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Event:
TGC Crucible 21
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Marceau slips a jab and a cross from Wade.
Wade dives in and grabs Marceau's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marceau pushes down on Wade's head and hops out.
A jab from Marceau does it's job there.
Wade shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wade shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marceau jabs Wade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marceau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade.
Marceau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Marceau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marceau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
Marceau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
Marceau misses with a body punch.
Marceau swings wildly with an uppercut but Wade uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Wade's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marceau after a bit of a struggle.
Wade jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marceau walks away with a smile on his face. Wade gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Marceau forces Wade back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marceau.
A left hand lands to the body for Marceau.
A short right from Marceau on the inside.
Marceau tries to throw a body punch but Wade avoids it by throwing Marceau back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marceau.
Marceau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marceau lands a hook that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
Wade tries to pull guard but Marceau holds him up against the cage and eventually Wade drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Marceau fails to land.
Marceau lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Wade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wade is looking for a takedown.
Marceau scores with a hook to the body.
Wade is breathing heavily.
Wade blocks an uppercut.
Wade goes for a takedown attempt but Marceau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marceau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marceau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wade.
Wade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marceau lands the left hand.
Marceau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wade slips a jab and a cross from Marceau.
#T3#
Marceau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Marceau! Wade is out on his feet! Marceau rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Wade is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Wade is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean-Claude Marceau!
A relieved looking Jean-Claude Marceau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TGC 57: Hepple vs Umarov
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Wade fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Wade closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wade 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.
Wade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wade throws a strike but Eduardo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wade content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade connects with a couple of short punches.
Eduardo keeping full guard, as Wade tries to pass.
Wade lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Wade is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wade looking to sit in guard and control but Eduardo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Eduardo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wade has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eduardo has managed to get both his arms back between Wade's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Wade looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Wade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Wade controls Eduardo momentarily but Eduardo frees himself.
Eduardo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wade is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Wade is looking for a triangle but Eduardo pushes his legs off easily.
Wade is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Wade is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Wade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eduardo is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Wade is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eduardo defends well.#SUB#
Eduardo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Wade is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eduardo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Eduardo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wade keeping moving, preventing Eduardo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wade has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Eduardo doesn't defend quickly enough and Wade has managed to lock this one up! Can Eduardo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wade on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josh Wade!
Josh Wade seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TGC 54: Cinco De Mayo
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Eduardo throws a nice looking combination but Wade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Wade looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Eduardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wade won't allow Eduardo to sweep him here.
Wade is in close to Eduardo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wade controls from within his opponent's guard.
Eduardo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wade. 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.
Wade makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eduardo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Wade cracks Eduardo with a solid left hand.
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Eduardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eduardo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wade postures up and lands a big shot to Eduardo's brow.
Wade trying to control but Eduardo is working from the bottom.
Eduardo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wade slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wade taking a breather here. #T2#
Wade in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Eduardo is not content to let Wade control the position.
Wade throws a strike aimed at the side of Eduardo's head but Eduardo avoids it well.#SUB#
Wade working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eduardo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wade.
#T3#
Eduardo trying to remain calm as Wade controls from the top position.
Eduardo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wade throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Eduardo being controlled for a moment.
Wade trying to control the position but Eduardo is working away.
Eduardo is trying to control Wade's posture but Wade avoids it. #SUB#
Wade tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wade has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Wade goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Eduardo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wade's guard! Nice work there by Eduardo!
Wade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Wade is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eduardo defends well.
Eduardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wade 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#
Eduardo with a nice cross.
Eduardo digs a good hook to Wade's body.
Eduardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Wade.
Wade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Eduardo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Eduardo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eduardo stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade shoots in for a takedown but Eduardo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wade ducks under a wild hook from Eduardo.
Wade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Wade fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eduardo throws a hook to the side of Wade's head but Wade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eduardo can do to turn this around?
Eduardo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wade misses with a takedown attempt
and Eduardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eduardo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Eduardo slaps away a takedown attempt from Wade, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Josh Wade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Wade shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Wade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eduardo is not content to let Wade control the position.
Wade throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wade stalling away here and it's allowed Eduardo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Eduardo keeping moving, preventing Wade from controlling successfully. #T3#
Eduardo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eduardo working a defensive guard here.
Wade postures up and lands a big shot to Eduardo's brow. #SUB2#
Eduardo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wade has picked Eduardo up and slammed him! Eduardo can't keep hold of the triangle and Wade manages to pass to side control!
Wade working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Wade is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eduardo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eduardo defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Eduardo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Eduardo trying to remain calm as Wade controls from the top position.
Wade throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wade trying to control the action but Eduardo is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An elbow from Wade crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Josh Wade will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wade tries for a takedown but Eduardo circles away easily
and Eduardo counters with a straight right hand.
Eduardo throws a hook to the side of Wade's head but Wade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wade or perhaps it was just good defense by Eduardo, which made it look bad.
Eduardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wade.
Eduardo thuds a left hand into Wade's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eduardo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wade shoots in and drives through. Eduardo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Eduardo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wade darts in looking for a takedown but Eduardo gets double underhooks and turns Wade into the cage.
Wade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eduardo throws a shot from downtown. Wade moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Wade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eduardo connects with a single shot there.
Wade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eduardo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Nice shot by Eduardo.
Eduardo misses with a looping right.
Eduardo throws a series of punches but Wade avoids them all with ease.
Wade shoots and misses
and Eduardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wade dives in and grabs Eduardo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eduardo pushes down on Wade's head and hops out.
As Wade backs off Eduardo throws a huge counter combo but Wade manages to avoid it all.
Wade tries for a takedown but Eduardo circles away easily
and Eduardo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Wade tries for a takedown but Eduardo circles away easily
and Eduardo counters with a right hand to the body.
Eduardo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wade on the side of the head.
Eduardo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Wade.
Wade changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wade shoots in looking for a takedown but Eduardo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wade's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eduardo works Wade's body with a nice hook.
Fernando Eduardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wade with a poor takedown
and Eduardo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Eduardo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eduardo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wade gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eduardo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wade thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eduardo connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wade doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eduardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Wade doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eduardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eduardo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Eduardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
TGC Crucible 14
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Donavon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donavon slips a jab and a cross from Wade.
Wade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donavon circles away quickly and effectively.
Wade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wade looks to land a combination but Donavon avoids it well.
Wade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donavon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wade throws a combination. Donavon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Donavon has been cut.
Wade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Wade throws a right and a left that Donavon avoids nicely.
Donavon tests Wade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donavon misses with an uppercut. Wade saw that one coming.
Donavon dodges the punch combination from Wade.
Donavon fails to land with a series of punches.
Donavon connects with a jab.
Donavon slips under a jab.
Wade misses with a jab to the body
and Donavon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Wade is rocked!
Wade throws a combination that misses
and Donavon counters with a straight right hand.
Wade is still on wobbly legs! Can Donavon finish him?
Donavon ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Wade's jaw. Wade's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Donavon does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Donavon!
Chris Donavon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
TGC 49: Montgomery vs Reaper
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Wade lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
#CUT#
It looks like Tyrano Jackson has been cut.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wade lands a jab to the nose.
Wade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab by Wade.
Wade misses with a double jab.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Wade and move into the clinch position.
Wade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Jackson gets caught napping as Wade dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wade throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely. #T1#
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Wade is proving a slippery customer.
Wade engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wade throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Wade slips an elbow through the middle.
Wade stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Wade sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wade trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wade lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Wade.
Wade feinted with a counter takedown.
Wade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head. #TD#
Wade shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.#SUB2#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Wade passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wade is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wade passes to side control.
Wade sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Wade is working to tighten his grip on Jackson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jackson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Wade is really squeezing tight and eventually Jackson passes out! Wade breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Josh Wade!
Josh Wade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC 43: Escobar v Shakhbulatov
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Tarley scores with the left hand. Wade knows he should have avoided that one.
Wade gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tarley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wade went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tarley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tarley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wade.
Tarley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wade.
Wade is looking for a counter combo.
Tarley moves forwards but Wade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Tarley as Wade shoots in.
Wade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tarley in his tracks.
Tarley throws a body shot but no joy.
Wade shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarley lands a nice looking body shot.
John Tarley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarley thuds his right hand into Wade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tarley with a nice cross.#T1#
Tarley lands a nice shot that snaps Wade's head back.
Tarley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tarley misses with a looping left.
Tarley lands with a nice body punch.
Tarley misses the jab.
Tarley scores with a punch to the head.
Tarley misses with a wild body shot.
Wade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Tarley misses. #CL2#
Tarley has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Tarley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tarley lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tarley.
Tarley scores with a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Wade has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Wade blocking some punches.
Wade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarley swings wildly with an uppercut but Wade uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Tarley.
Wade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tarley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wade is trying to push Tarley away but Tarley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tarley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tarley stops a takedown attempt from Wade.
Tarley lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Wade misses with some punches.
Wade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarleys head.
Wade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tarley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tarley looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.
Wade is looking to counter punch.
Tarley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wade.
Wade moves forwards but Tarley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tarley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wade.
Wade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wade takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tarley connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
Wade doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tarley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wade misses with a series of wild punches.
Wade slips a jab and a cross from Tarley.
Wade appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarley.
Wade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wade misses with a looping right.
Tarley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wade had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tarley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tarley tries to clinch up.#TD#
Wade shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tarley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tarley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tarley stuffs the takedown attempt from Wade. Wade gets slowly back to his feet.
Wade swinging wildly here.
Tarley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
John Tarley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wade takes one on the button.
Tarley tries to clinch but Wade moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tarley is looking to clinch.
Wade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tarley thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Wade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tarley as he avoids it easily.
Wade takes one to the side of the head.
Tarley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#
Wade is rocked!
Tarley lands a nice looking body shot.
Tarley misses with a series of wild punches.
Wade attempts a counter takedown but Tarley avoids it well and moves away.
Wade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tarley but Tarley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tarley throws out a counter right but Wade avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarley misses with a body shot.
Wade appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tarley looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.#CL2#
Tarley clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Wade is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tarley can't fight it off and eventually Wade manages to take the fight to the floor. Tarley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Wade drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tarley dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Wade escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tarley trying to control the position from guard on top but Wade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wade 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#
Wade is looking to take a break and control but Tarley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Tarley is looking for a sweep. Wade is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Tarley is defending against the submission attempts here by Wade.
Wade is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Wade wants to work for an arm triangle but Tarley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Wade is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tarley is trying to control but can't.
Wade perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tarley controlling the position well.
Josh Wade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wade is looking for a kimura but Tarley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wade to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tarley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tarley misses with an uppercut
and Wade counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tarley throws a jab but it's blocked by Wade.
Tarley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tarley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab by Tarley.
A combination from Tarley does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarley cracks Wade with an open hand slap.
Tarley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Wade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tarley misses the shot to the body.
Wade attempts a counter takedown but Tarley avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Tarley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wade.
Tarley throws a series of punches but Wade moves out of range.
Tarley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Tarley looks to move away, Wade throws a big counter combo but Tarley just gets out of the way.
Wade throws a series of punches but Tarley moves out of range.
Wade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Wade does no damage.
Wade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tarley misses with a body shot.
Tarley swings for the body but Wade moves out of range.
A punch combination from Wade misses.
Tarley throws a right hand that Wade ducks under and follows up with a left that Wade also avoids with ease.
Tarley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Tarley misses with a wild body shot.
Tarley lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wade looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarley is just out of range.#KD2#
Tarley drops Wade with a beautiful combination! Wade stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tarley is looking for the KO!
Oh Wade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wade seems to have got his legs back now.
Wade misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wade missing with a left hand there. Tarley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarley tries to counter with a clinch but Wade shakes him off and moves away.
Wade closes the distance and clinches up with Tarley, looking for a takedown. Wade pushes Tarley against the cage but Tarley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tarley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wade shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tarley pinned against the cage. Tarley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Tarley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
John Tarley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tarley's corner calls for a 1-2. Tarley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tarley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wade.
Tarley scores with the left hand. Wade knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Tarley.
Wade looks to land a combination but Tarley avoids it well. #CL2#
Tarley has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Tarley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wades head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tarley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
Wade changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tarley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarley scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarley tries to bum rush Wade with a series of wild strikes but Wade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Josh Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarley throws an overhand right that lands on Wade's shoulder, as Wade tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Tarley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tarley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Tarley!
John Tarley gave a mention to Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
TGC Crucible 6
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Steve misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Steve.
Steve shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wade eats them both and turns towards Steve to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A combination from Wade does no damage.
A big left from Steve misses.
Wade is looking for the big counter here.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve lands with an overhand left.
Wade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wade has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Steve drops Wade with a straight right hand, right on the button! Steve 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 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Farley Steve!
Farley Steve really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
TGC 32: Wangler vs Steve
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Wade has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Wade throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wade is in Johnson's guard.
Wade tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Wade is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Wade has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Wade is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Wade.
Johnson is staying active underneath Wade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Wade is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wade is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wade. #SUB#
Wade is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
#T1#
Johnson pushes Wade off looking to stand but Wade dives back in and keeps control.
Wade tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it. #SUB#
Wade is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Wade is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson pushes Wade off looking to stand but Wade dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Wade is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to stand.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES2#
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wade throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wade shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Wade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson tries to bum rush Wade with a series of wild strikes but Wade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson lands a jab to Wade's midsection.
Wade shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Wade throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wade scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Wade slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Wade shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Wade's body. Wade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson motions for Wade to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wade circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Johnson lands with a hook. Wade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Wade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson digs a good hook to Wade's body.
Wade dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Wade's ribs.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade is breathing heavily.
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson works Wade's body with a nice hook.
Wade fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnson feints a jab promting Wade to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnson connects with a jab.#KD2#
Johnson sends Wade crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johnson is motioning to the referee to let Wade up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Wade is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Wade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Wade out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Johnson!
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Event:
TGC 27: Bush vs Hanley
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Wade fails to land the takedown.
Carman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Carman misses the target.
Wade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carman circles away quickly and effectively.
Wade avoids the head kick by Carman.
Carman is looking to slow Wade down with leg kicks.
Carman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Carman scores with a four punch combination!
Wade takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wade shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Carman. No joy for Wade on that attempt.
Duane Carman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Wade.
Wade shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wade throws a series of punches but Carman avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Wade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carman feints a jab promting Wade to slip. Carman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Carman slaps away a takedown attempt from Wade, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wade walks forward, straight into a front kick from Carman.
Carman looks to land a body kick but Wade moved away.
Wade with the counter takedown but Carman avoids it easily.
Wade scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carman scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Wade looks for a takedown but Carman sprawls well.
Carman throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Wade shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Wade thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Carman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wade tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carman pushes Wade away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wade gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Wade trying to control the action but Carman is working from the bottom.
Carman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Wade wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carman, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Wade is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Wade wants to control but Carman is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Wade is trying to get an arm triangle but Carman is defending well. #SUB2#
Wade is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Wade is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wade trying to control the action but Carman is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Wade 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#
Carman misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Wade counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wade won't allow Carman to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Wade 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.
Carman can't keep his opponent in guard - Wade advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wade is trying to control. Carman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wade controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carman is trying to stand up here but Wade is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Wade seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Wade looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1##SUB2#
Wade is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wade. #SUB2#
Wade is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carman sees it coming and defends easily.
Wade works his way into side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Wade is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wade advances to mount. #SUB2#
Wade moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Carman has worked his arm free - good work by Carman!
Carman is not content to let Wade control the position. #SUB2#
Wade swings around for an armbar but Carman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wade's guard.#T3#
Wade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wade is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Wade wants to pass the guard but Carman is keeping the position.
Wade wants to control from the top but Carman keeps moving.
Wade stops Carman from standing up. #SUB2#
Wade drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wade jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wade trying to control but Carman is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Wade drops back looking for a leg! Carman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carman manages to kick Wade off! Wade jumps back into Carman's guard.
Carman keeping moving, preventing Wade from controlling successfully. #ES#
Carman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Carman just leaning against Wade, taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carman is trying to push Wade away but Wade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Carman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wade shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Carman eats them both and turns towards Wade to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Carman misses with a kick to the body #KD2#
and Wade counters with a series of strikes that sends Carman to the canvas! Wade follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC2#
Carman is rocked!
Josh Wade has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wade works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oh Carman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carman wants to get back to his feet.
Carman seems to have got his legs back now.
Carman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wade on the ground.#SUB2#
Wade is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carman defends it well. #SUB2#
Wade is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carman is just riding it out for now. Wade eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carman is looking to escape.#T1#
Wade tries to pass to full mount but Carman defends it. #SUB2#
Wade seems to be looking for submissions.
Wade is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wade is trying to control. Carman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Wade seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Carman is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Josh Wade!
During a confident post fight interview, Josh Wade thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TGC 24: Fidnhasieunch vs Bush
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Wade misses with a takedown
and Wangler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wangler throws a jab when Wade was well out of range.
A jab from Wangler misses.
Wangler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wade dodges the punch combination from Wangler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade with a poor takedown
and Wangler counters with a right hand to the body.
Bobby Wangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Wade.
Wangler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wangler.
Wade shoots in but Wangler avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Wangler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wade circles away quickly and effectively.
Wade is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wade misses with a takedown
and Wangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wangler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Wangler.
Wangler cracks Wade with an open hand slap.
Wangler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wade circles away quickly and effectively.
Wade has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slow jab from Wangler misses its intended target.
And Wade tries to counter it with a takedown but Wangler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wade tries for a takedown but Wangler circles away easily#KD#
and Wangler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wade! Wangler lets Wade back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Wade is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wangler works Wade's body with a nice hook.
Wade looks winded!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Wangler moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Wade! Wangler continues to tee off on Wade, landing with a left and a right! Wangler connects with a right hand that leaves Wade sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Wangler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Wangler!
Bobby Wangler retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Wangler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TGC 19: Redemption
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Fromm lands a left and a right that send Wade crashing to the mat, dazed. Fromm thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#TD2#
Wade darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fromm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wade on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fromm wants to get back to his feet.
Wade is looking to take a break and control but Fromm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wade is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fromm defends it well.
Fromm looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1##SUB2#
Wade has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Fromm defend it? Wade steps over the head and cranks it - Fromm is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wade!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Wade!
Josh Wade seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Steven Fromm had this to say: 'I got have naked and wrestled another man, that's still a win in my book...'.
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Event:
TGC 18: Birthday Bashing
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Wade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wade lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Greene backs up against the cage.
#CUT#
It looks like Hunter Greene has been cut.
Greene lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wade circles away quickly and effectively.
Wade closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greene circles away.
Wade looks to land a combination but Greene avoids it well.
Josh Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade misses with a wild combination.
Greene feints the counter takedown.
Wade feints a jab promting Greene to slip. Wade then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Greene slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wade connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wade steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Greene is out on his feet! Wade sets himself and nearly takes Greene's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Josh Wade!
After winning the bout, Josh Wade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Hunter Greene spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll be back, God has a plan and tonight his plan was for my ass to get kicked. I'm going to pray and train like a Tibetan monk...'.
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Event:
TGC 15: Tatum vs. Barnes
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Kovalskii gets caught flat footed, as Wade shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wade slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Kovalskii wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Wade has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kovalskii's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kovalskii is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Wade!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Josh Wade!
Our winner, Josh Wade, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TGC 12: Tatum vs Umarov 2
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Niaz throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Wade counters with a shoot takedown. Niaz fights it but they end up in guard.
Wade works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wade looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Wade seems to be looking for submissions.
Wade perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Niaz is trying to stand up here but Wade is controlling him well.
Wade takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Wade is trying to work for a kimura but Niaz is defending well.
#SUB2#
Wade is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Niaz defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Wade is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wade is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Niaz! #T1##SUB2#
Wade with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Wade is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Niaz is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Niaz flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Wade anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Niaz and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Wade slips an arm under Niaz chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Wade has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Wade is squeezing on Niaz like an anaconda would it's prey. Niaz fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josh Wade!
Josh Wade seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Gunhild throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Wade counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wade trying to control but Gunhild is working from the bottom.
Wade is really struggling to control Gunhild but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gunhild pulls Wade in close to prevent any damage.
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunhild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade postures up.
#SUB#
Wade 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. #SUB#
Wade 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. #T1#
Wade works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wade has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Wade is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gunhild has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gunhild tries to get to full guard but Wade has control of the leg.
Wade seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wade stops Gunhild from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Wade is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunhild wants to control but Wade is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB#
Wade wants to work for an arm triangle but Gunhild is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gunhild is defending against the submission attempts here by Wade.
Gunhild wants to get back to his feet.
Wade wants to pass the guard but Gunhild is defending well.
Gunhild tries to kick Wade off but Wade keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Wade is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunhild defends it well.
Wade trying to control from half guard but Gunhild is working away. #SUB#
Wade maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gunhild could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wade has cracked it and Gunhild is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wade!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Wade!
A relieved looking Josh Wade thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Man with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
so Wade counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Wade drops back looking for a leg! Man is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Man manages to kick Wade off! Wade jumps back into Man's guard.
Wade sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Man's guard. #SUB2#
Man is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Wade has latched onto it... Big trouble! Wade pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Man is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Wade!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Wade!
Josh Wade seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Barksdale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barksdale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wade has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barksdale jabs Wade right on the nose. Wade blinks but takes it well.
Barksdale lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barksdale lands with a straight right. Wade didn't see that one coming.
Good shot there by Barksdale.
Barksdale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wade momentarily.
Barksdale uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wade has time to react.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barksdale!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Barksdale darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wade takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left lands for Barksdale.
Barksdale is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barksdale.#T1#
Barksdale moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barksdale is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barksdale scores with a sloppy right hand. Wade should have avoided that one.
Wade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barksdale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barksdale scores with a jab to the body.
Wade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barksdale.
Barksdale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wade momentarily.
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!
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barksdale.
Wade with the counter takedown but Barksdale avoids it easily.
Wade walks into a stiff left hand from Barksdale.#T2#
Wade on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barksdale misses with a looping left.
Wade tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Barksdale misses the target.
Wade is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab by Barksdale.
Barksdale scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donk. Barksdale catches Wade right on the button with a cross.
Barksdale misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Wade counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wade.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barksdale looking for a sweep. Not yet Barksdale, not yet. #SUB2#
Wade drops back looking for a leg! Barksdale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barksdale manages to kick Wade off! Wade jumps back into Barksdale's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Wade thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Wade drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wade jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barksdale on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barksdale tries to get out of the position.
Wade's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Wade drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Wade as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Barksdale screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Wade! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Josh Wade!
Josh Wade thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Martinez lands an overhand right.
Martinez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wade. Wade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Martinez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
Wade needs to keep his hands up - Martinez had a free shot at his head there.
Victor Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wade walks into a straight right hand from Martinez.
Wade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Martinez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez lands with an uppercut that bounces Wade off the cage and back into range.
Martinez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wade manages to avoid it.
Wade with the counter takedown but Martinez avoids it easily.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
And Wade tries to counter it with a takedown but Martinez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Martinez throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Nice jab there from Martinez.
Martinez lands a nice hook to Wade's body. Wade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Martinez misses with a straight left.
And Wade tries to counter it with a takedown but Martinez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Martinez misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Wade counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wade works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Wade is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wade is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wade looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wade is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Wade wants to work for an arm triangle but Martinez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wade frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Wade looking to secure an arm triangle but Martinez defends it well. #SUB2#
Wade with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Wade looking to secure an arm triangle but Martinez defends it well. #T3#
Wade trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Martinez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martinez tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Wade looking to isolate an arm here. Martinez doesn't see it coming and as Wade extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Wade!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Wade!
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