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Event:
RISE 99 Farina v Fortier
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1# Westbrook throws a wild body kick that Togashi sees coming a mile off. An inside leg kick lands from Westbrook. Togashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Togashi's coach down at Rokugan was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Togashi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Togashi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Westbrook ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Togashi scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Westbrook throws a right hand that Togashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Togashi also avoids with ease. Togashi loads up on a big right hand but Westbrook slips the punch. Westbrook lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Togashi backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Westbrook throws a hook to the side of Togashi's head but Togashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Westbrook, right into the meat.
Russell Westbrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Westbrook moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Togashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Westbrook. That kick from Westbrook tenderised Togashi's leg. Togashi is trying to keep his angry face on. Westbrook blocks a jab. Westbrook is looking to counter with a body kick. Westbrook lets loose with a powerful body kick. Togashi will feel that in the morning.#T1# Togashi looks to throw the jab but Westbrook is out of range. Westbrook tried to counter with a leg kick but Togashi avoided it. Togashi moves out of range of the body kick from Westbrook.
Westbrook misses the shot to the body. Togashi misses with an uppercut. Westbrook saw that one coming. Togashi cracks a nice hook into Westbrook's ribs. Westbrook fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Togashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Westbrook looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Westbrook lands a front kick. Togashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Westbrook. A lull in the action here as Westbrook stalls from top position.#T2# Togashi is holding Westbrook down, trying to stall. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Togashi tries to strike from the bottom but misses. Togashi tries to improve position but can't. Westbrook trying to control the action but Togashi is working from the bottom. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Westbrook in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3# Togashi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Westbrook wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Westbrook controls the position. Togashi is trying to control Westbrook's posture but Westbrook avoids it. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Westbrook lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Togashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westbrook blocks a jab. Togashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A telegraphed right hand from Togashi misses the target. Westbrook doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Crunch! Westbrook slams his shin into Togashi's torso. Togashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Westbrook connects with a single shot there. Jab from Westbrook. Westbrook pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Togashi is looking for the big counter here. A leg kick checked by Togashi. Togashi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Togashi misses the shot to the body. Westbrook with a lazy takedown attempt letting Togashi counter with a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook 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# Westbrook listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Russell Westbrook is winning the standup battle so far. Togashi misses with a hook. Westbrook ducked under it nicely. Westbrook lands a glancing blow to the side of Togashi's head. A telegraphed right hand from Westbrook misses the target. Togashi misses with a straight left. Togashi lands with a nice combination. Westbrook backs away looking to recover. Jab by Westbrook. Togashi throws a hook but Westbrook blocks it. Westbrook changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Togashi tries to avoid it but Westbrook manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Togashi to the ground. Togashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Togashi! But no joy. Westbrook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Togashi. Togashi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Westbrook back to the cage. Togashi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Westbrook throws a body kick that misses. Togashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Togashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Togashi moves out of range of the body kick. Westbrook scores with a jab to the body.#T1# A chopping leg kick lands by Westbrook. Westbrook looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A big left from Togashi misses. A left lands for Togashi. Westbrook lands a leg kick that knocks Togashi off balance momentarily. Westbrook scores with a punch to the head. Westbrook lunges at Togashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Togashi's hand. #KD2# Togashi sends Westbrook crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Togashi is motioning to the referee to let Westbrook up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2# Westbrook is rocked! 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! Westbrook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Togashi. Oh Westbrook is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Togashi misses with a body kick. Westbrook misses with a looping left. Westbrook seems to have got his legs back now. Togashi clobbers Westbrook with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Westbrook thuds his right hand into Togashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Westbrook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Togashi. Togashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Westbrook. Westbrook obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2# Westbrook feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Togashi's calf. Westbrook throws a jab but it's blocked by Togashi. No joy there for Westbrook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Togashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Togashi looks to land a right hand but Westbrook moved out of range. Westbrook swings widly with a right hand
and Togashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Westbrook cracks the inside of Togashi's front leg. Togashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Westbrook throws an overhand right that lands on Togashi's shoulder, as Togashi tries to avoid the shot. Westbrook misses the shot to the body. Westbrook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Westbrook swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Westbrook is looking to slow Togashi down with leg kicks. Westbrook fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Togashi misses with the combination.
#T3# Westbrook has a takedown stuffed. Westbrook lands with a cross. Westbrook fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Westbrook. That's going to take a lot out of him. Westbrook misses with a takedown attempt and Togashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Westbrook thinking. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Westbrook throws out a loose jab but Togashi uses good head movement to avoid it. Togashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Togashi throws a lazy right hand but Westbrook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Togashi swinging wildly here.
Westbrook tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Togashi defends well and Westbrook ends up having to push Togashi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Togashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westbrook manages to avoid it. Westbrook scores with a decent looking hook.#T4# Westbrook moves out of range as Togashi throws a body kick.
Togashi misses with a straight right. Westbrook tried to counter with a leg kick but Togashi avoided it. Togashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Westbrook. Westbrook throws a series of strikes that have Togashi backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Westbrook doesn't succeed with the takedown letting Togashi counter with a right hand. Togashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westbrook moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Westbrook wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Westbrook throws a front kick aimed at Togashi's knee but Togashi avoids it well. Nice cross by Togashi. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Togashi misses with a right hand letting Westbrook counter with a right hand. Togashi misses with an uppercut. #TD# Westbrook decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Westbrook keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yokuni Togashi will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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# Westbrook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Togashi throws a shot from downtown. Westbrook moves away and avoids it. Togashi moves out of range of the body kick from Westbrook.
Togashi throws out a loose jab but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. Westbrook misses with a hook. Westbrook wants to slow Togashi down by chopping away at his legs. Togashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Westbrook defending well as Togashi loads up on a big left hand. Togashi ducks right into an uppercut from Westbrook. Togashi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Togashi throws a series of punches but Westbrook moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2# Togashi drops Westbrook with a beautiful combination! Westbrook stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Togashi is looking for the KO! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The fighters circling - Togashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Togashi throws a big shot that misses. Westbrook throws out a leg kick but Togashi moves out of range and Westbrook only half commits. Horrible takedown attempt by Westbrook or perhaps it was just good defense by Togashi, which made it look bad. #T1# Westbrook looks to score with a jab to the body but Togashi is just out of range. Westbrook shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Togashi eats them both and turns towards Westbrook to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Westbrook bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Togashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Westbrook. Westbrook obviously looking to wear him down.
Togashi scores with a hook to the body. Westbrook takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Westbrook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Togashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Togashi ducks under a wild hook from Westbrook. Togashi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Westbrook fails to land the takedown. Westbrook throws a body punch but Togashi moves out of range. #T2# Togashi scores with a nice strike. Togashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Westbrook. Westbrook dips down and scores with a jab to the body. 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! No joy there for Togashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Togashi slips under a jab from Westbrook. Westbrook looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Westbrook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Westbrook shoots in for a takedown but Togashi shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Westbrook. That's going to take a lot out of him. Westbrook throws a lazy uppercut
and Togashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Westbrook tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Togashi swivels and escapes. Togashi is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Westbrook hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yokuni Togashi! Yokuni Togashi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RISE 91 Pentele v Valdez
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Westbrook decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Kondo tries to kick Westbrook off but Westbrook keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Westbrook is trying to control the action in half guard but Kondo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Kondo wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2# Westbrook is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Westbrook controlling the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kondo is refusing to be controlled, as Westbrook sits in half guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1# Kondo swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kondo throws a body punch but Westbrook moves out of range. Mosi Kondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kondo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kondo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kondo throws a body kick that misses and Westbrook counters with a nice uppercut. Westbrook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kondo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Westbrook lands with a cross. Kondo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Westbrook checks it well. Kondo misses with a low kick as Westbrook jumps back. Westbrook chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kondo slips under a jab. Westbrook shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kondo sprawls well. Kondo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Westbrook gets slowly back to his feet. Kondo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2# Westbrook loads up on a big right hand but Kondo slips the punch.#TD2# Westbrook looking to score a takedown here. Kondo is defending well but Westbrook drives through and ends up in Kondo's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Westbrook prevents Kondo from getting back to his feet. Kondo keeping full guard, as Westbrook tries to pass. Kondo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Westbrook is controlling him. #T3# Kondo keeping moving, preventing Westbrook from controlling successfully. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Westbrook blocks a low kick nicely. Mosi Kondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kondo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kondo misses with a leg kick. Kondo misses with a combination
letting Westbrook counter with a right hand. A lazy body kick from Westbrook letting Kondo counter with a right hand. Westbrook lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Westbrook misses with an uppercut. Kondo is looking to clinch but Westbrook is avoiding it.
A big right from Westbrook misses. Kondo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Westbrook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kondo misses with a body kick. An inside leg kick from Westbrook misses. #T4# Kondo throws a lazy uppercut
and Westbrook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. No joy there for Kondo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kondo throws out a loose jab but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. Kondo backing away here, and Westbrook unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kondo is looking to clinch but Westbrook is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kondo. Westbrook moves out of range as Kondo throws a body kick.
Kondo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Westbrook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Westbrook with a hook. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Westbrook is defended easily by Kondo. Westbrook takes a swing at Kondo's ribcage but misses. Kondo throws a jab when Westbrook was well out of range. Kondo misses with an uppercut. It seemed like Westbrook was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. An inside leg kick lands from Westbrook. Westbrook takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kondo is looking to land body kicks. Westbrook bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kondo's head backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Westbrook checks a leg kick. Kondo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Westbrook counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kondo moves out of range of the strikes. Kondo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Westbrook counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Westbrook misses with a straight right. Westbrook gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Westbrook lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kondo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Westbrook shoots in for a takedown but Kondo shows good takedown defense. A cross from Westbrook lands. A big left from Westbrook misses. It looked like Kondo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Westbrook lands with an overhand left. Kondo on the wrong end of a nice jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kondo takes a swing at Westbrook's ribcage but misses. Westbrook fakes the leg kick and cracks Kondo in the body. Kondo throws a lazy uppercut
and Westbrook counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Westbrook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kondo throws out the jab. A slapping body kick lands there for Westbrook. Russell Westbrook seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kondo tries to clinch but Westbrook moves away and Westbrook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Westbrook lands with a nice body kick. Westbrook looks to score with a jab to the body but Kondo is just out of range. Kondo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Westbrook moves out of range of the body kick. It seemed like Westbrook was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kondo misses with a low kick. Kondo misses with a leg kick and Westbrook counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kondo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kondo checks a leg kick. Westbrook takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Kondo tries to throw a body punch but Westbrook avoids it by throwing Kondo back against the cage. Westbrook has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kondo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Westbrook is looking to take this one to the mat. Kondo has a couple of punches blocked by Westbrook.
Westbrook drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kondo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mosi Kondo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Westbrook. Kondo walks into a straight right hand from Westbrook.#T2# Kondo connects with an inside leg kick. Westbrook tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2# Westbrook shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Westbrook was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Westbrook wants to control but Kondo is keeping him busy. Kondo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Westbrook has just dragged him back down to the mat. Westbrook is looking to take a break and control but Kondo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3# Westbrook is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Westbrook content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Kondo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Westbrook cracks Kondo with an open hand slap.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Westbrook throws an overhand right that lands on Kondo's shoulder, as Kondo tries to avoid the shot. Kondo misses with a series of wild punches.
Kondo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Westbrook misses with a two punch combination.
Kondo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kondo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Westbrook with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kondo lands with a good body shot. Westbrook has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kondo. Westbrook throws out a leg kick but Kondo moves out of range and Westbrook only half commits. Kondo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kondo connects with a crisp jab. Kondo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Westbrook takes one on the button. Westbrook looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kondo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Westbrook manages to circle out of the way. Kondo is looking to slow Westbrook down with leg kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mosi Kondo will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Westbrook shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kondo as he jumps to the side. Kondo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Westbrook throws a wild body kick that Kondo sees coming a mile off. Kondo lands a slapping body shot.
Westbrook dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A solid body kick from Kondo. Westbrook's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kondo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Westbrook scrambles back to his feet. Kondo throws the kick towards the body but Westbrook avoids it. Westbrook missing with a left hand there. Kondo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Westbrook needs to keep his hands up - Kondo had a free shot at his head there. Westbrook goes for a double leg but Kondo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kondo continues to drive forward. Westbrook defending well as Kondo loads up on a big left hand. Westbrook avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Westbrook was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Westbrook looks to score with a jab to the body but Kondo is just out of range. Westbrook misses with a few strikes there.
Westbrook looks to land a body kick but Kondo moved away. Kondo half committed to a counter leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD# Kondo sends Westbrook crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kondo is motioning to the referee to let Westbrook up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC# Westbrook is rocked!#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Westbrook is still on wobbly legs! Can Kondo finish him? An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kondo. #T1# Westbrook wants a takedown but no success here.
Westbrook seems to have recovered his senses. Mosi Kondo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Westbrook. Westbrook drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kondo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Westbrook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kondo misses with a left hand and Westbrook counters with a stiff right hand. Westbrook throws a low kick but Kondo avoids it. Nice straight punches there by Kondo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kondo. Westbrook fails with the takedown. Kondo jabs at Westbrook's body. Kondo throws a nice outside leg kick. Kondo misses with a lunging right hand
and Westbrook counters with a nice uppercut. Westbrook takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kondo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Westbrook moves out of range of the strikes. Kondo moves in looking to clinch but Westbrook pushes him off. Kondo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2# Kondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kondo dips to his left and cracks Westbrook with an uppercut! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kondo tries to clinch up. A shot to the liver by Kondo. Beautiful body shot. Kondo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Westbrook. Westbrook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Westbrook throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Westbrook staying out of range there. Kondo slips under a jab from Westbrook. Westbrook looks to throw the jab but Kondo is out of range. Kondo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Westbrook. The fighters circle momentarily. Westbrook darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Westbrook lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kondo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A big left from Kondo misses. Kondo jabs Westbrook to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kondo lands a right hook to the body.
Kondo thuds a left hand into Westbrook's body.#T3# Kondo lands a jab. Kondo steps in with a hook that catches Westbrook right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kondo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Westbrook looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mosi Kondo! Mosi Kondo is the new welterweight champion! A very excited looking Mosi Kondo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RISE 89: Boretti vs. Falcone
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1# No luck for Dheeb with that takedown attempt. Westbrook bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dheeb's head. Westbrook slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Nice uppercut there from Westbrook. Dheeb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC# Dheeb is rocked! Westbrook scores with a jab. Dheeb acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Dheeb is still on wobbly legs! Can Westbrook finish him? Westbrook connects with a body shot that sends Dheeb's belly button to the back.#KD# Westbrook cracks Dheeb with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Westbrook has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dheeb to stand back up!#T1# Westbrook throws a lazy right hand but Dheeb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dheeb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Dheeb slips under a jab from Westbrook. Dheeb with the counter takedown but Westbrook avoids it easily. Dheeb seems to have recovered his senses. Dheeb wants to clinch. Westbrook seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Westbrook lands with a nice body punch. Dheeb defending well as Westbrook loads up on a big left hand. #T2# Dheeb has his takedown stuffed and Westbrook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Westbrook lands a really nice looking cross but Dheeb seems unphased.
Westbrook misses the jab. Dheeb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Westbrook connects with a right hand. Dheeb shakes it off.#KD# Westbrook feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dheeb sprawling to the canvas! Dheeb rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Westbrook finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Westbrook closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Dheeb out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russell Westbrook! Russell Westbrook decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. Waleed Dheeb was interviewed post fight and said 'Losing this fight aint the end of my career. i have put lot of effort in this org and i would like to thank Jon Denker and his Assistant Justin Lafero for the oppotunity for me to be a fighter in EFL ORG. they are the greatest managers ever seen. Congrats Hsing for title win and Thanks to al my fans'.
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Event:
RFL - 80 Petrov Vs. Coffie 2
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1# Westbrook throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. We've been told by Yoritomo's head coaches at Rokugan that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Westbrook misses with a right hand and Yoritomo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Westbrook misses with a series of wild punches.
Yoritomo ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Westbrook slips a straight right by Yoritomo. Yoritomo clobbers Westbrook with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Yoritomo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Westbrook. Westbrook circles away out of range and recomposes himself. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Westbrook 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. A big left from Yoritomo misses. A countering left hand to the body from Westbrook misses.#CL# Yoritomo instigates a clinch. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Westbrook obliges. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yoritomo wants a takedown but no success here.
Westbrook misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Westbrook. Westbrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Westbrook breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Westbrook closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Westbrook throws a right hand that Yoritomo ducks under and follows up with a left that Yoritomo also avoids with ease. Westbrook lands a lovely overhand right. Westbrook connects with a single shot there. Kamakiri Yoritomo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yoritomo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Westbrook counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2# Westbrook has closed the distance and engaged Yoritomo in a clinch.
Yoritomo looking for a takedown. #BC2# Westbrook breaks from the clinch.
Westbrook scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yoritomo shoots for a double leg takedown but Westbrook sprawls well. He's pushed Yoritomo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamakiri Yoritomo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yoritomo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yoritomo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westbrook moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Westbrook lands a nice looking body shot.
Yoritomo throws a lazy uppercut
and Westbrook counters with a stiff right hand. #T2##CL# Yoritomo has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Westbrook scores with a nice short uppercut. Yoritomo prevents the takedown attempt.
Yoritomo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Westbrook - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC# Yoritomo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Yoritomo misses with a left hand and Westbrook counters with a nice uppercut. Nice body punch from Yoritomo. Westbrook rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yoritomo counters with a series of strikes. Westbrook will be more careful next time no doubt. Westbrook ducks under a wild hook from Yoritomo. Yoritomo avoids the body shot from Westbrook.
Yoritomo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Yoritomo misses the shot to the body. A nice side step and Westbrook releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Yoritomo misses with a left hand and Westbrook counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3# Yoritomo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoritomo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yoritomo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A looping hook to the body misses from Yoritomo. Westbrook does a little dance to reset his feet. Yoritomo lands with an uppercut that bounces Westbrook off the cage and back into range. Yoritomo throws a hook to the side of Westbrook's head but Westbrook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yoritomo misses with a hook
and Westbrook counters with a nice uppercut. Westbrook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yoritomo. A nice side step and Westbrook releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Westbrook is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yoritomo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Westbrook closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yoritomo circles away. Yoritomo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westbrook manages to avoid it. Westbrook ducks under a wild hook from Yoritomo. Yoritomo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Westbrook throws a hook but Yoritomo avoids it easily. Yoritomo misses with a straight left. #T4# Yoritomo scores with a jab 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! Yoritomo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Westbrook counter with a right hand. Westbrook has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yoritomo finds it's way round the side to connect with Westbrook's head. Westbrook throws a body shot but no joy. The fight stays on the outside here - Yoritomo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Yoritomo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yoritomo is looking to chop away at Westbrook's legs. Yoritomo misses with a straight right. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yoritomo throws a lazy uppercut
and Westbrook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Westbrook wants to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russell Westbrook will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Westbrook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Westbrook misses its intended target. #CL2# Westbrook clinches up with Yoritomo and pushes him back against the cage. Westbrook is struggling to control the position. Yoritomo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoritomo tries to pull guard but Westbrook won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Westbrook. Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoritomo uses good head movement to avoid it. Yoritomo digs a right hand underneath Westbrook's ribcage. Westbrook let out a lung full of air as it connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Yoritomo drags the fight down to the ground.
Westbrook advances to half guard. Yoritomo is in trouble now - Westbrook has advanced to mount! Westbrook controlling his opponent. #T1# Yoritomo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yoritomo tries to get out of the position. Westbrook won't let Yoritomo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB2# Westbrook is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yoritomo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Westbrook connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Westbrook has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Westbrook controlling the position easily from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2# Westbrook swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Russell Westbrook! In his post fight interview, Russell Westbrook started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. Kamakiri Yoritomo was interviewed post fight and said 'I broke three fingers last night because of this blind referee's sister.'.
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Event:
EFC Fujiwara vs Mir (NC)
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1# Del Oeste smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Del Oeste thows a leg kick but Westbrook checks it and Westbrook counters with a nice body shot. Westbrook looks to land a left hand but Del Oeste moved out of range nicely. Del Oeste connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Del Oeste lands a head shot. Del Oeste misses with an uppercut. Westbrook saw that one coming.#TD# Del Oeste shoots in and bounces Westbrook off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Westbrook is trying to keep Del Oeste in close.
Del Oeste wants to control from the top but Westbrook keeps moving. Del Oeste won't allow Westbrook to sweep him here. #T1# Del Oeste trying to control but Westbrook is working from the bottom. Del Oeste passes into half guard. Del Oeste lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Westbrook regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Del Oeste. Del Oeste slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB# Del Oeste swings around for an armbar but Westbrook sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Del Oeste's guard.#SUB# Del Oeste looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Westbrook passes into half guard.
#T2##SUB# Westbrook moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Del Oeste. Westbrook 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 Del Oeste's shoulder. That is not cool. Del Oeste is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Westside Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Del Oeste can't do much from the bottom here. Del Oeste is looking for a sweep.#T3# Del Oeste manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Westbrook avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Del Oeste. Westbrook wants to control but Del Oeste is keeping busy.
#SUB# Del Oeste has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Westbrook defend it? Del Oeste steps over the head and cranks it - Westbrook is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Del Oeste!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Del Oeste! A victorious Ryan Del Oeste thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EFC Mir vs D Ippolito
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1# Wiremu lands with a nice body kick. #CL# Westbrook rushes Wiremu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Nice body punch from Westbrook - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wiremu. Wiremu misses with a body punch.
Wiremu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short right from Westbrook on the inside. Westbrook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Westbrook is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Wiremu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Wiremu's face as he tries to break the clinch. Westbrook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westbrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wiremu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westbrook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wiremu misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Wiremu. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wiremu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wiremu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow. Wiremu is trying to break free. Wiremu works on Westbrook's body with a couple of short punches.#T1# Wiremu swings wildly with an uppercut but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. A short uppercut from Wiremu. A head punch on the inside from Wiremu fails to land. Wiremu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow. We've been hearing reports that Westbrook has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Wiremu lands a right hand. Wiremu cracks Westbrook with a nice body shot. Westbrook has Wiremu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wiremu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiremu uses good head movement to avoid it. Westbrook blocking some punches.
Wiremu prevents a body shot from Westbrook. Wiremu scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wiremu swings wildly with an uppercut but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. Wiremu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wiremu struggles to land a body shot inside as Westbrook controls his hands.
Wiremu lands an uppercut. Good body shot from Westbrook.
Westbrook has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wiremu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Westbrook. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Wiremu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wiremu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A left hand lands to the body for Wiremu.
Wiremu misses with a punch on the inside.
Westbrook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westbrook misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wiremu - that landed with a thud.
Wiremu lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Wiremu as the two fighters clinch.
Wiremu tries to break the clinch but Westbrook is controlling the position. Wiremu is pressed up against the cage. Westbrook has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wiremu down to the mat. Wiremu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL# Westbrook has closed the distance and engaged Wiremu in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wiremu. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wiremu. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wiremu. Wiremu lands with a left to the head. Wiremu lands with a light punch inside. Wiremu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wiremu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards. #T3# Wiremu blocking some punches.
Wiremu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wiremu misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Wiremu breaks the clinch.
Wiremu cracks Westbrook with an open hand slap. Wiremu moves in looking to clinch but Westbrook pushes him off. Westbrook fails to land with a series of punches.
Wiremu throws a sloppy head kick and Westbrook moves out of range easily. Wiremu throws a sloppy head kick and Westbrook moves out of range easily. Westbrook wants to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Westbrook looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Russell Westbrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Westbrook clinches up against the cage.#T4# Wiremu misses with a body punch.
Westbrook is looking for a takedown. Westbrook goes for a takedown attempt but Wiremu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Westbrook takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wiremu - that will leave a mark!
Wiremu stuns Westbrook with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Westbrook is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Westbrook tries to clinch up but Wiremu circles away and keeps his distance. Wiremu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Westbrook with a body shot. Westbrook throws a jab but it's blocked by Wiremu. Wiremu scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2# Wiremu has Westbrook up against the cage in a clinch.
Westbrook struggles to land a body shot inside as Wiremu controls his hands.
Westbrook tries to work over Wiremu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Wiremu breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Wiremu clinches up with Westbrook and pushes him back against the cage. Westbrook has Wiremu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wiremu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aloysius Wiremu dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Westbrook takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Westbrook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wiremu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Westbrook blocks a head kick by Wiremu.
Wiremu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Westbrook. Westbrook is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Westbrook throws an overhand right that lands on Wiremu's shoulder, as Wiremu tries to avoid the shot. Westbrook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wiremu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD2# Wiremu lands a big head kick that sends Westbrook tumbling to the mat! Wiremu takes a step backwards and waves Westbrook back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Westbrook is rocked! Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Wiremu! Westbrook is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aloysius Wiremu! Aloysius Wiremu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SyFi - Aftermath 2
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1# A telegraphed right hand from Westbrook misses the target. #TD2# Westbrook shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Mfer is controlling Westbrook's posture. Westbrook sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mfer's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mfer regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB# Mfer looking for a guillotine here but Westbrook defends easily.
Mfer has Westbrook pulled in close to control his posture. #T1##SUB# Mfer has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Westbrook doesn't defend quickly enough and Mfer has managed to lock this one up! Can Westbrook escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mfer on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ispa Mfer! After the fight, Ispa Mfer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
SyFi 136
Date: Dec 02, 2018 |
#R1# Brinks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Westbrook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Westbrook misses its intended target. Brinks feints and then cracks Westbrook's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Westbrook down. Westbrook throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brinks on the side of the head. Brinks cracks Westbrook with an open hand slap. Brinks scores with a nice head shot. Brinks throws out a loose jab but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. Westbrook scores with a jab to the body. Brinks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westbrook.
Westbrook tries to clinch up but Brinks circles away and keeps his distance. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Westbrook 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. Westbrook scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brinks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Westbrook finds it's way round the side to connect with Brinks's head. Westbrook wants to clinch. Westbrook misses with an uppercut. Brinks saw that one coming.#CL2# Westbrook closes the distance and clinches. Westbrook presses Brinks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Westbrook struggles to land a body shot inside as Brinks controls his hands.
#T1# Westbrook presses Brinks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Brinks tries to work over Westbrook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Brinks tries to work over Westbrook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Westbrook misses with a punch on the inside.
Brinks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brinks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brinks. Brinks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Brinks blocks a body shot from Westbrook. Brinks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Westbrook or not. Brinks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Brinks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Westbrook looks winded! Brinks struggles to land a body shot inside as Westbrook controls his hands.
Brinks lands a hook to the side of the head. A right handed body shot lands from Brinks.
Brinks tries to throw a body punch but Westbrook avoids it by throwing Brinks back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brinks. A body shot lands from Brinks.
Brinks lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Brinks presses Westbrook against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brinks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Brinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brinks pushes Westbrook back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Brinks struggles to land a body shot inside as Westbrook controls his hands.
Westbrook avoids a wild elbow strike from Brinks. A short left from Brinks. Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Brinks pushes off an throws an elbow but Westbrook leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Brinks tries to work over Westbrook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Westbrook lands a body shot. Brinks misses with a hook from the clinch. Brinks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Westbrook. Brinks lands with a light punch inside. Brinks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards. Brinks dodges an elbow strike from Westbrook.
Brinks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards. Brinks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Westbrook or not. #T3# Brinks can't find room to land a body shot as Westbrook controls the action.
Brinks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Brinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brinks misses with a body punch.
Brinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brinks misses with a short punch on the inside. Brinks pushes off an throws an elbow but Westbrook leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brinks swings wildly with an uppercut but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. Westbrook dodges an elbow strike from Brinks.
Westbrook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brinkss head. Brinks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow. A short body shot lands from Westbrook as the two fighters clinch.
Brinks lands a nice uppercut. Brinks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Brinks uses good head movement to avoid it. Westbrook tries to work over Brinks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4# Westbrook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Brinks scores with a nice hook to the head. Westbrook works on Brinks's body with a couple of short punches. Westbrook misses with the head strike.
Brinks lands a right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brinks takes a shot to the head. Westbrook blocking some punches.
Brinks throws an elbow that misses.
Westbrook drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Westbrook misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. Westbrook misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brinks lands on the inside with an uppercut. Brinks presses Westbrook against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A left hand lands to the body for Brinks.
Westbrook tries to throw a body punch but Brinks avoids it by throwing Westbrook back against the cage. Brinks lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Brinks dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Brinks throws a right hand that Westbrook ducks under and follows up with a left that Westbrook also avoids with ease. Westbrook misses with a straight left. Westbrook works the jab nicely. Brinks lands a jab to the nose. Westbrook throws the left hand but Brinks avoids the punch easily. Brinks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westbrook can do to turn this around? Brinks moves out of range of the strikes. Brinks throws a low kick, looking for Westbrook's leg but Westbrook calmly moves out of range. Brinks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Brinks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brinks connects with a leg kick. Westbrook looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Brinks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Brinks throws a leg kick but Westbrook checks it. Westbrook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brinks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Westbrook takes a body punch but keeps moving. Westbrook looks to score with a jab to the body but Brinks is just out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brinks catches Westbrook with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Brinks connects with a body shot.#CL2# Brinks gets tackled into the cage by Westbrook. Westbrook maintains the clinch. #T1# Brinks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Westbrook is breathing heavily. Brinks misses with a punch to the body.
Brinks tries a body shot but Westbrook blocks it.
Brinks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Brinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westbrook avoids the elbow strike from Brinks, against the cage.
Westbrook misses with a knee strike.
Brinks misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Brinks blocks an uppercut.
Brinks misses with a body punch.
Westbrook stalling against the cage.
Brinks misses with a punch to the body.
Brinks lands with a short shot to the head. Cody Brinks has scored more points in the clinch so far. A short body shot lands from Brinks as the two fighters clinch.
Brinks blocks a body shot from Westbrook. Brinks works on Westbrook's body with a couple of short punches.#T2# Brinks scores with an uppercut up the middle. Westbrook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brinks scores with a nice hook to the head. Brinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brinks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brinks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Brinks lands a body punch in the clinch. Brinks tries a body shot but Westbrook blocks it.
Brinks scores with an uppercut up the middle. Brinks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Brinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Brinks - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Brinks.
Brinks looks to throw an elbow but misses. Brinks blocks an uppercut.
Westbrook misses with some punches.
Brinks can't find room to land a body shot as Westbrook controls the action.
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Brinks pushes Westbrook back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3# Brinks is leaning against Westbrook and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Brinks misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Brinks as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Brinks. Nice body punch from Brinks. Brinks pushes off an throws an elbow but Westbrook leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Westbrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Brinks can't find room to land a body shot as Westbrook controls the action.
Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Brinks uses good head movement to avoid it. Brinks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards. Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Westbrook. Westbrook misses with a punch on the inside.
Westbrook working aggressively here.
Brinks tries a body shot but Westbrook blocks it.
Brinks lands with a short shot to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Brinks.
Brinks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4# Brinks scores with a shot to the side of Westbrook's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brinks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Westbrook or not. Westbrook avoids the elbow strike from Brinks, against the cage.
Brinks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Brinks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Brinks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Brinks.
Brinks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brinks tries to throw a body punch but Westbrook avoids it by throwing Brinks back against the cage. Brinks lands a shoulder strike. Brinks scores with a shot to the side of Westbrook's head. Brinks misses with a punch to the body.
Brinks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Westbrook. Brinks works on Westbrook's body with a couple of short punches. Brinks lands an uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brinks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Brinks scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC# Westbrook is rocked! Brinks lands a shoulder strike. Westbrook is still on wobbly legs! Can Brinks finish him? A short right hand to the side of the head by Brinks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Brinks dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Brinks scores with a hook to the body. Westbrook takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Westbrook just misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook seems to have recovered his senses.#CL# Brinks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Westbrook, pushing him back against the cage. Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook blocks a body shot from Brinks. Brinks throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brinks. Brinks lands a hook that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards. Brinks tries to throw a body punch but Westbrook avoids it by throwing Brinks back against the cage. Westbrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westbrook misses with a punch on the inside.
Brinks pushes Westbrook back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westbrook has a couple of punches blocked by Brinks.
Brinks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow. Brinks struggles to land a body shot inside as Westbrook controls his hands.
Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Brinks. Westbrook takes a shot to the head. Brinks lands with a short shot to the head. #T1# A short uppercut from Brinks. A right handed body shot lands from Westbrook.
Brinks throws an elbow but it misses.
Brinks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brinks. Westbrook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Brinks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Westbrook misses with the head strike.
Brinks digs a right hand underneath Westbrook's ribcage. Westbrook let out a lung full of air as it connected. Nice body punch from Brinks - that landed with a thud.
Westbrook misses with some punches.
Brinks lands a nice shot to the body. Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Brinks uses good head movement to avoid it. A shot in the inside from Brinks. Brinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brinks stops a takedown attempt from Westbrook.
Westbrook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brinks's elbow. Brinks tries to throw a body punch but Westbrook avoids it by throwing Brinks back against the cage. Brinks misses with a body punch.
Russell Westbrook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Brinks lands a nice shot to the body. A nice left hand lands by Brinks.
A short uppercut from Brinks. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brinks lands a body punch. Brinks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards. Brinks lands with a short head shot on the inside. Brinks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short uppercut from Brinks. Brinks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Brinks creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Westbrook's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Westbrook drops to his knees and Brinks pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Brinks! Cody Brinks 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 128
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1# Mitchell lands a glancing blow to the side of Westbrook's head. Westbrook tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range. Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitchell paws at him with a jab and circles away. Westbrook throws a body shot but no joy. Westbrook tries to clinch and Mitchell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Westbrook on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Mitchell throws a shot from downtown. Westbrook moves away and avoids it. Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mitchell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Mitchell with a hook. Westbrook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mitchell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Westbrook tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mitchell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Westbrook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Westbrook on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Westbrook is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Westbrook tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away.
A swing and a miss from Mitchell. An attempted straight right counter from Westbrook misses the target.#TD2# Mitchell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Westbrook sprawls well initially but Mitchell persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Mitchell 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. #T1# Mitchell not landing any meaningful shots this time. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mitchell working his ground and pound in the gym. Westbrook trying to hold on to Mitchell's head to control him but Mitchell postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mitchell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Westbrook with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. We've been hearing good reports from Westbrook'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. Westbrook wants to improve his position but Mitchell is controlling well.
Mitchell is keen to just control but Westbrook is a slippery customer.#SUB# Westbrook is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mitchell pulls his head out easily. Mitchell scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2# Mitchell is keen to just control but Westbrook is a slippery customer. Westbrook wants to improve his position but Mitchell is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Westbrook is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mitchell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mitchell's back! Mitchell wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mitchell tries to break free.
#T3# Westbrook is controlling the position but Mitchell somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Mitchell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Mitchell moves into full guard.
Mitchell trying to keep a closed guard but Westbrook is proving a slippery customer.
Westbrook scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#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.#SUB2# Mitchell working for submissions but it's allowed Westbrook to get to half guard.
Westbrook sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mitchell defending well though. Westbrook is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Mitchell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mitchell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Mitchell controls Westbrook momentarily but Westbrook frees himself. Mitchell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Mitchell dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Mitchell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mitchell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Mitchell moves away from the strike by Westbrook. Westbrook throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Westbrook motions for Mitchell to come forward. Westbrook throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Mitchell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Mitchell has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Westbrook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Westbrook clinches with his opponent.
Mitchell throws a head punch that misses. Westbrook using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mitchell blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Westbrook.
Westbrook drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Westbrook pushes Mitchell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1# Mitchell managing to block the knees to the body from Westbrook.
Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitchell looking for a takedown. Westbrook with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT# It looks like Travis Mitchell has been cut. A short left from Mitchell. Mitchell lands with a light punch inside. Mitchell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Westbrook after a bit of a struggle. Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice left hand lands by Westbrook.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Westbrook. Westbrook lands with a light punch inside. #BC2# Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mitchell lands a nice shot that snaps Westbrook's head back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Westbrook. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Westbrook. That's going to take a lot out of him. Westbrook misses with a hook. It seemed like Mitchell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Westbrook takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Travis Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2# Westbrook tries to clinch up. Mitchell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Westbrook under the eye. Mitchell checks a leg kick.#CL# Westbrook moves into the clinch. Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitchell scores with a shoulder strike. Westbrook misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. Westbrook misses with a body punch.
Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook gets through Mitchell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Mitchell scores with a shoulder strike. Westbrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2# Mitchell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Westbrook regains guard.
Mitchell trying to control but Westbrook is working from the bottom. #T3# Mitchell's corner is telling him to maintain position. Mitchell working some strikes from top position. Mitchell stands up over Westbrook, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Mitchell showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Mitchell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB# Mitchell is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Westbrook has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mitchell is looking to defend but Westbrook has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mitchell! Westbrook pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mitchell taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Russell Westbrook! Russell Westbrook bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
SyFi 119
Date: Oct 21, 2018 |
#R1# Colucci dives in and grabs Westbrook's left leg, looking for a takedown. Westbrook pushes down on Colucci's head and hops out. Westbrook misses the jab.#TD# Westbrook gets caught napping as Colucci dives in and scores a takedown. Westbrook manages to retain guard. Colucci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Westbrook is pulling down on Colucci's head. It's preventing any offense from Colucci, at least for the moment. Colucci wants to pass the guard but Westbrook is keeping the position. We've been hearing good reports from Colucci'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.#SU# Colucci stands up from Westbrook's guard - Colucci perhaps looking for a knockout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Colucci shoots and misses and Westbrook counters with a right hand to the body. Westbrook throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Westbrook connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1##TD# Colucci shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Westbrook is trying to defend but Colucci finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Westbrook wants to improve his position but Colucci is controlling well.
Colucci passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB# Colucci is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Westbrook can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB# Colucci is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Westbrook has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Westbrook! #T2##SUB# Colucci working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Westbrook doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Westbrook manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Colucci is on top in guard.
#REVR# Westbrook is trying to keep Colucci in close.
#SU# Colucci decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3# Colucci misses with a takedown attempt - Westbrook sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Colucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Colucci is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Westbrook's half guard.#SUB# Colucci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Westbrook tries to get to full guard but Colucci has control of the leg. #SUB# Colucci is looking for a kimura but Westbrook is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Colucci to get the leverage. #T4# Westbrook is trying to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Colucci throwing shots but Westbrook is blocking nicely. Westbrook really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Colucci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Colucci lands a nice short elbow.#SUB# Colucci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Colucci prevents Westbrook from improving his position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Colucci thows a huge punch but Westbrook dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Colucci dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Westbrook punishes Colucci's body with a nice straight punch. Westbrook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colucci closes the distance and clinches up with Westbrook, looking for a takedown. Colucci pushes Westbrook against the cage but Westbrook circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Westbrook throws out a counter right but Colucci avoids it with no problem. The fight stays on the outside here - Colucci looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Westbrook let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Colucci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Westbrook sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Colucci somewhat. Westbrook throws out a counter right but Colucci avoids it with no problem. Westbrook misses with a straight left. Colucci gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Westbrook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Michel Colucci has been cut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Colucci. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westbrook throws a right and a left that Colucci avoids nicely. Colucci on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Russell Westbrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No joy there for Westbrook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1##CL# Colucci instigates a clinch. Westbrook content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Westbrook gets underhooks to prevent Colucci's takedown attempt.
#BC2# Westbrook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Westbrook throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Colucci on the side of the head. Westbrook fails to land with a series of punches.
Colucci appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Westbrook misses with a looping right. Westbrook throws a body shot but no joy. Colucci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Westbrook. Westbrook lands the left hand. Westbrook fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Westbrook throws a body shot but no joy. Westbrook with a jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Colucci looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2# Colucci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Westbrook sprawls well. Westbrook wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Colucci gets slowly back to his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Colucci avoids the body shot from Westbrook.
Colucci shoots in looking for a takedown but Westbrook manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Colucci's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD# Colucci closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Colucci tries to pass to full mount but Westbrook defends it. #SUB# Colucci seems to be working for a kimura but Westbrook defends the submission attempt. Westbrook 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.#SUB# Colucci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Westbrook sees it coming and defends easily.#T3# Westbrook is refusing to be controlled, as Colucci sits in half guard. Westbrook moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Westbrook manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Colucci manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB# Colucci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Westbrook can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Colucci keeping moving, preventing Westbrook from controlling successfully. #T4# Westbrook engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Westbrook trying to control the position from guard on top but Colucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Colucci is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Colucci is looking for a triangle here but Westbrook uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Michel Colucci's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Westbrook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colucci was well out of range. Poor timing from Westbrook. No luck with that takedown attempt from Colucci. Nice uppercut there from Westbrook. Westbrook throws a shot from downtown. Colucci moves away and avoids it. Colucci was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Colucci shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Westbrook defends it nicely. Westbrook has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westbrook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colucci was well out of range. Poor timing from Westbrook. Westbrook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colucci was well out of range. Poor timing from Westbrook. Colucci has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Colucci. That's going to take a lot out of him. A punch combination from Westbrook misses. #T1# Westbrook slaps away a takedown attempt from Colucci, before circling back to the center of the mat. Westbrook works the jab nicely. Michel Colucci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Colucci has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Westbrook finds it's way round the side to connect with Colucci's head. Colucci moves away from the strike by Westbrook. Westbrook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD# Colucci gets the takedown into side control. Westbrook manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB# Colucci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Westbrook seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colucci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2# Westbrook might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Colucci haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Colucci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB# Colucci is looking for a triangle but Westbrook pushes his legs off easily.
Colucci 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# Colucci not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3# Colucci wants to free his trapped foot but Westbrook is holding on for dear life with his legs. Colucci passes to full mount! Colucci avoids the attempt from Westbrook to control. Colucci wants to control the pace but Westbrook is squirming around nicely. Westbrook has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Colucci's lack of action.
Michel Colucci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# Colucci is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Westbrook reverses the position - he's now on top in Colucci's guard. #SUB# Colucci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Colucci is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Westbrook wants to pass the guard but Colucci is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Russell Westbrook comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Westbrook has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Westbrook! Russell Westbrook 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 109
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1# Krnacova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Westbrook tries to avoid it but Krnacova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Westbrook to the ground. Westbrook escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Felix Krnacova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Westbrook misses with a low kick. Krnacova throws a lazy head kick and Westbrook counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Krnacova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Westbrook is fending him off so far but Krnacova persists. Nope, Westbrook circles away and we're back to standing. Westbrook keeps the fight on the outside. Krnacova fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Krnacova. That's going to take a lot out of him. Krnacova wants to clinch but Westbrook slips to the side and Westbrook counters with a left and a right that stings Krnacova. #CL2# Westbrook clinches up with Krnacova and pushes him back against the cage. Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Krnacova tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krnacova blocking some punches.
Westbrook lands with a short shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Krnacova tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Westbrook just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2# Westbrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Westbrook tries a head kick but it misses.
Russell Westbrook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Westbrook dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Westbrook throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD# Krnacova shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Westbrook is trying to control the position but Krnacova postures up. Our spies down at at Doherty's Gym inform us that Westbrook has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Krnacova throwing strikes from guard but Westbrook blocks nicely. Krnacova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Krnacova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Krnacova preventing the sweep. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Westbrook can do anything to dispel that myth. Krnacova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Westbrook works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Krnacova wants to control from the top but Westbrook keeps moving. #T2# Krnacova with a flurry of punches that miss. Krnacova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Westbrook trying to control the position here. Krnacova looking to pass the guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Krnacova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Westbrook circles away. Westbrook throws a counter combo. Westbrook misses with a kick to the body.
Krnacova fails with the takedown and Westbrook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Krnacova has his takedown stuffed and Westbrook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Westbrook pushes Krnacova up against the cage in a clinch.#T3# Westbrook lands a shot to the body. Westbrook prevents a takedown attempt there.
Westbrook is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Westbrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Krnacova tries to pull guard but Westbrook won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Westbrook - that landed with a thud.
Krnacova has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Westbrook is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Krnacova can't get the takedown.
Westbrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krnacova backwards. Krnacova tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Westbrook just stands there and leans against the cage. Good body shot from Westbrook.
Westbrook scores with a hook to the body.#T4##BC2# Westbrook manages to break the clinch.
Westbrook scores with a kick to the body.
Westbrook stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Westbrook wants it to stay on the feet. Krnacova is breathing heavily. Westbrook jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2# Westbrook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Krnacova jumps guard but Westbrook stands there with Krnacova around his waist. Krnacova gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Westbrook lands a hook that snaps the head of Krnacova backwards. Westbrook lands an uppercut. Westbrook gets underhooks to prevent Krnacova's takedown attempt.
Westbrook lands a body punch. Westbrook stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Westbrook.
Westbrook lands with a right to the head. Good body shot from Westbrook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that round. That's time! Krnacova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Westbrook leaves Krnacova with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#KD2# Westbrook lands a big head kick that sends Krnacova tumbling to the mat! Westbrook takes a step backwards and waves Krnacova back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Krnacova is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Felix Krnacova has been cut. Krnacova with a lazy takedown attempt and Westbrook counters with a nice low kick that buckles Krnacova's knee momentarily. Oh Krnacova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Westbrook lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krnacova's sensitive parts. Westbrook pounces like a tiger and cracks Krnacova with a vicious hook! Krnacova is down but not out! Westbrook follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Russell Westbrook! A victorious Russell Westbrook thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
WeInSyd 28
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1# Westbrook will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. As Shank tries to get set, Westbrook tries to push him back and clinch up but Shank manages to avoid the attempt. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Westbrook checks a leg kick. Shank just misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westbrook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shank. Shank throws a right and a left that both miss. Westbrook looks to land a right hand but Shank moved out of range. Shank lands a slapping body shot.
Shank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westbrook manages to avoid it. Westbrook jabs Shank right on the nose. Shank blinks but takes it well. Westbrook throws a right and a left that both miss. Shaggy Shank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shank lands an overhand right.#CL# Westbrook clinches up with Shank and pushes him back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Shank uses good head movement to avoid it. Westbrook misses with some punches.
Westbrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shank backwards. #T1# Westbrook lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shank or not. Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. Shank missing with knees to the body.
Westbrook has a couple of punches blocked by Shank.
Shank wants to get back to striking at distance but Westbrook won't allow it.
Shank makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Westbrook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Westbrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shank working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Shank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shank scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Westbrook keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Westbrook walks into a straight right hand from Shank.#CL# Westbrook drives through and clinches with Shank against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Westbrook scores with a hook to the body. Shank wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shank is leaning against Westbrook and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Shank blocks a body shot from Westbrook. #T2# Shank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shank pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Westbrook tries to throw a body punch but Shank avoids it by throwing Westbrook back against the cage. Shank misses with an elbow over the top. Shank is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Shank swings wildly with an uppercut but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice left hand lands by Westbrook.
Westbrook lands a body shot. Westbrook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shank backwards. Westbrook presses Shank against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Shank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2# Shank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Shank keeps the fight on the outside. Shank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westbrook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Shank circles away.
#T3# Westbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Shank circles away.
Westbrook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Shank swats away the attempt to clinch by Westbrook. Westbrook looks to score with a jab to the body but Shank is just out of range. It seemed like Shank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Westbrook scores with a hook to the body. Shank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL# Westbrook clinches. Shank is trying to break free. Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Shank. Westbrook keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shank's efforts to push away. Westbrook misses with a punch on the inside.
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Shank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shank wants to break free but Westbrook has control.
Shank blocking some punches.
Shank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Westbrook misses with the head strike.
Westbrook prevents Shank from breaking the clinch.#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Westbrook. Westbrook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Shank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Shank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Westbrook. Westbrook lands with a straight right. Shank didn't see that one coming. Westbrook keeps the fight on the outside. Westbrook looks to score with a jab to the body but Shank is just out of range. Westbrook connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shank. Shank circles away out of range and recomposes himself. This has been an exciting period of action! Shank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Westbrook misses with a lunging right hand
and Westbrook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Shank takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shank misses with a wild body shot. Shank swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Westbrook. Shank takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Westbrook lands an overhand right. Shank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Westbrook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL# Westbrook rushes Shank and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Westbrook keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shank's efforts to push away. Shank pushes off an throws an elbow but Westbrook leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Shank. Westbrook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right from Westbrook on the inside. Westbrook lands with a left to the head. Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westbrook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westbrook lands a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westbrook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Westbrook lands with a left to the head. Shank scores with a hook to the body. Shank taking a breather. Westbrook scores with an uppercut up the middle. Shank wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1# Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shank wants to get back to striking at distance but Westbrook won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Shank lands a shoulder strike. Shank misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Westbrook.
Shank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook lands a left hand.
Shank prevents a body shot from Westbrook. Russell Westbrook has scored more points in the clinch so far. Westbrook keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shank's efforts to push away.#BC2# Shank breaks from the clinch.
Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch but Shank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Westbrook tries to clinch up. Shank keeps the fight on the outside. Westbrook swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shank counters with a nice uppercut. Shank smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2# Westbrook jabs Shank to the body, keeping him at a distance. Westbrook scores with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Westbrook takes one to the chin there. Westbrook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shank is looking for the big counter here. Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shank paws at him with a jab and circles away. Shank tries to bum rush Westbrook with a series of wild strikes but Westbrook uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Westbrook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Westbrook is looking to clinch. Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shank paws at him with a jab and circles away. Westbrook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Westbrook scores with a nice head shot. Westbrook wants to clinch. Westbrook walks into a straight right hand from Shank. Shank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT# It looks like Shaggy Shank has been cut.#T3# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shank, as that shot connected.
Shank works over Westbrook's head and body with a nice combination. Westbrook throws a hook to the side of Shank's head but Shank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Shank pivots, looking for a leg kick but Westbrook is out of range and Shank settles back down. Shaggy Shank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Westbrook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shank takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Westbrook throws the left hand but Shank avoids the punch easily.#CL# Shank tries to keep at a distance but Westbrook has taken the fight into the clinch. Westbrook lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shank or not. Westbrook lands an uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Westbrook. A short left from Westbrook. 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! Shank lands an uppercut. Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook has Shank pressed against the cage, preventing Shank from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# Shank manages to break the clinch.
#T4# A big right from Westbrook misses. Shank swings for the body but Westbrook moves out of range.
Westbrook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shank can do to turn this around? The fight stays on the outside here - Westbrook looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Shank throws out a counter right but Westbrook avoids it with no problem.#CL# Westbrook closes the distance and clinches. Westbrook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Westbrook lands with a left to the head. Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Westbrook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2# Shank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Westbrook cracks Shank with a right hand to the side of the head. Westbrook is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Shank is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Shank scores with a nice head shot. A shot to the liver by Westbrook. Beautiful body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Shaggy Shank's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Westbrook wants to clinch up but Shank keeps it at a distance. Shank misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Shank does no damage. #CL# Westbrook gets a clinch. Shank is trying to break free. Westbrook prevents Shank from breaking the clinch. Shank lands a right hand. Shank wants to break the clinch but can't.
Westbrook lands with a short shot to the head. Westbrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Shank is looking to break free of the clinch but Westbrook has double underhooks. Shank wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Still in the clinch, Westbrook scores with a nice short uppercut. Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Shank. Shank lands a nice uppercut. Westbrook lands on the inside with an uppercut. Shank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westbrook is working Shank over against the cage.#T1# Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. Westbrook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shank backwards. Westbrook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC# Shank is rocked! A head punch blocked on the inside by Shank. Still in the clinch, Westbrook scores with a nice short uppercut. Shank is still on wobbly legs! Can Westbrook finish him? Shank blocks an uppercut.
Shank seems to have recovered his senses. Shank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards. #BC2# Shank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Westbrook throws a hook but Shank avoids it easily. Shank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westbrook moves away. Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch but Shank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Shaggy Shank seems to be getting the better of the standup. Shank jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Westbrook throws a good cross that connects.
Shank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Donk. Shank catches Westbrook right on the button with a cross. Westbrook on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Westbrook lands with an overhand left. Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shank swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2##CL# Westbrook moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Shank. Shank throws a head punch that misses. Westbrook misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Westbrook struggles to land a body shot inside as Shank controls his hands.
Shank tries to circle away but Westbrook has him pinned against the cage. Westbrook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Shank can't break the clinch.
Westbrook scores with a hook to the body. Shank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Westbrook cracks Shank with a nice body shot. Shank is trying to force a seperation but Westbrook has the dominant position. Shank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shank avoiding damage.
Westbrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shank backwards. #T3# Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Shank. Westbrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Westbrook scores with a shot to the side of Shank's head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook. Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. Westbrook is leaning against Shank and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. Westbrook lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shank. A right hand to the body from Westbrook.
Russell Westbrook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Westbrook lands with a left to the head. A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land. A right handed body shot lands from Westbrook.
Shank has had enough of the clinch but Westbrook keeps him there for the moment. Westbrook has Shank pressed against the cage, preventing Shank from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4# Westbrook misses with a punch on the inside.
Shank is trying to break free. Shank wants to break free but Westbrook has control.
Shank tries to circle away but Westbrook has him pinned against the cage. Shank tries to break free but Westbrook pushes him back against the cage. Westbrook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shanks head. Westbrook misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shank tries to break the clinch but Westbrook is controlling the position. Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land. Shaggy Shank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A short body shot lands from Shank as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Russell Westbrook showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Westbrook, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Westbrook!
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Event:
SyFi 92
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Westbrook has Urkel up against the cage in a clinch.
Westbrook stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Urkel is looking to break free of the clinch but Westbrook has double underhooks. Westbrook lands an uppercut. Westbrook working some nice short punches in the clinch. Urkel throws a punch but it's blocked by Westbrook. Westbrook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Urkel backwards. Westbrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westbrook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Westbrook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Urkels head. Westbrook looking to throw knees to the head but Urkel is blocking nicely.
A hook to the body from Westbrook.
Westbrook lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Urkel. Westbrook pushes Urkel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. 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! Westbrook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Westbrook. Urkel blocks a body shot from Westbrook. #T1# Urkel tries to break free but Westbrook pushes him back against the cage. Westbrook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC# Urkel is rocked! Urkel is trying to push Westbrook away but Westbrook has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Urkel is still on wobbly legs! Can Westbrook finish him? An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook. Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Westbrook working aggressively here.
Urkel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land. Westbrook blocks a body shot from Urkel. Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urkel seems to have recovered his senses. A short left from Westbrook. Westbrook lands a big right hand that drops Urkel! The killer instinct kicks in and Westbrook finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Westbrook!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Westbrook!
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Event:
WeInSyd 22
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1# Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Damage Inc. in the buildup to the fight. Westbrook walks into a straight right hand from Lee. Westbrook closes the distance looking to clinch and Westbrook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That kick from Lee tenderised Westbrook's leg. Westbrook is trying to keep his angry face on. Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Westbrook. A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lee scores with a jab to the body. Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lee cracks Westbrook with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Lee scores with a body shot.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Westbrook is just out of range.#CL2# Westbrook has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lee lands a body punch in the clinch. Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. Lee blocks an uppercut.
Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it. Lee digs a right hand into Westbrook's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Westbrook's gas tank. #T1# A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Westbrook controls his hands.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike. Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Lee tries to throw a body punch but Westbrook avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage. A right hand to the body from Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee. Westbrook tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow. Lee lands a shot to the body. Westbrook looks winded! Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. Lee tries to throw a body punch but Westbrook avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage. Westbrook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Westbrook tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Westbrook back against the cage. Lee blocking some punches.
Westbrook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# Westbrook misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook misses with some punches.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westbrook looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Westbrook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee. Good body shot from Lee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Westbrook blocks an uppercut.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. Westbrook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Westbrook's head. Lee blocking some punches.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head. Westbrook lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee. Lee lands a nice shot to the body. Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Lee misses with a short punch on the inside. Nice body punch from Westbrook. Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee tries to work over Westbrook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Westbrook. Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westbrook lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Westbrook misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4# Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee tries a body shot but Westbrook blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Westbrook controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Westbrook. A short right from Westbrook. Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. Still in the clinch, Westbrook scores with a nice short uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee. Westbrook working aggressively here.
Lee tries a body shot but Westbrook blocks it.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. A short left from Lee. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Lee dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Lee lands the left hand. Westbrook wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance. Westbrook on the wrong end of a nice jab. Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Westbrook tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it. Lee lands a head kick!
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Westbrook's sensitive parts. Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#KD# Oooooh!!! Lee has knocked Westbrook down with a huge combo! Lee steps away and waves a wobbly Westbrook back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Westbrook is rocked! Trevor Lee is winning the standup battle so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Westbrook tries to clinch up. Westbrook is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him? Westbrook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Westbrook.#CL2# Westbrook closes the distance and clinches. Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Westbrook controls the action.
Westbrook seems to have recovered his senses. Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westbrook can do to turn this around? Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. Russell Westbrook seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Westbrook can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Westbrook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Westbrook presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1# Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards. Westbrook blocking some punches.
Westbrook blocks an uppercut.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Westbrook avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage. Lee lands a left hand.
Westbrook lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee. Lee blocks a body shot from Westbrook. Westbrook misses with the head strike.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westbrook blocks a body shot from Lee. Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee blocks a body shot from Westbrook. Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westbrook lands an uppercut.#T2# Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee. Lee throws a head punch that misses. Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it. Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Westbrook controls the action.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook. A nice left hand lands by Westbrook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Westbrook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land. Lee blocking some punches.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Westbrook or not. Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westbrook prevents a body shot from Lee. A head punch blocked on the inside by Westbrook. Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee. #T3# Westbrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards. Lee tries to throw a body punch but Westbrook avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage. Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Westbrook misses with a body punch.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body. Westbrook struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Westbrook tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westbrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head. Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westbrook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4# Westbrook misses with some punches.
Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee. Westbrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Westbrook controls the action.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westbrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee. Westbrook can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lee digs a right hand underneath Westbrook's ribcage. Westbrook let out a lung full of air as it connected. Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Westbrook misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee. Westbrook gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Lee dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Westbrook ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Westbrook tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
Trevor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lee connects with a solid leg kick. Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Lee lands a jab. Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Lee. The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Westbrook doesn't seem phased though. Westbrook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Good work by Westbrook as he checks the leg kick. Westbrook tries to counter with a clinch but Lee shakes him off and moves away. Westbrook tries to clinch up. Westbrook avoids the head kick by Lee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Westbrook stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee. Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Nice body kick from Lee. A good leg kick by Lee. Westbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
#T1# Lee misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Westbrook rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage. Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Westbrook prevents a body shot from Lee. Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Westbrook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Lee tries to work over Westbrook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow. Lee cracks Westbrook with a nice body shot. Westbrook's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow. Lee tries to work over Westbrook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Westbrook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee lands with a left to the head. Westbrook working aggressively here.
Russell Westbrook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Westbrook misses with a punch on the inside.
Westbrook misses with a punch on the inside.
Westbrook misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body. Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Westbrook lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! A short right from Westbrook. Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Westbrook has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Westbrook struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westbrook misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow. Westbrook blocks a body shot from Lee. A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land. Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee blocking some punches.
Trevor Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Westbrook misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook. Westbrook misses with a body punch.
Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4# Westbrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee. Westbrook misses with a body punch.
Westbrook has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle. Lee cracks Westbrook with a nice body shot. Lee working aggressively here.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow. Westbrook digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank. Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow. Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. A hook to the body from Lee.
And that's the end of the fight! Trevor Lee showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Lee! Trevor Lee was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
WeInSyd 18
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Westbrook clinches. Cesar misses with a hook from the clinch. We've been hearing reports that Westbrook has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Cesar throws a punch but it's blocked by Westbrook. Cesar throws a head punch that misses. Cesar takes a shot to the head. Westbrook scores with a hook to the body. Westbrook blocks the elbow strike.
Westbrook comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT# It looks like Hail Cesar has been cut. Cesar lands a shot to the body. Cesar throws a punch but it's blocked by Westbrook. Westbrook lands a nice shot to the body. Westbrook lands a nice elbow. Westbrook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Cesar takes an elbow to the forehead. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice body punch from Westbrook. Westbrook misses with a knee to the head. Westbrook lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Westbrook gets through Cesar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Cesar takes an elbow to the forehead. Cesar takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC# Cesar is rocked!#T1# Good body shot from Westbrook.
Westbrook lands a body shot. Cesar looks winded! Westbrook gets through Cesar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Cesar is still on wobbly legs! Can Westbrook finish him? Cesar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Westbrook lands a big knee! That's hurt Cesar! Oh, he's all over the place! Westbrook lands another knee that sends Cesar to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Westbrook!
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Event:
WeInSyd14
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1# Westbrook scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL# Whittaker gets tackled into the cage by Westbrook. Westbrook maintains the clinch. Westbrook lands a hook to the side of the head. A short uppercut from Westbrook. Whittaker takes a shot to the head. Our sources have told us that Westbrook has been working on his elbows in the gym. Westbrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Westbrook. Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. Westbrook has Whittaker pressed against the cage, preventing Whittaker from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Good body shot from Westbrook.
A nice right hand lands inside from Westbrook. Whittaker working hard to break the clinch. Westbrook gets through Whittaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. 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! Westbrook tries to work over Whittaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Westbrook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Westbrook lands with a light punch inside. Westbrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whittaker backwards. Westbrook scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC# Whittaker is rocked!#T1# Westbrook misses with the head strike.
Whittaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Westbrook finish him? Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westbrook pushes Whittaker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Whittaker seems to have recovered his senses. Westbrook lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Westbrook.
Westbrook lands with a light punch inside. A short uppercut from Westbrook. Westbrook unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Whittaker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Westbrook is unloading with more strikes now! Whittaker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Westbrook!
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Event:
SyFi 44
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1# Westbrook is looking to clinch but Goldberg is avoiding it.
Westbrook wants to clinch but Goldberg slips to the side letting Goldberg counter with a right hand. Westbrook tries to clinch up but Goldberg circles away and keeps his distance. Westbrook connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Goldberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goldberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westbrook working aggressively here.
Goldberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Westbrook won't allow it.
Westbrook scores with a shot to the side of Goldberg's head. Goldberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Westbrook.
A shot in the inside from Westbrook. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Westbrook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Westbrook lands a nice uppercut. Westbrook misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Goldberg lands an elbow just above Westbrook 's eye. Westbrook has a couple of punches blocked by Goldberg.
Westbrook working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1# Goldberg misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Goldberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldberg uses good head movement to avoid it. A right hook to the body lands for Goldberg.
Westbrook told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Goldberg tries to break the clinch but Westbrook is controlling the position. Westbrook prevents a body shot from Goldberg. Goldberg tries to land knees in the clinch but Westbrook avoids the damage to the body. Goldberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Goldberg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goldberg can't find room to land a body shot as Westbrook controls the action.
Goldberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Westbrook won't allow it.
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Goldberg lands a hook to the side of the head. Goldberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldberg tries to work over Westbrook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Westbrook struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldberg controls his hands.
#T2# Westbrook struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldberg controls his hands.
Westbrook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westbrook prevents a body shot from Goldberg. Westbrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westbrook can't find room to land a body shot as Goldberg controls the action.
Goldberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Westbrook. A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldberg. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Goldberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Westbrook won't allow it.
Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldberg. A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldberg. Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Goldberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Westbrook wants to clinch.#T3# Westbrook throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldberg. As Westbrook backs away, Goldberg returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. No joy there for Goldberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2# Westbrook has closed the distance and engaged Goldberg in a clinch.
Goldberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow. Goldberg scores with a shoulder strike. Westbrook tries a body shot but Goldberg blocks it.
Goldberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Goldberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westbrook working aggressively here.
Goldberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westbrook scores with a shoulder strike. Westbrook misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Goldberg. Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land. Westbrook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westbrook blocks a body shot from Goldberg. Goldberg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westbrook is defending well for now.#T4# Goldberg misses with a body punch.
Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldberg uses good head movement to avoid it. Westbrook pushes Goldberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Westbrook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Westbrook stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook. Westbrook tries to work over Goldberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Westbrook blocks an uppercut.
Westbrook scores with a nice hook to the head. Westbrook working aggressively here.
#BC# Goldberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Goldberg throws a series of punches but Westbrook moves out of range. Westbrook gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goldberg. Goldberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Westbrook takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goldberg fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Westbrook square on the jaw! Damn, Westbrook is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zedidiah Goldberg! Zedidiah Goldberg really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Knockdown Clothes logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
SyFi 33
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1# Westbrook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melo.
#CL# Westbrook forces Melo back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Westbrook breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Westbrook moves into the clinch. Westbrook lands with a short head shot on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Westbrook. A right hook to the body lands for Westbrook.
#TD2# Melo successfully pulls guard.
Melo seems keen to control Westbrook's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Melo keeping moving, preventing Westbrook from controlling successfully. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Melo is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1# Westbrook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Melo. Melo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Melo postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Melo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Melo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Westbrook wants to sweep but no luck. Melo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Westbrook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Melo with a nice head shot there.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Melo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Westbrook looking to control.
Melo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Westbrook being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL# Westbrook moves into the clinch successfully.
Melo misses with some punches.
Westbrook lands a body punch. #T3# Westbrook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Melo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Westbrook avoids it. Melo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Westbrook prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC# Westbrook breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Westbrook closes the distance and pushes Melo back into the cage. Westbrook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Melo backwards. #BC# Westbrook breaks from the clinch.
Melo throws a lazy right hand but Westbrook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Westbrook is looking to counter punch. Melo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Westbrook counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Westbrook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Our sources have told us that Westbrook has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Melo misses with some punches.
#T4# A short right hand to the side of the head by Westbrook. Melo jumps guard but Westbrook turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Westbrook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Melo backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Westbrook scores with a shot to the side of Melo's head. Melo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Westbrook has him pressed against the cage. Melo misses with a knee to the head. Melo looks winded! Melo has had enough of the clinch but Westbrook keeps him there for the moment. Westbrook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right from Westbrook on the inside. Westbrook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Melo misses with a short punch on the inside. Westbrook lands with a light punch inside. Westbrook lands a body punch. A shot in the inside from Westbrook. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC# Westbrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Westbrook moves into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL# Westbrook clinches up against the cage.#BC# Westbrook breaks from the clinch.
Russell Westbrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Melo misses with a wild body shot. Westbrook takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Melo swings for the body but Westbrook moves out of range.
#CL# Westbrook clinches with his opponent.
Melo misses with an elbow strike.
Westbrook lands an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Melo tries to pull guard but Westbrook forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Melo tries to pull guard but Westbrook won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Westbrook has Melo pressed against the cage, preventing Melo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Westbrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Westbrook takes the fight into the clinch. #T1# A right hand to the body from Westbrook.
Melo is breathing heavily. Melo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Westbrook smiles and moves away.
Russell Westbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Melo.#CL# Westbrook pushes Melo up against the cage in a clinch. Russell Westbrook has scored more points in the clinch so far. Melo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Westbrook smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Melo. #CL# Westbrook closes the distance and clinches. Melo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Westbrook avoids it. Westbrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Westbrook scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2# Westbrook lands a body punch in the clinch. Westbrook pushes Melo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Westbrook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Melo backwards. A right handed body shot lands from Westbrook.
A right handed body shot lands from Westbrook.
#BC# Westbrook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Westbrook rushes Melo and presses him up against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Westbrook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Westbrook.
#ROC# Melo is rocked!#BC# Westbrook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melo is still on wobbly legs! Can Westbrook finish him?#CL# Westbrook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Westbrook scores with a shoulder strike. Melo misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook lands with a left to the head. A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3# A bit of stalling here from Westbrook.
Westbrook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC# Westbrook manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Westbrook clinches. Westbrook working some nice short punches in the clinch. Westbrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Melo backwards. Westbrook lands a right hand. Nice body punch from Westbrook - that landed with a thud.
Westbrook lands with a left to the head. Westbrook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right from Westbrook. Westbrook lands a big right hand that drops Melo! The killer instinct kicks in and Westbrook finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Westbrook!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Westbrook! Gabriel Melo was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. I will come back stronger.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1# Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Westbrook swivels and escapes. Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Westbrook sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2# Westbrook darts in and clinches Rodriguez up against the cage. Westbrook is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Westbrook down to the mat. Westbrook avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Westbrook rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Westbrook. Westbrook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards. A short uppercut from Westbrook. Westbrook lands with a light punch inside. Westbrook presses Rodriguez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A right handed body shot lands from Westbrook.
Westbrook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Westbrook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Westbrook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Westbrook lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez. Rodriguez is breathing heavily. Westbrook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards. Westbrook is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1# Westbrook lands a shoulder strike. Westbrook lands with a light punch inside. Rodriguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westbrook is defending well for now. Good body shot from Westbrook.
Westbrook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Westbrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2# Rodriguez is rocked! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook. Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. Rodriguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westbrook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Westbrook lands a big right hand that drops Rodriguez! The killer instinct kicks in and Westbrook finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Westbrook!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Westbrook!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2018 |
#R1# Sullivan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Westbrook chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Westbrook cracks the inside of Sullivan's front leg. Sullivan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Westbrook dodges the punch combination from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a hook but Westbrook blocks it. An inside leg kick lands from Westbrook. Sullivan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westbrook. Sloppy strikes from Sullivan. Those never looked like landing. Westbrook feints and then cracks Sullivan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sullivan down. Westbrook throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan moves out of range easily. Sullivan throws a low kick, looking for Westbrook's leg but Westbrook calmly moves out of range. It appears Westbrook was looking to counter with a kick there. 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! Nice body kick from Westbrook. Westbrook lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Westbrook throws a nice inside leg kick. Westbrook connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Westbrook throws a quick inside leg kick. Sullivan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Westbrook lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sullivan's sensitive parts. John Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Westbrook slips under a jab from Sullivan. Westbrook throws a leg kick which misses Sullivan's front leg but catches the back leg as Sullivan tries to avoid it. Sullivan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Sullivan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Westbrook is able to avoid easily. Sullivan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Westbrook fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Westbrook throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A chopping leg kick lands by Westbrook. Sullivan tries to bum rush Westbrook with a series of wild strikes but Westbrook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2# Sullivan throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Westbrook tumbling to the canvas! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sullivan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Westbrook's head. Westbrook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Sullivan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2# Westbrook is rocked! Sullivan arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Westbrook'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 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Sullivan!
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