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Event:
WeInSyd 17
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Waters takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Waters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baxter defends well and Waters ends up having to push Baxter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Baxter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Waters on his heels. He'll look to pass Waters's guard now, I'm sure.
Waters is looking to stand up but Baxter isn't so interested in that idea.
Waters is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Baxter trying to control but Waters is working from the bottom.
Baxter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Waters is not content to let Baxter control the position. #T1#
Baxter takes a little break here. Waters wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Baxter misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waters prevents Baxter from improving position.
Baxter in side control, throwing shots but Waters defends.
Baxter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baxter trying to control the action but Waters is working from the bottom.
Baxter misses with the ground and pound.
Baxter throws an elbow but Waters slips to the side and avoids it well.
Baxter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Baxter trying to control the position but Waters is working away.
Baxter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Waters on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Waters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baxter.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
Baxter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Baxter. #T4##CL#
Baxter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baxter has a couple of punches blocked by Waters.
Knees to the body from Baxter.
Waters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Our sources have told us that Baxter has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dax Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Waters.
Waters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baxter lands a body punch.
Baxter landing knees to the body.
Baxter is pressed up against the cage. Waters has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baxter down to the mat. Baxter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A left and a right from Baxter both land. Nice combination.
Dax Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baxter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Waters eats them both and turns towards Baxter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Baxter pushes Waters up against the cage in a clinch.
Baxter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waters's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Baxter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Baxter lands with a hook. Waters tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baxter punishes Waters's body with a nice straight punch.
Baxter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waters can do to turn this around?#CL#
Baxter clinches up against the cage.
Baxter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baxter lands a left hand.
Waters goes for a takedown attempt but Baxter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baxter scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Waters is defended easily by Baxter.
Dax Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Waters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baxter duly obliges. #T1#
Baxter lands a two punch combo.
Baxter digs a good body shot into Waters's ribs.
Dax Baxter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baxter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL#
Baxter has closed the distance and engaged Waters in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baxter.
A head punch on the inside from Baxter fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waters.
Baxter lands with a right to the head.
Baxter misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Waters breaks from the clinch.
Waters goes for a double leg but Baxter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baxter continues to drive forward.#T2#
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Baxter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
Baxter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Waters can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baxter trying to control but Waters is working from the bottom.
Baxter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baxter trying to control but Waters is working from the bottom.
Waters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baxter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Baxter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Waters's head.
Baxter slips nicely into half guard.
Baxter is thwarting Waters's attempts to control the position.
Baxter wants to take a breather but Waters is having none of it.
Waters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Waters is not content to let Baxter control the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Waters has hold of Baxter's hands but Baxter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baxter wants to take a breather but Waters is having none of it.
Baxter is controlling the pace.
Waters wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Waters darts in looking for a takedown but Baxter gets double underhooks and turns Waters into the cage.
Baxter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baxter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baxter fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Baxter dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baxter scores with a nice head shot.
Waters takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baxter connects with a body shot.
Waters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baxter circles away.
Nice body punch from Baxter.
Baxter connects with a right hand. Waters shakes it off.
Baxter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Waters doesn't seem bothered though.
Baxter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Waters shoots for a takedown but Baxter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Baxter misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Baxter moves into range and clinches up with Waters.
Baxter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waters's elbow.
Waters goes for a takedown attempt but Baxter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dax Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Waters.
Baxter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Waters eats them both and turns towards Baxter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
Waters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baxter sprawls well. Baxter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Waters gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Baxter.
Dax Baxter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baxter throws a right and a left that Waters avoids nicely.
Waters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baxter is fending him off so far but Waters persists. Nope, Baxter circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Waters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baxter tries to avoid it but Waters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baxter to the ground. Baxter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baxter is looking to counter punch.
Waters dives in for a single leg takedown but Baxter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baxter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Waters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baxter scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Baxter moves into the clinch.
Baxter lands a knee to the body.
Baxter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baxter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Waters backwards.
Baxter scores with a shot to the side of Waters's head.
Baxter tries to work over Waters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baxter.
Baxter lands a right hand.
Baxter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
A short left from Baxter.
Baxter scores with a shot to the side of Waters's head.
Nice body punch from Baxter - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Baxter.
Baxter lands a shoulder strike.
Waters is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baxter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Waters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Waters shoots for a double leg takedown but Baxter sprawls well. He's pushed Waters's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Waters misses with a takedown attempt
and Baxter counters with a left and a right that stings Waters. #CL#
Baxter clinches up with Waters and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Baxter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Waters's face.
Baxter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baxter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Baxter.
Baxter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chief Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waters wants a takedown.
Baxter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Waters lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baxter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baxter lands a nice elbow.
Baxter landing knees to the body.
Waters takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dax Baxter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baxter 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dax Baxter!
Dax Baxter 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:
WeInSyd 13
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Waters shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kubota is trying to defend but Waters finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kubota has hold of Waters's hands but Waters slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kubota wants to control but Waters is keeping busy.
Waters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kubota trying to hold on to Waters's head to control him but Waters postures up.
Waters lands with a punch from half guard.
Kubota wants to control but Waters is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kubota looking for submissions off his back.
Kubota gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota 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#
Waters is refusing to be controlled, as Kubota sits in half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Kubota seems content to control.
Kubota looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Kubota'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.
Kubota content to control rather than advance.
Waters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kubota.
Waters has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym (ALL ELITE COACHES). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kubota passes into side control, despite Waters's attempt to control the position.
Waters gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kubota raining down shots from the mount!
Kubota looking to control but Waters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kubota punching from mount but Waters doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kubota won't let Waters get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kubota can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Waters is looking to escape.
Kubota prevents Waters from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Kubota there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T3#
Waters is squirming around, avoiding Kubota's attempts to control the action.
Waters is in a horrible position here. Kubota smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kubota sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kubota misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kubota looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kubota trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kubota thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kubota controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Kubota looking to finish with strikes here!
Kubota trying to control but Waters is having none of it.
Kubota looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kubota looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kubota wants to finish this one by submission but Waters is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kubota.
Kubota avoids the attempt from Waters to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoji Kubota dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Waters shoots in for a double leg but Kubota sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Waters slaps away a takedown attempt from Kubota, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kubota is trying hard to land a takedown here. Waters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Waters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kubota swivels and escapes.
Kubota shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Waters but Waters pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Kubota. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kubota feints and as Waters raises his hands in defense, Kubota changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kubota trying to control the position from guard on top but Waters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kubota is fighting to break Waters's control of his arms but Waters is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Waters can do anything to dispel that myth.
Waters is looking to stand up but Kubota isn't so interested in that idea.
Kubota wants to control from the top but Waters keeps moving.
Kubota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kubota trying to control the position from guard on top but Waters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kyoji Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubota doesn't manage to clinch there - Waters circles away.
And Waters tries to counter it with a takedown but Kubota pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
Kubota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waters can do to turn this around?#TD#
Kubota shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kubota showed some decent athleticism there.
Kubota not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kubota passes to full mount!
Waters is squirming around, avoiding Kubota's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Waters defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kubota. #T3#
Kubota trying to control but Waters is having none of it. #SUB#
Kubota working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Waters is working to get back to half guard.
Kubota controlling his opponent.
Kubota 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kubota with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Waters wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kubota.
Waters is squirming around, avoiding Kubota's attempts to control the action.
Kubota working Waters over with strikes here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waters is squirming around, avoiding Kubota's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoji Kubota 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#
Kubota shoots in for a takedown but Waters shows good takedown defense.
Waters shoots in and drives through. Kubota sprawls well.
Kubota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kubota or perhaps it was just good defense by Waters, which made it look bad.
Waters changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Waters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Waters wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Kubota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kubota tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Waters swivels and escapes.
Waters with the counter takedown but Kubota avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Kubota as Waters shoots in.
It looked like Kubota wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Waters shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Waters was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kyoji Kubota overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Waters creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Kubota manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Waters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Waters is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kubota avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Waters.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kubota manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kubota lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Waters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kubota. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kubota lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kubota forces his way into half guard.
Kubota is keen to just control but Waters is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kubota is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Kubota is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Waters is just riding it out for now. Kubota eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kubota wants to work for an arm triangle but Waters is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kubota throwing shots but Waters is blocking nicely.
Waters wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Kubota wants to take a breather but Waters is having none of it.
Kubota is pressing down on Waters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Waters is holding on for now. #SUB#
Kubota is working for a kimura but Waters is defending it quite comfortably.
Waters blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kubota.
Kubota is thwarting Waters's attempts to control the position.
Kubota trying to control the pace. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kubota thows a huge punch but Waters dodges it nicely.
Kubota working over Waters with some ground and pound. Waters looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kubota not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chief Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waters is staying active underneath Kubota, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kubota is pressing down on Waters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Waters is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubota is trying hard to land a takedown here. Waters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kubota tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Waters defends well and Kubota ends up having to push Waters into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kyoji Kubota is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kubota stuffs the takedown.
Kubota throwing a counter right hand but Waters manages to avoid it.
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 Kyoji Kubota.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kubota, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoji Kubota!
Kyoji Kubota took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
SyFi 42
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Joe lunges at Waters with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Waters's hand.
Joe cracks Waters with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Joe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Waters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joe circles away.
Joe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the liver by Joe. Beautiful body shot.
Joe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Waters. Waters circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joe lands with a nice body punch.
Waters takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Waters takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waters takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Waters dives in and grabs Joe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joe pushes down on Waters's head and hops out.
Joe lands a lovely overhand right.
Waters has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Waters there as he acknowledges the shot.
Waters goes for a double leg but Joe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joe continues to drive forward.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Waters.
Waters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joe avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Joe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Joe sizes up Waters with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Waters is rocked!
Joe connects with a superb combination that knocks Waters out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Joe before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Waters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Glass Joe!
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Event:
SyFi 34
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Waters lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Volg Zangief has been cut.
A head kick from Zangief lands but Waters takes it in his stride.
Zangief takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#
Zangief is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Zangief has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zangief get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Zangief stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Waters runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chief Waters!
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Event:
WeinSyd 3
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Wayne Hope shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Waters is looking to control Wayne Hope's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Waters avoid being mounted?
Wayne Hope throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Waters on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Waters tries to get out of the position.
Wayne Hope takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wayne Hope is nestled in close to Waters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Waters trying to control but Wayne Hope postures up.
Wayne Hope thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Waters has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wayne Hope seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wayne Hope lands a nice short elbow.
Wayne Hope thows a huge punch but Waters dodges it nicely.
Waters misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wayne Hope should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wayne Hope connects with a nice short shot to Waters's temple.
Waters is controlling Wayne Hope's trapped leg to prevent Wayne Hope from advancing to side control.#T1#
Wayne Hope thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Waters's head.
Waters is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wayne Hope scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wayne Hope lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wayne Hope throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wayne Hope missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Waters is looking to improve his position.
Wayne Hope throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Waters to regain full guard.
Wayne Hope throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wayne Hope accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Waters is looking to stand up but Wayne Hope isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Waters slaps away a takedown attempt from Wayne Hope, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wayne Hope looks winded!#T2#
Wayne Hope shoots for a takedown but Waters saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Waters seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#KD#
Waters lands a left and a right that send Wayne Hope crashing to the mat, dazed. Waters thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Dennis Wayne Hope has been cut.
Waters scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC#
Wayne Hope is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waters catches Wayne Hope with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Wayne Hope forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chief Waters!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Waters dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Waters fails with the takedown.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Waters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Sanchez pushes Waters up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Waters's face.
Waters drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Sanchez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Chief Waters has been cut.
Sanchez is stalling here.
Waters drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside that Waters shrugs off.
Sanchez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanchez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2#
Knees to the body from Sanchez.
Waters is looking for a takedown.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands an elbow that stopped Waters in his tracks for a moment.
Waters is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanchez is defending well.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanchez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Sanchez.
Sanchez landing knees to the head.
#T3#
Waters is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez has Waters pressed against the cage.
Sanchez avoiding damage.
Waters goes for a takedown attempt but Sanchez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Waters is avoiding it.
Waters shoots and misses
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Waters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Waters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Waters fails with the takedown.
Waters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Waters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Sanchez rushes Waters and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chief Waters's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Waters.
Sanchez regains half guard, as Waters was trying to land strikes.
Waters looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanchez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES2#
Sanchez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Waters shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanchez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Waters.#CL2#
Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Waters in a clinch.
#T1#
Sanchez lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez slows down the pace here.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Waters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanchez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Waters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Sanchez closes the distance but Waters moves to the side #TD#
and Waters counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Sanchez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Waters as he avoids it easily.
Waters changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waters has his takedown stuffed
and Sanchez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD#
Waters shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Waters misses with a head shot. Sanchez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Waters throws an elbow that misses. Sanchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Waters's guard. Nice move by Sanchez!#REVB#
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Waters keeps moving.
Sanchez pushing down on Waters's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Waters is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Jose Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Waters on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Waters tries to get out of the position.
Sanchez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sanchez looking to control but Waters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez avoids the attempt from Waters to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chief Waters's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Sanchez rushes Waters and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Waters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanchez pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Waters back into the cage.#T1#
Sanchez stalling against the cage.
Sanchez lands a knee to the body.
Waters is working for takedown but Sanchez is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Waters has clasped his hands together around Sanchez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sanchez regains half guard, as Waters was trying to land strikes.
Waters misses with a head shot. Sanchez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Waters with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Waters throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sanchez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Waters looking to control but Sanchez passes into half guard.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Waters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Sanchez seems to be working for a kimura but Waters defends the submission attempt.
Waters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez passes to full mount! #T3#
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Waters is looking to escape.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waters is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Waters throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #SU2#
Sanchez stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Waters shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chief Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Waters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Sanchez!
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