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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 13
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for Whishermann on that attempt.
Harris throws out a counter right but Whishermann avoids it with no problem.
Harris shoots for a takedown but Whishermann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harris goes for a double leg but Whishermann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Whishermann continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Whishermann tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harris effectively controlling the action here.
Harris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whishermann walks away with a smile on his face. Harris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tai Whishermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Harris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whishermann swivels and escapes.#T1#
Harris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Whishermann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Whishermann pushing down on Harris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harris wants to control but Whishermann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harris missing with punches from the bottom.
Whishermann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Harris punching from the bottom.
#T2#
Harris tries to get to full guard but Whishermann has control of the leg.
Harris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harris.#SUB2#
Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
Whishermann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've been hearing that Whishermann has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whishermann defends it nicely.
Harris tries to clinch there but Whishermann circles away.
#TD2#
Harris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Whishermann looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Harris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Whishermann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harris's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4##SU2#
Harris stands up out of the half guard.
Whishermann shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Whishermann avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Harris will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Whishermann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whishermann wants it to stay on the feet.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Whishermann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harris's guard.
Whishermann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whishermann'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.
Harris looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whishermann is aware though and is defending well.
Harris throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Whishermann stands and throws Harris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harris tries to buck Whishermann off but Whishermann is having none of it.#T1#
Whishermann staying calm.
Harris manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Harris looks to land a strike but Whishermann avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Whishermann looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.
#SUB#
Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Whishermann keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass. #SU2#
Harris stands up from Whishermann's guard - Harris perhaps looking for a knockout.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Whishermann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tai Whishermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Harris.#T3#
Whishermann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harris feints the counter takedown.
Harris dives in for a single leg takedown but Whishermann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Whishermann tries to counter with a takedown but Harris is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Harris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harris wants to control but Whishermann is keeping him busy.
Whishermann wants to get back to full guard.
Harris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Harris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harris is breathing heavily.#T4#
Harris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Whishermann defending well though.
Harris is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Whishermann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Whishermann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harris's guard.
Harris is wriggling around but Whishermann manages to pass to half guard.
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 Tai Whishermann will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Harris as Whishermann shoots in.
Whishermann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harris is fending him off so far but Whishermann persists. Nope, Harris circles away and we're back to standing.
Tai Whishermann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whishermann leaves Harris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whishermann attempts a counter takedown but Harris avoids it well and moves away.
Harris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whishermann's waist but Whishermann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harris.
Tai Whishermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Harris.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
Whishermann leaves Harris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whishermann shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but Whishermann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Harris tries to counter it with a takedown but Whishermann pushes his down on his head and steps out.#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.
Whishermann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whishermann wants it to stay on the feet.
Whishermann shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Whishermann.
Harris is looking for the big counter here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whishermann.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Whishermann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Whishermann tries to counter with a takedown but Harris is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Whishermann drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Harris has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Whishermann has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Whishermann has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Harris pulls Whishermann into guard.
Harris 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#
Whishermann keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Harris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4##SUB2#
Harris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whishermann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Whishermann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harris.
Harris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whishermann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harris 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Harris!
After winning the bout, Marcus Harris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 9
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Maldonado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Whishermann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maldonado finds it's way round the side to connect with Whishermann's head.
Maldonado scores with a spinning back kick!
Whishermann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maldonado pinned against the cage. Maldonado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Whishermann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maldonado defends it nicely.
Ralphie Maldonado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Maldonado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maldonado stuffs the takedown.
Ralphie Maldonado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tai Whishermann.
Maldonado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Whishermann.#T1#
Maldonado is looking to slow Whishermann down with leg kicks.
Maldonado throws a nice head kick!
#ROC#
Whishermann is rocked!
Maldonado lands with a right and another and another! Whishermann is in big trouble! Maldonado lands again and this time it's lights out for Whishermann! A quality knockout there for Maldonado.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ralphie Maldonado!
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Event:
RapidFC 25
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab from Werthers.
Werthers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Werthers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whishermann half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Whishermann shoots and misses
and Werthers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Werthers throws a combination. Whishermann tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Whishermann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Werthers pinned against the cage. Werthers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Whishermann shoots in and drives through. Werthers sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tai Whishermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Whishermann looks for a takedown but Werthers sprawls well.
Werthers misses with a two punch combination.
Werthers lands a jab-cross combination.
Whishermann shoots in for a double leg but Werthers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tai Whishermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werthers lands with an overhand left.
Whishermann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Werthers.#ROC2#
Whishermann is rocked!#T2#
BAM! Werthers delivers a spinning backfist that drops Whishermann like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Del Werthers!
Del Werthers 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:
RapidFC 21
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Bowman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bowman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bowman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#
Whishermann is rocked!
Bowman drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Whishermann's head, knocking him out cold! Bowman is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daquan Bowman!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Daquan Bowman waved his t-shirt featuring Blue Moon's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
RapidFC 18
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Neves closes the distance and pushes Whishermann back into the cage.#TD#
Neves jumps into guard, dragging Whishermann to the mat.
#SUB#
Neves working for a triangle but Whishermann defends it easily.
Whishermann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neves is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Neves has his foot on Whishermann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whishermann works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Neves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whishermann wants to control from the top but Neves keeps moving.
Neves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Neves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whishermann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whishermann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Whishermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Neves is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Neves has his foot on Whishermann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whishermann works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Neves is looking for a triangle but Whishermann pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Neves looking for a guillotine here but Whishermann defends easily.
#SUB#
Neves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Neves throws his legs up looking for a submission but Whishermann uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
Neves is looking to regain half guard here but Whishermann keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Neves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Neves takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Whishermann gets to mount! Neves was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Whishermann takes Neves's back.
Whishermann doesn't have the hooks in and Neves manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neves forces his way into half guard.
Neves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Whishermann! #SUB#
Neves swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Whishermann is now in Neves's guard. A big mistake from Neves there, giving up the dominant position!
Neves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neves 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.#SUB#
Neves looking for a guillotine here but Whishermann defends easily.
#SUB#
Neves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whishermann is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Whishermann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Neves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whishermann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Neves wants to sweep here but Whishermann controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Neves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whishermann trying to control but Neves is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Neves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Neves forces Whishermann back against the cage and clinches.
Neves jumps guard but Whishermann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Neves successfully pulls guard.
Neves is trying to control the position but Whishermann postures up. #SUB#
Neves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Whishermann stacks Neves on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Whishermann!
Neves is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whishermann trying to control the action but Neves is working from the bottom.
Whishermann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Neves haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Neves gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Neves looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Neves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whishermann is pressing down on Neves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Neves is holding on for now. #SUB#
Neves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Whishermann stalling.
Neves trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Whishermann manages to pass to mount!
Neves regains half guard.
Neves is trying to maintain the position but Whishermann is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Whishermann is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Neves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whishermann pulls his head out easily.
Neves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whishermann can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Neves looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Neves actively working from the bottom here.
Neves is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Neves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neves trying to control here.
Neves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Neves.
Neves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Whishermann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Neves has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Whishermann doesn't defend quickly enough and Neves has managed to lock this one up! Can Whishermann escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Neves on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Neves!
Thiago Neves retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thiago Neves thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
RapidFC 15
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Whishermann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daniels finds it's way round the side to connect with Whishermann's head.
Daniels throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Whishermann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Whishermann won't allow Daniels to get back to his feet.
Whishermann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daniels should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whishermann with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Daniels lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Daniels content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Whishermann has locked up a guillotine! Whishermann's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Daniels is holding on here and Whishermann must be using up a lot of energy. Daniels has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Whishermann gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tai Whishermann!
Tai Whishermann spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Whishermann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Whishermann 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.
Mendew looks for a takedown but Whishermann sprawls well.
And Whishermann tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendew pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Mendew closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Whishermann did well to prevent Mendew getting side control.
Whishermann is looking for a sweep. Mendew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whishermann taking some punishment here, with Mendew in his half guard.
Whishermann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendew landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Whishermann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendew.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendew working the head and body with strikes.
Whishermann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendew is working away from the top position though.
Mendew missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendew looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Whishermann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Mendew thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whishermann's head.
Mendew looks to land a strike but Whishermann avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Mendew stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Whishermann throws up his legs and catches Mendew in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Mendew tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Whishermann! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tai Whishermann!
A very excited looking Tai Whishermann rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
#R1#
That kick from Zhang tenderised Whishermann's leg. Whishermann is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zhang thows a leg kick but Whishermann checks it #TD2#
and Whishermann counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Zhang uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zhang throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Whishermann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhang wants to get back to his feet but Whishermann passes into half guard.
Zhang pushes Whishermann off but Whishermann dives into side control.
Whishermann is staying tight to Zhang's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Whishermann 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.
Zhang wants to get back to his feet but Whishermann is dominant here and he's now got Zhang's back!#SUB2#
Zhang is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Whishermann manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Whishermann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tai Whishermann!
Tai Whishermann spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
HFS 5:
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Cairn throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Whishermann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cairn won't be happy with that.
Cairn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Whishermann wants to control but Cairn is keeping him busy.
Cairn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Whishermann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whishermann lands some shots froms side control.
Cairn is looking to regain half guard here but Whishermann keeps moving and retains side control.
Cairn can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Whishermann just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Cairn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Whishermann stalls from top position.
Cairn is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Cairn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cairn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Whishermann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Whishermann working away.
Cairn tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Cairn is desperately trying to improve his position but Whishermann has a good base and remains in mount.
Whishermann controlling from the full mount.
Cairn tries to hold on but Whishermann postures up.
Cairn looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3#
Cairn trying to control the action but Whishermann just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Cairn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Whishermann controlling the position well here. Cairn rolled but Whishermann kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Cairn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whishermann gets his hands free as Cairn looks to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Whishermann controlling the positon.
Cairn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Whishermann's guard. Nice work there by Cairn.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cairn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whishermann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Whishermann 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##TD2#
Whishermann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cairn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cairn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cairn is letting Whishermann control him for a moment.
Whishermann working away.
Cairn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cairn is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Cairn struggling a bit here.
Cairn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tai Whishermann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cairn trying to control here.
#SUB#
Cairn looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cairn looking for a kimura from the bottom but Whishermann passes into side control!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whishermann gets to mount! Cairn was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cairn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Whishermann controlling the position easily from mount.
Cairn tries to lock up and control but Whishermann gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Cairn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whishermann controlling from the full mount.
Whishermann prevents Cairn from getting the reversal.
Cairn wants to control but Whishermann is having none of it.
Cairn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cairn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Cairn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whishermann is working away from the top position though.
Cairn wants to sweep but Whishermann has passed to side control!
Whishermann moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Whishermann blocks the strikes from Cairn.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cairn tries to bench press Whishermann off him but Whishermann keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Cairn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Whishermann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Cairn.
Cairn throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Whishermann counters with a shoot takedown. Cairn fights it but they end up in guard.
Cairn trying to keep a closed guard but Whishermann is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Cairn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whishermann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cairn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cairn looking for subs off his back but Whishermann has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cairn wants to improve his position but Whishermann is controlling well.
#T1##SUB#
Cairn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whishermann pulls his head out easily.
Whishermann not doing much here.
Cairn is looking to get back to full guard here but Whishermann has managed to pass to side control instead.
Cairn is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whishermann passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cairn!
Cairn gets back to half guard.
Whishermann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Cairn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Whishermann works his way into full mount!
Whishermann content just to control the position here. #T3#
Cairn is desperately trying to improve his position but Whishermann has a good base and remains in mount.
Cairn tries to hold on but Whishermann postures up.
Robby Cairn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whishermann controlling from mount.
Cairn working to try and regain half guard.
Cairn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cairn holds on for dear life, controlling Whishermann's posture momentarily.
Cairn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Whishermann controlling from the full mount.
Cairn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tai Whishermann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cairn is desperately trying to improve his position but Whishermann has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tai Whishermann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Whishermann 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tai Whishermann!
After the fight, Tai Whishermann was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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HSF 2:
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Whishermann moves forwards but Darby connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Darby throws a right and a left that Whishermann avoids nicely. #TD2#
Whishermann shoots in and bounces Darby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Darby wants to get back to his feet but Whishermann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Darby is looking to sweep but instead, Whishermann has passed into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Whishermann in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whishermann slips a nice elbow through Darby's hands, connecting with Darby's forehead.
Darby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Whishermann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Darby throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Whishermann 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.
Whishermann stops Darby from standing up.
Darby throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Darby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whishermann wants to pass the guard but Darby is keeping the position.#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.
Darby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whishermann's guard. #REVR#
Darby is looking to work some ground and pound but Whishermann has wrist control.
Whishermann has Darby pulled in close to control his posture.
Darby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Whishermann's head.
Whishermann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Whishermann has momentary wrist control but Darby slips an elbow through the middle.
Darby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Whishermann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Darby.
Whishermann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Darby manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Whishermann is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Darby is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Darby has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Darby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whishermann wants to sweep but no luck.
Whishermann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whishermann is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Darby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Darby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Darby is looking to stand up but Whishermann won't let him.
Darby is looking to work some ground and pound but Whishermann has wrist control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Darby trying to stand up but can't free himself from Whishermann's guard.
Whishermann looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Darby wants to get up but he can't break Whishermann's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Darby being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Darby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Whishermann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Darby has managed to get both his arms back between Whishermann's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whishermann looking to control.
Whishermann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Darby is fighting to break Whishermann's control of his arms but Whishermann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Darby dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Darby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Darby is predictable there #TD2#
and Whishermann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Darby won't be happy with that.
An elbow from Whishermann crashes against the mat.
Whishermann lands some shots froms side control.
Darby is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Darby takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Whishermann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Darby, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whishermann cracks Darby with a big elbow.
Darby is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Whishermann has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1##SUB2#
Whishermann goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Darby has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Whishermann but great work by Darby.
Whishermann struggling a bit here.
Whishermann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darby looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Whishermann is avoiding damage well.
Darby wants to stand but Whishermann has his arm trapped.
Darby working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Darby lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Whishermann can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Whishermann is trying to control Darby's posture but Darby avoids it.
Darby misses with the ground and pound.#SU#
Darby stands up.
Whishermann tries to move into range but Darby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Darby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Darby scores with a jab.
Darby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whishermann can do to turn this around?
Darby throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3##TD#
Darby manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Whishermann on his heels. He'll look to pass Whishermann's guard now, I'm sure.
Whishermann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Darby.
Whishermann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Darby preventing the sweep.
Whishermann is pulling down on Darby's head. It's preventing any offense from Darby, at least for the moment.
Whishermann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Darby is one step ahead there.
Whishermann pulls Darby in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Darby stands and steps away. Whishermann gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Darby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Whishermann fails with the takedown.
Darby wants to clinch but Whishermann slips to the side#TD2#
so Whishermann counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Whishermann trying to control but Darby is working from the bottom.
Whishermann is breathing heavily.
Whishermann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Desmond Darby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whishermann wants to control from the top but Darby keeps moving.
Darby wants to stand and escape but Whishermann is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Darby dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Darby is predictable there #TD2#
and Whishermann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Darby manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Whishermann keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Darby tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whishermann avoids it.
Darby stalling in the clinch but Whishermann improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darby. #TD#
Darby has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Whishermann uses from the top position.
Darby can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whishermann controls the pace.
Darby looking for a sweep. Not yet Darby, not yet.
Whishermann landing with the ground and pound.
Darby tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Whishermann scoring with punches to the head and body.
Whishermann stopping the sweep attempt from Darby.
Whishermann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Whishermann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Whishermann prevents Darby from getting back to his feet.
Whishermann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Whishermann is looking to work some ground and pound but Darby has wrist control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Whishermann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice cross by Darby.
Darby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whishermann.
Whishermann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Darby defends it well.
Darby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whishermann moves away.
And Whishermann tries to counter it with a takedown but Darby pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Darby moves in looking to clinch but Whishermann pushes him off.
Darby throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Whishermann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Darby wants to stand back up but Whishermann manages to pass into side control.
Darby wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whishermann grinds an elbow into Darby's temple. #T3#
Whishermann works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Whishermann taking a breather here.
Whishermann is continuing to stall.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Darby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Darby is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Whishermann is controlling him well.
Whishermann working the body and head with strikes.
Darby is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Darby is looking for a sweep.
Tai Whishermann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darby is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Whishermann asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Desmond Darby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whishermann working the body and head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tai Whishermann.
Well Darby 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Darby!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Abbott fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Whishermann sprawls well initially but Abbott persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Abbott 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.
Abbott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Whishermann is controlling Abbott's trapped leg to prevent Abbott from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whishermann is trying to get back to full guard.
Abbott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Whishermann controlling the position well.
Whishermann manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whishermann has control of Abbott's left arm, preventing Abbott from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Abbott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Whishermann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whishermann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Abbott shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Whishermann is trying to defend but Abbott finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Whishermann is looking for a sweep. Abbott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whishermann keeping hold of Abbott's head, controlling as best he can.
Abbott not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abbott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Whishermann desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Whishermann manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Whishermann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Whishermann is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Whishermann is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Whishermann the control monster continue. Boring.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Abbott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Abbott's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Whishermann throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Abbott tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Whishermann is in Abbott's guard.
Whishermann looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Abbott trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Whishermann 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whishermann postures up.
Whishermann chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Abbott will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Whishermann cracks Abbott with a solid left hand.
Whishermann sitting in guard here, content to control.
Whishermann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Abbott trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Whishermann lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#
Abbott is rocked!
Whishermann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oh Abbott is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abbott wants to stand and escape but Whishermann is having none of it.
Abbott trying to strike off his back.
Whishermann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Whishermann pushing down on Abbott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Whishermann lands a big elbow - Abbott is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Whishermann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tai Whishermann!
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