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Event:
WCI 12 - Johnston - Wolf
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Bronk rushes Fontana and presses him up against the ropes.
Bronk misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronk lands with a right to the head.
Bronk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bronk scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Bronk on the inside.
Bronk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fontana backwards. #TD#
Bronk ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bronk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fontana throws an elbow that misses. Bronk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fontana's guard. Nice move by Bronk!#REVR#
Bronk throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronk throwing strikes from guard but Fontana blocks nicely.
Bronk trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fontana looking for a sweep. Not yet Fontana, not yet. #T1#
Bronk trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bronk throws a big right hand that misses.
Bronk trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bronk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fontana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fontana is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fontana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fontana wants to stand but Bronk is controlling the position.
Bronk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fontana works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bronk stopping the sweep attempt from Fontana.
Bronk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bronk postures up in Fontana's guard and throws a big left but Fontana blocks it.
Bronk throws a big right hand that misses.
Fontana managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Fontana forces Bronk back against the ropes and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bronk. #TD#
Bronk pulls guard successfully.
Bronk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bronk tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Fontana prevents Bronk from getting back to his feet.
Fontana throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bronk trying to control the position.
Fontana works over Bronk with some ground and pound from guard.
Bronk keeping moving, preventing Fontana from controlling successfully.
Fontana won't allow Bronk to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Bronk closes the distance and clinches.
Bronk tries to pull guard but Fontana won't allow it.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronk. #TD#
Bronk gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bronk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bronk connects with a nice short shot to Fontana's temple.
Bronk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fontana can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fontana trying to hold on to Bronk's head to control him but Bronk postures up.
Bronk thows a huge punch but Fontana dodges it nicely.
Bronk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bronk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bronk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bronk 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.
Fontana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjy Bronk 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##CL#
Bronk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bronk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Bronk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fontana pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Bronk jumps into guard, dragging Fontana to the mat.
Fontana postures up.
Bronk keeping moving, preventing Fontana from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontana throwing strikes but missing.
Fontana throws a strike but Bronk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Fontana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fontana keeping moving, preventing Bronk from controlling successfully.
Bronk stands and throws Fontana's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bronk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bronk throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fontana tries to buck Bronk off but Bronk is having none of it.
Bronk postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bronk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fontana can do to turn this around?
Bronk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fontana keeps working.
Bronk working away.#T2#
Bronk sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fontana is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bronk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bronk working the ground and pound from side control.
Fontana takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fontana manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bronk lands a nice short elbow.
Fontana is staying active underneath Bronk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bronk slips a nice elbow through Fontana's hands, connecting with Fontana's forehead.
Bronk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bronk lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Fontana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronk.
Bronk 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.
Bronk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fontana is in trouble now - Bronk has advanced to mount!
Fontana is breathing heavily.
Bronk unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Fontana wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Bronk celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjy Bronk!
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Event:
WCI 8
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Bronk moves into range and clinches up with Fontana.
Fontana prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Bronk manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fontana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bronk controlling the position.
Bronk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bronk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fontana is working Bronk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bronk has his hands on Fontana's head, controlling the position.
Bronk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fontana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fontana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fontana throwing strikes from guard but Bronk blocks nicely.
Bronk tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Bronk is wriggling around but Fontana manages to pass to half guard.
Fontana is nestled in close to Bronk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bronk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fontana.
Fontana thows a huge punch but Bronk dodges it nicely.
Bronk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fontana.
Fontana takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fontana throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bronk to regain full guard.
Fontana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bronk is controlling Fontana's posture.
Bronk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bronk wants to sweep but no luck.
Fontana trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Fontana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bronk works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Bronk misses.
Fontana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Fontana has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Fontana is trying to trip Bronk. He has hold of a leg but Bronk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fontana persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bronk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fontana throwing strikes but missing.
Bronk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fontana throws an elbow that misses. Bronk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fontana's guard. Nice move by Bronk!#REVR##T3#
Bronk throws a strike but Fontana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bronk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bronk pulls Fontana in close to prevent any damage.
Bronk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fontana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fontana is looking to work some ground and pound but Bronk has wrist control.
Bronk being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
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.
Bronk pulls Fontana in close to prevent any damage.
Bronk keeping moving, preventing Fontana from controlling successfully.
Bronk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bronk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fontana.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fontana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronk lands with a hook. Fontana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fontana 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#
A swing and a miss from Fontana.#CL2#
Fontana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Bronk has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fontana regains guard immediately.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bronk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fontana wants to sweep here but Bronk controlling him for the moment.
Bronk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fontana's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronk throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronk throws a big right hand that misses.
Bronk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Bronk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bronk chips away with some ground and pound.
Bronk throwing strikes but missing.
Bronk tries to free his leg and advance position but Fontana is retaining full guard.
Bronk postures up in Fontana's guard and throws a big left but Fontana blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fontana can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bronk postures up in Fontana's guard and throws a big left but Fontana blocks it.
Bronk throws a big right hand that misses.
Bronk throwing strikes but missing.
Fontana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Bronk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fontana. #TD#
Bronk manages to pull guard.
Bronk 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.
Fontana throws a strike but Bronk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bronk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fontana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fontana is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bronk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fontana throws a big right hand that misses.
Bronk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fontana is one step ahead there.
Fontana is fighting to break Bronk's control of his arms but Bronk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Bronk wants to sweep but no luck.
Fontana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fontana trying to control but Bronk is working from the bottom.
Bronk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fontana throws an elbow that misses. Bronk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fontana's guard. Nice move by Bronk!#REVR##T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fontana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bronk is looking to work some ground and pound but Fontana has wrist control.
Fontana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bronk postures up.
Bronk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bronk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fontana is breathing heavily.
Fontana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bronk.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronk is looking to work some ground and pound but Fontana has wrist control.
Bronk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bronk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjy Bronk 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##CL#
Bronk moves into the clinch.
Fontana has Bronk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bronk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Fontana manages to pull guard.
Bronk with a nice head shot there.
Fontana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bronk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bronk trying to control but Fontana is working from the bottom.
Fontana has Bronk pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Bronk is looking to work some ground and pound but Fontana has wrist control.
Bronk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bronk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fontana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bronk scoring with some ground and pound.
Fontana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bronk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fontana is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Benjy Bronk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fontana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Bronk throws a big right hand that misses.
Bronk throwing strikes from guard but Fontana blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fontana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronk manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Fontana pushes Bronk up against the cage in a clinch.
Bronk blocks an uppercut.
Bronk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bronk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bronk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fontana backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bronk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fontana tries to score a body lock takedown but Bronk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Fontana fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bronk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Bronk jumps guard and drags Fontana to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fontana wants to control from the top but Bronk keeps moving.
Fontana throws an elbow that misses. Bronk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fontana's guard. Nice move by Bronk!#REVR#
Bronk postures up and lands a big shot to Fontana's brow.
Bronk tries to free his leg and advance position but Fontana is retaining full guard.
Bronk lands a couple of elbows.
Bronk is in close to Fontana's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#
Fontana is rocked!
Bronk stands up over Fontana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fontana is still in real trouble! Can Bronk finish him?
Bronk arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Fontana's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Benjy Bronk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Reilly fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bronk sprawls well initially but Reilly persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reilly'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.
Reilly prevents Bronk from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronk trying to hold on to Reilly's head to control him but Reilly postures up.
Bronk tries to get to full guard but Reilly has control of the leg. #T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Bronk closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Bronk is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reilly can't fight it off and eventually Bronk manages to take the fight to the floor. Reilly looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bronk lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Bronk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bronk slips nicely into half guard.
Bronk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bronk wants to pass the guard but Reilly is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reilly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Bronk from controlling successfully.
Bronk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bronk passes Reilly's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Reilly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reilly could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bronk pulls his head out easily.
Bronk is thwarting Reilly's attempts to control the position.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bronk connects with a nice short shot to Reilly's temple.
Reilly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bronk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bronk trying to control from half guard but Reilly is working away.
Bronk working the head and body with strikes.
Bronk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bronk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bronk lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bronk in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Bronk working Reilly over with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Jason Reilly has been cut.
Reilly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bronk is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bronk pulls his head out easily.
Reilly is breathing heavily.
Reilly taking some punishment here, with Bronk in his half guard.
Bronk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bronk lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Reilly quite badly. Reilly pulls Bronk in close trying to recover. Bronk postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Reilly on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Reilly doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjy Bronk!
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