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Event:
WeInSyd 37
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Wills on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Wills has been cut.
Wills moves forwards but Floyd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Wills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Floyd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Wills misses.
Floyd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wills moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wills throws the left hand but Floyd avoids the punch easily.
Wills throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Floyd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Floyd tries to clinch but Wills moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Wills has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wills misses with a lunging right hand
and Floyd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Wills fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Floyd to the ground. Wills is now in Floyd's guard.
Wills might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wills pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Floyd is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wills drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wills jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wills looking to sit in guard and control but Floyd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Wills can't keep his opponent in guard - Floyd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wills wants to control but Floyd is keeping busy.
Wills tries to get to full guard but Floyd has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wills is looking to control Floyd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wills avoid being mounted?#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wills is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Floyd is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wills is trying to get back to full guard.
Wills moves into full guard.
Wills is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wills is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Floyd won't allow Wills to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Floyd slaps away a takedown attempt from Wills, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wills swats away the attempt to clinch by Floyd.
Wills tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Floyd defends well and Wills ends up having to push Floyd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Floyd closes the distance and clinches.
Floyd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Floyd taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wills has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Floyd after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Wills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wills drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Floyd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Floyd lands an uppercut.
Wills is breathing heavily.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Floyd.
Floyd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Floyd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wills backwards.
Floyd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Floyd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Floyd.
Floyd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Wills is rocked!
Floyd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Wills is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Floyd lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wills to his knees! Floyd keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunkechukwu Floyd!
During a confident post fight interview, Bunkechukwu Floyd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Matt Wills had this to say: 'I snorted too much whiskey and drank too much cocaine last night.....Im hitting rehab and I'll be back for your ARM!!'.
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Event:
WeInSyd 33
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wills is defended easily by Anderson.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Wills avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wills continues to drive forward.
Wills looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Wills gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Wills is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well. #SUB#
Wills wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well.
Wills advances nicely into full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wills thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB#
Wills goes for an armbar but Anderson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Anderson.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wills is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wills 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.
Wills keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Wills being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Wills is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.#SUB#
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wills has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Wills's legs - danger averted.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Wills defends the submission attempt.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Wills defending well.
Wills tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Wills wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Anderson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Wills defends the submission attempt.
Wills is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Wills tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Wills is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson is trying to control. Wills wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Wills is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
Wills wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson is pressing down on Wills's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wills is holding on for now.
Wills has his hands clasped together around Anderson's back. He's all about the action.
Wills continues to stall.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wills is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anderson passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wills wants to control but Anderson postures up.#SUB2#
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wills regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Wills is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but Wills is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Wills 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#
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Anderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wills tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anderson is in Wills's guard.#SUB2#
Anderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wills is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wills has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Anderson has Wills pulled in close to control his posture.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Wills from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Wills from controlling successfully. #T1#
Wills works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Wills is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Wills seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Wills is controlling well.
#SUB#
Wills is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wills trying to control from Anderson's half guard. Anderson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wills has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Wills trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wills doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wills manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Wills looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Anderson has his foot on Wills's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wills works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Wills drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anderson dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wills is retaining full guard. #T3#
Anderson throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wills wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Anderson 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.
Wills keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Wills trying to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Anderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wills is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anderson, into his guard. #REVR#
Wills controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Anderson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wills escapes and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wills off and has taken his back!
Wills tries to roll but Anderson sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ole Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wills. Wills gets slowly back to his feet.
Wills avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wills.
Wills throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wills throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wills or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Anderson enables Wills to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Anderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Anderson has his feet on Wills's thighs here. He's pushed Wills off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wills screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ole Anderson!
Post fight, an emotional Ole Anderson said 'I showed yet again the Anderson's are a dynasty.....Muslim your garbage!!!,JEFF MESSER I WANT TO AVENGE MY LOSS TO YOU LET'S DO IT !!! ....ANDERSON ERA IS IN FULL EFFECT!'.
The defeated Matt Wills had this to say: 'I snorted too much whiskey and drank too much cocaine last night.....Im hitting rehab and I'll be back for your ARM!!'.
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Event:
SyFi 103
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Wills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gigantus scores with a nice head shot.
Gigantus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wills fails with the takedown.
Gigantus tests Wills's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gigantus looks to land a combination but Wills avoids it well.
Gigantus thuds his right hand into Wills's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wills pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gigantus lands a nice shot that snaps Wills's head back.
Gigantus works the jab nicely.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Wills got wobbled bad by a big combination! Gigantus presses forward with punches and knees until Wills stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Wills closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galactor Gigantus!
In his post fight interview, Galactor Gigantus gave a big smile as he said 'I told you a long time ago I'd knock you out....i came in at 80% and you to got lucky ....NOW THE Anderson ERA is over!!'.
Matt Wills spoke after the fight, saying 'I snorted too much whiskey and drank too much cocaine last night.....Im hitting rehab and I'll be back for your ARM!!'.
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Event:
SyFi 95
Date: Aug 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
McDonald rushes Wills and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wills prevents a body shot from McDonald. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wills sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
McDonald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Wills pushes his legs off easily.
Wills slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wills won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills advances to half guard.
McDonald moves into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald'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.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Wills controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wills looking to pass the guard. #T1#
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
Wills sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wills wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Wills has control of the leg.
Wills working McDonald over with strikes.
McDonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDonald.
Wills won't allow McDonald to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Wills postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McDonald is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wills, into his guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Wills looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Wills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald pushing down on Wills's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wills is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
Wills trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Wills's hands, connecting with Wills's forehead.
Wills moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wills is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Wills wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Wills preventing the sweep.
Wills forces his way into half guard.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Wills controlling him for the moment.
Wills wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
McDonald 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#
McDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wills with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
McDonald is thwarting Wills's attempts to control the position.
Wills avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonald.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wills trying to control but McDonald postures up.
Wills moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wills wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wills is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wills trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob McDonald 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#
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald stuffs the takedown.
McDonald misses with a two punch combination.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wills momentarily.
#CUT#
It looks like Matt Wills has been cut.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Wills takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonald throws a body punch but Wills moves out of range.
Wills gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.#KD#
McDonald sends Wills crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McDonald is motioning to the referee to let Wills up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Wills is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Wills's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles McDonald before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jim Bob McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Matt Wills stepped up to the mic, saying 'I snorted too much whiskey and drank too much cocaine last night.....Im hitting rehab and I'll be back for your ARM!!'.
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Event:
SyFi 83
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Wills dodges the punch combination from Imbert.
Imbert connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wills takes one to the side of the head.
Imbert lands a head shot.
Wills ducks right into an uppercut from Imbert.
Imbert loads up on a big right hand but Wills slips the punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wills has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The fighters circling - Imbert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wills shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Imbert wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Imbert 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.
Imbert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Imbert. No joy for Wills on that attempt.
Jason Imbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Wills.#TD2#
Wills shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Imbert manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wills won't allow Imbert to sweep him here.
Wills forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Imbert tries to roll over but Wills keeps him under control.
Wills prevents Imbert from standing back up.
Imbert on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Imbert tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Wills is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Imbert defends it well.
Wills moves into full mount! Imbert won't be happy about that!
Imbert is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wills prevents Imbert from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Wills looking for a guillotine from mount but Imbert is having none of it. #SUB2#
Wills swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Wills!
Post fight, an emotional Matt Wills said 'The verdict is in and it's GUILTY!!!I'm taking another arm home for my trophy.
HERALD KNOCHMAL I WANT TO AVENGE MY LOSS LET'S DO THIS REMATCH TIME!!!'.
The defeated Jason Imbert had this to say: 'That guy had a boner the whole fight...it threw me off my game I'll be back.'.
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Event:
WeInSyd 19
Date: Jul 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Popov slips a straight right by Wills.
Wills changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Popov tries to avoid it but Wills manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Popov to the ground. Popov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Popov misses with a series of wild punches.
Popov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills manages to avoid it.
Popov slips a straight right by Wills.#TD2#
Wills drives through with a takedown into guard.
Popov wants to stand but Wills is controlling the position.
Wills stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Popov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills passes Popov'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.
Wills with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wills passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Popov! #T1##SUB2#
Wills is working for a guillotine from mount but Popov frees his head quite easily.
Wills trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Wills has hold of Popov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Popov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Wills swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Wills!
Post fight, Matt Wills stared into the camera and said 'The verdict is in and it's GUILTY!!!I'm taking another arm home for my trophy.
HERALD KNOCHMAL I WANT TO AVENGE MY LOSS LET'S DO THIS REMATCH TIME!!!'.
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Event:
WeInSyd 16
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Wills misses the jab.
Yaroslev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wills swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yaroslev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wills defends it well.
Wills shoots in looking for a takedown but Yaroslev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wills's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yaroslev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Wills decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Wills seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Yaroslev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wills has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wills works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaroslev looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Wills tries to get the hooks in deep but Yaroslev pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Yaroslev fending off the submission attempt from Wills.
Yaroslev is in bad spot here.
Yaroslev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Yaroslev is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Wills has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Yaroslev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Wills is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Yaroslev has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Wills has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Yaroslev taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Wills doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Wills!
Matt Wills took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'The verdict is in and it's GUILTY!!!I'm taking another arm home for my trophy. '.
In defeat, Wladimir Yaroslev stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm so pissed at myself right now. I should have been able to beat him. I guess I go back and try to do better next time.'.
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Event:
SyFi 53
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wills misses with an uppercut.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wills's waist but Wills gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Wills counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Wills tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wills has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anderson gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Wills is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Wills is working for a submission of some sort.
Anderson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wills trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Wills looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wills is looking to stall here but Anderson recovers full guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Wills from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wills is sitting in close to Anderson's body. Anderson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wills is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wills is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Anderson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arn Anderson!
Arn Anderson retains his super heavyweight title!
Post fight, Arn Anderson stared into the camera and said 'The ANDERSON ERA is in effect!!!!arm collector my ass.....i just beat your ass all over this arena!!'.
The defeated Matt Wills had this to say: 'I snorted too much whiskey and drank too much cocaine last night.....Im hitting rehab and I'll be back for your ARM!!'.
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Event:
WeInSyd 11
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
Wills drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vovchanchyn defends it well.
Vovchanchyn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Vovchanchyn swinging wildly here.
Wills on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wills moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wills misses with an uppercut. Vovchanchyn saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Vovchanchyn there.
Vovchanchyn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wills has time to react.
Wills tries to move into range but Vovchanchyn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook. Wills ducked under it nicely.
Vovchanchyn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wills pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vovchanchyn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wills.
Vovchanchyn misses with a straight right. #T1#
Wills takes a swing at Vovchanchyn's ribcage but misses.
Wills looks to throw the jab but Vovchanchyn is out of range.
Vovchanchyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills moves away.
Wills jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wills fails with the takedown.
Fedor Vovchanchyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wills is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vovchanchyn.
Wills with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vovchanchyn to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Wills scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vovchanchyn is trying to buck Wills off.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Vovchanchyn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vovchanchyn tries to bench press Wills off him but Wills keeps the position. #T2##SUB2#
Wills has hold of Vovchanchyn's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Vovchanchyn tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wills cranks the arm and Vovchanchyn screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Vovchanchyn, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Matt Wills!
Post fight, Matt Wills took to the microphone: 'The verdict is in and it's GUILTY!!!I bet I can tap that overated buttplug Arn Anderson!!! GIVE ME THAT TITLE SHOT!!!'.
The defeated Fedor Vovchanchyn had this to say: 'It was God's will.....'.
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Event:
SyFi 39
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Kim fails with the takedown.
Wills 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.
Kim blocks a jab.
Wills throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Kim throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wills was covering up waiting for the punch and Kim finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wills will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Wills is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Wills is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wills is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wills tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Wills is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kim is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Wills is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kim is aware though and is defending well.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Wills is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kim postures up.
Wills looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wills is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wills throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kim uses it to pass to side control.
Wills tries to bench press Kim off him but Kim keeps the position. #T2#
Wills is trying to control Kim's posture but Kim avoids it.
Wills regains half guard.
Kim has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Wills works to full guard.
Wills controls Kim momentarily but Kim frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wills 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##SUB#
Wills is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Kim wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wills is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kim is just riding it out for now. Wills eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Wills is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Kim is defending against the submission attempts here by Wills.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Wills is trying for a kimura here. Kim looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wills wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Wills!
Our winner, Matt Wills, 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.
Raymond Kim was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm gonna cry on your ass bitch!'.
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Event:
SyFi 34
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Wills scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Wills looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Wills has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dibiase is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Wills yanks on the arm and Dibiase is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Wills.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Wills!
Matt Wills decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SyFi 24
Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Wills throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Wills scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The Boneless won't allow Wills to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wills is keen to just control but The Boneless is a slippery customer.
Wills controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Wills 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.
#SUB2#
Wills is trying to work for a kimura but The Boneless is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills passes to side control. #T1##SUB2#
Wills tries for a kimura but The Boneless is defending well.
The Boneless tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Wills has an Americana. The Boneless didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Wills is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Wills hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Matt Wills!
A victorious Matt Wills thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ivar The Boneless spoke after the fight, saying 'My training will continue......the belt will be mine.'.
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Event:
SyFi 14
Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Wills fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Sakuraba.
We've been hearing reports that Wills has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wills takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wills thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wills throws a hook to the side of Sakuraba's head but Sakuraba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wills takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wills chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sakuraba can pounce on him.
Sakuraba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakuraba throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba throws a head kick that misses.
Wills throws a hook but Sakuraba blocks it.
Sakuraba jabs Wills to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sakuraba throws a leg kick which misses Wills's front leg but catches the back leg as Wills tries to avoid it.
Wills throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1##TD#
Wills decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sakuraba tries to roll over but Wills keeps him under control.
Wills controlling the action here.#SUB#
Wills maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sakuraba could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wills has cracked it and Sakuraba is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wills!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Wills!
Matt Wills 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:
SyFi 3
Date: Jan 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knochmal!
Knochmal throws a nice looking combination but Wills bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Knochmal clinches.
Knochmal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knochmal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wills's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Wills has been cut.#BC2#
Knochmal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knochmal throws a good cross that connects.
Wills needs to keep his hands up - Knochmal had a free shot at his head there.
Knochmal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wills circles away quickly and effectively.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wills takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#
Wills is rocked!
Knochmal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knochmal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wills shoots in and drives through. Knochmal sprawls well.
Knochmal blocks a jab.
Knochmal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD2#
Knochmal cracks Wills with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Knochmal has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wills to stand back up!
Oh Wills is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knochmal goes for a small jab and connects. Now Knochmal goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Wills stumbles back but Knochmal runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Wills to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Wills will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harald Knochmal!
Harald Knochmal very nearly forgot to thank Phantom Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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