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Event:
EFA 82 Trucks vs De Silva
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Winkle gets caught napping as De Santos dives in and scores a takedown. Winkle manages to retain guard.
De Santos content to stall in guard here.
De Santos slips nicely into half guard.
De Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
De Santos controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
De Santos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
De Santos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
De Santos controlling the pace for now.
Winkle working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
De Santos controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
De Santos throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Winkle has his hands clasped together but De Santos breaks the hold and Winkle is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by De Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger De Santos!
Roger De Santos 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:
EFA 71 Samuals vs Greene
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Al Hammad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Winkle!
Al Hammad working the ground and pound from side control.
Al Hammad controlling the position from side mount.
Al Hammad landing strikes.
Al Hammad working the head with strikes.
Al Hammad content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Hammad in side control, throwing shots but Winkle defends.
Al Hammad connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Winkle some visible discomfort.
#T1#
Al Hammad lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Winkle down.
Al Hammad landing strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Al Hammad looks up at the clock and then as Winkle takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Al Hammad smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Winkle taking a bit of punishment here - Al Hammad scoring with strikes.
Al Hammad tries to score with some ground and pound. Winkle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Al Hammad scores with punches from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Tim Winkle has been cut.
Al Hammad working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Winkle parries the strikes from Al Hammad easily there. Al Hammad is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Winkle to escape.
Al Hammad is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Winkle's shoulder. That is not cool.
Al Hammad working away.
Winkle trying to remain calm as Al Hammad controls from the top position.#T2#
Al Hammad connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Winkle some visible discomfort.
Al Hammad is putting a hurting on Winkle here, landing some big shots from side control.
Al Hammad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC#
Winkle is rocked!
Al Hammad working the ground and pound.
Winkle is still in real trouble! Can Al Hammad finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Hammad in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Winkle looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Al Hammad turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bashaad Al Hammad!
Bashaad Al Hammad took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Strong Suplementos 159Q/$200 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
EFA 61 Vasilevskiy vs Kingi
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Winkle tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Hammad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winkle shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Hammad tries to sprawl out of it but Winkle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Hammad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Winkle shoots and misses #TD#
and Al Hammad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winkle's guard.
Al Hammad lands a couple of elbows.
Al Hammad stays in close to Winkle's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Hammad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winkle works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Al Hammad stands up over Winkle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Al Hammad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Al Hammad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Al Hammad postures up and lands a big shot to Winkle's brow.
Al Hammad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winkle trying to control the position.
Al Hammad controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Winkle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Al Hammad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Al Hammad throws a strike aimed at the side of Winkle's head but Winkle avoids it well.#T3#
Winkle is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Al Hammad scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Winkle to see if he's OK.
Al Hammad looks up at the clock and then as Winkle takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Al Hammad smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Hammad working the head with strikes.
Al Hammad happy to just control the position for now.
Al Hammad's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Al Hammad cracks Winkle with a big elbow.
Al Hammad lands a nice forearm strike.
Al Hammad lands a decent elbow from side control.
Al Hammad is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Winkle will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Winkle tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Hammad creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bashaad Al Hammad dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Al Hammad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Winkle did well to prevent Al Hammad getting side control.
Al Hammad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Al Hammad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winkle defending well though.
Al Hammad prevents Winkle from improving his position.
Al Hammad is taking a breather. Winkle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Al Hammad lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Hammad slips a nice elbow through Winkle's hands, connecting with Winkle's forehead.
Al Hammad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Al Hammad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winkle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#
Winkle is rocked!#T1#
Al Hammad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Winkle is still in real trouble! Can Al Hammad finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Hammad is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Winkle is hurt! He's hurt bad - Al Hammad fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Winkle from any more punishment! Congratulations to Al Hammad! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bashaad Al Hammad!
Bashaad Al Hammad managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Strong Suplementos 159Q/$200, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
EFA 52 Garret vs Mcfly
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Adermundie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adermundie tries to work over Winkle's front leg with a kick but Winkle checks it.
Winkle lands a slapping body shot.
Winkle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adermundie circles away.
Winkle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Winkle ducks under a wild hook from Adermundie.
Winkle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Adermundie pushes Winkle up against the cage in a clinch.
Adermundie lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Tim Winkle has been cut.
A short left from Adermundie.
Winkle takes an elbow to the temple.
Adermundie lands a nice elbow.
Winkle takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adermundie scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Adermundie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winkle tries for a takedown but Adermundie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winkle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Adermundie counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adermundie.
Knees in the clinch landing for Adermundie.
Adermundie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Winkle looks winded!#BC#
Adermundie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adermundie misses with a straight left.
Winkle tries for a takedown but Adermundie circles away easily#CL#
and Adermundie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnny Adermundie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Winkle.
Adermundie lands a nice uppercut.
Adermundie lands an elbow inside that Winkle shrugs off. #BC#
Adermundie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winkle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adermundie's waist but Adermundie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Winkle off to one side.
Winkle tries to clinch there but Adermundie circles away.
A head kick from Adermundie lands but Winkle takes it in his stride.
Winkle has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Adermundie counters by clinching up. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adermundie pushes Winkle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adermundie lands an elbow inside that Winkle shrugs off.
Adermundie lands a nice elbow.
Adermundie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Adermundie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Adermundie darts in and clinches Winkle up against the cage.
Adermundie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adermundie avoids a wild elbow strike from Winkle.
Adermundie lands an elbow that stopped Winkle in his tracks for a moment.
Adermundie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adermundie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winkle backwards.
Adermundie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Adermundie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winkle's defenses.
Adermundie landing knees to the body.
#T3##BC#
Adermundie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adermundie's corner calls for a 1-2. Adermundie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adermundie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
That has opened up Tim Winkle's cut even more.
Winkle tries to clinch up.
Adermundie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Winkle has his takedown stuffed
and Adermundie counters with a head kick. That will keep Winkle thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL#
Adermundie gets a clinch.
Adermundie lands an elbow just above Winkle 's eye.
Adermundie presses Winkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adermundie lands an elbow inside. #ROC#
Winkle is rocked!
Winkle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Winkle is still on wobbly legs! Can Adermundie finish him?
Winkle takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Adermundie manages to break the clinch.
Adermundie and Winkle are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Adermundie throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Winkle into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Adermundie knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Adermundie!
Our winner, Johnny Adermundie, 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:
EFA: 44 Mcfly vs Lopez
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Ortaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ortaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Winkle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot by Ortaga.#TD#
Ortaga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Winkle tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Ortaga is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T1#
Ortaga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Winkle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Winkle trying to get back to his feet but Ortaga is in full control for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Winkle is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We've been hearing good reports from Ortaga's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Winkle takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Ortaga really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Winkle.#T3#
Ortaga lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Ortaga controlling the position well here. Winkle rolled but Ortaga kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ortaga is punishing Winkle with strikes - can he finish him?!
Ortaga trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Winkle doesn't escape.
Winkle grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Winkle is in bad spot here.
Good control from Ortaga.
Ortaga avoiding Winkle 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortaga trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Winkle doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ortaga.
Ortaga tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Alvaro Ortaga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winkle takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Winkle can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortaga grinds an elbow into Winkle's temple. #T1#
Winkle is trying to get back to half guard.
Ortaga tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ortaga working the body and head with strikes.
The referee asks Ortaga politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ortaga prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ortaga grinds an elbow into Winkle's temple.
Ortaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winkle can do to turn this around?
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ortaga works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Winkle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Winkle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ortaga is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Winkle's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ortaga advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Ortaga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ortaga working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ortaga controlling from the full mount.
Ortaga scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Ortaga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ortaga has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Winkle's face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortaga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ortaga fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Winkle doesn't manage to clinch there - Ortaga circles away.
Winkle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ortaga throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Winkle's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Ortaga dives in looking to finish as Winkle flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Ortaga's strikes! Ortaga is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Winkle's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Winkle was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvaro Ortaga!
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Event:
EFA 37 Gomi vs Nixon
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Saouza moves into the clinch.#BC#
Saouza 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Saouza . Those never looked like landing.
Winkle tries to counter with a clinch but Saouza shakes him off and moves away.
Saouza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winkle.
Saouza falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Winkle counter with a right hand.
Saouza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Saouza clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Saouza breaks from the clinch.
Saouza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Tim Winkle has been cut.
Saouza misses with a series of wild punches.
Winkle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saouza circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Saouza . Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winkle wants to clinch.
Saouza swinging wildly here.
Saouza throws a right hand that Winkle ducks under and follows up with a left that Winkle also avoids with ease.#T1#
Saouza lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saouza .
Nice cross by Winkle.
Winkle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saouza throws a right hand that Winkle ducks under and follows up with a left that Winkle also avoids with ease.
Winkle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saouza with a body shot.
Saouza is breathing heavily.#CL#
Saouza has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Saouza manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Saouza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Saouza jumps guard and drags Winkle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Saouza wants to stand but Winkle is controlling the position.
Winkle wants to pass the guard but Saouza is keeping the position.#ES#
Saouza pushes Winkle off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Saouza 's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saouza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winkle circles away quickly and effectively.
Saouza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winkle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Saouza backs off Winkle throws a huge counter combo but Saouza manages to avoid it all.
Winkle shoots in and drives through. Saouza sprawls well.#T2##CL#
Saouza clinches up against the cage.
Winkle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dagon Saouza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Winkle.
Winkle tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Saouza breaks from the clinch.
Saouza throws a right hand that Winkle ducks under and follows up with a left that Winkle also avoids with ease.
Winkle misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Saouza .
Winkle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Some wild striking there from Saouza .
Saouza throws a series of strikes that have Winkle backpedaling.
Saouza throws a series of punches but Winkle moves out of range.
Winkle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saouza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Saouza .
#T3#
Winkle fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Saouza takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Saouza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saouza throws a nice looking combination but Winkle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winkle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Saouza darts in and clinches Winkle up against the cage.#BC#
Saouza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saouza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winkle.
Winkle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Saouza clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Winkle is trying to pull guard but Saouza has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Saouza has hold of one of Winkle's legs. Winkle is fighting the takedown attempt but Saouza gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Winkle uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saouza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Winkle counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Saouza .
Saouza misses with a double jab.
Saouza moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Saouza looks to land a combination but Winkle avoids it well.
No luck for Winkle with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Saouza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dagon Saouza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Winkle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Saouza moves into the clinch.
Winkle is trying to break free.#TD#
Saouza has hold of one of Winkle's legs. Winkle is fighting the takedown attempt but Saouza gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU#
Saouza decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Winkle, up you get!
Saouza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winkle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saouza defends well and Winkle ends up having to push Saouza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saouza looks to land a combination but Winkle avoids it well.
Saouza misses with a wild combination.
Winkle wants to counter with a clinch but Saouza pushes him away.
Winkle shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Saouza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Winkle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saouza walks away with a smile on his face. Winkle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dagon Saouza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Winkle.
Saouza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saouza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saouza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1##CL#
Saouza takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Saouza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Saouza moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Saouza wants the takedown. Winkle is fighting it off but Saouza persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Winkle's guard against the cage.#SU#
Winkle is working an open guard so Saouza takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Saouza throws a right hand that Winkle ducks under and follows up with a left that Winkle also avoids with ease.
Winkle shoots in looking for a takedown but Saouza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Winkle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saouza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winkle.
Winkle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Saouza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saouza lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Saouza breaks the clinch.
Saouza throws a series of punches but Winkle avoids them all with ease.
Winkle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saouza .
Saouza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winkle can do to turn this around?#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saouza misses with the combination.
Winkle looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Winkle, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Saouza has Winkle up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Saouza 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saouza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Saouza does no damage.
And Winkle tries to counter it with a takedown but Saouza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saouza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winkle misses with a double jab.
Saouza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winkle.
Winkle fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Saouza looks to land a combination but Winkle avoids it well.
Winkle is trying to counter with his kicks.
A punch combination from Saouza misses.
Winkle doesn't manage to clinch there - Saouza circles away.
Saouza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winkle with the counter takedown but Saouza avoids it easily.
Winkle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saouza defends well and Winkle ends up having to push Saouza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Winkle dodges the punch combination from Saouza .
Dagon Saouza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winkle shoots in for a takedown but Saouza shows good takedown defense.
Saouza fails to land with a series of punches.
Winkle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saouza .#CL#
Saouza closes the distance and clinches.
Saouza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Winkle or not. #TD#
Saouza has picked Winkle up - he's going for a ride! Saouza dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Winkle has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Saouza is on him like a limpet, forcing Winkle back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Saouza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Saouza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4##ES#
Saouza is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Winkle presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Winkle is trying to pull guard but Saouza has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saouza .
Saouza trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Saouza pulls guard successfully.
Saouza is looking to stand up but Winkle isn't so interested in that idea.
Saouza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winkle on the ground.
Winkle throws a big elbow that misses. #ES#
Saouza has his feet on Winkle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Winkle shoots in for a double leg but Saouza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Winkle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saouza .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Saouza moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dagon Saouza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Winkle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Saouza has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Saouza successfully pulls guard.
#ES#
Saouza uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dagon Saouza is winning the standup battle so far.
Winkle jabs at Saouza 's body.#CL#
Saouza gets a clinch.
Saouza looking to throw knees to the head but Winkle is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Saouza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winkle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saouza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saouza misses with a wild combination.
Saouza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saouza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Saouza darts in and clinches Winkle up against the cage.
Winkle has had enough of the clinch but Saouza keeps him there for the moment.#T1##BC#
Saouza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saouza throws a combination that misses
letting Winkle counter with a right hand.
Winkle tries to clinch up but Saouza circles away and keeps his distance.
Saouza fails to land with a series of punches.
Saouza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winkle unleashes a big counter combination but Saouza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Winkle misses with a body kick.
Winkle shoots in for a takedown but Saouza shows good takedown defense.
Saouza misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Saouza closes the distance and pushes Winkle back into the cage.#BC#
Saouza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saouza throws a series of punches but Winkle moves out of range.
Winkle shoots in but no luck this time.
Saouza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winkle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saouza as he avoids it easily.
Dagon Saouza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Winkle.
Winkle dodges the punch combination from Saouza .
#T2##CL#
Saouza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Winkle is trying desperately to land a takedown but Saouza is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Winkle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saouza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saouza lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Saouza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winkle has a takedown stuffed.
Saouza pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Winkle back to the cage. Saouza follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saouza misses with a wild combination.
Saouza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Saouza throws a nice looking combination but Winkle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dagon Saouza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winkle scores with a one two! Saouza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Saouza swinging wildly here.
Winkle throws a right and a left that Saouza avoids nicely.
Dagon Saouza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saouza misses with a two punch combination.
Saouza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saouza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winkle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saouza throws a series of punches but Winkle moves out of range. #CL#
Saouza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winkle, pushing him back against the cage.
Dagon Saouza has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Saouza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saouza swinging wildly here.
Winkle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saouza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saouza scores with a one two! Winkle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Saouza misses with a few strikes there.
Winkle feints the counter takedown.
Saouza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saouza tries to bum rush Winkle with a series of wild strikes but Winkle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winkle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Saouza moves into the clinch.
Winkle trying to stall but Saouza improves his position.
#BC#
Saouza breaks from the clinch.
Saouza misses with a double jab.
Winkle wants to counter with a clinch but Saouza pushes him away.
Sloppy strikes from Saouza . Those never looked like landing.
Tim Winkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dagon Saouza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winkle is looking to clinch but Saouza is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dagon Saouza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saouza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dagon Saouza !
During a confident post fight interview, Dagon Saouza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFA 27 Gomi vs Zimmerman
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Winkle has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Justis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Winkle tries to break free but Justis pushes him back against the cage.
Justis lands a left hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tim Winkle has been cut.
Winkle is trying to maintain a safe position but Justis gets an underhook and turns Winkle into the cage.
Justis lands a left hand.
Winkle missing with knees to the body.
Justis prevents the takedown attempt.
Winkle wants to take the fight to the mat but Justis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Winkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Justis.
A short right from Justis on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis cracks Winkle with a nice body shot.
Winkle wants to get back to striking at distance but Justis won't allow it.
Winkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Justis lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Justis.
Justis lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Justis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Justis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Justis creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Winkle's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Winkle drops to his knees and Justis pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Justis!
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Event:
EFA 18 Gomi vs Boco
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches.
Smirnov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winkles head.
Smirnov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winkles head.
Smirnov slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Smirnov.
Smirnov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smirnov has Winkle pressed against the cage, preventing Winkle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smirnov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smirnov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Tim Winkle has been cut.
Winkle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smirnov prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Smirnov.
A bit of stalling here from Smirnov.
Winkle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smirnov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T1##BC#
Smirnov breaks from the clinch.
Winkle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smirnov as he jumps to the side.
Winkle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smirnov.#CL#
Smirnov rushes Winkle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Winkle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smirnov is defending well.
I was talking to Smirnov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vladimir Smirnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Winkle.
Winkle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smirnov walks away with a smile on his face. Winkle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Winkle shoots in for a takedown but Smirnov shows good takedown defense.
Smirnov throws a sloppy head kick and Winkle moves out of range easily. #CL#
Smirnov forces Winkle back against the cage and clinches.
Smirnov with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
Smirnov clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smirnov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Smirnov breaks from the clinch.
Winkle misses with a takedown attempt - Smirnov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Smirnov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Smirnov gets a clinch.
Smirnov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Winkle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smirnov has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Winkle gets tackled into the cage by Smirnov. Smirnov maintains the clinch. #T3#
Smirnov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Winkle letting Smirnov take a breather here.
Smirnov is pressed up against the cage. Winkle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smirnov down to the mat. Smirnov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Smirnov moves into the clinch.
Smirnov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winkle's face.
Smirnov connects with a knee to the head.
Smirnov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Winkle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Winkle looks winded!
Smirnov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls for Smirnov to work.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Smirnov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Tim Winkle's cut even more.
Smirnov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winkle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winkle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smirnov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smirnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Smirnov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Smirnov breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Smirnov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Smirnov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Winkle's cut.
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##CL#
Smirnov moves into range and clinches up with Winkle.
Smirnov lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Smirnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Smirnov moves into the clinch.
Smirnov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov fails to land with a series of punches.
Winkle doesn't manage to clinch there - Smirnov circles away.
Smirnov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winkle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov walks into a straight right hand from Winkle.#CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Smirnov has been cut.
Winkle looks for a takedown but Smirnov sprawls well.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Winkle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Winkle is breathing heavily.
Smirnov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smirnov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winkle's face.
A short body shot lands from Smirnov as the two fighters clinch.
Winkle takes a shot to the head.
Smirnov pushes Winkle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Smirnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winkle doesn't manage to clinch there - Smirnov circles away.
#CL#
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches.
Smirnov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2##BC#
Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smirnov connects with a high kick. #ROC#
Winkle is rocked!
Vladimir Smirnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnov grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Winkle takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Smirnov cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladimir Smirnov!
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Event:
EFA 9 Williamson vs Gomi
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Winkle avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Winkle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Winkle prevents Alou from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Alou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Alou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Winkle is controlling him. #SU#
Winkle stands up from Alou's guard - Winkle perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Winkle has knocked Alou down with a huge combo! Winkle steps away and waves a wobbly Alou back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Hussein Alou has been cut.
Winkle blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Winkle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alou looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alou wants to get back to his feet.
Winkle has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Alou!
Alou is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Alou is just holding on here. Winkle manages to take his back.
Alou wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Winkle punches the canvas rather than the man. #ES2#
Winkle has his opponent's back but Alou is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Winkle.
Alou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alou looks winded!
Alou misses with a wild combination.
Alou throws a predictable looking body shot
and Winkle counters with a three punch combo that has Alou backing up. Alou nods at Winkle to acknowledge the strikes.
Winkle throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Winkle. #SUB#
Winkle in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Alou is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tim Winkle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Winkle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Delaware misses.
Winkle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Winkle connects with a body shot that sends Delaware's belly button to the back.
A big left from Delaware misses.
Winkle unleashes a big counter combination but Delaware bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Winkle avoids the head kick by Delaware.
Delaware throws a combination. Winkle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Delaware throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winkle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Delaware tries a head kick but it misses.
Winkle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delaware misses with a body punch
and Winkle counters with a left to the body.
Delaware moves out of range of the body kick.
Delaware misses with a two punch combination.
Winkle feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Delaware blocks the leg kick.
Winkle throws a head kick but Delaware moves out of range.
Delaware throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winkle.
Winkle fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Delaware misses with an uppercut
letting Winkle counter with a right hand.
Winkle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winkle is looking for the big counter here.
Delaware scores with a jab. Winkle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Delaware. Those never looked like landing.
Winkle scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delaware. Winkle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delaware lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winkle circles away quickly and effectively.
Delaware swings for the body but Winkle moves out of range.
Winkle looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Delaware looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Delaware misses
and Delaware takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winkle.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Delaware.
Delaware throws a jab when Winkle was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delaware misses with a body punch
and Winkle counters with a three punch combo that has Delaware backing up. Delaware nods at Winkle to acknowledge the strikes.
Delaware fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rufus Delaware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delaware waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winkle.
Delaware lands a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Delaware. No joy for Winkle on that attempt.
Rufus Delaware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Winkle.
Winkle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Delaware.
Some wild striking there from Delaware.
Winkle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Delaware throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winkle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
No joy there for Delaware, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Delaware misses with a two punch combination.
Delaware misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delaware misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Winkle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Winkle showed some decent athleticism there.
Delaware tries to roll over but Winkle keeps him under control.
Winkle is looking to advance position but Delaware won't allow it.
Delaware manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Delaware is looking for a triangle but Winkle pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Delaware thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Winkle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Delaware is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Delaware working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winkle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winkle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Winkle's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Delaware looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Delaware keeping full guard, as Winkle tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Delaware dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Winkle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Winkle tries for a takedown but Delaware sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Delaware went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Winkle tries to clinch up.
Delaware misses with an uppercut. Winkle saw that one coming.
Delaware tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winkle was well out of range. Poor timing from Delaware.
Delaware throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Winkle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Delaware's guard.#ES#
Delaware has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Winkle is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Delaware lands with a light punch inside.
Winkle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Winkle blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delaware tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winkle fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Delaware breaks from the clinch.
Delaware swinging wildly here.
Winkle with the counter takedown but Delaware avoids it easily.#T1#
Winkle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Delaware misses with the combination.
Winkle throws a counter combo.
Delaware swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Delaware misses with a wild combination.
Winkle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Delaware throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delaware blocks a head kick by Winkle.
Winkle goes for a double leg but Delaware avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Delaware continues to drive forward.
Rufus Delaware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Winkle.
Winkle is breathing heavily.
Winkle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
No joy there for Delaware, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Winkle fails with the takedown.
Delaware appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rufus Delaware is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delaware lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Delaware misses with the combination.
Delaware lands a leg kick that knocks Winkle off balance momentarily.
Delaware scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delaware fails to land with a series of punches.
Delaware is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winkle can do to turn this around?
Delaware bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winkle's head backwards.
Delaware misses with a two punch combination.
Winkle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Delaware is fending him off so far but Winkle persists. Nope, Delaware circles away and we're back to standing.
Delaware lands a leg kick that knocks Winkle off balance momentarily.
Delaware lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Delaware swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winkle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Delaware.
Winkle darts in looking for a takedown but Delaware gets double underhooks and turns Winkle into the cage.
Winkle dives in for a single leg takedown but Delaware sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rufus Delaware is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delaware fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Delaware misses with a jab, cross combination.
A good leg kick by Delaware.
Winkle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Delaware can pounce on him.
A right-left combo lands from Delaware.
Delaware tries to bum rush Winkle with a series of wild strikes but Winkle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winkle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Winkle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Delaware manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Delaware misses with a two punch combination.
Winkle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Delaware throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delaware dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Winkle. That did some damage!
Delaware misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Winkle drives through with a takedown into Delaware's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Delaware trying to control the position.
Delaware tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Delaware had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winkle defends it easily.
Winkle wants to control from the top but Delaware keeps moving. #SUB#
Delaware working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winkle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winkle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Delaware dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Winkle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Delaware throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Delaware throws a right and a left that Winkle avoids nicely.
Winkle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Delaware misses with a wild combination.
And Winkle tries to counter it with a takedown but Delaware pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Delaware swats away the attempt to clinch by Winkle.
Delaware tries a head kick but it misses.
Rufus Delaware is winning the standup battle so far.
Delaware throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Winkle counters with a shoot takedown. Delaware fights it but they end up in guard.
Delaware looking for a sweep. Not yet Delaware, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tim Winkle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winkle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Delaware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Delaware trying to strike off his back.
Delaware trying to strike off his back.
Winkle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Delaware trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Delaware trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Winkle shoots in looking for a takedown but Delaware manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Winkle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Delaware throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Winkle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Delaware will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Delaware pulls Winkle in close to prevent any damage.
Delaware is trying to keep Winkle in close.
#T2##SUB#
Delaware is looking for a triangle but Winkle pushes his legs off easily.
Winkle passes Delaware's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winkle wants to take a breather but Delaware is having none of it.
It looks like Winkle is going to stand back up.
Delaware is looking to control Winkle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Delaware avoid being mounted?
Winkle prevents Delaware from improving his position.#T3#
Delaware keeping control of the position.
Delaware manages to get to full guard.
Delaware 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#
Delaware not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Delaware is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Delaware sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winkle defending well though. #T4#
Winkle trying to control but Delaware postures up.
Delaware wants to take a breather but Winkle is having none of it.
Delaware with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Delaware not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winkle is looking for a sweep. Delaware is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tim Winkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Winkle.
I think Delaware 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus Delaware!
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Winkle shoots in and drives through. Petersen sprawls well.
Winkle darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Petersen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winkle's guard.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Winkle is retaining full guard.
Petersen stops Winkle from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winkle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petersen throws a big elbow that misses.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winkle is keeping the position for now.
Petersen passes into half guard.
Winkle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Petersen scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Winkle tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Winkle trying to control here.
Winkle wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
#SUB#
Petersen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Winkle defend it? Petersen steps over the head and cranks it - Winkle is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Petersen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
An out of breath Don Petersen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Winkle gets caught flat footed, as Savage shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Savage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savage prevents Winkle from getting back to his feet.
Winkle wants to sweep here but Savage controlling him for the moment.
Winkle is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Savage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winkle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savage has managed to get both his arms back between Winkle's legs - danger averted.
Winkle working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage trying to control but Winkle is working from the bottom. #T1#
Winkle wants to sweep but no luck.
Savage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Savage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Savage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Winkle is looking for a triangle but Savage pushes his legs off easily.
Winkle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Savage stays in close to Winkle's body and controls the position.
Winkle wants to sweep here but Savage controlling him for the moment.
Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winkle on the ground.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Winkle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savage defends it easily.
Savage landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Savage is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Winkle has his foot on Savage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savage works his way back into a safe position though.
Savage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Winkle is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Savage rolls with it to try and escape but Winkle cranks on the arm and Savage is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Winkle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Andre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Winkle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Andre controls the position.
Winkle is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Winkle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Winkle is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Andre is staying active.
Andre is looking to take a break and control but Winkle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle tries to buck Andre off but Andre is having none of it.
Andre controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU#
Andre stands up. #CL#
Andre forces Winkle back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Andre manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Andre is looking for a triangle but Winkle pushes his legs off easily.
Winkle trying to move into half guard but instead Andre has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Andre won't allow Winkle to sweep him here.
Winkle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Andre wants to improve his position but Winkle is controlling well.
Andre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Andre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winkle on the ground.
Winkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Andre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winkle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Winkle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andre is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Winkle drops back looking for a leg! Andre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andre manages to kick Winkle off! Winkle jumps back into Andre's guard.
Winkle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Winkle postures up.
Andre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Winkle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Andre has his foot on Winkle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winkle works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Winkle stands up and waves to Andre to follow him.
Andre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andre wants it to stay on the feet.
Winkle throws a leg kick #TD#
and Andre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Andre is breathing heavily.
Winkle wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Andre is sitting in close to Winkle's body. Winkle has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Andre is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Andre is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Winkle.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tim Winkle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Junkie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Winkle wants to control but Junkie is keeping busy.
Junkie is looking to take a break and control but Winkle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winkle wants to get back to full guard.
Junkie is nestled in close to Winkle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Junkie lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Winkle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Junkie pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Junkie lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junkie is looking to take a break and control but Winkle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junkie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Junkie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junkie trying to control from half guard but Winkle is working away. #T1#
Junkie not doing much here.
Winkle is refusing to be controlled, as Junkie sits in half guard.
Junkie prevents Winkle from improving his position.
Winkle is staying active underneath Junkie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Junkie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Junkie working the ground and pound effectively.
Junkie looking to control but Winkle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Junkie looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Junkie working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Junkie lands a big elbow.
Junkie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Winkle tries to reverse the position but Junkie maintains control.
Junkie 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.
Junkie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junkie with the ground and pound from mount.
Junkie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Winkle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Junkie punishing his opponent with strikes.
Junkie tries to control but Winkle wriggling away. #T3#
Junkie is landing with some decent strikes but Winkle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Junkie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winkle is looking to escape.
Junkie looking to finish Winkle with some ground and pound. This is bad for Winkle!#ROC#
Winkle is rocked!
Junkie connects with a bit shot that sees Winkle covering up! More strikes from Junkie and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Junkie is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Island Junkie!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Winkle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Junkie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Winkle pushes Junkie off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Winkle gets caught napping as Junkie dives in and scores a takedown. Winkle manages to retain guard.
Junkie wants to control from the top but Winkle keeps moving. #T1#
Junkie wants to pass the guard but Winkle is keeping the position.
Junkie pushes down on Winkle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Winkle wants to get back to full guard.
Junkie is keen to just control but Winkle is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Junkie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Junkie wants to pass the guard but Winkle is defending well.
Winkle is staying active underneath Junkie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Winkle tries to get to full guard but Junkie has control of the leg.
Winkle is staying active underneath Junkie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Junkie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Junkie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Junkie trying to control the position from guard on top but Winkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Junkie 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.
Junkie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Junkie is pushing down on Winkle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winkle is fighting to maintain full guard but Junkie has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3##SUB#
Junkie wants to work for an arm triangle but Winkle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Junkie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winkle is just riding it out for now. Junkie eventually gives up the hold.
Winkle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winkle is trying to escape back to his feet but Junkie uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Junkie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Winkle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Junkie lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winkle is looking for a sweep.
Junkie wants to control but Winkle is keeping him busy.
Junkie postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Junkie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Winkle is not content to let Junkie control the position. #SUB#
Junkie tries for a kimura but Winkle is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winkle tries to buck Junkie off but Junkie is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Island Junkie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Junkie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Winkle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Junkie trying to control the action but Winkle is working from the bottom.
Junkie scoring with punches and elbows.
The ground and pound from Junkie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junkie trying to control the position but Winkle is working away. #SUB#
Junkie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Junkie.
Winkle defending against the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Junkie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winkle, who protects the arm well.
Junkie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winkle keeps working.
Winkle is trying to buck Junkie off.#SUB#
Junkie is trying to get an arm triangle but Winkle is defending well.
Junkie working away.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Junkie is chipping away with strikes.
Junkie advances to full mount.
Winkle tries to reverse the position but Junkie maintains control.
Winkle is bucking up trying to escape but Junkie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Junkie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Junkie looking to control but Winkle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Junkie raining down shots from the mount!#T3##SUB#
Winkle tries to improve his position but Junkie has taken his back! Junkie has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Winkle tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Junkie pushes Winkle away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Island Junkie!
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