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Event:
RFL-51 Stoddler Vs Morris
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Goku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wali. #CL2#
Wali clinches.
Goku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goku trying to land knees to the body.
Goku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wali's elbow.
Goku misses with a body punch.
Wali can't break the clinch.
Goku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goku pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goku misses with a body punch.
Goku tries to land a knee to the head but Wali blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goku misses with the head strike.
Goku prevents the takedown attempt.
Goku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wali.
Wali prevents a body shot from Goku.
Goku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Wali avoids the elbow strike from Goku, against the cage.
Goku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goku lands with a light punch inside.
Goku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wali is defending well for now.
Wali trying to stall but Goku improves his position.
Goku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wali or not.
Wali content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Goku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wali manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wali avoiding damage as Goku throws knees to the body.
Goku is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Seng Goku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gato Wali.
Goku trying to land knees to the body.
Wali is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Goku has a couple of punches blocked by Wali.
Goku can't find room to land a body shot as Wali controls the action.
#T2#
Goku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wali is defending well for now.
Wali blocks a body shot from Goku.
Goku missing with knees to the body.
Wali tries to score a body lock takedown but Goku shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wali goes for a takedown attempt but Goku pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goku, as that shot connected.
Goku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Goku misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goku.
Seng Goku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goku throws a right and a left that Wali avoids nicely.
Goku lands a jab to Wali's midsection.
Goku scores with a jab to the head.
Jab by Goku.
Goku connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Goku scores with the left hand. Wali knows he should have avoided that one.
Goku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A shot to the liver by Goku. Beautiful body shot.
Goku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Goku digs a good body shot into Wali's ribs.
Wali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wali at a distance.
Goku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wali shoots in but no luck this time.
Goku connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goku swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Goku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wali doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from Goku. #T4#
Goku lands with an overhand left.
Goku lands with a nice body punch.
Goku sizes up Wali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goku stuns Wali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wali takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wali doesn't manage to clinch there - Goku circles away.
Goku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goku is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Goku scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC#
Wali is rocked!
Wali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goku jabs at Wali's body.
No luck for Wali with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goku ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seng Goku dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Goku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goku throws out a powerful jab.
Gato Wali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goku looks to score with a jab to the body but Wali is just out of range.
Nice cross by Goku.
Goku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wali under the eye.
Wali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wali avoids the body shot from Goku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Wali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wali's hands.
Goku's corner calls for a 1-2. Goku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Goku cracks a nice hook into Wali's ribs.
Goku lands the left hand.
Goku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Goku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wali manages to avoid it.
Wali shoots in for a takedown but Goku shows good takedown defense.
Goku works Wali's body with a nice hook.
Goku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goku cracks a nice hook into Wali's ribs.
Seng Goku is winning the standup battle so far.
Wali misses with a body kick.
Wali has his takedown stuffed
and Goku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goku scores with a hook to the body. Wali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from Goku. Those never looked like landing.
Wali tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Seng Goku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goku lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wali there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goku scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Goku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wali was well out of range. Poor timing from Goku.
Goku lands a slapping body shot.
Goku punishes Wali's body with a nice straight punch.
Goku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goku scores with a nice head shot.
Wali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goku pinned against the cage. Goku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Seng Goku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gato Wali.
Goku punishes Wali's body with a nice straight punch.
Wali walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goku cracks a nice hook into Wali's ribs.
Goku tests Wali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wali tries to move into range but Goku moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wali is still on wobbly legs! Can Goku finish him?#T3#
Goku punishes Wali's body with a nice straight punch.
Wali seems to have recovered his senses.
Goku scores with a sloppy right hand. Wali should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Goku. Beautiful body shot.
Wali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goku lands a nice shot to the body.
Goku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goku lands a nice shot to the body.
Goku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wali moves away.
Wali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goku scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goku dips to his left and cracks Wali with an uppercut!
Wali takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wali with a poor takedown
and Goku counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Goku connects with a looping right hand.
Goku cracks Wali with an open hand slap.
Goku scores with a hook.
Goku throws a series of strikes that have Wali backpedaling.
Wali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goku lands a right hook to the body.
Goku throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wali looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goku is fending him off so far but Wali persists. Nope, Goku circles away and we're back to standing.
Wali is breathing heavily.
Wali motions for Goku to come forward. Wali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wali takes one on the button.
Wali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Goku.
Goku throws out a powerful jab.
Goku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Goku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wali doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seng Goku dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Goku lunges at Wali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wali's hand.
Goku connects with a body shot.
Goku stalks Wali and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wali's face. Wali staggers backwards, shaken.
Goku cracks Wali with an open hand slap.
Goku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wali has a takedown stuffed.
Nice shot by Goku.
Goku lands with a hook. Wali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wali slips a jab and a cross from Goku.
Goku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wali at a distance.
Goku lands with a shot to the body.
Goku scores with a punch to the head.
Goku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wali moves away.#T1#
Wali shoots in for a takedown but Goku shows good takedown defense.
Wali dives in and grabs Goku's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goku pushes down on Wali's head and hops out.
Seng Goku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gato Wali.
Wali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goku punishes Wali's body with a nice straight punch.
Wali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goku is looking to counter punch.
Goku stuffs the takedown.
Goku lands an overhand right.
Goku scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Goku connects with the punch.
Goku lands a body shot.
Wali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goku lands a jab to the nose.
Good standup being displayed there by Goku as he connects with a hook.
Goku lands with a right hand. #T2#
Goku lands a slapping body shot.
Wali tries to clinch but Goku is having none of it.
Wali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goku scores with a body shot.
Goku tests Wali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wali throws out a leg kick but Goku moves out of range and Wali only half commits.
Wali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goku cracks Wali with a good jab.
Wali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goku lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Goku enables Wali to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Goku manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Goku is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Goku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wali manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Goku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wali can do to turn this around?
Goku forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Goku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goku moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wali trying to remain calm as Goku controls from the top position.#T4#
Goku's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Goku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wali is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Goku is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wali has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Goku is trying to get an arm triangle but Wali is defending well. #SUB#
Goku is trying to get an arm triangle but Wali is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seng Goku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goku has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seng Goku!
Gato Wali was interviewed post fight and said 'Not over yet. We are coming back better than today.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Lu darts in trying to clinch#TD#
so Wali counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wali is aware though and is defending well.
Wali sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Lu is looking for a triangle but Wali pushes his legs off easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lu can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wali passes into side control.
Lu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wali looks up at the clock and then as Lu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wali smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Lu is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wali is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Lu is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Wali can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lu is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Wali.
Wali avoids the attempt from Lu to control.
Wali sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Lu wants to control but Wali is having none of it.
Wali throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Wali swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gato Wali!
Our winner, Gato Wali, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Ambe vs Luvic
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Wali connects with a jab.
Wali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savilo swivels and escapes.#CL#
Savilo gets tackled into the ropes by Wali. Wali maintains the clinch.
Savilo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wali smiles and moves away.
Savilo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wali as he avoids it easily.
Wali jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Savilo swats away the attempt to clinch by Wali.
Savilo stuffs the takedown attempt from Wali. Wali gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Wali forces Savilo back against the ropes and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wali is trying to drag Savilo to the mat but Savilo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gato Wali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wali drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Savilo jumps guard but Wali turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Wali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Wali successfully pulls guard.
Wali keeping moving, preventing Savilo from controlling successfully.
Savilo is pushing down on Wali's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wali is fighting to maintain full guard but Savilo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Savilo trying to control from half guard but Wali is working away. #SUB2#
Savilo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Wali is looking to control Savilo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wali avoid being mounted?
Savilo is looking to take a break and control but Wali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wali is looking for a sweep. Savilo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wali is trying to stand up here but Savilo is controlling him well.
Wali manages to get to full guard.
Wali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Savilo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wali is proving hard to escape from.
Savilo preventing the sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Savilo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savilo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Savilo blocks a head kick by Wali.
No luck for Wali with that takedown attempt.
Wali wants to clinch
and Savilo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Wali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savilo pinned against the ropes. Savilo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Savilo dives in and grabs Wali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wali pushes down on Savilo's head and hops out.
Wali is looking for a counter combo.
Savilo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savilo tries for a takedown but Wali circles away easily#TD#
so Wali counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Savilo has a closed guard, preventing Wali from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wali pushes down on Savilo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Savilo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Savilo is refusing to be controlled, as Wali sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gato Wali will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wali.
Wali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Wali backs off Savilo throws a huge counter combo but Wali manages to avoid it all.
Savilo wants to clinch.
Wali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savilo swivels and escapes.
Savilo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Savilo misses with a few strikes there.
Wali seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savilo shoots in but no luck this time.
Savilo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wali but Wali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Savilo looks for a takedown but Wali sprawls well.
Gato Wali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demichell Savilo.#T1#
Savilo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wali. That did some damage!
Wali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savilo.#CL#
Savilo gets tackled into the ropes by Wali. Wali maintains the clinch.
Savilo tries to pull guard but Wali won't allow it.
Wali jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Savilo walks away with a smile on his face. Wali gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wali is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savilo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Wali scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Savilo tries to kick Wali off in order to stand up. Wali Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savilo can do to turn this around?
Wali wants to stand but Savilo is controlling his arm.
Savilo wants to control but Wali postures up.#T2#
Savilo is breathing heavily.
Wali tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wali working away.
Wali trying to control the action but Savilo is working from the bottom.
Savilo looks to move to half guard but instead Wali has passed into mount! Damn!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wali lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3#
Savilo is squirming around, avoiding Wali's attempts to control the action.
Wali working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wali tries to control but Savilo wriggling away.
Wali working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Wali is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Savilo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Savilo is squirming around, avoiding Wali's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Wali is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savilo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wali wants to take his opponent's back but Savilo doesn't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Wali jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Savilo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wali wants to control but Savilo is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gato Wali dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Wali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Savilo can pounce on him.
Savilo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Savilo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wali with a poor takedown
and Savilo counters with a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Savilo as Wali shoots in.
Savilo keeps the fight on the outside.
Wali slips a jab and a cross from Savilo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savilo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savilo wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gato Wali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wali has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Savilo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Savilo keeps control of Wali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Savilo wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Savilo pulls guard.
Wali throws a big elbow that misses.
Gato Wali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wali looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Savilo wants to stand and escape but Wali is having none of it.
Wali throwing strikes but missing.
Wali is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Savilo looking for a sweep. Not yet Savilo, not yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Savilo trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Savilo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wali as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Savilo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wali to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Wali drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wali jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wali wants to control from the top but Savilo keeps moving. #T3#
Wali tries to free his leg and advance position but Savilo is retaining full guard.
Wali sitting in guard here, content to control.
Savilo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savilo keeping full guard, as Wali tries to pass.
Wali controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wali has a takedown stuffed.
Savilo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Demichell Savilo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Savilo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Wali counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Savilo!
Wali connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Savilo some visible discomfort.
Wali scoring with punches from side control.
Savilo tries to buck Wali off but Wali is having none of it.
Savilo struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wali tries for a kimura but Savilo is defending well.
Demichell Savilo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gato Wali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wali is looking to take a break and control but Savilo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gato Wali.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wali, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gato Wali!
A victorious Gato Wali 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:
Oggleberry-Pip vs Kingsley
Date: Jul 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Wali closes the distance but Diego moves to the side
and Diego counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wali with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Diego counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wali looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diego lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Wali is rocked!
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wali backwards.
Oh Wali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Wali is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diego as he jumps to the side.
Diego shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Wali takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Diego sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Wali bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kron Diego!
Gato Wali spoke after the fight, saying 'Not over yet. We are coming back better than today.'.
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Event:
Annunziata vs Magomedsharipov
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Siu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wali as he jumps to the side.
Wali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Siu as he avoids it easily.
Siu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Siu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wali's waist but Wali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Siu off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wali is defended easily by Siu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gato Wali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siu throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Siu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Siu misses with a low kick. #T1#
A cross from Siu lands.
Siu misses with a takedown attempt
and Wali counters with a two punch combo.
Wali fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Siu avoids it really well and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Siu. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Wali closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Siu tries to buck Wali off but Wali is having none of it.
Wali wants to stand but Siu is controlling his arm.
Wali is staying tight to Siu's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Siu struggling a bit here.
Wali wants to stand but Siu is controlling his arm.
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!#SUB#
Wali tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wali has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wali taking a breather here. #SU#
Wali stands up and beckons Siu to his feet. #T3##CL#
Wali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siu, pushing him back against the cage.
Wali tries to score a body lock takedown but Siu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Siu has clasped his hands together around Wali's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wali manages to get back to half guard.
Wali works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wali wants to stand and escape but Siu is having none of it. #SUB#
Wali working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wali is tightening it up a little... Siu has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Siu reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Siu taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wali!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gato Wali!
A very excited looking Gato Wali 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:
C 2
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Tiv misses with a hook. Wali ducked under it nicely.
Tiv lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Tiv. No joy for Wali on that attempt.
Tiv throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tiv 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.
Wali looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tiv is fending him off so far but Wali persists. Nope, Tiv circles away and we're back to standing.#KD2#
Tiv moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Wali goes down! Can Tiv finish him!?#ROC2#
Wali is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiv gets to his feet and stands over Wali, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Wali felt that one! Tiv unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Wali from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laxa Tiv!
Gato Wali spoke after the fight, saying 'Not over yet. We are coming back better than today.'.
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Event:
AnC 7
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Wali looks to clinch
and Jorgen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wali looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Jorgen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wali quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jorgen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wali tries to roll over but Jorgen keeps him under control.
Jorgen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jorgen controlling the action here.
Jorgen wants to control but Wali is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jorgen pulls his head out easily.
Jorgen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Jorgen tries to pass to full mount but Wali defends it. #SU#
Jorgen stands up from half guard.
Wali slaps away a takedown attempt from Jorgen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wali steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jorgen.
Wali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jorgen has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Jorgen has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Jorgen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jorgen goes for a takedown attempt but Wali pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jirge Jorgen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorgen tries for a takedown but Wali sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wali takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jorgen shoots in but Wali avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Wali closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jorgen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Jorgen breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Wali or perhaps it was just good defense by Jorgen, which made it look bad.
Jorgen lands with a kick to the temple. Wali shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jorgen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jorgen.#ROC#
Wali is rocked!
No luck for Jorgen with that takedown attempt.
Wali is still on wobbly legs! Can Jorgen finish him?
Jorgen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wali defends well and Jorgen ends up having to push Wali into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Jorgen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wali to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Wali is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wali seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Jorgen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wali is aware though and is defending well.
Wali controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wali trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jorgen's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jirge Jorgen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jorgen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wali as he avoids it easily.
Jorgen circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Jorgen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wali doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Jorgen moves into range and clinches up with Wali.
Jorgen leaning against his opponent.
Jorgen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jorgen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wali is looking to break free of the clinch but Jorgen has double underhooks.
Wali is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wali tries a body shot but Jorgen blocks it.
#TD#
Jorgen manages to pull guard.
#T1#
Wali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Jorgen is looking for a triangle here but Wali uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wali wants to stand but Jorgen has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Wali is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jorgen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jorgen can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wali wants to stand but Jorgen has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Wali is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jorgen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jorgen keeps working. #T3#
Jorgen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jorgen is trying to control. Wali wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jorgen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wali can do to turn this around?
Jorgen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wali is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jorgen moves into full mount! Wali won't be happy about that!
Jorgen tries to control but Wali wriggling away. #T4#
Jorgen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wali tries to reverse the position but Jorgen maintains control.
Jorgen controlling the position easily from mount.
Jorgen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wali because Jorgen loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jorgen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jirge Jorgen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Jorgen moves into the clinch.
Jorgen misses with a punch to the body.
Wali prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Jorgen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wali shoots in looking for a takedown but Jorgen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wali's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jorgen shoots in and drives through. Wali sprawls well.
Jorgen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jorgen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wali to the mat! Wali manages to get full guard.
Wali is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jorgen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jorgen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Wali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jorgen wants to control from the top but Wali keeps moving.
Jorgen looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Jorgen clinches up with Wali and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Jorgen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jorgen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jirge Jorgen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jorgen sets himself, and Wali steps forward looking for the clinch! Jorgen avoids it this time.
Jirge Jorgen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jorgen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jorgen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wali but Wali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wali throws a head kick but Jorgen moves out of range.
#T3##TD2#
Wali darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wali is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Wali looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jorgen is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Wali trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wali seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jorgen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jirge Jorgen.
Well Jorgen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jirge Jorgen!
Gato Wali was interviewed post fight and said 'Not over yet. We are coming back better than today.'.
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Event:
AnC 4: Majauska vs. Stalker
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Gashi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wali as he avoids it easily.
Wali looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gashi fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enver Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wali moves out of range of the strikes.
Gashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wali pinned against the cage. Wali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been told by Gashi's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym ($600/Week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Wali gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gashi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gashi controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gashi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Gashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gashi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wali being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Gashi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gashi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Gashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Wali has wrist control.
Gashi controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gashi shoots in but Wali avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Gashi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gashi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wali told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gashi landing some decent shots from guard.
Gashi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gashi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gashi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wali for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Gashi connects with a couple of short punches.
Wali being controlled here, momentarily.
Further stalling from Gashi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enver Gashi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Gashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wali!
Gashi staying calm.
Gashi scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gashi working the head and body with strikes.
Gashi cracks Wali with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wali is letting Gashi control him for a moment.
Wali is breathing heavily.#T1#
Gashi is putting a hurting on Wali here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wali is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gashi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gashi takes a little break here. Wali wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Enver Gashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gashi working the body and head with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gashi landing a few strikes. #ROC#
Wali is rocked!#T2#
Gashi controls the position from side control.
Wali is still in real trouble! Can Gashi finish him?#SUB#
Gashi tries for a kimura but Wali is defending well.
Gashi working away.
Wali seems to have recovered his senses.
Gashi takes a little break here. Wali wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3##SUB#
Gashi is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Wali looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gashi gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Wali is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gashi lets go of the hold and Wali can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enver Gashi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Enver Gashi thanked Annihilation Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Gato Wali was interviewed post fight and said 'Not over yet. We are coming back better than today.'.
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Event:
AnC: Russian Nights 1
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Szczawinski cracks Wali with a good jab.
Wali looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Szczawinski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wali, pushing him back against the cage.
Szczawinski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Szczawinski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Szczawinski has Wali pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Szczawinski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wali tumbling to the mat - Szczawinski dives into Wali's guard.
Szczawinski prevents Wali from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczawinski cracks Wali with a solid left hand.
Wali trying to keep a closed guard but Szczawinski is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Szczawinski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Szczawinski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wali, up you get!
Szczawinski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Szczawinski gets tackled into the cage by Wali. Wali maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Szczawinski.#ROC#
Wali is rocked!
Szczawinski stalling the fight.
Wali is still on wobbly legs! Can Szczawinski finish him?
Szczawinski prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Szczawinski breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Wali tries to keep at a distance but Szczawinski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wali seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Szczawinski pulls guard successfully.
#T2#
Wali won't allow Szczawinski to sweep him here.
Szczawinski keeping moving, preventing Wali from controlling successfully.
Wali has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Szczawinski is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Szczawinski working for a triangle but Wali defends it easily.
Szczawinski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#KD#
Szczawinski feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wali sprawling to the canvas! Wali rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Szczawinski finish him?!
Wali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szczawinski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Szczawinski is stalking Wali. Wali circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Szczawinski, and it's lights out! Wali really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Szczawinski!
After winning the bout, Peter Szczawinski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Gato Wali had this to say: 'Not over yet. We are coming back better than today.'.
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Event:
AnC 2: Bones vs. Moss
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Luvic throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Wali counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wali tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Luvic trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wali prevents Luvic from improving his position.
Luvic wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luvic trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wali trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Wali shoots in and drives through. Luvic sprawls well.
Luvic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wali's waist but Wali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Luvic off to one side.
Wali looks for a takedown but Luvic sprawls well.
Luvic throws a head kick but Wali moves out of range.
Luvic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wali sprawls well. Wali wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Luvic gets slowly back to his feet.
Luvic shoots and misses
and Wali counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santo Luvic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Luvic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wali's guard.
Luvic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Wali is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wali looking to control.
Luvic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wali trying to strike off his back.
Luvic postures up in Wali's guard and throws a big left but Wali blocks it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Wali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wali looks winded!
Luvic looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Luvic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wali is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Wali shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Luvic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luvic wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luvic punching from the bottom.
#T4#
Wali stops Luvic from getting back to his feet.
Luvic trying to control here.
Wali is trying to control. Luvic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Luvic trying to hold on to Wali's head to control him but Wali postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Luvic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luvic wants it to stay on the feet.
Luvic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wali stuffs the takedown attempt from Luvic. Luvic gets slowly back to his feet.
Wali doesn't manage to clinch there - Luvic circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gato Wali dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Wali tries to sprawl but Luvic drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Wali looking for subs from the bottom but Luvic mounts him!
Luvic looking to control but Wali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wali stops Luvic from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Wali keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luvic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Wali swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Santo Luvic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luvic punishing his opponent with strikes.
Luvic punishing his opponent with strikes.
Luvic raining down hammerfists from mount.
Luvic controlling the pace for now.
Luvic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wali looks a forlorn figure.
Luvic raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Luvic controlling from the full mount.
Luvic wants to control the pace but Wali is squirming around nicely.
Luvic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wali can do to turn this around?
Wali avoids a strike by Luvic and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Luvic's guard! Fantastic escape!
Luvic controls Wali momentarily but Wali frees himself. #T3#
Wali wants to control from the top but Luvic keeps moving.
Wali looking to pass the guard.
Wali throwing strikes from guard but Luvic blocks nicely.
Wali is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luvic is trying to control the position but Wali postures up.
Wali wants to get up but he can't break Luvic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wali looks to score with a jab to the body but Luvic is just out of range.
Luvic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wali tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luvic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wali somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santo Luvic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Luvic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Luvic lands in his opponent's guard.
Wali is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Luvic wants to pass the guard but Wali is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luvic trying to control but Wali is working from the bottom.
Luvic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wali works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Wali wants to hit a switch here but Luvic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wali there!
Luvic landing punches.
Luvic manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wali to take his back!
Luvic scores with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Luvic working for a choke but Wali reverses nicely into Luvic 's guard.
Wali slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Luvic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Luvic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wali manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Luvic trying to control but Wali is working from the bottom. #T3#
Luvic looking to pass the guard.
Wali striking off his back but it's not causing Luvic any problems. #SUB2#
Wali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luvic stops Wali from standing up.
Wali keeping full guard, as Luvic tries to pass. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Luvic is pushing down on Wali's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wali is fighting to maintain full guard but Luvic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wali wants to improve his position but Luvic is controlling well.
Wali is trying to stand back up but Luvic is controlling him
Luvic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wali keeps working.
Luvic passes to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wali gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santo Luvic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Luvic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santo Luvic!
Gato Wali was interviewed post fight and said 'Not over yet. We are coming back better than today.'.
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Event:
AnC: Annihilator 1
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Suiol misses with a takedown attempt - Wali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Suiol tries a head kick but it misses.
Suiol misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wali with the counter takedown but Suiol avoids it easily.
Suiol has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Wali counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wali.
Wali is in close to Suiol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Suiol is pulling down on Wali's head. It's preventing any offense from Wali, at least for the moment.
Wali slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wali thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Wali staying calm.
Wali has control of an arm but Suiol manages to advance to Wali's back!
Wali rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wali trying to control but Suiol postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Wali keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Suiol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Suiol is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wali defends it well.
Wali is looking to control Suiol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wali avoid being mounted?
Wali is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suiol's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suiol's back!#T3#
Wali is riding his opponent, not letting Suiol buck him off.
Suiol might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Suiol won't enjoy being in this position. Wali looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Suiol is tapping - it's over boys! Wali picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gato Wali!
After winning the bout, Gato Wali thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 830 Round 4
Date: Feb 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Wali off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Wali changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Wali.#SUB#
Wali looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Wali tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Wali keeps moving and retains side control.
Wali is staying tight to Johnson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The strikes coming from Wali are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Wali works to advance to full mount. Johnson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Johnson is trying to stand up.
Wali sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
BOOM! Wali connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Wali.#SUB#
Wali with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Wali punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson is trying to stand up.
Wali lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johnson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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!
Johnson is keeping busy.
Wali keeps control of the position easily here as Johnson tries to buck him off.
#T3##SUB#
Wali has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Johnson is defending well but eventually Wali manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Johnson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gato Wali!
Our winner, Gato Wali, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 830 Round 3
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wali.
Wali tries to move into full mount but can't pass Packalen's legs.
Packalen is looking for a sweep.
Wali trying to control the position but Packalen is working away.
Packalen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wali wants to control but Packalen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Packalen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wali is positioning himself well to prevent Packalen advancing to mount.
Packalen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wali tries to get to full guard but Packalen has control of the leg.
Wali is pressing down on Packalen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Packalen preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Packalen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Packalen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Packalen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wali seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wali keeping moving, preventing Packalen from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Packalen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Packalen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wali keeping moving, preventing Packalen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Packalen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Packalen tries to clinch #TD2#
and Wali counters with a nice double leg into side control. Packalen won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Packalen wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Wali has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Packalen's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Packalen is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Wali!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gato Wali!
After winning the bout, Gato Wali thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 830 Round 2
Date: Feb 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Wali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sophisticado checks it well. #CL2#
Sophisticado darts in and clinches Wali up against the cage.
Wali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from Sophisticado.
Wali dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Wali 's eye.
Sophisticado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Wali jumps guard but Sophisticado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Sophisticado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Sophisticado.
Wali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sophisticado is keeping busy.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wali dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside that Wali shrugs off. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wali's brow.
Sophisticado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wali takes an elbow to the temple.
Wali tries to break the clinch but Sophisticado is controlling the position.
Wali is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sophisticado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wali has had enough of the clinch but Sophisticado keeps him there for the moment.
Wali is trying to force a seperation but Sophisticado has the dominant position.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sophisticado lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Gato Wali has been cut.
Wali takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sophisticado lands an elbow that stopped Wali in his tracks for a moment. #ROC2#
Wali is rocked!
Wali blocks an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Oh Wali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Wali tries to circle away but Sophisticado has him pinned against the cage.
Wali seems to have got his legs back now.
Sophisticado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wali's defenses. #TD#
Wali pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sophisticado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sophisticado must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wali trying to control the position here.
Sophisticado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wali doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Wali looking to control.
Wali is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Wali working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sophisticado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wali is tightening it up a little... Sophisticado has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sophisticado reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sophisticado taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wali!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gato Wali!
An out of breath Gato Wali thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 830 Round 1
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Siu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Siu dives in and grabs Wali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wali pushes down on Siu's head and hops out.#TD2#
Wali drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Siu sneaks out the side door and pushes Wali away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Siu drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Siu preventing the sweep.
Siu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wali tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Siu tries to stand but Wali is controlling from the bottom.
Wali is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Wali has his foot on Siu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Wali throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Wali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wali is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Siu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wali on the ground.#T2#
Siu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wali won't allow Siu to sweep him here.
Siu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wali manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wali looking for a sweep. Not yet Wali, not yet. #SUB2#
Wali pushes a forearm under Siu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Siu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gato Wali!
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