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Event:
IXF 33
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Waldrop throws a series of punches but Colt avoids them all with ease.
Colt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Colt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Waldrop napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Waldrop regains half guard.
Colt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Waldrop on the ground.#SUB2#
Waldrop looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Colt lands with a punch from half guard.
Waldrop manages to get to full guard.
Waldrop is trying to control the position but Colt postures up.
Waldrop can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Colt controls the pace.
Waldrop is trying to keep Colt in close.
#SUB2#
Colt content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Waldrop has locked up a guillotine! Waldrop's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Colt is holding on here and Waldrop must be using up a lot of energy. Colt has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Waldrop gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brandon Waldrop!
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Event:
IXF 27
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Waldrop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Banner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Banner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Banner lands a nice forearm strike.
Waldrop managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Banner.
Waldrop regains half guard there - taking advantage of Banner's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Banner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Banner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Banner winds up and cracks Waldrop with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Banner is working for a kimura but Waldrop is defending it quite comfortably.
Waldrop is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banner scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Waldrop is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Waldrop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Banner working over Waldrop with some ground and pound. Waldrop looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Banner connects with a nice short shot to Waldrop's temple. #ROC#
Waldrop is rocked!
Banner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Waldrop is still in real trouble! Can Banner finish him?
Banner lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Waldrop! More strikes land and this one is all over! Banner jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Banner!
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Event:
IXF 19
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Waldrop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Waldrop throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Waldrop misses with a right hand
letting Man counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Brandon Waldrop has been cut.#CL#
Man has Waldrop up against the cage in a clinch.
Waldrop is looking to take this one to the mat.
Man working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Waldrop is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Man is defending well.
Waldrop tries to pull guard but Man forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Big Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Waldrop.
A short right from Man on the inside.
Waldrop has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Man is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Waldrop is trying to drag Man to the mat but Man just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Man is struggling to control the position.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Waldrop is trying to stall.
Waldrop trying to control the position but instead, Man has worked for underhooks and has pushed Waldrop into the cage.
Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Man dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Man digs a right hand into Waldrop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Waldrop's gas tank.
Waldrop is trying to pull guard but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Waldrop jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Man walks away with a smile on his face. Waldrop gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Waldrop misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.#CL#
Man moves into the clinch.
Waldrop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Man just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man digs a right hand into Waldrop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Waldrop's gas tank.
Waldrop looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man.
Man lands a left hand.
Man stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Waldrop being controlled against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waldrop drops down looking for an ankle pick but Man pulls his leg out and moves away.
Waldrop throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Man holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waldrop. #T3#
Waldrop is working for takedown but Man is calmly controlling the position for now.
Man lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Man jumps guard and drags Waldrop to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Man wants to stand but Waldrop is controlling the position.
My spies in ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches inform me that Waldrop has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Waldrop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Man wants to sweep here but Waldrop controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Waldrop decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waldrop.
Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Waldrop misses with a left hand
and Man counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Waldrop thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waldrop. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Waldrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Man scores with a takedown into Waldrop's guard.#SU#
Man gets to his feet. Waldrop looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Man takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
A short right from Man on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Man as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
Waldrop jumps guard but Man turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Man - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Man lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Waldrop's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Waldrop misses with a right hand #KD#
and Man counters with a crisp right hand that drops Waldrop! Man lets Waldrop back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Man staying out of range there.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from Waldrop.
Man slips a straight right by Waldrop.#CL#
Man drives through and clinches with Waldrop against the cage.
Waldrop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waldrop tries to pull guard but Man forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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!
Waldrop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Man just stands there and leans against the cage.
Waldrop tries to circle away but Man has him pinned against the cage.
Waldrop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Man avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Big Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Waldrop.
Waldrop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Man to keep the fight standing.
Waldrop tries to pull guard but Man holds him up against the cage and eventually Waldrop drops back down to his feet.
Waldrop wants to break free but Man has control.
Waldrop is breathing heavily.
Man stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Man lands a left hand.
Man stalling.
#BC2#
Waldrop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Waldrop throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Man counters with a nice right hand that sends Waldrop toppling to the canvas! Waldrop scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Man finish him?!#ROC#
Waldrop is rocked!#CL#
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Waldrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Man - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Waldrop misses with a knee strike.
Waldrop being controlled against the cage.
Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
Waldrop seems to have recovered his senses.
Man leaning his opponent against the cage.
Waldrop tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Man is working Waldrop over against the cage.#T2#
Nice body punch from Man.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#KD#
Man drops Waldrop onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Waldrop is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Waldrop tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Waldrop or not. #TD#
Man drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES#
Man is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Man works on Waldrop's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Man.
Man works on Waldrop's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Waldrop takes a shot to the head.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Man.
Man creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Waldrop's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Waldrop drops to his knees and Man pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Man!
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Event:
IXF 12
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Waldrop lands a jab to the head.
Waldrop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Waldrop enables Banner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Waldrop manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waldrop looking for a sweep. Not yet Waldrop, not yet.
Waldrop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Waldrop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Waldrop's head.
Waldrop is trying to control the position but Banner postures up.
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banner lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waldrop wants to stand but Banner is controlling the position.
Banner throwing strikes but missing.
Banner is working Waldrop over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Waldrop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner landing some decent shots from guard.
Banner throws an elbow that misses. Waldrop uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Banner's guard. Nice move by Waldrop!#REVB#
Banner pulls Waldrop in close to prevent any damage.
Banner 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.
Banner has control of Waldrop's left arm, preventing Waldrop from doing any damage.
Waldrop preventing the sweep.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Waldrop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banner tries to get out of the position.
Waldrop is looking to work some ground and pound but Banner has wrist control.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner controlling Waldrop's posture.
Waldrop stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Banner trying to control the position here.
Banner keeping full guard, as Waldrop tries to pass.
Banner pulls Waldrop in close to prevent any damage.
Banner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Banner 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#
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Waldrop defends it.
Waldrop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banner.
Waldrop slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banner stands up over Waldrop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banner is working Waldrop over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Waldrop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banner cracks Waldrop with a solid left hand.
Banner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Waldrop working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Banner chips away with some ground and pound.
Banner controlling from the top position.
Banner landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Banner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Waldrop is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Banner, into his guard. #REVB#
Waldrop won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner managing to control the position.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner is controlling Waldrop's posture.
Waldrop with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Waldrop does no damage.
Waldrop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Waldrop lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Banner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Waldrop's half guard.
Banner lands strikes from half guard.
Banner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waldrop can do to turn this around?
Waldrop wants to get back to full guard.
Banner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Waldrop is trying to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Waldrop trying to control here.
Banner drops an elbow to the side of Waldrop's head.
Banner lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#
Waldrop is rocked!#T1#
Banner is taking a breather. Waldrop says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Waldrop is still in real trouble! Can Banner finish him?
Banner lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Waldrop quite badly. Waldrop pulls Banner in close trying to recover. Banner postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Waldrop on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Waldrop doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Banner!
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