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Event:
The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 07, 2018 |
#R1# Wid checks a leg kick. Wid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wid blocks a head kick by Wildhauser.
Wildhauser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Frank Wildhauser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wildhauser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wid! But no joy. Nice defenses there by Wildhauser. Wildhauser misses with a body shot.
Wildhauser throws a hook but Wid blocks it. Wildhauser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wildhauser misses with a body kick. Wildhauser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wid moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wid missing with a left hand there. Wildhauser was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD# Wildhauser bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB# Wildhauser goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wid rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wildhauser's guard! Nice work there by Wid! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wildhauser is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1##SUB# Wildhauser drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wid manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wildhauser has Wid in his guard.#REVB# Wid postures up in Wildhauser's guard and throws a big left but Wildhauser blocks it. Wid trying to control the position from guard on top but Wildhauser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wid lands a couple of digs. Wildhauser is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Wildhauser controls Wid momentarily but Wid frees himself. Wid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Wildhauser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wildhauser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wid. #T2# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wildhauser is on top in guard.
#REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wid has Wildhauser pulled in close to control his posture. Wildhauser looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Wid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wildhauser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Wildhauser is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wid is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wid has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Wildhauser has his hands on Wid's head, controlling the position. Wildhauser manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wid manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3# Wildhauser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Wildhauser wants to control from the top but Wid keeps moving. Wid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wildhauser is one step ahead there. Wildhauser controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Wildhauser trying to control but Wid is working from the bottom. Wid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wildhauser wants to pass the guard but Wid is keeping the position.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2# Wid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wildhauser can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Wildhauser trying to control but Wid is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Wid has his foot on Wildhauser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wildhauser works his way back into a safe position though. Wildhauser trying to control but Wid is working from the bottom. #SUB# Wildhauser drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wid looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wid looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wid! #REVB# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wid throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wid throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. 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 Frank Wildhauser will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Wildhauser swings for the body but Wid moves out of range.
Frank Wildhauser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wildhauser misses with a head kick.
Wid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wildhauser swinging wildly here.
Wid throws out a counter right but Wildhauser avoids it with no problem. Wildhauser looks to score with a jab to the body but Wid is just out of range. A little jabbing left from Wid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Wildhauser shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wid sprawls well. Wid wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wildhauser gets slowly back to his feet. Wildhauser misses with a few strikes there.
Wildhauser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wildhauser. Wildhauser misses with a head kick.
Wid has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wildhauser is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD# Wildhauser scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Wid can't do much from the bottom here. #T1# Wid manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Wildhauser trying to control from half guard but Wid is working away. Wid works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Wildhauser drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wildhauser jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Wildhauser 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. Wildhauser trying to control the position from guard on top but Wid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wid looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Wid is looking for a triangle but Wildhauser pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Wid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wildhauser defends well.#T2# 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. Wildhauser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Wid 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. Wildhauser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wid can do to turn this around? Wildhauser wants to control from the top but Wid keeps moving. Wildhauser is really struggling to control Wid but he's trying to hold on to the position. Wid is trying to keep Wildhauser in close.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Wildhauser tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wid swivels and escapes. Wildhauser throws a jab but it's blocked by Wid. A punch combination from Wildhauser misses. #T3# Wid slips under a jab from Wildhauser. Wid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wid thows a left - swing and a miss! Wildhauser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wid manages to avoid it. Wid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wildhauser. Wid throws a lazy right hand but Wildhauser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wildhauser attempts a counter takedown but Wid avoids it well and moves away. Wildhauser misses the jab. Wildhauser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wildhauser throws a sloppy head kick and Wid moves out of range easily. Wildhauser throws a sloppy head kick and Wid moves out of range easily. Wid throws out a counter right but Wildhauser avoids it with no problem. Wildhauser throws a head kick that misses. Wid misses with an uppercut. Wildhauser saw that one coming. Wildhauser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. It seemed like Wid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T4# Wildhauser misses with a double jab
and Wid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wildhauser moves away from the strike by Wid. Wildhauser throws the left hand but Wid avoids the punch easily. Wildhauser misses with a wild combination.
Wid looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wildhauser looks to land a combination but Wid avoids it well. Wildhauser tries to bum rush Wid with a series of wild strikes but Wid uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wildhauser misses with a hook. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wildhauser misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2# and Wid counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wid. 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! Wid working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Wid stays in close to Wildhauser's body and controls the position. Wid throws a big right hand that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Wildhauser dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Wid slips a straight right by Wildhauser. Wildhauser tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wid defends well and Wildhauser ends up having to push Wid into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wid! But no joy. Wildhauser throws a leg kick but Wid sees it coming and moves out of range. Wildhauser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. It seemed like Wid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wildhauser misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Wid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. No joy there for Wildhauser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wid staying out of range there. Wid blocks a head kick by Wildhauser.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wid! But no joy. Wildhauser misses with a leg kick and Wildhauser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wildhauser seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some wild striking there from Wildhauser.
Wid fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wildhauser is out of range. Wildhauser moves away from the strike by Wid. Wildhauser misses with a combination
#TD2# and Wid counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wildhauser won't be happy with that. #T1# Wid trying to control the action but Wildhauser is working from the bottom. Wildhauser is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wid connects with a decent elbow. Wid grinds an elbow into Wildhauser's temple. Wildhauser is looking for a sweep. Wildhauser wants to control but Wid postures up. Wid landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2# Wid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Wid working the head and body with strikes. Wid lands some shots froms side control.#T2# Wid landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Wildhauser is trying to get back to half guard. Wildhauser is working hard here to advance position. Wid working away. Wid remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Wildhauser gets back to half guard. Wildhauser keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3# Wildhauser tries to roll over but Wid keeps him under control. Thomas Wid has got the better of the ground game so far. Wid trying to pass the guard but Wildhauser defending well. Wildhauser is looking for a sweep. Wid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Wid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wildhauser with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Wildhauser wants to improve his position but Wid is controlling well.
Wid passes to side control. Wildhauser wants to control but Wid postures up.#T4# Wid cracks Wildhauser with an elbow. That is naaassty. Wildhauser taking a bit of punishment here - Wid scoring with strikes. Wid lands a nice forearm strike. Wildhauser struggling a bit here. Wildhauser is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wid off and has taken his back! Wid trying to control but not successfully. Wid rolls, trying to escape but Wildhauser keeps control of the position.
#SUB# Wildhauser is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that's the end of the fight! Thomas Wid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Wildhauser 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Frank Wildhauser! Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Thomas Wid! Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Frank Wildhauser!
Frank Wildhauser wins by split decision! Frank Wildhauser decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Thomas Wid spoke after the fight, saying 'GOODBYE!!!'.
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018 |
#R1# Nice takedown defense from Wid. No joy for Wobble on that attempt. Wid stuffs the takedown. Wid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Thomas Wid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jah Wobble. Wid with a nice cross. Wobble's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wobble's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. A cross from Wid lands. Wobble fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wobble under the eye. Wobble has his takedown stuffed and Wid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Wobble gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Wid counters with a straight right hand. Wobble fails with the takedown and Wid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wid lands a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wobble. Wid stuffs the takedown attempt from Wobble. Wobble gets slowly back to his feet. Wobble shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting Wid counter with a right hand. #T2# Wobble takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wobble misses with a takedown and Wid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wobble walks into a left hand. Wobble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wid sprawls well. Wid wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wobble gets slowly back to his feet. Wid throws out a powerful jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wobble shoots and misses and Wid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wid lands an overhand right.#T3# Wobble walks into a left hand. Wobble tries for a takedown but Wid circles away easily and Wid counters with a nice uppercut. Wobble misses with a takedown and Wid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wobble takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Wobble with a lazy takedown attempt and Wid counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wobble shoots and misses and Wid counters with a stiff right hand. Wobble gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Wid to counter with a crisp jab. #T4# Wid connects with a looping right hand.
Wobble shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Wid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wobble shoots and misses and Wid counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wobble tries for a takedown but Wid circles away easily and Wid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wobble fails with the takedown and Wid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wobble shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Wid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wobble misses with a takedown and Wobble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wid dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Wobble misses with a takedown letting Wid counter with a right hand. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wid.
Wobble misses with a takedown and Wid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2# Wobble drives through with a takedown into guard. Wid controlling the position. Wid trying to control the position.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Wid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wid looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wid is on top in guard.
#REVR# Wid throwing strikes but missing. #T1# Wid tries to free his leg and advance position but Wobble is retaining full guard. Wid stopping the sweep attempt from Wobble. Wobble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wid slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Wid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wobble is trying to keep Wid in close.
Wid scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Wid scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Wid wants to control from the top but Wobble keeps moving. Wobble working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wid. Wid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wobble's head. Wid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wobble swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wid preventing the sweep. #SUB# Wid 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. Wobble keeping moving, preventing Wid from controlling successfully. Wid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3# Wobble tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wobble is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wobble is defended easily by Wid. Wid wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Thomas Wid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jah Wobble. Wid cracks Wobble with an open hand slap. Wobble misses with a takedown attempt enabling Wid to counter with a crisp jab. Wobble shoots and misses and Wid counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wobble has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Wobble takes one on the button.#T4# A jab from Wid misses. Wobble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Wobble gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Wid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wobble shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Wid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wobble has his takedown stuffed enabling Wid to counter with a crisp jab. Wobble has his takedown stuffed and Wid counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wobble with a poor takedown and Wid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wobble with a poor takedown and Wid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wid dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Wobble looks for a takedown but Wid sprawls well. Wid is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wobble. Wobble misses with a takedown and Wid counters with a straight right hand. Wid is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Wid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wobble misses with a takedown attempt and Wid counters with a straight right hand. Thomas Wid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jah Wobble. Donk. Wid catches Wobble right on the button with a cross. Wobble misses with a takedown letting Wid counter with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wobble tries for a takedown but Wid circles away easily and Wid counters with a straight right hand. Wobble takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wobble with a lazy takedown attempt and Wid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Wobble doesn't succeed with the takedown and Wid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wobble gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Wid counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wobble takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wobble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Wid scores with a sloppy right hand. Wobble should have avoided that one. Wobble misses with a takedown and Wid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wobble closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Jah Wobble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Wid dips to his left and cracks Wobble with an uppercut! Thomas Wid is winning the standup battle so far. Wid cracks Wobble with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wid scores with a slapping inside leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wid thuds his right hand into Wobble's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Wid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A low kick from Wobble misses and Wid counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wobble gets off balance looking for a body kick and Wid counters with a stiff right hand. Wobble ducks right into an uppercut from Wid. Wobble swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Wobble's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wid connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wobble scrambles back to his feet. Wobble looks to throw a body kick and Wid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3# A lazy body kick from Wobble #TD# and Wid counters with a nice double leg into guard. Wid scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wid's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Wobble keeping moving, preventing Wid from controlling successfully. Wid 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. Wid trying to control the position from guard on top but Wobble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Wobble looking for a guillotine here but Wid defends easily.
#SUB2# Wid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wobble has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wid has managed to get both his arms back between Wobble's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB2# Wobble looking for a guillotine here but Wid defends easily.
Wid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2# Wobble is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wid is aware though and is defending well. Wid stands up over Wobble, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Wid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wobble can do to turn this around? Wid showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Wid landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Thomas Wid showed his dominance in that final round. Well Wid 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Thomas Wid! Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Thomas Wid! Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Thomas Wid!
Thomas Wid wins by unanimous decision! In his post fight interview, Thomas Wid gave a big smile as he said 'i knew i would win tonight he hasnt faced quality competition till tonight #WINNER'.
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1# Wid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wid wants it to stay on the feet. It looked like Wid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Seghir has a takedown stuffed. Seghir fails with a takedown attempt. Thomas Wid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walid Seghir.#TD# Wid darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Seghir avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wid. Wid 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Wid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seghir defends it well. Wid lands strikes from half guard. Wid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1# Seghir is positioning himself well to prevent Wid advancing to mount. Wid not landing any meaningful shots this time. Wid is looking to take a break and control but Seghir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Seghir tries to get to full guard but Wid has control of the leg. Wid trying to control from half guard but Seghir is working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Seghir tries to get to full guard but Wid has control of the leg. #SUB# Wid seems to be working for a kimura but Seghir defends the submission attempt. Wid drops an elbow to the side of Seghir's head. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Wid is keen to just control but Seghir is a slippery customer.#SUB# Wid is looking for a kimura here.
Wid thows a huge punch but Seghir dodges it nicely.
Seghir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wid is working away from the top position though. Wid wants to pass the guard but Seghir is defending well. Wid is looking to take a break and control but Seghir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Wid throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Seghir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Wid trying to control from half guard but Seghir is working away. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Wid slips a straight right by Seghir. Wid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seghir. Walid Seghir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Seghir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Seghir moves away from the strike by Wid. Seghir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seghir somewhat. Seghir shoots for a takedown but Wid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. It looked like Wid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Seghir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4##TD# Wid feints and as Seghir raises his hands in defense, Wid changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Wid is pushing down on Seghir's leg trying to pass to half guard. Seghir is fighting to maintain full guard but Wid has managed to sneak the leg through. Wid trying to control the action but Seghir is working from the bottom. Wid thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seghir's head. #SUB# Wid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seghir defends it well. #SUB# Wid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Wid. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wid throwing shots but Seghir is blocking nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wid dominated that round. 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# Seghir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seghir somewhat. It looked like Wid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Nice defenses there by Seghir. Seghir has a takedown stuffed. We've been informed that Seghir has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Seghir throws the left hand but Wid avoids the punch easily. Seghir tries for a takedown but Wid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Wid is looking to counter punch. Thomas Wid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walid Seghir. A big left from Wid misses. Seghir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Seghir misses with a takedown attempt - Wid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Wid is looking to counter punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Wid manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Seghir on his heels. He'll look to pass Seghir's guard now, I'm sure. Wid won't allow Seghir to sweep him here. #T1# Wid postures up in Seghir's guard and throws a big left but Seghir blocks it. Seghir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wid is one step ahead there. Seghir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Wid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seghir can do to turn this around? Wid cracks Seghir with a solid left hand. Wid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Wid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seghir works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Seghir can't keep his opponent in guard - Wid advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Wid has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Wid throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Seghir is not content to let Wid control the position. Seghir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wid. #T2# Wid is keen to just control but Seghir is a slippery customer.#SUB# Wid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Seghir sees it coming and defends easily. Wid wants to control but Seghir is keeping him busy. Wid with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Seghir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Wid is trying to control. Seghir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Seghir wants to get back to full guard. Seghir is looking to control Wid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seghir avoid being mounted?#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Wid misses with a low kick as Seghir jumps back.#T3# Seghir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Wid throws a looping overhand right but Seghir ducks down to avoid it. Wid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seghir sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice defenses there by Wid. Seghir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Wid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Wid is looking to counter punch. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seghir. Seghir is breathing heavily. Wid loads up on a big right hand but Seghir slips the punch. Seghir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wid avoids it really well and circles away.#T4# Seghir shoots in for a takedown but Wid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Wid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Wid misses with an uppercut. #TD2# Seghir decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Wid slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Wid looking for a sweep. Not yet Wid, not yet. #SUB# Wid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seghir is aware though and is defending well. 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! Seghir won't allow Wid to sweep him here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Wid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Seghir stopping the sweep attempt from Wid. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wid dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Seghir misses with a takedown attempt and Wid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Seghir with a lazy takedown attempt and Wid counters with a lovely straight right hand! Seghir swings widly with a right hand
#TD# so Wid counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Thomas Wid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Wid throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Seghir keeping moving, preventing Wid from controlling successfully. Wid distracts Seghir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Wid preventing the sweep. Wid chips away with some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Seghir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Wid keeping moving, preventing Seghir from controlling successfully. #T1# Wid trying to keep a closed guard but Seghir is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wid is on top in guard.
#REVR# Wid wants to control from the top but Seghir keeps moving. Seghir throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Seghir pulls Wid in close to prevent any damage. Wid with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Wid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Seghir working a defensive guard here.
Seghir has momentary wrist control but Wid slips an elbow through the middle. Wid controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Wid passes Seghir's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Wid drops an elbow to the side of Seghir's head. Seghir taking some punishment here, with Wid in his half guard. #T3# Seghir avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wid. Wid is trying to control. Seghir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Wid throwing shots but Seghir is blocking nicely. Wid scoring with strikes to the body and head. Wid winds up and cracks Seghir with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Seghir is looking for a sweep. Wid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Wid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Seghir has managed to free his arm - good work. Seghir is trying to maintain the position but Wid is very close to passing his half guard. Wid passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4# Wid putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Seghir can do anything to dispel that myth. Wid prevents Seghir from getting the reversal. Wid landing strikes from the mount and Seghir is in trouble! Wid has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Seghir's face.
#ROC# Seghir is rocked! Seghir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wid drops a big elbow. That's hurt Seghir! More shots from Wid and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Wid! In his post fight interview, Thomas Wid gave a big smile as he said 'i knew i would win tonight he hasnt faced quality competition till tonight #WINNER'.
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Event:
IXF 46
Date: Jul 20, 2018 |
#R1# Wid walks into a jab. The fighters circling - Wid throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wid slips a straight right by Yaj. Yaj lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A big left from Wid misses. Wid misses with a hook
and Yaj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Yaj scores with a jab. Wid acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT# It looks like Thomas Wid has been cut. Yaj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Yaj throws a jab when Wid was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yaj connects with a body shot that sends Wid's belly button to the back. Yaj lands a jab. Yaj throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2# and Wid counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1# Wid distracts Yaj with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2# Wid drops back looking for a leg! Yaj is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yaj manages to kick Wid off! Wid jumps back into Yaj's guard. Yaj can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wid controls the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wid postures up in Yaj's guard and throws a big left but Yaj blocks it. Yaj on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yaj tries to get out of the position.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Wid advances to half guard. Yaj wants to control but Wid is keeping busy and won't allow it. Wid content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Yaj is trying to get back to full guard. Wid working the head and body with strikes. Yaj avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wid. Wid tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yaj knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Wid not landing any meaningful shots this time. Yaj knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wid on the ground.#T3# Yaj on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Wid working the head and body with strikes. Wid stalling. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wid is keen to just control but Yaj is a slippery customer. Wid is taking a breather. Yaj 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. Wid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Wid seems to be working for a kimura but Yaj defends the submission attempt. Wid is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Wid seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Wid missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wid lands a nice short elbow. Wid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yaj does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wid wants to pass to mount but Yaj is defending the position. Wid is trying to control the action in half guard but Yaj is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Wid will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Thomas Wid's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Wid throws a poor cross that misses
and Yaj counters with a right hand to the body. Wid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yaj counters with a lovely straight right hand! A left lands for Yaj. Wid throws a jab but it's blocked by Yaj. Wid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Yaj misses with an uppercut. Wid avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Wid wants to counter the offense by Yaj and move into the clinch position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yaj counters with a nice uppercut. Yaj lands with a right hand. Ilya Yaj is winning the standup battle so far. Yaj throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wid on the side of the head. #T1# Wid throws a looping overhand right but Yaj ducks down to avoid it. Wid misses with an uppercut
and Yaj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yaj to score with a decent uppercut. Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wid.
Yaj ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Wid loads up on a big right hand but Yaj slips the punch. Yaj scores with a jab to the jaw. Yaj misses with a body shot.
#TD2# Wid throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yaj tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wid is in Yaj's guard.#T2# Yaj controlling Wid's posture. Wid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Wid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wid working some strikes from top position. Yaj keeping full guard, as Wid tries to pass. Wid throws a big right hand that misses. #T3# Yaj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wid. Wid is looking to work some ground and pound but Yaj has wrist control. Wid sitting in guard, not really doing much. Thomas Wid has got the better of the ground game so far. Wid throwing strikes from guard but Yaj blocks nicely. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Yaj throws a body shot but no joy. Wid throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yaj was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Wid takes one on the button. Wid has his takedown stuffed and Yaj counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A low kick from Wid is predictable there and Yaj counters with a stiff right hand. Wid looks to land a left hand but Yaj moved out of range nicely. Yaj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wid. Yaj bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wid's head backwards. Yaj takes a swing at Wid's ribcage but misses. Yaj moves out of range of the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Yaj dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Thomas Wid'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. And we move into the final round! #R3# Wid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yaj misses with a straight left. Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Wid. Wid might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. The fighters circling - Yaj throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yaj with a body punch. A glancing blow. Yaj blocks a jab. Ilya Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wid throws a shot from downtown. Yaj moves away and avoids it. Wid misses with a looping left.#T1# Wid shoots for a takedown but Yaj saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. It looked like Yaj was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Wid throws a looping overhand right but Yaj ducks down to avoid it. Yaj was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nice defenses there by Yaj. Wid misses with a takedown attempt and Wid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Yaj scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A clash of legs there as Yaj blocks the low kick. Yaj blocks a jab. Yaj lands a nice hook to Wid's body. Wid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Wid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Wid does a little dance to reset his feet. Yaj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wid can do to turn this around? Wid loads up on a big right hand but Yaj slips the punch. A little feinted left hand from Yaj on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wid misses with a left hand and Yaj counters with a straight right hand. Wid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yaj counters with a lovely straight right hand! A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Wid does a little dance to reset his feet. Wid misses with a hook
and Yaj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC# Wid is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yaj defending well as Wid loads up on a big left hand. Yaj misses with a wild body shot. Wid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wid was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj. Yaj lands with a straight right. Wid didn't see that one coming. Wid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wid steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yaj. Ilya Yaj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Yaj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wid sees it coming and avoids it easily. The fighters circling - Wid throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A shot to the liver by Yaj. Beautiful body shot. Wid throws an off balance right hand
and Yaj counters with a lovely shot to the body. Yaj loads up on a big right hand but Wid slips the punch. And Wid tries to counter it with a takedown but Yaj pushes his down on his head and steps out. Yaj slips under a jab.#T4# Yaj dips to his left and cracks Wid with an uppercut! Wid gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yaj jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2# and Wid counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yaj! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yaj keeps working. Yaj is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wid connects with a decent elbow. Wid has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Wid in side control lands a decent elbow. Wid throws a strike aimed at the side of Yaj's head but Yaj avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight! Ilya Yaj showed his dominance in that final round. I think Yaj 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Yaj! Our winner, Ilya Yaj, 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:
IXF 43
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1# Carvallo lands with a straight right. Wid didn't see that one coming. Carvallo misses with a wild body shot. Carvallo misses with a hook to the body
#TD# and Wid decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carvallo's guard. Wid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carvallo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Wid with a flurry of punches that miss. Wid showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Wid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wid passes easily into side control. Nice work. Wid looks up at the clock and then as Carvallo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wid smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1# Wid in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Wid works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Wid slows the pace down. Wid wants to control but Carvallo is keeping him busy. Wid landing a few strikes. Check out the look on Wid's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Carvallo on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Wid in side control, throwing shots but Carvallo defends. Carvallo defending against the ground and pound. Carvallo defending against the ground and pound. #T2# An elbow from Wid crashes against the mat.
Carvallo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Wid is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Carvallo's shoulder. That is not cool. Carvallo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wid.
Wid in side control lands a decent elbow. Wid throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Carvallo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wid connects with a decent elbow. #SUB# Wid has hold of Carvallo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Carvallo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wid cranks the arm and Carvallo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Carvallo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Thomas Wid!
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Event:
IXF 39
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1# Becker throws the left hand but Wid avoids the punch easily.#TD2# Wid fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Becker to the ground. Wid is now in Becker's 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. Wid won't allow Becker to get back to his feet. Becker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wid controls the pace. Becker has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Wid looking to pass the guard. Becker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Wid is looking to work some ground and pound but Becker has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Becker keeping full guard, as Wid tries to pass. Wid makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Wid has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Becker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Becker tries to get out of the position. Becker wants to get back to his feet but Wid passes into half guard.
Becker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1# Becker is trying to escape back to his feet but Wid uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB2# Wid thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Wid cracks Becker with an elbow. That is naaassty. Becker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wid on the ground. Wid taking a breather here. Becker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wid has just dragged him back down to the mat. Wid looks up at the clock and then as Becker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wid smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wid is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Becker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wid has just dragged him back down to the mat. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2# Wid is working Becker over with some ground and pound from side control. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Becker wants to get back to his feet but Wid drags him back down. Wid connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Becker some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Becker tries to escape but Wid is in control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wid in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Becker is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Wid works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Becker tries to escape but Wid is in control. Becker trying to remain calm as Wid controls from the top position. Becker is trying to get back to his feet. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. A lull in the action here. Becker pushes Wid away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wid gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3##SUB2# Wid in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Becker is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Wid!
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Event:
IXF 32
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1# The fighters circling - Wid throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2# Wid closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Nevez is trying to stand up here but Wid is controlling him well. Nevez pushes Wid off but Wid dives into side control.
Nevez pushes Wid away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wid gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Nevez is letting Wid control him for a moment. Nevez pushes Wid away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wid gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Wid takes a little break here. Nevez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Wid working the head with strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nevez trying to remain calm as Wid controls from the top position. The ground and pound from Wid seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #ES# Nevez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Nevez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. A big left from Wid misses. Wid throws a hook to the side of Nevez's head but Nevez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wid misses with a hook. Nevez ducked under it nicely. #T1##TD2# Wid feints and as Nevez raises his hands in defense, Wid changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Wid stands up over Nevez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Wid controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Nevez wants to stand and escape but Wid is having none of it. Nevez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wid on the ground. Wid 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. Wid has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Nevez wants to stand but Wid is controlling the position. Wid looking to pass the guard. Wid works over Nevez with some ground and pound from guard.#T2# Wid lands a couple of decent looking shots. Nevez has momentary wrist control but Wid slips an elbow through the middle. Nevez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nevez tries to get out of the position. Wid is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Wid's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Wid makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Wid lands a couple of digs. Wid lands a couple of digs. Wid working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nevez's head. Wid is standing up over Nevez. Nevez looks to escape but Wid dives into side control.
#T3# Wid is putting a hurting on Nevez here, landing some big shots from side control. Wid scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Wid thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Wid is working Nevez over with some ground and pound from side control. Nevez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wid asserts his dominance and retains side control. Wid controls the position. Nevez is trying to escape and get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES# Nevez sneaks out the side door and pushes Wid away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4# Wid shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nevez sprawls well. Nevez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wid gets slowly back to his feet. Nevez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nevez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wid. Wid walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT# It looks like Thomas Wid has been cut. Wid's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wid's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL# Nevez rushes Wid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Nevez scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nevez lands a right hand. Nevez gets through Wid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A right hook to the body lands for Nevez.
Nevez lands with a short shot to the head. Wid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Nevez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD# Nevez sends Wid crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nevez is motioning to the referee to let Wid up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC# Wid is rocked! Nevez throws a pinpoint strike between Wid's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Wid crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Nevez scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ruben Nevez! Ruben Nevez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
IXF 28
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1# Rohozeanu throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD# Wid scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Rohozeanu is trying to get back to his feet. Rohozeanu wants to control but Wid postures up. Rohozeanu tries to bench press Wid off him but Wid keeps the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sloppy strikes there by Wid. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Rohozeanu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rohozeanu is trying to escape the position but Wid is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rohozeanu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wid connects with a decent elbow. A lull in the action here as Wid stalls from top position. Wid in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1##SUB# Wid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Wid wants to control but Rohozeanu is keeping him busy. Rohozeanu defending against the ground and pound. Wid staying calm. Wid connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rohozeanu some visible discomfort.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Rohozeanu is looking to regain half guard here but Wid keeps moving and retains side control. Wid is looking to take a break and control but Rohozeanu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Wid happy to just control the position for now. Sloppy strikes there by Wid.#T3# Wid postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wid scoring with punches and elbows. Rohozeanu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Rohozeanu can't do much from the bottom here. Wid trying to control the action but Rohozeanu is working from the bottom. Wid controlling the position from side mount. Rohozeanu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#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.#SUB# Wid goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rohozeanu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wid but great work by Rohozeanu. Wid struggling a bit here. Wid is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rohozeanu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Wid wants to improve his position but Rohozeanu is controlling well.
Wid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wid.#SUB# Wid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Wid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rohozeanu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wid dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Rohozeanu throws a right and a left that both miss. Wid looks to throw the jab but Rohozeanu is out of range. Wid is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rohozeanu. Rohozeanu cracks Wid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Rohozeanu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rohozeanu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Rohozeanu leaves Wid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Wid misses with a straight left. Thomas Wid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rohozeanu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rohozeanu connects with a jab. Rohozeanu ducks under a wild hook from Wid. Rohozeanu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Rohozeanu misses #TD# and Wid counters with a takedown into side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rohozeanu being controlled for a moment. Wid postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've been informed that Rohozeanu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1# Wid lands an elbow. Rohozeanu is not content to let Wid control the position. Thomas Wid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Wid throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Wid controls the position. The strikes coming from Wid are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Wid 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.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Wid grinds an elbow into Rohozeanu's temple. Wid looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Wid lands a decent elbow from side control. Rohozeanu is trying to get back to half guard. Wid moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Wid working the head with strikes. Rohozeanu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wid.
Rohozeanu can't do much from the bottom here. #T3# Wid connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rohozeanu some visible discomfort.
Wid throws an elbow but Rohozeanu slips to the side and avoids it well. Wid controls the position. Wid fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rohozeanu can do to turn this around? Wid is trying to ground and pound but Rohozeanu uses the momentary lack of control by Wid to regain half guard. Wid is taking a breather. Rohozeanu 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Rohozeanu gets full guard. Wid throwing strikes from guard but Rohozeanu blocks nicely. Rohozeanu is trying to keep Wid in close.
Wid passes into half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Rohozeanu is looking for a sweep. Wid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Wid will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Wid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Wid throws out a loose jab but Rohozeanu uses good head movement to avoid it. Rohozeanu throws a lazy head kick and Wid counters with a nice uppercut. Wid looks to land a left hand but Rohozeanu moved out of range nicely.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Rohozeanu enables Wid to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rohozeanu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Rohozeanu trying to control the position here. Rohozeanu keeping moving, preventing Wid from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wid content to stall in guard here. Wid'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.#T1# Wid wants to pass the guard but Rohozeanu is keeping the position. Wid is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Wid stopping the sweep attempt from Rohozeanu. Wid trying to control the position from guard on top but Rohozeanu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rohozeanu looks to score with a jab to the body but Wid is just out of range.#T2# 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. Rohozeanu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wid has time to react. Costel Rohozeanu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rohozeanu slips a straight right by Wid.#TD# Wid feints and as Rohozeanu raises his hands in defense, Wid changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Wid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Rohozeanu trying to control the position.
Rohozeanu keeping moving, preventing Wid from controlling successfully. Rohozeanu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Wid stands up over Rohozeanu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3# Wid is stalling in the full guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Rohozeanu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Wid jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rohozeanu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wid defends it well. Rohozeanu slips a straight right by Wid. Rohozeanu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wid throws out the jab. Rohozeanu lands with a straight right. Wid didn't see that one coming. Wid throws a lazy right hand but Rohozeanu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Rohozeanu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Rohozeanu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4# Wid blocks a head kick by Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu lands a two punch combo.
#TD# Wid closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rohozeanu quickly recovers to half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wid looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Rohozeanu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wid. Costel Rohozeanu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rohozeanu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wid jumps into side control! Wid lands a nice forearm strike. Rohozeanu on the wrong end of some ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The ground and pound from Wid seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Wid remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that's the end of the fight! Thomas Wid showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wid, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Wid! Costel Rohozeanu was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2018 |
#R1# Wid throws a hook but Jonhson blocks it. Jonhson tries for a takedown but Wid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jonhson has a takedown stuffed. Jonhson throws a right and a left that Wid avoids nicely. Jonhson ducks under a wild hook from Wid.#TD# Wid shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Wid is stalling in the full guard. Wid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wid looking to pass the guard. #T1# Wid showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Jonhson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wid manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB# Wid is looking for a triangle but Jonhson pushes his legs off easily.
Wid pulls Jonhson in to control the position. #SUB# Wid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Jonhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wid trying to control the position here. #SUB# Wid working for a triangle but Jonhson defends it easily.
Jonhson wants to control from the top but Wid keeps moving. Wid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wid is on top in guard.
#REVR# Jonhson trying to keep a closed guard but Wid is proving a slippery customer.
Wid controlling from the top position. Jonhson trying to keep a closed guard but Wid is proving a slippery customer.
Wid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Wid chips away with some ground and pound.#T4# Wid won't allow Jonhson to sweep him here. Wid stays in close to Jonhson's body and controls the position. Jonhson wants to stand but Wid is controlling the position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jonhson shoots in for a takedown but Wid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Thomas Wid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Jonhson. Jonhson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wid is fending him off so far but Jonhson persists. Nope, Wid circles away and we're back to standing. A slow jab from Wid misses its intended target. Wid takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jonhson wants to clinch up but Wid keeps it at a distance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wid pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jonhson is out of range and Wid settles back down. Jonhson lands with a nice combination. Wid backs away looking to recover. Wid throws an overhand right that lands on Jonhson's shoulder, as Jonhson tries to avoid the shot. #TD# Wid looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wid dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Wid loads up on a big right hand but Jonhson slips the punch.#TD# Wid gets the takedown into side control. Wid working the body and head with strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee asks Wid politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wid prefers to stall for the moment though. Wid trying to control the position but Jonhson is working away. A lull in the action here as Wid stalls from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wid is looking to take a break and control but Jonhson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jonhson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1# Wid connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jonhson some visible discomfort.
Wid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jonhson on the ground. Jonhson wants to control but Wid postures up. Wid landing strikes. Wid taking a breather here. Wid lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2# Wid lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Wid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jonhson can do to turn this around? Jonhson is looking to reverse the position. Jonhson is trying to buck Wid off. Jonhson is trying to control Wid's posture but Wid avoids it. Jonhson tries to buck Wid off but Wid is having none of it. Jonhson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wid asserts his dominance and retains side control. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Wid in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3# Wid working the ground and pound. Wid grinds an elbow into Jonhson's temple. Wid working the body and head with strikes. Check out the look on Wid's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wid scores with a couple of short elbows. A lull in the action here. Jonhson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wid wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jonhson keeps trying to improve his position.#T4# Jonhson struggling a bit here. The referee asks Wid politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wid prefers to stall for the moment though. Wid is chipping away with strikes.
Wid in side control, just content to control the action for now. Thomas Wid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. 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.
Thomas Wid dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Jonhson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wid swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jonhson moves away from the strike by Wid. A head kick misses from Jonhson. Wid stuffs the takedown attempt from Jonhson. Jonhson gets slowly back to his feet. Wid half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Wid keeps the fight on the outside. No luck for Jonhson with that takedown attempt. Horrible takedown attempt by Jonhson or perhaps it was just good defense by Wid, which made it look bad. Thomas Wid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Jonhson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Wid misses the target. Mohammed Jonhson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wid throws a jab but it's blocked by Jonhson. #TD# Wid shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wid was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Jonhson can't do much from the bottom here. #T1# Wid takes a little break here. Jonhson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Wid lands an elbow. Wid controlling the position from side mount. Jonhson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2# 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. Wid moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Wid is chipping away with strikes.
Wid takes a little break here. Jonhson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wid landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3# Jonhson is letting Wid control him for a moment. Wid lands an elbow. Wid working the ground and pound. Wid landing a few strikes. Jonhson struggling a bit here. Wid moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4# Jonhson is looking to reverse the position. Wid happy to just control the position for now. Wid has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wid working the head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Thomas Wid showed his dominance in that final round. Well Wid 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Wid!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2018 |
#R1# Wid throws a lazy right hand but Soszynski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Soszynski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wid as he jumps to the side. Wid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Soszynski looks for a takedown but Wid sprawls well. Soszynski slips under a jab. Wid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soszynski counters with a nice uppercut. Soszynski defending well as Wid loads up on a big left hand. Soszynski wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Wid closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wid lands in his opponent's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1# Wid wants to pass the guard but Soszynski is keeping the position. Wid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soszynski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Soszynski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wid controls the pace. It looks like Wid might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Wid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soszynski is keeping the position for now. Wid controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Let's hope that Wid has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Soszynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wid. Soszynski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Soszynski shoots and misses #TD2# so Wid counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Soszynski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wid stopping the sweep attempt from Soszynski. Wid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soszynski's head. Wid looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wid lands a couple of digs. Wid distracts Soszynski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Wid sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Soszynski wants to sweep here but Wid controlling him for the moment. Soszynski has momentary wrist control but Wid slips an elbow through the middle. Soszynski has momentary wrist control but Wid slips an elbow through the middle. Wid must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Wid showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Wid lands a couple of digs.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Wid is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Wid advances position into side control! Wid working away. Soszynski tries to improve position but can't. Wid cracks Soszynski with a big elbow. Wid lands a few punches from side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wid is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Soszynski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Wid in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wid dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Soszynski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Soszynski duly obliges. Wid's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wid's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Wid looks to land a right hand but Soszynski moved out of range.#TD2# Wid gets a double leg takedown into Soszynski's guard. Soszynski is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wid dives into side control.
#REVR# Wid scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Soszynski to see if he's OK. Wid lands some shots froms side control. A lull in the action here as Wid stalls from top position. Soszynski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Wid is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1# Wid's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Wid drops an elbow to the side of Soszynski's head. Wid is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Soszynski wants to get back to full guard. Wid keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Wid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Wid looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Wid lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Soszynski taking some punishment here, with Wid in his half guard. Nice strikes from Wid there. Soszynski wants to control but Wid is keeping busy and won't allow it. Wid trying to mount his opponent but Soszynski defends it. Soszynski wants to control but Wid is keeping busy.
#T3# Nice strikes from Wid there. Soszynski pushes Wid off but Wid dives into side control.
Soszynski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Wid cracks Soszynski with a big right hand but Soszynski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wid working the body and head with strikes. Soszynski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4# Soszynski is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Wid lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Soszynski down.
Wid cracks Soszynski with a big elbow. Wid working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Soszynski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wid connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Soszynski some visible discomfort.
Soszynski tries to get back to half guard but can't. Wid lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Soszynski down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round! #R3##TD2# Wid shoots in and bounces Soszynski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB# Wid looking to improve position, pressing down on Soszynski's thigh with his hand. Soszynski seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Wid paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Wid's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Soszynski picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tomasz Soszynski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1# Magomet shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Magomet really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Wid throws a hook to the side of Magomet's head but Magomet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wid throws a hook but Magomet blocks it. Magomet tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wid manages to circle out of the way. Thomas Wid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Wid closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomet to the mat! Magomet manages to get full guard. Wid looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wid cracks Magomet with a solid left hand. Wid landing with the ground and pound. Magomet is striking from the bottom but Wid uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T1# Magomet is looking for a sweep. Wid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Wid slips a nice elbow through Magomet's hands, connecting with Magomet's forehead. Magomet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wid on the ground. Wid working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Magomet wants to control but Wid is keeping busy.
Magomet on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Wid is taking a breather. Magomet 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. Wid scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Wid trying to control the pace. #T2# Magomet wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Still in half guard, Wid seems content to control. Wid lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Wid scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3# Wid lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wid working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Wid not doing much here.
Magomet has hold of Wid's hands but Wid slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Wid is thwarting Magomet's attempts to control the position. Magomet is controlling Wid's position as best he can from this difficult position. Wid content to control rather than advance. Wid is nestled in close to Magomet, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4# Wid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Magomet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Wid seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Wid is figuring out what he wants to do next. Wid prevents Magomet from improving his position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Magomet trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Wid lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wid dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Magomet tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2# and Wid counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Magomet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomet tries to get out of the position. Wid advances position into side control! Wid has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Wid is working Magomet over with some ground and pound from side control. The referee asks Wid politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wid prefers to stall for the moment though. Wid is chipping away with strikes.
Wid landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2# Wid is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomet knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wid in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1# Wid lands some shots froms side control. Wid cracks Magomet with an elbow. That is naaassty. You can see the frustration on Magomet's face as Wid controls the position. Magomet is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wid connects with a decent elbow. A lull in the action here. Wid landing a few strikes. #T2# A lull in the action here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wid working the ground and pound. Magomet takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Magomet takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wid lands a few punches from side control. Wid connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Magomet some visible discomfort.
Magomet being controlled for a moment. Wid landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3# Wid is working Magomet over with some ground and pound from side control. Wid has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wid is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Magomet will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Wid landing a few strikes. Magomet tries to bench press Wid off him but Wid keeps the position. Magomet struggling a bit here. Magomet taking a bit of punishment here - Wid scoring with strikes. Wid working the ground and pound. #SUB2# Wid working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Wid controlling the position from side mount. #T4# Wid lands an elbow. Magomet can't do much from the bottom here. Check out the look on Wid's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wid working the head with strikes. Magomet is being controlled here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Magomet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wid pinned against the cage. Wid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Magomet fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Wid slaps away a takedown attempt from Magomet, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krav Magomet. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomet sees it coming and avoids it easily. Magomet shoots in for a double leg but Wid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. The fighters circling - Wid throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2# Wid closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magomet did well to prevent Wid getting side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wid trying to control the pace. Wid scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1# Wid slips a nice elbow through Magomet's hands, connecting with Magomet's forehead. Magomet taking some punishment here, with Wid in his half guard. Wid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Wid controlling the action here. 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. Wid connects with a nice short shot to Magomet's temple. Wid slips a nice elbow through Magomet's hands, connecting with Magomet's forehead. Nice strikes from Wid there. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wid in particular looking to stall. Wid winds up and cracks Magomet with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2# Wid prevents Magomet from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Wid. Wid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Wid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magomet with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Wid controlling the action here. Magomet on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Wid looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Wid is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Magomet! #T3# Wid working away from the top, dropping strikes. Wid looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wid controlling the position easily from mount. Wid dominating with strikes here. Wid lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Magomet hang on? Magomet is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wid pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Magomet in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Wid looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4# Wid pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Magomet taking shots to the head. Wid has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Magomet's face.
Magomet is trying desperately to improve position. Wid lands with some strikes. Wid working away from the top, dropping strikes. Wid is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Magomet can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wid pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Magomet in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Wid controlling from mount. Wid with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Thomas Wid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Wid 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 24:30 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Wid!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Wid shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Soszynski is trying to defend but Wid finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Wid content to control rather than advance. Wid is nestled in close to Soszynski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Wid seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wid working over Soszynski with some ground and pound. Soszynski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Wid thows a huge punch but Soszynski dodges it nicely.
#T1# Wid controlling the action here. Wid winds up and cracks Soszynski with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Wid working over Soszynski with some ground and pound. Soszynski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Soszynski wants to control but Wid is keeping busy and won't allow it. Wid with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Wid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Wid stalling. Wid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soszynski on the ground. Soszynski has hold of Wid's hands but Wid slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2# Soszynski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wid lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Wid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Wid looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Soszynski wants to control but Wid is keeping busy.
Wid not doing much here.
#SUB2# Soszynski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3# Wid lands with a punch from half guard. Wid working over Soszynski with some ground and pound. Soszynski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Wid slips a nice elbow through Soszynski's hands, connecting with Soszynski's forehead. Wid lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Wid takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Wid seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Soszynski is trying to control but can't.
Wid controlling the pace. Wid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Soszynski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4# Wid is figuring out what he wants to do next. Wid scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Wid scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Ground and pound from Wid. Wid working over Soszynski with some ground and pound. Soszynski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Soszynski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wid scores with a couple of nice shots. Wid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Wid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wid is nestled in close to Soszynski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wid drops an elbow to the side of Soszynski's head. Soszynski moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wid dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Wid misses with a looping right. Soszynski throws out a counter right but Wid avoids it with no problem. Soszynski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Wid misses with a straight left. Wid misses with a looping right. Wid throws out a loose jab but Soszynski uses good head movement to avoid it. Wid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soszynski.#TD# Soszynski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Wid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soszynski swivels though and keeps the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wid is stalling in the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wid lands a couple of elbows.#T1# Wid throws a big elbow that misses. Wid passes Soszynski's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Wid content to control rather than advance. Wid is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Soszynski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Wid is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Wid is pressing down on Soszynski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soszynski is holding on for now. Wid scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2# Still in half guard, Wid seems content to control. Soszynski is looking to escape. Wid seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Wid working Soszynski over with strikes. Wid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soszynski can do to turn this around? Wid lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Wid working over Soszynski with some ground and pound. Soszynski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wid in particular looking to stall.#T3# Soszynski is looking to control Wid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soszynski avoid being mounted? Wid content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Wid lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Wid trying to control the pace. Wid working the head and body with strikes. Wid is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Wid is taking a breather. Soszynski 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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ground and pound from Wid. Wid controlling the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wid dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Soszynski fails with the takedown.#TD# Wid looking to score a takedown here. Soszynski is defending well but Wid drives through and ends up in Soszynski's guard. Soszynski wants to get back to his feet but Wid is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2# Soszynski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Soszynski is trying to control the position but Wid postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wid with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Wid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Wid stands up over Soszynski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1# Wid sitting in guard, not really doing much. Wid postures up.
Wid postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Wid is working Soszynski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Wid is in close to Soszynski's body, working some short punches and elbows. Soszynski looking to control but Wid passes into half guard.
Wid with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2# Wid seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soszynski for as long as he can get away with.#T3# Wid wants to free his trapped foot but Soszynski is holding on for dear life with his legs. Wid is taking a breather. Soszynski 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.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Soszynski fails with the takedown.#TD# Wid shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Soszynski napping and manages to drive through into side control! Soszynski taking a bit of punishment here - Wid scoring with strikes. Soszynski seems a little lost for a moment, as Wid dominates the positioning. Soszynski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4# Wid lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Still in half guard, Wid seems content to control. Thomas Wid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Wid wants to pass to mount but Soszynski is defending the position. Wid uses his free foot to push down on Soszynski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Soszynski. Soszynski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wid sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wid lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Thomas Wid showed his dominance in that final round. Well Wid 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Wid!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2018 |
#R1# Kirk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2# It looks like Thomas Wid has been cut. Kirk moves out of range of the strikes. Kirk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD# Wid feints and as Kirk raises his hands in defense, Wid changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Wid sitting in guard, not really doing much. Wid with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Wid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wid showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Kirk keeping full guard, as Wid tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirk is trying to keep Wid in close.
Wid wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Wid landing some decent shots from guard. Wid wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving. Wid postures up in Kirk's guard and throws a big left but Kirk blocks it. Wid controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Kirk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wid. Wid content to stall in guard here. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Wid landing with the ground and pound. #T2# 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. Wid 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. Wid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Wid lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kirk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kirk keeping moving, preventing Wid from controlling successfully. Wid lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Wid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Wid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Wid throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3# Wid loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kirk has momentary wrist control but Wid slips an elbow through the middle. Wid is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Wid lands a couple of elbows. Wid throws a strike but Kirk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Wid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kirk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Wid looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Kirk preventing the sweep. #T4# Kirk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Wid trying to keep a closed guard but Kirk is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Wid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wid seems keen to control Kirk's posture. Kirk chips away with some ground and pound. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wid is on top in guard.
#REVR# Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kirk is trying to control the position but Wid postures up. #SUB2# Kirk is looking for a triangle but Wid pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wid dominated that round. The cut man is working on Thomas Wid's cut. That's time! Wid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Wid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kirk closes the distance and lands a one-two. Kirk tries to clinch but Wid is having none of it. Wid slips under a jab from Kirk. Kirk slips under a jab.#TD# Wid drives through with a takedown into Kirk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Wid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wid makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Wid wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving. Wid is working Kirk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2# Kirk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wid advances to half guard. #T1# Wid is thwarting Kirk's attempts to control the position. Wid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kirk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Wid lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Wid lands strikes from half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wid lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2# Kirk looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Wid lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Kirk taking some punishment here, with Wid in his half guard. #T2# Wid trying to control the action but Kirk is working from the bottom. Wid seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Wid is taking a breather. Kirk 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. Wid trying to mount his opponent but Kirk defends it. Wid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Wid 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. Wid is trying to control. Kirk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3# Well, if Wid is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wid lands a nice short elbow. Kirk is doing well to control the position and prevent Wid from advancing to side control. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kirk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kirk. Wid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Wid is working Kirk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Wid wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving. #T4# Wid sitting in guard, not really doing much. Wid landing with the ground and pound. Wid passes easily into side control. Nice work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wid works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wid dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Thomas Wid's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD# Wid shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kirk napping and manages to drive through into side control! Kirk is not content to let Wid control the position. Wid just content to control the position. Wid cracks Kirk with a big elbow. #ROC# Kirk is rocked! Wid lands a decent elbow from side control. Kirk is still in real trouble! Can Wid finish him? Kirk taking a bit of punishment here - Wid scoring with strikes. Wid lands a strong strike to the head of Kirk. That's dazed him! Wid looking to finish here. Kirk is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Wid lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Wid!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1# Bjorg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wid. Bjorg throws a nice head kick!
Bjorg throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Wid counters with a nice double leg into guard. Wid wants to pass the guard but Bjorg is keeping the position. Bjorg is trying to keep Wid in close.
Bjorg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Wid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Wid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bjorg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wid controls the pace. Wid is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Wid sitting in guard, not really doing much. Wid chips away with some ground and pound.#T1# Wid 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. Wid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjorg works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Wid scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Wid controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Wid is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Wid working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Wid controls from within his opponent's guard. Wid distracts Bjorg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Wid distracts Bjorg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Wid chips away with some ground and pound. Wid makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Wid 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. Wid passes Bjorg's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Bjorg looks winded! Nice strikes from Wid there. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wid in particular looking to stall. Wid lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3# Wid uses his free foot to push down on Bjorg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bjorg. Wid landing shots from mount. Wid looking to control and managing it successfully. Wid unloading with bombs! Wid lands a couple of good shots and Bjorg has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Bjorg covers up after that shot from Wid.
Wid is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Bjorg. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Wid punches Bjorg on the ear. #T4# Wid is punishing Bjorg with strikes - can he finish him?!#ROC# Bjorg is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wid lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Bjorg is still in real trouble! Can Wid finish him? Wid scores with punches to the body. Wid scores with strikes from the back.
Wid punches Bjorg on the ear. #SUB# Wid has got one arm under Bjorg's chin. This could be trouble... Bjorg trying to control the other hand but Wid gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Bjorg has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Wid!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Wid shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Wid lands with a punch from half guard. Wid is trying to control. Ambe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Ambe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Wid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB# Wid wants to work for an arm triangle but Ambe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wid works his foot free and advances to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wid is in the full mount, landing strikes. Wid unloading with bombs!#T1# Wid scoring with strikes but Ambe is staying in there. Wid lands a couple of good shots and Ambe has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Wid thows a strike but Ambe uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Ambe as he ends up in Wid 's guard! Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Wid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wid controlling the position. Wid is trying to control the position but Ambe postures up. Wid keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. Wid wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Wid escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ambe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Ambe looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Wid controls Ambe momentarily but Ambe frees himself. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Wid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ambe works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB# Wid actively working from the bottom here. Wid moves into full guard.
Ambe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3# Wid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ambe is one step ahead there. Wid keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. Ambe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wid is on top in guard.
#REVR# Wid pushes down on Ambe's leg and manages to get into half guard. Wid wants to take a breather but Ambe is having none of it. #T4##SUB2# Ambe looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Wid wants to pass the guard but Ambe is defending well. Wid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Wid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Nice strikes from Wid there. Wid not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ambe is staying active underneath Wid, who seems content to just control the action from this position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wid dominated that round. That's time! Wid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Ambe misses with a hook. Wid ducked under it nicely. Wid staying out of range there. Wid throwing a counter right hand but Ambe manages to avoid it. Wid goes for a double leg but Ambe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ambe continues to drive forward. Wid throws the left hand but Ambe avoids the punch easily. Ambe goes for a double leg but Wid avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wid continues to drive forward. Wid throws a hook to the side of Ambe's head but Ambe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A telegraphed right hand from Wid misses the target. Ambe moves away from the strike by Wid. Wid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ambe as he jumps to the side. Ambe wants to counter with a clinch but Wid pushes him away. Wid throws a hook but Ambe avoids it easily.#CL2# Ambe rushes Wid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Wid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ambe can do to turn this around? A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wid misses with a punch on the inside.
Wid misses with some punches.
Wid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe is struggling to control the position.#TD2# Ambe jumps guard.
#T1# Ambe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Ambe keeping moving, preventing Wid from controlling successfully. Wid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Ambe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wid trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Wid postures up in Ambe's guard and throws a big left but Ambe blocks it. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Wid scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Wid trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom. Ambe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Wid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wid swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Wid tries to keep at a distance but Ambe has taken the fight into the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Wid fails to land. Wid is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ambe pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Wid. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambe leaning his opponent against the cage. Ambe throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wid blocking some punches.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Wid. Wid blocks an uppercut.
Wid is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ambe pulls him back up using the underhooks. Wid trying to stall but Ambe improves his position.
Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Wid. Wid misses with some punches.
Wid throws a head punch that misses. Wid blocks an uppercut.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Wid. Wid fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4# Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Wid. Wid misses with the head strike.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Wid misses with some punches.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
Wid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Wid. Ambe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Wid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wid tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ambe just stands there and leans against the cage. Wid misses with a hook from the clinch. Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside. Wid blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Har Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Wid fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ambe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ambe wants it to stay on the feet. Wid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Wid misses with a looping left. Ambe throws out a loose jab but Wid uses good head movement to avoid it. Har Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ambe looks to land a left hand but Wid moved out of range nicely. Wid appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Wid slips a straight right by Ambe.#CL2# Ambe clinches up with Wid and pushes him back against the cage. Wid is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Wid. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wid working hard to break the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Wid fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Wid. Wid throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wid. Ambe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wid backwards. Ambe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wid up against the cage. Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Wid. #T1# Ambe prevents Wid from breaking the clinch. Wid has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ambe after a bit of a struggle. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ambe. Ambe misses with some punches.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Wid.
Wid has a couple of punches blocked by Ambe.
Wid throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe. Wid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe. Wid misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe stops a takedown attempt from Wid.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Ambe prevents a body shot from Wid. Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Har Ambe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wid working hard to break the clinch. Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ambe. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wid. Wid blocking some punches.
Ambe throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. Ambe is struggling to control the position. Wid throws a head punch that misses. Wid is trying to force a seperation but Ambe has the dominant position. Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside. Ambe slowing the pace effectively. Wid jumps guard but Ambe stands there with Wid around his waist. Wid gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3# Wid wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Ambe. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ambe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Ambe misses with the head strike.
Wid misses with some punches.
Wid tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Wid back against the cage. Wid wants to get back to striking at distance but Ambe won't allow it.
Wid blocking some punches.
Wid throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe. Wid taking a breather. Stalling in the clinch from Ambe.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2# Ambe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wid is trying to keep an underhook but Ambe manages to get the takedown into half guard. Wid is looking for a sweep. Ambe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4# Wid is refusing to be controlled, as Ambe sits in half guard. Wid is looking for a sweep. Ambe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ambe thows a huge punch but Wid dodges it nicely.
Wid is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Ambe wants to take a breather but Wid is having none of it. Wid wants to get back to full guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Still in half guard, Ambe seems content to control. Wid avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ambe. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Thomas Wid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Wid looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight! Har Ambe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ambe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Har Ambe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1# Dark fails to land the takedown. Dark closes the distance but Wid moves to the side and Wid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wid loads up on a big right hand but Dark slips the punch. Dark fails with a takedown attempt. Some bone on bone action there as Dark checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Wid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Dark tries for a takedown but Wid circles away easily and Wid counters with a nice uppercut. Thomas Wid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenon Dark. Dark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wid. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dark moves in looking to clinch but Wid pushes him off. Wid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dark. Wid misses with an uppercut. Dark doesn't manage to clinch there - Wid circles away.
Wid throws a low kick but Dark moves out of range easily. Wid throws the left hand but Dark avoids the punch easily.#T1# Wid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dark.#TD# Wid looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Wid takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Dark looks winded! Wid is nestled in close to Dark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Wid drops an elbow to the side of Dark's head. Wid keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Wid working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Wid lands with a punch from half guard. Wid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Dark wants to control but Wid is keeping busy.
#SUB# Wid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2# Wid slips a nice elbow through Dark's hands, connecting with Dark's forehead. Wid controlling the action here. Wid uses his free foot to push down on Dark's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dark. 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! Wid has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dark's face.
#SUB# Wid working for a submission but Dark is keeping him at bay. Wid content just to control the position here. Wid unloading with bombs!#T3# Wid with shots to the head and body - Dark looks very uncomfortable down there. Wid with a couple of short strikes. Wid landing strikes from the mount. Wid is landing with some decent strikes but Dark is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC# Dark is rocked! Wid with the ground and pound from mount. Dark is still in real trouble! Can Wid finish him? Wid lands a nice shot to the head. Wid sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Wid raining down hammerfists from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Wid working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wid lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dark hang on? Wid in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dark is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wid looking to control and managing it successfully. Dark takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Wid in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wid lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wid dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD# Wid closes the distance looking for a takedown. Dark stuffs it but Wid still has hold of him. Wid picks Dark up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Wid slams Dark to the floor and that's really hurt Dark - he doesn't know where he is! Wid throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Wid!
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