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Event:
Gladius #19
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Wayne lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Wayne takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Wayne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wayne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Wayne.
Wayne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Wayne throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
#CL2#
Wayne darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wayne has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Wayne jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Wayne's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wayne, up you get!
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Wayne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Wayne misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Wayne backing up. Wayne nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Wayne moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Wayne.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Wayne is controlling him.
Wayne scores with a knee to the head.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Wayne.
Wayne looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Wayne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Wayne misses with an elbow strike.
Wayne lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wayne scores with a knee to the head.
#TD2#
Wayne pulls guard. #SU#
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wayne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wayne is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Wayne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
CJ Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Wayne.
Wayne tries to clinch up.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones checks a low kick from Wayne.
Jones looks to land a combination but Wayne avoids it well. #T3#
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wayne tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wayne moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Wayne misses
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wayne tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Wayne. #T4#
Wayne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones blocks a head kick by Wayne.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Wayne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wayne feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Wayne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Wayne backing up. Wayne nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Wayne moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Wayne is controlling him.
Wayne tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wayne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
CJ Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Wayne does no damage.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Wayne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wayne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Wayne misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wayne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Wayne.
A lazy body kick from Wayne
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Wayne backing up. Wayne nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Wayne lands with a nice body kick.
Wayne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Wayne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Wayne gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wayne is breathing heavily.
Wayne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Wayne will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wayne throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones blocks a jab.
Wayne tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
CJ Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Wayne.
Wayne tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.#T2#
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
Wayne is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wayne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Wayne's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Wayne has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Wayne has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christian Wayne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wayne can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Wayne breaks the clinch.
Wayne throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Wayne backing up. Wayne nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Wayne throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wayne wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Wayne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Wayne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wayne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wayne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Wayne throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
A low kick from Wayne misses
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Christian Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Wayne clinches up against the cage.
Wayne has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wayne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wayne has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to push Wayne away but Wayne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Wayne blocking some punches.
Wayne lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Wayne breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wayne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Wayne backing up. Wayne nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wayne throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Wayne misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Wayne will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by Wayne misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones lunges at Wayne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wayne's hand.
Jones throws a series of punches but Wayne avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wayne tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wayne wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wayne darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Wayne backing up. Wayne nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wayne thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Wayne will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Wayne is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Wayne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#ES#
Jones manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wayne keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wayne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wayne stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Wayne's takedown attempt.
Wayne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wayne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Wayne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Christian Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wayne throws a body kick that misses
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Wayne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
CJ Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Wayne.
Wayne throws a lazy head kick
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wayne misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wayne tries to clinch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Wayne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
CJ Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Wayne moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Wayne has double underhooks.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Wayne has the dominant position.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Wayne is controlling him.#BC2#
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wayne misses with a kick to the body.
As Wayne looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Wayne just gets out of the way.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Wayne backs away looking to recover.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Wayne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Wayne fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Wayne misses with a kick to the body
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wayne throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wayne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Wayne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Jones!
Christian Wayne was interviewed post fight and said 'Chamba'.
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Event:
Gladius #14
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Bergs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wayne.
Bergs looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bergs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wayne. Wayne obviously looking to wear him down.
Wayne lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bergs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wayne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bergs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bergs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Wayne takes the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Bergs has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bergs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wayne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bergs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wayne.
Wayne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bergs is defending well.
Wayne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne misses with the head strike.
Wayne lands a nice elbow.
Wayne lands an elbow inside that Bergs shrugs off.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wayne missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Wayne.
#BC2#
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wayne shoots in for a double leg but Bergs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bergs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wayne lands with a slapping head kick.
Wayne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Wayne clinches up with Bergs and pushes him back against the cage.
Wayne effectively controlling the action here.
Wayne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bergs is defending well.
Matty Bergs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Wayne.
Still in the clinch, Bergs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bergs is trying to maintain a safe position but Wayne gets an underhook and turns Bergs into the cage.
Wayne just leaning against Bergs, taking a breather. #TD2#
Wayne tightens his grip and picks Bergs up, before dumping him to the ground. Bergs manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wayne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bergs's head.#T2#
Bergs has momentary wrist control but Wayne slips an elbow through the middle.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bergs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wayne on the ground.
Wayne scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wayne postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wayne with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2#
Bergs is working an open guard so Wayne takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wayne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wayne lands a nice shot that snaps Bergs's head back.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wayne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wayne misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Wayne rushes Bergs and presses him up against the cage.
Wayne has Bergs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bergs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Bergs working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bergs.
Wayne lands an elbow inside that Bergs shrugs off.
Bergs misses with some punches.
Wayne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bergs stalling in the clinch but Wayne improves position.
Wayne will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bergs up against the cage.#TD2#
Wayne is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bergs can't fight it off and eventually Wayne manages to take the fight to the floor. Bergs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bergs trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wayne lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Wayne connects with a couple of short punches.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Bergs keeps moving. #SU2#
Wayne gets to his feet. Bergs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wayne. #CL2#
Bergs tries to keep at a distance but Wayne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wayne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bergs's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Wayne has clasped his hands together around Bergs's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bergs wants to control but Wayne postures up.
Wayne scoring with punches from side control.
Wayne cracks Bergs with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wayne advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Wayne is working for a guillotine from mount but Bergs frees his head quite easily.
Bergs in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Wayne dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wayne lands a nice looking body kick.
Wayne tries to clinch but Bergs moves out of range.
Bergs lands a nice shot to the body.
Bergs avoids the head kick by Wayne.
Wayne punishes Bergs's body with a nice straight punch.
Wayne is looking to land body kicks.
Wayne tries to clinch but Bergs moves out of range.
Wayne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Wayne throws a sloppy head kick and Bergs moves out of range easily.
Bergs avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bergs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bergs swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
#CL2#
Wayne darts in and clinches Bergs up against the cage.
Bergs wants to stall.
#BC2#
Wayne breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL2#
Wayne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bergs trying to control the position but instead, Wayne has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bergs into the cage.
Wayne blocks a body shot from Bergs.
Bergs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wayne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bergs blocks it with crossed arms.
We've been informed that Wayne has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bergs prevents the takedown attempt.
Wayne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bergs prevents it.
Bergs stalling against the cage.
Wayne has Bergs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bergs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matty Bergs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Wayne.
Wayne goes for a takedown attempt but Bergs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Wayne moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Bergs takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bergs looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Wayne has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bergs clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wayne lands with a hammerfist to the side of Bergs's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne cracks Bergs with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Bergs from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Wayne connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bergs to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Wayne is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bergs is defending well though. Wayne let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Bergs right now.
Wayne scores with strikes from the back.
Bergs covers up after that shot from Wayne.
#T3##SUB2#
Bergs defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wayne's arms.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Wayne.
I really don't envy Bergs right now.
Bergs is working hard here to advance position.
Wayne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wayne scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Wayne is landing with strikes from the back.
Wayne punishes Bergs with strikes from the back mount.
Wayne throwing damaging strikes from the back! Bergs could be in trouble here!
Bergs just trying to survive but Wayne is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wayne controls the action.#SUB2#
Wayne is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bergs is defending well though. Wayne let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
Wayne lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bergs hold on?!
Christian Wayne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bergs is taking damage to the body and head.
The referee is taking a good look at Bergs as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Wayne!
#SUB2#
Wayne is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bergs defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Wayne is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Bergs won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Wayne off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Wayne!
Christian Wayne seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Gladius #11
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Younger swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Younger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Younger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wayne. Younger shrugs it off though. #TD2#
Wayne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Younger is looking for a sweep. Wayne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Younger manages to get to full guard.
Wayne postures up in Younger's guard and throws a big left but Younger blocks it.
Wayne content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wayne postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Younger looking for a guillotine here but Wayne defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Younger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wayne with a nice head shot there.
Younger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Younger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wayne's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Wayne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Younger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Younger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Wayne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Wayne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Younger tries to stand but Wayne is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Younger postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wayne is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Younger, into his guard. #REVB#
Younger working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Younger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wayne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Younger's head.#T3#
Younger throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wayne trying to control but Younger is working from the bottom.
Wayne content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Younger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wayne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wayne is looking to work some ground and pound but Younger has wrist control.#SUB#
Younger working for a triangle but Wayne defends it easily.
Younger is breathing heavily.
Wayne landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Wayne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wayne trying to control but Younger is working from the bottom.
Wayne scoring with punches to the head and body.
Younger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Younger keeps moving.
Wayne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Younger's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Younger is looking for a triangle but Wayne pushes his legs off easily.
We've been informed that Wayne has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Younger throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wayne is working Younger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Wayne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Younger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Younger fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Younger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Wayne moves into range and clinches up with Younger.#BC2#
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Younger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wayne dodges the punch combination from Younger.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wayne.
Younger tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Younger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wayne trying to control but Younger is having none of it.
BOOM! Wayne connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Wayne raining down hammerfists from mount.
Younger is in a horrible position here. Wayne smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Christian Wayne has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee warns Younger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wayne landing shots from mount.
Wayne has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Younger's face.
Wayne fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wayne fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wayne lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wayne unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne working Younger over with strikes here.
Wayne raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Wayne breaks from Younger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wayne wants to control the pace but Younger is squirming around nicely.
Wayne with a couple of short strikes.
Wayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wayne landing strikes from the mount.
Younger taking shots to the head.
Wayne scoring with strikes but Younger is staying in there.
Younger tries to lock up and control but Wayne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Younger is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne landing strikes from the mount and Younger is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Wayne.
Younger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Younger is bucking up trying to escape but Wayne cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Younger in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wayne with a couple of short strikes.
Wayne lands a nice shot to the head.
Wayne lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Younger is squirming around, avoiding Wayne's attempts to control the action.
Younger in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wayne fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Younger wants to control but Wayne is having none of it.
Wayne pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wayne tries to control but Younger wriggling away. #T4#
Wayne cracks Younger with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Younger is trying desperately to improve position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne lands a couple of good shots and Younger has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Can Younger hold on?! Wayne is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Wayne is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Wayne gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Wayne gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Wayne apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#CL2#
Wayne clinches with his opponent.
Younger is pressed up against the cage. Wayne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Younger down to the mat. Younger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Younger misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Younger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Younger slaps away a takedown attempt from Wayne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wayne scores with a sloppy right hand. Younger should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Younger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wayne.
Younger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Wayne moves into the clinch successfully.
Wayne landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wayne keeps control of Younger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Younger is trying to break the clinch but Wayne has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Wayne.
Wayne landing knees to the head.
Wayne can't get the takedown.
Wayne will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Younger up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Younger tries to break the clinch but Wayne is controlling the position.
Younger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wayne has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Younger is trying to push Wayne away but Wayne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Wayne.
Wayne lands an elbow inside that Younger shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Austin Younger has been cut.
Wayne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Younger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wayne is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Younger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wayne is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Younger to keep the fight standing.
Austin Younger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Wayne.
Younger is trying to force a seperation but Wayne has the dominant position.
Wayne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Younger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wayne stalling.
Wayne lands an elbow that stopped Younger in his tracks for a moment.
Wayne is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Younger to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Wayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Younger stuffs the takedown attempt from Wayne. Wayne gets slowly back to his feet.
Wayne drops his hands momentarily and Younger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Younger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wayne on the side of the head.
Christian Wayne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Younger scores with a nice strike.
Austin Younger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Younger throws a head kick that misses
and Wayne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Younger connects with a single shot there.
Younger misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Wayne rushes Younger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wayne has Younger pressed against the cage, preventing Younger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Wayne manages to pull guard.
Younger is fighting to break Wayne's control of his arms but Wayne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Younger wants to stand but Wayne is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Younger wants to pass the guard but Wayne is keeping the position.
Wayne pulls Younger in close to his closed guard and prevents Younger from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Younger drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wayne looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wayne looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wayne! #REVB#
Austin Younger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
Wayne looking to control but Younger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wayne lands with some strikes.
Wayne wants to control the pace but Younger is squirming around nicely.
Wayne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Younger is trying to escape the mount.
Younger is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wayne winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Wayne!
Christian Wayne made sure to mention his sponsor, Level Up! in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Wayne closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wayne lands in his opponent's guard.
Wayne postures up.
#SUB#
Lawrence working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wayne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wayne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wayne throwing strikes from guard but Lawrence blocks nicely.
Lawrence utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wayne won't allow Lawrence to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Wayne works over Lawrence with some ground and pound from guard.
Wayne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lawrence not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawrence is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Wayne throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lawrence stays in close to Wayne's body and controls the position.
Wayne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wayne wants to stand but Lawrence is controlling the position.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Lawrence is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wayne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wayne lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Lawrence manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wayne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lawrence will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wayne scoring with some ground and pound.
Wayne landing with the ground and pound.
Wayne scoring with some ground and pound.
Lawrence bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wayne's guard. #REVR#
Wayne is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lawrence sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Wayne doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wayne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lawrence tries to stand but Wayne is controlling from the bottom.
Wayne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Wayne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Wayne gets the takedown into side control.
Lawrence sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lawrence wants to get back to full guard.
Lawrence is looking to control Wayne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lawrence avoid being mounted?
Lawrence wants to improve his position but Wayne is controlling well.
Wayne is just content to waste time from the top position. Lawrence takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lawrence has a closed guard, preventing Wayne from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wayne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Lawrence 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.
Wayne connects with a couple of short punches.
Lawrence manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wayne manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wayne managing to control the position.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Wayne is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lawrence dives into side control.
#T2#
Lawrence takes a little break here. Wayne wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wayne regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lawrence's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lawrence is thwarting Wayne's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wayne defends it well. #SUB#
Lawrence is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wayne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawrence.
Lawrence is thwarting Wayne's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lawrence wants to control but Wayne is keeping him busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lawrence is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Lawrence.
Lawrence avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Wayne is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lawrence's half guard.
Wayne working Lawrence over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wayne is trying to control the action in half guard but Lawrence is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wayne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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 Linwood Lawrence will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Wayne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lawrence, pushing him back against the cage.
Lawrence tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wayne just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Wayne manages to pull guard.
Lawrence is looking to work some ground and pound but Wayne has wrist control.
Wayne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lawrence's guard. #REVB#
Lawrence wants to stand but Wayne is controlling the position.
Lawrence managing to control the position.
Lawrence is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence winds up and cracks Wayne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lawrence stalling.
Wayne tries to kick Lawrence off in order to stand up. Lawrence Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wayne takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Lawrence swings around for an armbar but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lawrence's guard.
Wayne content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wayne cracks Lawrence with a solid left hand.
Wayne content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wayne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wayne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christian Wayne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wayne postures up and lands a big shot to Lawrence's brow.
Lawrence is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Wayne wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Wayne darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wayne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wayne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wayne lands a nice short elbow.
Lawrence trying to control here.
#T4#
Lawrence is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wayne lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lawrence manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
Lawrence tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence working a defensive guard here.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wayne 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Wayne!
Christian Wayne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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