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michaels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch but Michaels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Michaels swings for the body but Westbrook moves out of range.
Westbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
Westbrook wants to clinch but Michaels slips to the side
and Westbrook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michaels connects with a good right hand that stumbles Westbrook. Westbrook circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Westbrook is rocked!
Michaels throws a body punch but Westbrook moves out of range.
Michaels is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Westbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Michaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Champ Westbrook's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Michaels drops Westbrook with a straight right hand, right on the button! Michaels follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Michaels!
A very excited looking George Michaels rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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