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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Delly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delly thows a leg kick but Womba checks it
and Womba counters with a one-two to the body.
Delly throws a jab when Womba was well out of range.
Womba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Delly scores with a hook.
Womba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Delly connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Delly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Womba counters with a stiff right hand.
Plum Delly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delly throws a combination that misses
and Womba counters with a left to the body.
Delly looks to throw the jab but Womba is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delly throws a shot to the body.
Delly lands with a shot to the body.
Delly misses with a series of wild punches.
Womba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Delly misses the body punch
and Womba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Delly misses with a body shot.
Womba looks to land a right hand but Delly moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Delly. That snapped Womba's head back.
Womba avoids a kick to the body.
Womba misses with a right hand
and Womba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Delly swings widly with a right hand
and Delly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Delly connects with a solid leg kick.
Delly thows a leg kick but Womba checks it
and Womba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Delly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Delly throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#Dubaku Womba's cut is getting worse.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delly defending well as Womba loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Womba. That snapped Delly's head back.
Delly thuds a left hand into Womba's body.
Womba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BRAZILIAN TOP TEAM in the buildup to the fight.
Delly with a jab.
Womba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good exchange - Delly coming out on top.
Delly takes one to the side of the head.
Delly throws a sloppy body shot
and Womba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Womba looks to land a combination. Delly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Delly is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Delly there.
A big left from Delly misses. #T3#
Delly throws an off balance right hand
and Womba counters with a straight right hand.
Delly digs a good body shot into Womba's ribs.
Delly throws out a loose jab but Womba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Delly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Womba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Delly has knocked Womba down with a huge combo! Delly steps away and waves a wobbly Womba back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Womba is rocked!#CUT2#Dubaku Womba's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Womba is breathing heavily.
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!
Delly flashes Womba a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Womba's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Womba crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Delly punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Plum Delly! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Womba clobbers Nolan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Jason Nolan has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Womba. Beautiful body shot.
Womba connects with a nice cross there... Nolan is looking wobbly and Womba recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Nolan to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Womba jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dubaku Womba!
Dubaku Womba 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Womba as Kha shoots in.#KD2#
Womba cracks Kha with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Womba has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kha to stand back up!#CUT2#It looks like Un Kha has been cut.
Womba with a jab.
Womba walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kha drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Womba swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kha's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dubaku Womba!
Dubaku Womba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Un Kha had this to say: 'i'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Womba lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Womba misses.
Womba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Womba.
Penn tried to counter with a leg kick but Womba avoided it.
Womba catches Penn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Womba throws out the jab.
Penn thinks about countering with a head kick.
Womba with a jab.#ROC2#Penn is rocked!
Penn misses with a takedown attempt
and Womba counters with a left to the body.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penn is breathing heavily.
Womba closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Penn out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dubaku Womba!
A victorious Dubaku Womba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - Silva Jr vs El Toro
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dubaku Womba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ziyaeddin dives in and grabs Womba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Womba pushes down on Ziyaeddin's head and hops out.
Ziyaeddin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Womba circles away.
Ziyaeddin shoots in looking for a takedown. Womba tries to sprawl out of it but Ziyaeddin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Womba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dubaku Womba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Ziyaeddin.
Womba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ziyaeddin as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Ziyaeddin drives through with a takedown into Womba's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Womba (0) vs (2) Ziyaeddin
Womba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziyaeddin is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin is stalling in the full guard.
Womba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziyaeddin is one step ahead there. #T1#
Womba is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Womba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziyaeddin is one step ahead there.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Ziyaeddin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Womba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Womba (2) vs (2) Ziyaeddin#T2#
Ziyaeddin is staying active underneath Womba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ziyaeddin is looking to control Womba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ziyaeddin avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Womba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ziyaeddin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Womba.
Ziyaeddin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Womba stopping the sweep attempt from Ziyaeddin.
Womba wants to pass the guard but Ziyaeddin is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Ziyaeddin keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
Ziyaeddin trying to keep a closed guard but Womba is proving a slippery customer.
Ziyaeddin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Womba passes Ziyaeddin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Womba seems to be working for a kimura but Ziyaeddin defends the submission attempt.
Ziyaeddin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ziyaeddin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Womba is working away from the top position though.#T4##SUB#
Womba is looking for a kimura but Ziyaeddin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Womba to get the leverage.
Ziyaeddin is concentrating on defense, preventing Womba from advancing position.
Ziyaeddin trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Womba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ziyaeddin defends it well.
Ziyaeddin is controlling Womba's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Womba is looking to advance position but Ziyaeddin won't allow it.
Ziyaeddin is staying active underneath Womba, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Ziyaeddin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Womba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ziyaeddin is just riding it out for now. Womba eventually gives up the hold.
Ziyaeddin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Womba is trying to work for a kimura but Ziyaeddin is defending well.
Ziyaeddin gets full guard.#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin looking for a guillotine here but Womba defends easily.
#T6#
Ziyaeddin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziyaeddin, not yet.
Ziyaeddin controls Womba momentarily but Womba frees himself. #SUB#
Womba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Womba wants to control from the top but Ziyaeddin keeps moving.
Ziyaeddin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ziyaeddin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Womba manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Womba (2) vs (4) Ziyaeddin#T7##SUB#
Womba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ziyaeddin defends well.
Ziyaeddin won't allow Womba to sweep him here.
Ziyaeddin controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Womba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ziyaeddin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ziyaeddin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Womba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ziyaeddin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ziyaeddin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Womba throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ziyaeddin escapes and throws Womba's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Womba (2) vs (7) Ziyaeddin#T8#
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Womba is keeping him busy.
Womba tries to bench press Ziyaeddin off him but Ziyaeddin keeps the position.
Ziyaeddin in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T9#
Womba manages to get back to half guard.
Womba is trying to get back to full guard.
Womba won't allow Ziyaeddin to pass to mount.
Womba tries to roll over but Ziyaeddin keeps him under control.
Ziyaeddin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Womba trying to control here.
#T10#
Womba is trying to get back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin is taking a breather. Womba says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Womba is trying to get back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin is pressing down on Womba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Womba is holding on for now.
Womba is looking to improve his position.
Ziyaeddin slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is working for a kimura but Womba is defending it quite comfortably.
#T11#
Ziyaeddin is taking a breather. Womba says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ziyaeddin is looking to take a break and control but Womba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Womba wants to improve his position but Ziyaeddin is controlling well.
#SUB#
Womba looking for submissions off his back.
Womba gets back to full guard.
#T12##SUB#
Womba looking for subs off his back but Ziyaeddin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Womba wants to get back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Womba (2) vs (10) Ziyaeddin
Womba stops Ziyaeddin from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Womba tries to improve his position but instead Ziyaeddin has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Womba (2) vs (13) Ziyaeddin
Womba tries to roll but Ziyaeddin sticks to his back.
#T13#
Ziyaeddin controls the action.
Womba manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ziyaeddin's guard. Nice work there by Womba.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Womba (4) vs (13) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Womba 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.
Womba trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Womba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziyaeddin is keeping the position for now.
Womba 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Womba won't allow Ziyaeddin to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ziyaeddin wins on points by 13 to 4.
Our winner, Amir Ziyaeddin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Prelims
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dubaku Womba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Riley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Womba quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Womba (0) vs (2) Riley
Womba gets full guard.
Womba keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
Riley won't allow Womba to sweep him here. #SUB#
Womba working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Womba is retaining full guard.
Womba looking for a sweep. Not yet Womba, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Womba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Womba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Riley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Womba (0) vs (5) Riley
Womba is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Riley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Womba, who protects the arm well.
Womba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Womba manages to get back to half guard.
Womba wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
#T2##SUB2#
Womba is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley.
Womba is trying to get back to full guard.
Riley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Womba keeps working.
Womba wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Womba manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Riley wants to control from the top but Womba keeps moving.
Womba wants to sweep but no luck.
Womba is trying to keep Riley in close.
Womba 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.
Womba keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Womba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Womba is tightening it up a little... Riley has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Riley reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Riley taps out! Nice BJJ there by Womba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dubaku Womba!
During a confident post fight interview, Dubaku Womba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C138: Bong vs. Kilgore
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Womba walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Womba throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Hopkins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Womba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hopkins's guard.
Hopkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Womba pushes down on Hopkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Womba seems to be working for a kimura but Hopkins defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba tries to pass to full mount but Hopkins defends it.
Womba wants to control but Hopkins is keeping him busy.
Hopkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hopkins tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Womba wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Womba connects with a nice short shot to Hopkins's temple.
Womba wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is defending well. #SUB2#
Womba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hopkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Womba is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Womba missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Womba wants to work for an arm triangle but Hopkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Womba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hopkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Womba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hopkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Womba is stalling here. Hopkins is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Womba seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hopkins has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Womba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hopkins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hopkins wants to stand but Womba has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Hopkins won't allow Womba to sweep him here. #T3#
Womba keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Womba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Womba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Womba is trying to control the position but Hopkins postures up. #SUB2#
Womba has his foot on Hopkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hopkins works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Hopkins wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Womba's closed guard. He's half up but Womba has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Womba pivots and extends the arm, Hopkins falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Womba! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dubaku Womba!
During a confident post fight interview, Dubaku Womba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C123: Kahn vs. Capiello
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Dickinson.
Womba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dickinson in his tracks.
A jab from Dickinson misses.
Dickinson avoids the body shot from Womba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba shoots in for a takedown but Dickinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dickinson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Womba clinches with his opponent.
Dickinson lands with a left to the head.
Womba tries to pull guard but Dickinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Womba drops back down to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Womba has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Dickinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dickinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dickinson misses with a body punch.
Womba looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dubaku Womba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Womba pushes Dickinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Womba lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Womba.
Dickinson has a couple of punches blocked by Womba.
#TD#
Womba gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Womba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dickinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dickinson is trying to stand up here but Womba is controlling him well. #SUB#
Womba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dickinson defends it well.
Womba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Womba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Womba trying to control from half guard but Dickinson is working away.
Womba trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Womba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dickinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Womba. #T3#
Womba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dickinson keeping control of the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dickinson pushes Womba off looking to stand but Womba dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Womba.
Dickinson misses with a straight left. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dickinson with a hook.
Womba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dickinson.
Womba attempts a counter takedown but Dickinson avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Dickinson tries to keep at a distance but Womba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Womba is working for takedown but Dickinson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Womba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dickinson prevents the takedown attempt.
Womba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dickinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickinson letting Womba take a breather here.
Dickinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Dickinson.
A short body shot lands from Dickinson as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dubaku Womba will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Womba fails with the takedown.
Dickinson tries a quick counter leg kick but Womba is wise to it.
Womba misses with an uppercut
and Dickinson counters with a low kick, right behind Womba 's knee.
Dickinson misses with a body shot.
Dickinson throws a body punch but Womba moves out of range.
Dickinson defending well as Womba loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dickinson! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba looks to score with a jab to the body but Dickinson is just out of range.
Womba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dickinson lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.#T1#
Dickinson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Womba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dickinson is fending him off so far but Womba persists. Nope, Dickinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Womba digs a good hook to Dickinson's body.
Womba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Womba fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dubaku Womba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Womba misses with a hook. Dickinson ducked under it nicely.
Womba throws a jab when Dickinson was well out of range.
Dickinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dickinson stuffs the takedown.
Dickinson connects with a right hand. Womba shakes it off.
Dickinson cracks Womba with a good jab.
Dickinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Womba.
Womba tries to counter with a takedown but Dickinson is quick to defend against it.
Dickinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3##CL#
Womba has Dickinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Womba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Womba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Womba is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dickinson can't find room to land a body shot as Womba controls the action.
Womba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dickinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Womba controls his hands.
Dickinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dickinson misses with a body punch.
Womba gets through Dickinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dickinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Womba backwards. #T4#
Dickinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dickinson is leaning against Womba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dickinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sean Dickinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Womba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dickinson prevents it.
Womba stalling in the clinch but Dickinson improves position.
Dickinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Womba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dickinson can't find room to land a body shot as Womba controls the action.
A hook to the body from Dickinson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dickinson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Womba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickinson tries to throw a body punch but Womba avoids it by throwing Dickinson back against the cage.
Dickinson tries to throw a body punch but Womba avoids it by throwing Dickinson back against the cage.
Dickinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wombas head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dickinson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Dickinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Womba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dickinson on the side of the head.
Womba tries to move into range but Dickinson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Womba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Womba trying to control the action but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba in the domination position with Dickinson hanging on.#SUB#
Womba is trying to get an arm triangle but Dickinson is defending well. #T1#
Womba trying to control the action but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dickinson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB#
Womba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Womba goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dickinson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Womba but great work by Dickinson.
Womba tries to improve position but can't.
Dickinson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Womba trying to control but Dickinson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Womba can't escape the position.
#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba is working hard here to advance position.
Dickinson controlling from the back.
Dickinson doesn't have the hooks in and Womba manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Womba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Womba is looking to advance position but Dickinson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T4#
Womba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dickinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Womba regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickinson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Womba actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Dickinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dickinson 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Dickinson!
A victorious Sean Dickinson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C117: Al Balushi vs. Ji-Woo
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Womba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
Dubaku Womba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Womba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Womba throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Womba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
Womba goes for a double leg but Hopkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hopkins continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dubaku Womba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Womba backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Hopkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Womba.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Womba controls the action.
Hopkins gets through Womba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Womba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Womba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hopkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Womba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Womba goes for a takedown attempt but Hopkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hopkins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hopkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Womba momentarily.
Womba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at McGrady FT in the buildup to the fight.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Womba misses with a straight left.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Womba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tory Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Womba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hopkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#Dubaku Womba's cut is getting worse.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Womba on the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Womba misses.
Womba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Womba moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Hopkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Womba moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Womba.#TD#
Womba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Womba postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Womba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Womba creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hopkins sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Hopkins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Womba asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Womba trying to control the action but Hopkins is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Womba tries for a kimura but Hopkins is defending well.
Womba throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hopkins works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hopkins is refusing to be controlled, as Womba sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hopkins can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins trying to control but Womba postures up.
Womba controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hopkins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tory Hopkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
That's time! Womba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Womba digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
Womba tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Womba tries for a takedown but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Womba tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Womba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hopkins swivels and escapes.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Womba avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Womba.
Hopkins flicks out a counter leg kick but Womba steps away.
Hopkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Womba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopkins at a distance.
Hopkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Womba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Womba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hopkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Womba off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#Dubaku Womba's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Womba connects with a nice looking jab.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Womba slips the punch.
Womba fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dubaku Womba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Womba.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Womba staying out of range there.
Womba tries to counter with a takedown but Hopkins is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Womba slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Womba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hopkins on the side of the head.
Womba has his takedown stuffed
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Womba.
Womba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopkins as he avoids it easily.
Womba shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Hopkins slips a jab from Womba.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Womba.
Hopkins flicks out a counter leg kick but Womba steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Womba. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Womba.#T3#
Hopkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Womba misses.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopkins takes one on the button.
Womba throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Womba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Womba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopkins prevents it.
A short left from Hopkins. #CUT2#Jeez, Dubaku Womba's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Womba.
Tory Hopkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins cracks Womba with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Hopkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dubaku Womba's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tory Hopkins!
Tory Hopkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C104: Joteel vs. Kilgore
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Sullivan throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Womba drives through with a takedown into Sullivan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sullivan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Womba manages to pass to side control.
Sullivan is looking to control Womba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sullivan avoid being mounted?
Womba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Womba is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sullivan is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba throws a strike but Sullivan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Womba lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Sullivan is pulling down on Womba's head. It's preventing any offense from Womba, at least for the moment.
Sullivan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sullivan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Womba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sullivan keeping full guard, as Womba tries to pass.
Sullivan pulls Womba in close to prevent any damage.
Womba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sullivan controlling the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Womba wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba throws a strike but Sullivan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Womba working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sullivan has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Womba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Womba tries to get to full guard but Sullivan has control of the leg. #T3#
Sullivan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Womba!
Sullivan tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #SU#
Sullivan gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Womba scores with a nice strike.
Sullivan needs to keep his hands up - Womba had a free shot at his head there.
Sullivan thumps Womba with a low kick.
Sullivan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Womba fails with the takedown
and Sullivan counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.#T4#
Sullivan throws a big shot that misses.
Womba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left lands for Sullivan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Womba shoots in but no luck this time.
Womba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Womba lands a jab to Sullivan's midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sullivan cracks Womba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Womba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sullivan counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Sullivan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sullivan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Womba was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan.
Dubaku Womba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Womba misses with the combination.
Womba tries to move into range but Sullivan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Womba lands a glancing blow to the side of Sullivan's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Womba throws a sloppy body shot
and Sullivan counters with a low kick, right behind Womba 's knee.
Womba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sullivan.#T1#
Sullivan throws a hook but Womba avoids it easily.
Sullivan looks to throw the jab but Womba is out of range.
Womba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Womba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan.
Sullivan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Womba was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan.
Womba with the counter takedown but Sullivan avoids it easily.
Sullivan tests Womba's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#That has opened up Dubaku Womba's cut even more.
Sullivan misses the shot to the body.
Womba swings widly with a right hand
and Sullivan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jack Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Womba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sullivans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Womba drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Womba throws a strike but Sullivan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
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!
Womba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sullivan controls the pace.
Womba controls Sullivan momentarily but Sullivan frees himself. #SUB2#
Womba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sullivan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Womba trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sullivan controlling from the top position.
Sullivan wants to stand but Womba is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Womba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Womba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sullivan is aware though and is defending well.
Sullivan tries to stand but Womba is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sullivan throws a solid leg kick but Womba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sullivan.
Womba has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sullivan slips under a jab from Womba.#TD2#
Womba drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Sullivan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Womba throws a hook but Sullivan blocks it.
Sullivan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Sullivan. No joy for Womba on that attempt.
Sullivan tries a head kick but it misses.
Womba checks a low kick from Sullivan.
Womba connects with the punch.
Sullivan misses with an uppercut. Womba saw that one coming.
Womba with the counter takedown but Sullivan avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Womba.
Womba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jack Sullivan is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Womba does no damage.
Sullivan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Womba ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan.#T1#
Sullivan moves forwards but Womba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Womba misses with a right hand
and Sullivan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Womba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
Womba misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Sullivan to counter with a crisp jab.
Womba blocks a jab.
Womba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sullivan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Womba's knee momentarily.
Sullivan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Womba.
Womba drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sullivan defends it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sullivan. #T2#
Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Womba.
Sullivan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Womba is out of range.
And Womba tries to counter it with a takedown but Sullivan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sullivan misses with a low kick as Womba jumps back.
Womba with the counter takedown but Sullivan avoids it easily.#TD2#
Womba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sullivan's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Womba content to stall in guard here.
Jack Sullivan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sullivan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Womba.
Womba trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Womba showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Womba trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Womba is one step ahead there.
Sullivan is trying to control the position but Womba postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Womba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Womba checks a low kick from Sullivan.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sullivan is looking to chop away at Womba's legs.
Womba takes one on the button.
Dubaku Womba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Womba misses with a hook.
Womba misses with a series of wild punches.
Womba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan.
Womba throws the left hand but Sullivan avoids the punch easily.
Sullivan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Womba needs to keep his hands up - Sullivan had a free shot at his head there.
Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Womba.
Womba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Sullivan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sullivan, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Sullivan!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Sullivan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SFL 157 | Taneyev vs Rivera
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Christophe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Christophe catches Womba right on the button with a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Womba has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Womba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Womba checks a leg kick.
Womba shoots in for a double leg but Christophe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Womba connects with a body shot that sends Christophe's belly button to the back.
Womba closes the distance and clinches up with Christophe, looking for a takedown. Womba pushes Christophe against the cage but Christophe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Womba drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Christophe being controlled for a moment.
Christophe struggling a bit here.#T1#
Christophe tries to buck Womba off but Womba is having none of it.
Womba is putting a hurting on Christophe here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Womba.
Womba remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Christophe tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Womba goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Christophe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Womba but great work by Christophe.
Womba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ground and pound from Womba.
Christophe is trying to maintain the position but Womba is very close to passing his half guard.
Christophe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Womba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Womba's back!#T2##SUB2#
Christophe is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Womba is defending well though. Christophe let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Christophe looking for the RNC.
My spies in Advanced Fighting Systems inform me that Christophe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Womba is having to fend off submission attempts from Christophe, who is looking to sink in the choke. Christophe doesn't have the hooks in though and Womba manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Womba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Christophe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christophe is trying to keep Womba in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Womba sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Womba wants to control from the top but Christophe keeps moving.
Womba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Christophe holds on and takes a little breather.
Christophe throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Womba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Christophe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Womba is aware though and is defending well.
Womba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christophe 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.
Christophe keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Christophe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Womba connects with a couple of short punches.
Christophe keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Womba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Womba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Christophe throws a hook to the side of Womba's head but Womba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christophe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Womba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Womba tries for a takedown but Christophe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christophe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christophe throws a wild body kick that Womba sees coming a mile off.
Christophe looks for the body kick but Womba saw that one coming.
Christophe is looking to slow Womba down with leg kicks.
Christophe moves out of range as Womba strikes.
Christophe gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Womba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Christophe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christophe is keeping the position for now.
Womba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christophe wants to hit a sweep here but Womba passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Christophe there! #T1#
Womba is landing with some decent strikes but Christophe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Womba lands a heavy elbow.
Womba landing strikes from the mount.
Womba controlling from the full mount.
Womba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christophe can do to turn this around?
Christophe wants to control but Womba is having none of it.
Christophe is looking to improve his position but Womba isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Womba connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Womba trying to control but Christophe is having none of it.
Christophe is controlling an arm, preventing Womba from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T2#
Womba looking to control but Christophe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Womba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Christophe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Womba is taking a breather. Christophe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Christophe wants to improve his position but Womba is controlling well.
Christophe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Womba is working away from the top position though.
Christophe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Womba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Womba is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Womba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christophe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Womba.
Christophe desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Womba wants to pass to mount but Christophe is defending 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.
Christophe tries to get to full guard but Womba has control of the leg.
Christophe is not content to let Womba control the position.
Christophe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Christophe.
Christophe looking to control but Womba passes into half guard.
Christophe is trying to maintain the position but Womba is very close to passing his half guard.
Womba trying to control from half guard but Christophe is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Womba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Christophe sees it coming and defends easily.
Womba controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Christophe looks to land a body kick but Womba moved away.
Womba attempts a counter takedown but Christophe avoids it well and moves away.
Womba takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Womba misses with a lunging right hand
and Christophe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Womba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christophe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Womba's sensitive parts.
Christophe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Christophe.
Womba fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba looks to land a right hand but Christophe moved out of range.#T1#
Womba just misses with a punch to the body.
Christophe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Womba digs a good hook to Christophe's body.
Womba misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD#
Womba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Womba lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Christophe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Womba passes into half guard.
Christophe is looking for a sweep. Womba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Womba seems to be looking for submissions.
Womba missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Womba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Christophe trying to control but Womba postures up.
Christophe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Womba 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.
Armand Christophe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Womba trying to control but Christophe is working from the bottom.
Womba working some strikes from top position.
Womba postures up.
Womba 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. #T3#
Christophe wants to control the position but Womba says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Christophe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Womba trying to control but Christophe is working from the bottom.
Christophe working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Womba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Christophe wants to control the position but Womba says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Christophe looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Christophe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dubaku Womba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Womba performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Womba shoots for a double leg takedown but Christophe sprawls well. He's pushed Womba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christophe throws a hook but Womba avoids it easily.
Womba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dubaku Womba.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Womba, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dubaku Womba!
An out of breath Dubaku Womba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SFL 153 | Bangin vs Poli V
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Womba closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson pushes Womba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson tries to work over Womba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Womba holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Womba avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Jackson .
Womba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Womba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Womba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Womba managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson .
Jackson prevents a body shot from Womba.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wombas head.
Womba holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Womba tightens his grip and picks Jackson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jackson manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Jackson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Womba stacks Jackson 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 Womba!
Womba working the head and body with strikes.
Womba is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Womba wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Womba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson tries to roll over but Womba keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Womba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Womba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Womba has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Womba landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Womba is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. #SUB2#
Womba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into side control.
Womba is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba dodges the ground and pound from Jackson .#T4#
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Womba keeps working.
Womba manages to get back to half guard.
Womba is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Walter Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jab by Womba.
Jackson blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Womba throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Womba moves into the clinch successfully.
Womba is trying to stall.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Womba controls his hands.
#TD2#
Womba gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Womba lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson has hold of Womba's hands but Womba slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Womba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
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!#SUB#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Womba pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is looking to escape.#T1##SUB2#
Womba is looking for a kimura here.
Womba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson missing with punches from the bottom.
Womba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Womba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Womba passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson !
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Womba trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Womba lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Womba has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Womba's attempts to control the action.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Womba controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Jackson taking shots to the head.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Womba keeps him under control.
Womba wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Womba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Womba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Womba cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Jackson throws a head kick but Womba moves out of range.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Womba gets a clinch.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. #TD2#
Womba lands a takedown into guard.
Jackson is wriggling around but Womba manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Womba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Womba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Womba has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Womba maintains control.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Womba is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Womba to get the leverage.
Womba wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Womba is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Womba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Womba prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Womba slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Womba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Womba in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Womba is nestled in close to Jackson , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Womba moves into full mount! Jackson won't be happy about that!
Womba lands a couple of good shots and Jackson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Womba trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jackson is trying to remain composed but Womba is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T4#
Can Jackson hold on?! Womba is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Womba is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Well, with Womba on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jackson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Womba doesn't have the hooks in and Jackson manages to turn into his guard.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Womba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dubaku Womba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Womba 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dubaku Womba!
An out of breath Dubaku Womba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SFL 144 | King of the Hill
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
King misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Womba counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
King kicks Womba off and gets to his feet.
Womba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Womba shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches King napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Womba laying and praying for a moment but King takes advantage and regains half guard.
Womba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
King is looking to improve his position.
Womba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Womba scores with a couple of nice shots.
Womba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Womba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
King wants to control but Womba is keeping busy.
Womba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Womba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
King works his way to full guard. Good work.
Womba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Womba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of King's head.
Womba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of King's head.#SUB2#
Womba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! King is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! King has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
King postures up.
#T2#
King won't allow Womba to sweep him here.
King controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to control from the top but Womba keeps moving.
Womba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3##SUB2#
Womba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
King is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Womba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Womba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Womba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Womba misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Womba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
King manages to escape and get back to his feet!
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Womba in his tracks.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
Womba throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Womba gets a double leg takedown into King's guard.
King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Womba is controlling him.
Womba chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David King will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Womba closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into King's guard.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dubaku Womba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Womba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
King is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Womba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of King's head.
Womba stopping the sweep attempt from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT2#It looks like David King has been cut.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
Womba with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
King wants to control but Womba passes easily into half guard.
Womba trying to control from King's half guard. King has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Womba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Womba wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King 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.
Womba trying to move into half guard but instead King has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Womba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Womba is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
King controlling from the top position.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Womba.
Womba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in King's guard. #REVB#
Womba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Womba working some strikes from top position.
King keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully. #T3#
Womba 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.
King wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
King has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Womba tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Womba is fighting to break King's control of his arms but King is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
King wants to get back to his feet but Womba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
King keeping full guard, as Womba tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Womba trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Womba.
Womba moves out of range of the strikes.
King tries to bum rush Womba with a series of wild strikes but Womba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Womba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
King cracks Womba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Womba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Womba wants to clinch
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Womba throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King throws a body punch but Womba moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that David King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David King's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Womba.
David King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Womba throws a body punch but King moves out of range. #CL2#
Womba clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Womba turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Womba passes to full mount! That's big trouble for King!
King manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Womba wants to pass the guard but King is defending well.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Womba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
King is trying to control but can't.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Womba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Womba stalling.
Womba thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
Womba trying to mount his opponent but King defends it.
King is pressing down on Womba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Womba wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King is pulling down on Womba's head to control his posture. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Womba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Womba moves away.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Womba gets the takedown into side control.
King tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Womba is looking for the choke from the back position but King is controlling his hands well. #T3#
Womba is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
King is keeping busy.
Womba scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Womba punches the canvas rather than the man.
Womba struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Womba working for the choke.
King is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Womba.
#T4#
King trying to control the position but Womba manages to sink in the hooks.
Dubaku Womba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Womba lands shots from the back.
I would not like to be King right now.
#ES#
King is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Womba off. It looks like it's working - Womba slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! King displaying calm under pressure there.
King missing with a left hand there. Womba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Womba misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a right hand to the body.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dubaku Womba.
I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... David King!
During a confident post fight interview, David King thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SFL 139 | Free Rolex
Date: Feb 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Womba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Archer scores with a nice body kick.
Archer throws a series of punches but Womba avoids them all with ease.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Womba takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD2#
Womba shoots in and bounces Archer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Archer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Womba wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer wants to sweep here but Womba controlling him for the moment.
Archer pulls Womba in to control the position. #T1#
Womba trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer working a defensive guard here.
Womba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Womba looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Womba looking to control.
#SUB2#
Womba looking for a guillotine here but Archer defends easily.
#T2#
Archer throwing strikes but missing.
Womba looking for a sweep. Not yet Womba, not yet.
Archer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Archer's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Womba working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
Archer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Womba works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Archer landing some decent shots from guard.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Womba.
Archer with a nice head shot there.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Womba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Womba tries to bench press Archer off him but Archer keeps the position.
Archer cracks Womba with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Archer working away.#T4#
Womba is looking to reverse the position.
Womba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Womba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Womba prevents Archer from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Womba is looking for a sweep.
Archer cracks Womba with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kermit Archer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Womba takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CUT#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Womba pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Archer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Womba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Archer.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Womba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Womba wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Womba wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard.
Womba is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Womba avoid being mounted?#T1#
Womba gets full guard.
Kermit Archer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Archer with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Archer content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Womba has locked up a guillotine! Womba's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Archer is holding on here and Womba must be using up a lot of energy. Archer has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Womba gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dubaku Womba!
During a confident post fight interview, Dubaku Womba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Kermit Archer stepped up to the mic, saying 'The election is rigged.'. |
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Event:
SFL 133 | Kimbo vs Tower
Date: Jan 28, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Kuwabara rushes Womba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Womba digs a right hand underneath Kuwabara's ribcage. Kuwabara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by Womba.
Kuwabara throws a head punch that misses.
Kuwabara lands a hook that snaps the head of Womba backwards.
Womba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD#
Womba drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kuwabara manages to work his way to half guard, despite Womba's best efforts.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Womba is looking to take a break and control but Kuwabara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuwabara tries to get to full guard but Womba has control of the leg.
Womba scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Womba drops an elbow to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Kuwabara tries to roll over but Womba keeps him under control.#SUB#
Womba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuwabara has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Womba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuwabara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Womba. #SUB2#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kuwabara is defending against the submission attempts here by Womba.
Kuwabara manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Womba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuwabara swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Womba is posturing up here but Kuwabara has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Womba tries to roll out but it's too tight and Womba has to tap! Slick submission there by Kuwabara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuma Kuwabara!
During a confident post fight interview, Kazuma Kuwabara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SFL 128 | Medieval Combat
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Womba throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark attempts a counter takedown but Womba avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Womba pushes Stark up against the cage in a clinch.
Stark wants to take the fight to the mat but Womba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stark prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Womba has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stark regains guard immediately.
Womba won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
Womba tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Womba is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Womba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Womba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Womba 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. #SUB#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Womba controls the pace.
Womba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Womba defends well.
Womba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Womba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Stark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Womba defends it easily.
Womba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Womba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Womba connects with a couple of short punches.
Stark throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Womba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Womba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Womba lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Stark is defending against the submission attempts here by Womba.
#SUB2#
Womba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Womba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stark sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Stark looking for subs from the bottom but Womba mounts him!
Womba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stark is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stark gets back to half guard.
Stark moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Womba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Womba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Womba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Stark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Womba defends it easily.#SUB#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stark can't keep his opponent in guard - Womba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stark fails to land the takedown.
Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Womba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stark's half guard.#SUB2#
Womba seems to be looking for submissions.
Womba blocks the strikes from Stark.
Womba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Womba is trying to work for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Womba wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Womba pulls his head out easily.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Womba pulls his head out easily.
Womba trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Womba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stark is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Womba wants to pass the guard but Stark is defending well. #SUB2#
Womba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Womba seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Womba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Stark actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Womba sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dubaku Womba has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Womba is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stark is refusing to be controlled, as Womba sits in half guard. #SUB#
Stark is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Womba is tapping! Great win for Stark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Stark! |
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Event:
SFL 124 | Thailand vs Finland
Date: Dec 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Atunes leaves Womba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Womba wants to clinch.
Atunes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Atunes stuns Womba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Womba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Womba has managed to clinch.
Atunes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Womba.
Womba scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Womba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Atunes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Antonio Atunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dubaku Womba.
Womba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Womba has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Womba closes the distance looking to clinch
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.#T1#
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Womba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Womba avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Womba controls his hands.
Womba working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Womba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Atunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Womba ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Womba tries to close the distance and clinch but Atunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Womba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Womba connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Womba tries to close the distance and clinch but Atunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Womba moves out of range as Atunes strikes.
Womba tries to clinch but Atunes moves out of range.
Womba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Womba tries for a takedown but Atunes circles away easily
and Atunes counters with a big head kick but Womba shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Womba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes.
Womba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Atunes tries to avoid it but Womba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Atunes to the ground. Atunes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Atunes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Atunes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Atunes throws a shot to the body.
Womba shoots in looking for a takedown. Atunes tries to sprawl out of it but Womba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Atunes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Womba tries to close the distance and clinch but Atunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Womba wants to clinch.#T3#
Womba scores with a body shot.
Atunes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Womba.
Womba shoots in but no luck this time.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Womba manages to avoid it.
Atunes lands an overhand right.
Atunes scores with a sloppy right hand. Womba should have avoided that one.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Womba.
Womba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Womba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Atunes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Antonio Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atunes with the inside leg kick.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but Womba moved out of range nicely.
Womba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Atunes momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Womba scores with a hook.#T4##CL2#
Womba drives through and clinches with Atunes against the cage.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
Womba can't get the takedown.
Womba working hard to break the clinch.
Atunes lands with a left to the head.
Womba misses with a punch on the inside.
Womba lands with a left to the head.
Atunes lands a body shot.
Atunes blocking some punches.
Womba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes tries to stall but Womba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Womba is trying to drag Atunes to the mat but Atunes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Womba stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Atunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Atunes staying out of range there.
Atunes lands a glancing blow to the side of Womba's head.
Womba blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Atunes.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Womba.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Atunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Womba can do to turn this around?
Atunes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Womba.
It looked like Atunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Womba pushes Atunes up against the cage in a clinch.
Atunes scores with a shot to the side of Womba's head.
Womba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Womba tries to break free but Atunes pushes him back against the cage.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Atunes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Atunes scores with a shot to the side of Womba's head.
Womba has Atunes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Atunes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Antonio Atunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dubaku Womba.#TD2#
Womba has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Atunes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Atunes is having to fend off submission attempts from Womba, who is looking to sink in the choke. Womba doesn't have the hooks in though and Atunes manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. #T1#
Atunes is looking to stand up but Womba won't let him. #SUB2#
Womba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atunes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atunes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Atunes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Womba is proving hard to escape from.
Atunes wants to stand and escape but instead Womba has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Womba trying to control but Atunes is working from the bottom.
Womba looking to sit in guard and control but Atunes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Atunes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Womba is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Womba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atunes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Atunes stands and steps away. Womba gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Womba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Womba dives in for a single leg takedown but Atunes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Atunes tests Womba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Womba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Womba slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from Atunes. #T3#
Womba looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
Atunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Womba manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Womba moves into range and clinches up with Atunes.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dubaku Womba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Womba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Womba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atunes scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Womba has managed to clinch.
Womba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Atunes is defending well.
Womba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Atunes has him pressed against the cage.
Atunes has Womba pushed against the cage.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Womba's elbow. #T4#
Atunes effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Womba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Womba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Atunes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Atunes on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Womba wants to take the fight to the mat but Atunes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Womba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Atunes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Atunes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Womba is breathing heavily.
Womba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Womba works on Atunes's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Atunes.
Atunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Atunes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Womba tries for a takedown but Atunes circles away easily
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
Womba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atunes's waist but Atunes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Womba off to one side.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Womba has time to react.
Atunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Atunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Womba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Atunes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Womba.
Antonio Atunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dubaku Womba.
Womba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Womba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Atunes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
Womba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atunes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Womba manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Atunes trying to control but Womba is working from the bottom.
Atunes wanted to stand there but Womba had control of the position.
Atunes throws a big right hand that misses.
Atunes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Womba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Womba throwing strikes from guard but Atunes blocks nicely.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Atunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Womba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Atunes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Atunes has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Atunes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Atunes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Womba's guard.
Atunes wants to control from the top but Womba keeps moving.
Atunes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Womba has a closed guard, preventing Atunes from standing up.
Atunes throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Atunes postures up in Womba's guard and throws a big left but Womba blocks it. #SUB2#
Womba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atunes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Womba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Atunes wants to stand but Womba is controlling his posture from full guard.
Atunes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Atunes trying to control but Womba is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Atunes is pushing down on Womba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Womba is fighting to maintain full guard but Atunes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Atunes is trying to control the action in half guard but Womba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Womba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Antonio Atunes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Atunes not doing much here.
Dubaku Womba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Womba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Atunes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Atunes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Womba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes.
Womba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Womba.
Atunes lands a lovely overhand right.
Atunes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Antonio Atunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atunes misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Atunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atunes 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Atunes!
A very excited looking Antonio Atunes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SFL 119 | Womba vs Murhapuro
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Womba scores with a nice head shot.
Womba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Womba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Womba dives in and scores a takedown into Murhapuro's guard.
Womba trying to control but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Murhapuro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Womba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murhapuro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murhapuro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Womba is posturing up here but Murhapuro has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Womba tries to roll out but it's too tight and Womba has to tap! Slick submission there by Murhapuro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pauke Murhapuro! |
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Event:
SFL 113 | Free Australia
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Womba misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Stark shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stark was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Stark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Womba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Womba, who protects the arm well.
Womba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Womba is looking for a kimura here.
Womba is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Stark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Womba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stark defends it well. #T1#
Stark is trying to get back to full guard.
Stark moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Stark has his foot on Womba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Womba works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Stark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Womba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Womba defends easily.
Womba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Womba slips nicely into half guard.
Womba seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Womba pulls his head out easily.
Stark punching from the bottom.
Womba stalling. #SUB2#
Womba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stark defends it well.
Stark gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Womba pushes down on Stark's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Womba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Womba has control of the leg. #SUB#
Stark actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Womba pulls his head out easily.
Womba lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stark on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Womba is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.#T4#
Stark is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Womba is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Stark is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dubaku Womba!
Dubaku Womba decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SFL 107 | KVDB vs Johnson
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Kowalski misses with a looping right.
Womba has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kowalski swings for the body but Womba moves out of range.
Womba clobbers Kowalski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kowalski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Womba.
Kowalski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Womba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Womba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Womba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body punch from Kowalski.
A left lands for Kowalski.
Womba lands a nice shot that snaps Kowalski's head back.
Kowalski throws a low kick, looking for Womba's leg but Womba calmly moves out of range.
Womba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kowalski throws a shot from downtown. Womba moves away and avoids it.
Kowalski cracks a nice hook into Womba's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Womba throws a hook but Kowalski avoids it easily.
Lenny Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Womba catches Kowalski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Kowalski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Womba under the eye.
Womba lands a jab to the head.
Womba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowalski sprawls well. Kowalski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Womba gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Womba or perhaps it was just good defense by Kowalski, which made it look bad.
Lenny Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dubaku Womba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Womba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Womba finds it's way through Kowalski's defenses.
Kowalski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Womba at a distance.
Kowalski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Womba shoots in but no luck this time.
Womba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kowalski at a distance.
Womba scores with a shot to the body.
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
Womba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Womba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.#T2#
Womba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Womba misses with a hook. Kowalski ducked under it nicely.
Kowalski scores with a hook.
Kowalski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kowalski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kowalski misses with a low kick.
Womba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Womba ducks right into an uppercut from Kowalski.
Womba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Womba blocks the low kick.
Womba feints the counter takedown.
Womba shoots in but no luck this time.
Womba staying out of range there.
Womba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Womba drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Kowalski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Womba defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba wants to control from the top but Kowalski keeps moving.
Womba sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Womba tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalski is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kowalski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kowalski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kowalski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Womba defends it easily.
Womba is pushing down on Kowalski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kowalski is fighting to maintain full guard but Womba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kowalski trying to control but Womba postures up.
Kowalski moves into full guard.
#T4#
Womba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kowalski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
Womba might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kowalski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kowalski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Womba is one step ahead there.
Womba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Womba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Womba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kowalski wants to sweep here but Womba controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kowalski looking for a guillotine here but Womba defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Kowalski 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#
Kowalski misses with a low kick.
Kowalski staying out of range there.
Kowalski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Womba moves away.
Kowalski misses with a straight right.
Womba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kowalski misses with the combination.
Kowalski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Womba in his tracks.
Kowalski tries to move into range but Womba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kowalski fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalski.
Kowalski lands a body shot.
Kowalski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Womba can do to turn this around?
Kowalski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kowalski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Womba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kowalski is fending him off so far but Womba persists. Nope, Kowalski circles away and we're back to standing.
Kowalski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Womba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kowalski scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Kowalski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Womba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Womba tries to sprawl but Kowalski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kowalski winds up and cracks Womba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Womba works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Womba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Womba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kowalski passes into half guard.
Kowalski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kowalski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Womba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Womba trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Kowalski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Womba keeps working.
Kowalski moves nicely into side control.
Womba tries to improve position but can't.
Womba can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kowalski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Womba keeps working.
Kowalski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Womba is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Womba is trying to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Womba manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Kowalski seems to be working for a kimura but Womba defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Womba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Womba.
Womba keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Womba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Womba trying to keep a closed guard but Kowalski is proving a slippery customer.
Kowalski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Womba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalski stands and throws Womba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kowalski controls the position from side control.#T4#
Kowalski advances to mount.
Womba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kowalski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Womba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kowalski lands with some strikes.
Womba wants to control but Kowalski is having none of it.
Womba tries to reverse the position but Kowalski maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Kowalski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kowalski throws a body shot but no joy.
Womba shoots in but no luck this time.
Womba scores with the left hand. Kowalski knows he should have avoided that one.
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
Womba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good leg kick by Kowalski.
Kowalski misses with an uppercut. Womba saw that one coming.
Kowalski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kowalski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Womba.
Kowalski misses with a straight right.
Womba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kowalski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Womba somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski throws a leg kick which misses Womba's front leg but catches the back leg as Womba tries to avoid it.
Womba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kowalski as he avoids it easily.
Lenny Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dubaku Womba.#T1#
Kowalski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Womba has time to react.
Lenny Kowalski is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Kowalski scores with a sloppy right hand. Womba should have avoided that one.
Womba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalski.
Kowalski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Womba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kowalski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Womba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kowalski scrambles back to his feet.
Kowalski looks to score with a jab to the body but Womba is just out of range.
Womba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Womba might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Womba with the counter takedown but Kowalski avoids it easily.
Womba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalski thuds his right hand into Womba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Womba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Womba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Womba lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski has his hands on Womba's head, controlling the position.
Lenny Kowalski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Womba preventing the sweep.
Kowalski is adopting a defensive guard.
Kowalski controls Womba momentarily but Womba frees himself.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
Womba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowalski trying to keep a closed guard but Womba is proving a slippery customer.
Kowalski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kowalski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Womba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Womba misses with an uppercut.
Womba misses with a takedown
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalski throws the left hand but Womba avoids the punch easily.
Womba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kowalski throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kowalski throws a leg kick that misses.
Womba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kowalski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Womba shoots in for a double leg but Kowalski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick lands for Kowalski.
Kowalski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Womba misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Womba sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Womba.
Kowalski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Womba sprawls and moves away.
Kowalski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Womba.
Womba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dubaku Womba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Womba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kowalski shoots in looking for a takedown. Womba tries to sprawl out of it but Kowalski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Womba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kowalski misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
so Womba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalski, not yet.
Womba is fighting to break Kowalski's control of his arms but Kowalski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Womba throwing strikes from guard but Kowalski blocks nicely.
Kowalski trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Kowalski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kowalski 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Kowalski!
A victorious Lenny Kowalski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SFL 100 | The Matrix
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Womba slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Womba throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range. #TD2#
Womba shoots in and bounces Hopkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Womba tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopkins is retaining full guard.
Womba throws an elbow that misses. Hopkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Womba's guard. Nice move by Hopkins!#REVR#
Hopkins wants to stand but Womba is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Womba working for a triangle but Hopkins defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Womba working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hopkins has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Womba wants to get back to full guard.
Hopkins controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Womba actively working from the bottom here.
Hopkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Womba is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Womba looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Womba is looking to improve his position.
Hopkins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Womba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Womba wants to improve his position but Hopkins is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hopkins in particular looking to stall.
Hopkins is pressing down on Womba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Womba is holding on for now.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Womba is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Womba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopkins pulls his head out easily.
Womba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hopkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Womba shoots in and drives through. Hopkins sprawls well.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Womba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hopkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Womba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Womba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Womba doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Hopkins ducks right into an uppercut from Womba.
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Womba looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Womba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Womba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Womba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hopkins is trying to defend but Womba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dubaku Womba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Womba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Womba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopkins at a distance.
#TD2#
Womba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Womba is in Hopkins's guard.
Womba throws a big elbow that misses.
Womba trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins is controlling Womba's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Womba is looking to work some ground and pound but Hopkins has wrist control.#T1#
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Womba works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Womba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hopkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hopkins has his hands clasped together around Womba's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba wants to advance to full mount but Hopkins doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Womba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Hopkins manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Womba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Giuseppe Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womba.
Womba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopkins circles away.
Womba misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Womba misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Womba.
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
Womba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hopkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Womba scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Womba throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a body kick.
Good shot there by Womba.
Womba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Womba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Dubaku Womba's cut even more.
Giuseppe Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dubaku Womba.
Womba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hopkins counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Womba is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins 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:
SFL 80 | Thunder Bowl
Date: Jun 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Beach wants to clinch up but Womba keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Womba shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beach tries to get to full guard but Womba has control of the leg.
Womba wants to take a breather but Beach is having none of it.
Beach manages to get to full guard.
Womba forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Womba is working for a submission of some sort.
Womba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Womba misses with a head shot. Beach uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Womba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Womba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beach is keeping the position for now.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Womba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beach works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Womba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Womba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba throws a big elbow that misses.
Womba wants to control from the top but Beach keeps moving.
Womba postures up in Beach's guard and throws a big left but Beach blocks it.
Womba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Womba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Womba 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.
Beach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beach knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Womba on the ground.
Beach keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Womba looks to throw the jab but Beach is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Beach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Womba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beach's half guard.#SUB2#
Womba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beach flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T4#
Beach is refusing to be controlled, as Womba sits in half guard.
Beach is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Womba scores with a couple of nice shots.
Womba wants to control but Beach is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Womba seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Womba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beach is just riding it out for now. Womba eventually gives up the hold.
Womba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Womba looks to land a strike but Beach avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba 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#
Womba shoots in for a takedown but Beach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beach scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Beach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Womba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Womba lands a right hook to the body.
Womba lands a glancing blow to the side of Beach's head.
A punch combination from Beach misses.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Womba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Womba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beach throws out the jab.
Womba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beach looks to score with a jab to the body but Womba is just out of range.
Womba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beach.
Beach looks to land a right hand but Womba moved out of range.
Womba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beach takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Womba.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Womba fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beach sprawls well initially but Womba persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Womba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beach doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Womba.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Womba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Womba throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Beach to regain full guard.
Womba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Beach has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Womba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beach keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
Womba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Womba forces his way into half guard.
Womba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Womba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beach sees it coming and defends easily.
Womba throwing shots but Beach is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Womba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beach is just riding it out for now. Womba eventually gives up the hold.
Beach controlling the position well. #T3#
Womba trying to control the action but Beach is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Womba wants to work for an arm triangle but Beach is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Womba winds up and cracks Beach with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beach is refusing to be controlled, as Womba sits in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Womba.
Womba not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Womba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Womba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beach does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dubaku Womba has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Womba controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Womba dodges the punch combination from Beach.
Womba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beach takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Womba slips a straight right by Beach.
Beach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beach walks into a stiff left hand from Womba.
Womba looks to land a left hand but Beach moved out of range nicely.
Beach connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Womba's hands.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Womba.
Womba swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Horrible takedown attempt by Womba or perhaps it was just good defense by Beach, which made it look bad.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Beach misses with a hook.
Beach misses the jab.
Beach thuds a left hand into Womba's body.
Womba scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Beach misses.
Womba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beach pinned against the cage. Beach gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Beach moves into the clinch successfully.
Womba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beach after a bit of a struggle.
Sammy Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dubaku Womba.
Womba wants to take the fight to the mat but Beach manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Womba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Beach gets underhooks to prevent Womba's takedown attempt.
Beach is looking for a takedown.
Beach prevents the takedown attempt.
Beach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sammy Beach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Womba is leaning against Beach and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Beach breaks from the clinch.
Beach throws a shot from downtown. Womba moves away and avoids it.
Beach lands a nice shot to the body.
Beach digs a good body shot into Womba's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Womba tests Beach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womba.
Sammy Beach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Womba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beach defends well and Womba ends up having to push Beach into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beach lands a jab-cross combination.
Beach thuds his right hand into Womba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#That has opened up Dubaku Womba's cut even more.
Womba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beach manages to avoid it.
Beach takes a swing at Womba's ribcage but misses.
Womba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beach.
Womba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beach misses with an uppercut. Womba saw that one coming.
Womba feints the counter takedown.
Beach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beach scores with a decent looking hook.
Womba ducks under a wild hook from Beach.#T3#
Womba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Beach coming out on top.
Womba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beach.#TD2#
Womba closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beach quickly recovers to half guard.
Womba wants to control but Beach is keeping him busy.
Womba trying to pass the guard but Beach defending well.
Womba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beach does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Womba works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Beach reaches up to try and pull Womba in and control his posture, but Womba latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Beach taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dubaku Womba!
Dubaku Womba bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SFL 73 | Atunes vs Shipilov
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Christophe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Womba.
Christophe looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Womba throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Christophe to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Womba misses with a takedown
and Christophe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Womba lands a jab to Christophe's midsection.
Christophe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Womba.
Womba throws an off balance right hand
and Christophe counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba lands a glancing blow to the side of Christophe's head.
No luck for Womba with that takedown attempt.
Christophe throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dubaku Womba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Womba misses. #T1#
Womba looks to land a right hand but Christophe moved out of range.
Christophe moves forwards but Womba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Womba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christophe circles away.
Christophe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Womba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christophe is looking for the big counter here.
Womba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christophe counters with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Womba.
Womba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christophe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Womba thuds his right hand into Christophe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the body from Womba misses
enabling Christophe to counter with a crisp jab.
Womba cracks Christophe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Womba swings widly with a right hand
and Christophe counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Womba shoots in and drives through. Christophe sprawls well.
Christophe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Christophe slips under a jab.
Womba moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChristophe.
Womba throws a lazy uppercut
and Christophe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Dubaku Womba's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Womba scores with a takedown into Christophe's guard.
Christophe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Womba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Womba pushes down on Christophe's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Womba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Womba prevents Christophe from improving his position.
Christophe trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christophe defending well though. #SUB#
Womba is working for a submission of some sort.
Christophe is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Womba is looking to take a break and control but Christophe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Womba moves nicely into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Womba.
Womba lands some shots froms side control.
Womba creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Womba is trying to get an arm triangle but Christophe is defending well.
Womba working the head with strikes.
Christophe is not content to let Womba control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Womba misses with a series of wild punches.
Womba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christophe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Womba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Christophe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Womba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christophe moves away.
Christophe tries a quick counter leg kick but Womba is wise to it.
A jab from Womba misses.
Womba with a poor takedown
and Christophe counters with a two punch combo.
Womba fails with a takedown attempt.
Womba moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChristophe.
Dubaku Womba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba misses with a shot to the body
letting Christophe counter with a right hand. #T1#
Womba throws a jab when Christophe was well out of range.
Womba lands a nice shot that snaps Christophe's head back.
The fighters circling - Womba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christophe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Womba shoots in for a takedown but Christophe shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Christophe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dubaku Womba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Womba just misses with a punch to the body.
Armand Christophe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Womba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Armand Christophe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Womba lands with an uppercut that bounces Christophe off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Womba drives through with a takedown into Christophe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dubaku Womba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christophe wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Womba is now in half guard.
Christophe is staying active underneath Womba, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Christophe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Womba scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Womba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christophe moves into full guard.
Womba wants to control from the top but Christophe keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christophe looking to control.
Womba won't allow Christophe to sweep him here.
Womba looking to pass the guard.
Womba is pushing down on Christophe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Christophe is fighting to maintain full guard but Womba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Christophe is holding on to half guard well.
Christophe moves into full guard.
#T3#
Christophe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Womba is one step ahead there.
Womba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Christophe pulls Womba in close to prevent any damage.
Womba wants to control from the top but Christophe keeps moving.
Womba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Womba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Christophe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Womba misses.
Womba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christophe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Christophe drops his hands momentarily and Womba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Womba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Christophe is fending him off so far but Womba persists. Nope, Christophe circles away and we're back to standing.
Womba looks to throw the jab but Christophe is out of range.
Womba misses with an uppercut
letting Christophe counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Womba misses with a jab to the body
and Christophe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Womba thuds his right hand into Christophe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No luck for Womba with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Womba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christophe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Womba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Christophe did well to prevent Womba getting side control.
Christophe wants to control but Womba is keeping busy.
Womba lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Womba lands strikes from half guard.
Christophe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe trying to control here.
#SUB#
Womba is working for a kimura but Christophe is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Christophe is not content to let Womba control the position.
Christophe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Womba.
Christophe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Christophe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christophe looking for a sweep. Not yet Christophe, not yet.
Armand Christophe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Womba controlling from the top position.
Womba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christophe is keeping the position for now.
Womba trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Christophe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Womba is looking for a triangle but Christophe pushes his legs off easily.
Christophe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christophe won't allow Womba to sweep him here.
Christophe wants to stand but Womba has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Christophe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Womba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christophe has managed to get both his arms back between Womba's legs - danger averted.
Christophe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Christophe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Womba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christophe. #SUB2#
Christophe is looking for a kimura here.
Womba wants to control but Christophe is keeping busy.
Womba is looking for a sweep. Christophe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Womba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christophe. #SUB2#
Christophe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Womba actively working from the bottom here.
Dubaku Womba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Womba is doing well to control the position and prevent Christophe from advancing to side control.
Womba is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Womba is trying to get back to full guard.
Christophe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dubaku Womba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Womba, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dubaku Womba!
Dubaku Womba decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SFL 64 | Marley Fest
Date: Apr 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Womba moves out of range of the strikes.
Graindo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graindo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Womba drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graindo defends it well.
Womba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Graindo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Womba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Graindo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.#CL2#
Womba moves into the clinch successfully.
Womba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graindo backwards.
Graindo blocking some punches.
Womba misses with a punch on the inside.
Womba misses with some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Womba 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.
Womba misses with a punch on the inside.
Graindo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graindo can't find room to land a body shot as Womba controls the action.
#TD2#
Womba has Graindo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Womba pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Graindo tumbling to the mat - Womba dives into Graindo's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graindo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Womba wants to pass the guard but Graindo is keeping the position.#T1#
Womba chips away with some ground and pound.
Graindo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graindo has control of Womba's left arm, preventing Womba from doing any damage.
Graindo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Womba looking to pass the guard.
Womba stands and throws Graindo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Graindo tries to buck Womba off but Womba is having none of it.
Womba wants to control but Graindo is keeping him busy.
Graindo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Womba throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Graindo tries to buck Womba off but Womba is having none of it.#SUB2#
Womba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Graindo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Graindo tries to buck Womba off but Womba is having none of it.
Womba landing a few strikes.
Graindo tries to improve position but can't.
Womba tries to advance to mount but can't.
Graindo on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Womba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Graindo, who protects the arm well.
Womba lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Womba working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Womba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Graindo, who protects the arm well.
Graindo is looking to reverse the position.
Womba working away.#SUB2#
Womba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Womba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Graindo defending against the ground and pound.
Womba lands an elbow.
Graindo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Womba throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Graindo is not content to let Womba control the position.
Graindo tries to buck Womba off but Womba is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Womba misses with a straight right.
Graindo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Womba backs up against the cage.
Graindo scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Graindo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Graindo.
Graindo throws a lazy right hand but Womba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graindo leaves Womba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Graindo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graindo throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Womba defending well as Graindo loads up on a big left hand.
Womba looks to land a left hand but Graindo moved out of range nicely.
Graindo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Womba.
Womba lands a jab to Graindo's midsection.
Womba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Womba rushes Graindo and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Womba lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Womba.
Womba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Graindo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graindo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Womba swivels and escapes.#T1##TD2#
Womba manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Graindo on his heels. He'll look to pass Graindo's guard now, I'm sure.
Womba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Graindo's guard.
Graindo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Womba. #SUB2#
Womba is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Womba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Womba is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Graindo to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Womba works over Graindo with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Womba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graindo 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba wants to pass the guard but Graindo is keeping the position.
Dubaku Womba has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Graindo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Graindo is trying to keep Womba in close.
Womba trying to control but Graindo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Womba wants to pass the guard but Graindo is keeping the position.
Womba won't allow Graindo to sweep him here.
Womba passes Graindo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Graindo tries to get to full guard but Womba has control of the leg.
Graindo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zenarals' House, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Womba working the head and body with strikes.
Womba wants to pass the guard but Graindo is defending well. #SUB2#
Womba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graindo is just riding it out for now. Womba eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Graindo is defending against the submission attempts here by Womba.
#T4#
Graindo is trying to control but can't.
Graindo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Womba.
Graindo is looking to get back to full guard here but Womba has managed to pass to side control instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Graindo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Graindo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Womba off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dubaku Womba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Graindo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Womba.
Womba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Graindo to score with a decent uppercut.
Graindo scores with a shot to the body.
Dubaku Womba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Womba doesn't manage to clinch there - Graindo circles away.
Graindo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Womba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Graindo as Womba shoots in.
Graindo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Womba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graindo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Womba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graindo scrambles back to his feet.
Graindo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Womba clobbers Graindo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Womba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graindo avoids it really well and circles away.
Kaido Graindo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dubaku Womba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba lunges at Graindo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Graindo's hand.
Womba misses with a straight right.
Graindo throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Graindo misses with a series of wild punches.
Graindo misses with a body shot.
Kaido Graindo is winning the standup battle so far.
Graindo just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graindo. Womba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graindo avoids the body shot from Womba.
Womba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Womba feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Graindo misses.
Graindo closes the distance and clinches up with Womba, looking for a takedown. Graindo pushes Womba against the cage but Womba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Womba defending well as Graindo loads up on a big left hand.
Womba connects with a looping right hand.
Graindo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Womba eats them both and turns towards Graindo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#That has opened up Dubaku Womba's cut even more.
Womba slips a jab from Graindo.#TD2#
Womba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Graindo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Womba is in Graindo's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graindo trying to keep a closed guard but Womba is proving a slippery customer.
Womba forces his way into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Womba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Womba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Graindo is trying to control but can't.
Womba trying to control from half guard but Graindo is working away.
Graindo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Womba. #SUB2#
Womba maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Graindo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Womba has cracked it and Graindo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Womba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dubaku Womba!
In his post fight interview, Dubaku Womba started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SFL 58 | Lancaster vs Hopkins
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Womba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Beach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Womba slips under a jab.
Womba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beach throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Womba counters with a takedown into side control.
Beach controls the position for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Womba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Womba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Womba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beach has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Womba is looking to take a break and control but Beach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Womba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beach is looking for a sweep.
Womba is staying tight to Beach's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Beach is avoiding damage well.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Womba with the ground and pound but Beach regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Womba thows a huge punch but Beach dodges it nicely.
Womba works his foot free and advances to mount.
Womba throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Womba is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Beach has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Beach blocking the ground and pound.
Beach knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Womba on the ground.
Womba wants to control the pace but Beach is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Womba scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Beach?
Womba misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Beach has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Womba's lack of action.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Womba is trying to work for a kimura but Beach is defending well.
#SUB2#
Womba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Womba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4##SUB2#
Womba is working for an americana but Beach has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Womba was thinking about the submission.
Womba stopping the sweep attempt from Beach.
Beach is working hard here to advance position.
Womba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Womba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Womba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Womba has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Beach defend it? Womba steps over the head and cranks it - Beach is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Womba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dubaku Womba!
Dubaku Womba 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:
SFL 50 | Lancaster vs Johnson
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Womba lands a slapping body shot.
#TD#
Womba gets a takedown into half guard.
Stark won't allow Womba to pass to mount. #SUB#
Womba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stark sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Stark felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Womba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stark defends it well. #SUB2#
Stark has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Womba. Oh but Stark has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Womba goes limp - he's gone! Stark jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Stark! |
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Event:
SFL 41 | Hopkins vs Johnson
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Christophe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Womba misses with a lunging right hand
and Christophe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Womba misses with a takedown attempt
and Christophe counters with a head kick.
Womba misses with a hook. Christophe ducked under it nicely.
Womba shoots for a takedown but Christophe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Christophe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Womba takes a swing at Christophe's ribcage but misses.
Christophe needs to keep his hands up - Womba had a free shot at his head there.
Womba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christophe manages to avoid it.
Dubaku Womba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba dips to his left and cracks Christophe with an uppercut!
The crowd cheers as Womba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christophe doesn't seem phased though.
Christophe motions for Womba to come forward. Christophe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Womba misses the shot to the body.
Womba backing away here, and Christophe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Womba keeps the fight on the outside.
Womba just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christophe! But no joy.
Womba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christophe as he jumps to the side.
Christophe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dubaku Womba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christophe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Womba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Christophe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Christophe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Womba misses with a takedown attempt - Christophe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Womba misses with a body shot.
Christophe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Christophe there.#T2#
A big left from Womba misses.
Womba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Womba misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Womba misses
and Christophe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Womba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Christophe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Womba swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Christophe counters with a crisp right hand that drops Womba! Christophe lets Womba back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#Dubaku Womba's cut is getting worse.
Womba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Womba just misses with a punch to the body.
Christophe staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Christophe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Womba scores with a jab. Christophe acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Womba fails to land with a series of punches.
Womba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Womba misses with a looping right.
Christophe feints a counter leg kick.
Womba cracks Christophe with a good jab.
Womba's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Womba duly obliges.
Christophe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Womba.
Womba moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChristophe.
Nice takedown defense from Christophe. No joy for Womba on that attempt. #TD#
Womba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Christophe to the mat! Christophe manages to get full guard.
Womba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Christophe looking for a sweep. Not yet Christophe, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christophe keeping full guard, as Womba tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Christophe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Womba throws an elbow that misses. Christophe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Womba's guard. Nice move by Christophe!#REVB##SUB#
Womba has his foot on Christophe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christophe works his way back into a safe position though.
Womba keeping moving, preventing Christophe from controlling successfully.
Womba looking to control.
Womba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christophe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Womba is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Christophe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christophe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dubaku Womba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Womba dives in for a single leg takedown but Christophe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Womba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Christophe after a bit of a struggle.
Womba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christophe misses with the head strike.
Christophe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christophe lands a nice uppercut.
Womba working aggressively here.
#TD#
Womba gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Christophe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Womba is working for a kimura but Christophe is defending it quite comfortably.
Womba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christophe keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Womba passes to side control. #SUB#
Womba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Christophe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Womba's guard! Nice work there by Christophe! #SUB#
Womba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Christophe passes into side control.
Womba is letting Christophe control him for a moment.
Christophe tries to move to mount but Womba blocks the move with his legs.
Womba regains half guard.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Womba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Womba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Christophe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Womba keeping moving, preventing Christophe from controlling successfully.
Christophe controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Womba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Womba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christophe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Christophe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Womba looking for a guillotine here but Christophe defends easily.
#SUB#
Womba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christophe is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Womba looking for subs off his back but Christophe has passed one foot through into half guard.
Christophe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Womba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Christophe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christophe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Womba keeps working. #SUB2#
Christophe is trying to work for a kimura but Womba is defending well.
Womba gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Womba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dubaku Womba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Womba scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Womba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christophe throws a big counter head kick but Womba avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Womba. Christophe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christophe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christophe throws a nice looking combination but Womba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Womba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Christophe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Womba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba working away.#T1#
Christophe is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Womba stalls from top position.#SUB#
Womba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Christophe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Womba's guard! Nice work there by Christophe!
Womba being controlled here, momentarily.
Womba keeping full guard, as Christophe tries to pass.
Armand Christophe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Womba looking for a guillotine here but Christophe defends easily.
#SUB#
Womba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christophe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Womba trying to keep a closed guard but Christophe is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Christophe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dubaku Womba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christophe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Womba is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Christophe trying to control but Womba is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Womba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christophe defends well.
Womba 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.
Christophe wants to control from the top but Womba keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Womba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Womba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Christophe 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Christophe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dubaku Womba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Womba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christophe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christophe is looking to work some ground and pound but Womba has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dubaku Womba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Womba, 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 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dubaku Womba!
During a confident post fight interview, Dubaku Womba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SFL 34 | Drum Roll
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Womba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Womba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Womba blocks a leg kick.
Womba shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Womba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Womba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Womba avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Womba cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba misses with a takedown
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Womba.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Womba saw that one coming.#T1#
Thomas misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Womba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Womba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Womba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thomas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thomas pushes Womba off looking to stand but Womba dives back in and keeps control.
Womba working Thomas over with strikes.
Womba trying to pass the guard but Thomas defending well.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Womba is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2##SUB2#
Womba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thomas is just riding it out for now. Womba eventually gives up the hold.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Womba on the ground.
Womba slips a nice elbow through Thomas's hands, connecting with Thomas's forehead.
Thomas is trying to stand.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Womba.
Thomas is trying to stand.
Womba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though.
Thomas is trying to stand back up but Womba is controlling him
#T3#
Womba wants to take a breather but Thomas is having none of it. #SUB2#
Womba is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
Thomas pushes Womba off looking to stand but Womba dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Womba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Womba somewhat.
Patrick Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dubaku Womba.
Womba throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Dubaku Womba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Womba looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
Patrick Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Womba loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas moves forwards but Womba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Womba misses with a hook
and Womba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Womba lands the left hand.
Womba cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Womba. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Womba shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Womba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Womba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Womba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Womba gets a takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thomas scores with a jab. Womba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Womba shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Womba is keen to just control but Thomas is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Womba frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Womba has control of Thomas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thomas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dubaku Womba has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Womba misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Womba wants to control the pace but Thomas is squirming around nicely.
Womba throwing strikes here but Thomas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Womba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Womba wants to control the pace but Thomas is squirming around nicely.
Thomas really wants to buck Womba off and get back to his feet.
Womba working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2#
Womba looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thomas is trying to stand up.#T2#
Thomas is squirming around, avoiding Womba's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Womba working for a guillotine from mount but Thomas is in no mood to give up.
Womba landing strikes, looking to finish!
Womba is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thomas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Thomas is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Womba cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Womba lands a big shot there that rocks Thomas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thomas squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T3##SUB2#
Womba is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thomas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thomas shrugs it off.
Womba with the ground and pound from mount.
Womba won't let Thomas get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Womba trying to control but Thomas is having none of it.
Womba punching from mount but Thomas doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Thomas wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Womba tries to control but Thomas wriggling away. #T4#
Womba is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thomas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Womba tries to control but Thomas wriggling away.
Thomas is trying to stand up.#SUB2#
Womba with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Womba looking to control but Thomas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Womba working for a guillotine from mount but Thomas is in no mood to give up.
Womba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thomas is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB2#
Womba quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Womba but it's paid off an Thomas is forced to tap! Nice work by Womba.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dubaku Womba!
Dubaku Womba 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:
SFL 20 | Beast From The East
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Womba scores with a decent looking hook.
Stalinovich cracks a nice hook into Womba's ribs.
Stalinovich misses with a looping left.
Womba throws a series of punches but Stalinovich avoids them all with ease.
Womba misses the jab.
It seemed like Stalinovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stalinovich scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Womba. That snapped Stalinovich's head back.
Dubaku Womba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Womba.
Womba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stalinovich.
Womba cracks Stalinovich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stalinovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Womba dives in and grabs Stalinovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stalinovich pushes down on Womba's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dubaku Womba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Womba scores with a hook.#T1#
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Womba.
Stalinovich wants to clinch.
Womba shoots in looking for a takedown. Stalinovich tries to sprawl out of it but Womba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stalinovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Womba.
Stalinovich prevents Womba from moving into mount.
Stalinovich on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Womba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stalinovich rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Womba's guard! Nice work there by Stalinovich!
Stalinovich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Womba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Womba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stalinovich defends it easily.
Stalinovich content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Womba is looking to cinch up a triangle. Stalinovich throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Womba's body to avoid the submission. Womba has instead reached around Stalinovich's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Womba arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dubaku Womba!
Our winner, Dubaku Womba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SFL 12 | Sitsongrit vs Fortay
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Womba misses. #TD#
Goldberg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Womba's guard.
Goldberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Womba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goldberg working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Womba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba keeping full guard, as Goldberg tries to pass.
Goldberg throws an elbow that misses. Womba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goldberg's guard. Nice move by Womba!#REVB#
Womba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Womba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldberg trying to control the position.
Womba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goldberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goldberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Womba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldberg is keeping the position for now.
Womba stays in close to Goldberg's body and controls the position.
Womba wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Womba looking to pass the guard.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldberg shoots in for a double leg but Womba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Womba. Goldberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goldberg is defended easily by Womba.
Goldberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Womba.
Goldberg thows a leg kick but Womba checks it #TD2#
and Womba counters with a single leg into guard. Goldberg didn't expect that.
Womba throwing strikes but missing.
Womba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Womba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goldberg 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goldberg holds on and takes a little breather.
Goldberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Womba on the ground.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Womba advances position into side control!
Womba passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Goldberg!
Womba working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4##SUB2#
Womba jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Goldberg is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Goldberg and Womba has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Goldberg tries to buck Womba off but Womba is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Womba working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Goldberg wants to control but Womba postures up.#SUB2#
Womba swings around for an armbar but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Womba's guard.
Goldberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Womba has wrist control.#SUB2#
Womba is looking for a triangle but Goldberg pushes his legs off easily.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Womba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Goldberg fails to land the takedown.
Womba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goldberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goldberg closes the distance and clinches up with Womba, looking for a takedown. Goldberg pushes Womba against the cage but Womba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Womba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Womba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Womba stalks Goldberg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goldberg's face. Goldberg staggers backwards, shaken.
Goldberg throws a head kick that misses.
Goldberg tries for a takedown but Womba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Womba throws a nice looking combination but Goldberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Goldberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Womba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Womba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Womba manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Goldberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing that Goldberg has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Womba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Womba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goldberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goldberg throws an elbow that misses. Womba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goldberg's guard. Nice move by Womba!#REVB##SUB#
Goldberg looking for a guillotine here but Womba defends easily.
Womba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Womba wants to pass the guard but Goldberg is keeping the position.
Womba trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Goldberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Womba is stalling in the full guard.
Goldberg looking to control.
#T3#
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goldberg is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Womba wants to sweep here but Goldberg controlling him for the moment.
Goldberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goldberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Womba's head.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Womba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goldberg stands up over Womba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Womba looking for a sweep. Not yet Womba, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Womba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Womba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Womba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg is in close to Womba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Goldberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goldberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Womba's brow. #SUB2#
Womba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Goldberg stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Womba throws up his legs and catches Goldberg in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Goldberg tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Womba! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dubaku Womba!
Dubaku Womba very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SFL 05 | Taneyev vs Kowalski
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vigo ducks under a wild hook from Womba.
Womba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Womba blocks a head kick by Vigo.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vigo 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.
Womba thuds his right hand into Vigo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vigo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Womba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Womba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vigo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Womba.
Womba scores with a nice right hand.
Vigo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Womba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vigo moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vigo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vigo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vigo moves out of range as Womba strikes.
Womba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Womba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Womba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vigo.
#T1#
Vigo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Don Vigo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Womba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vigo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vigo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Womba.
#CL#
Womba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vigo, pushing him back against the cage.
Womba lands a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Womba has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vigo misses with a body punch.
Womba blocks a body shot from Vigo.
Vigo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Womba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vigo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dubaku Womba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vigo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Womba can't get the takedown.
Vigo is looking to break free of the clinch but Womba has double underhooks.
Womba misses with a punch to the body.
Vigo stalling against the cage.
Vigo tries to work over Womba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Vigo misses with a body punch.
Womba lands a hook that snaps the head of Vigo backwards.
Womba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vigo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vigo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vigo blocks an uppercut.
Womba is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Vigo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Womba throws a jab when Vigo was well out of range.
Vigo thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vigo misses with a body shot.
Womba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Womba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Womba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Womba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vigo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vigo scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Vigo.#T3#
Womba takes one on the button.#TD#
Womba looking to score a takedown here. Vigo is defending well but Womba drives through and ends up in Vigo's guard.
Womba tries to free his leg and advance position but Vigo is retaining full guard.
Vigo is trying to control the position but Womba postures up.
Womba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Womba stands and throws Vigo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vigo tries to buck Womba off but Womba is having none of it.#SUB#
Womba is trying to get an arm triangle but Vigo is defending well.
Vigo tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Womba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vigo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vigo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Womba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vigo struggling a bit here.#T4#
Vigo gets back to half guard.
Womba is looking to advance position but Vigo won't allow it.
Womba is working hard here to advance position.
Vigo wants to control but Womba is keeping busy.
Vigo wants to improve his position but Womba is controlling well.
Womba working over Vigo with some ground and pound. Vigo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Womba seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vigo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Womba is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vigo slips a straight right by Womba.
Womba avoids the body shot from Vigo.
Vigo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vigo looks to score with a jab to the body but Womba is just out of range.
Womba shoots in looking for a takedown. Vigo tries to sprawl out of it but Womba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vigo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vigo misses the shot to the body.
Womba feinted with a counter takedown.
Vigo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womba.
Vigo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Womba with a body shot.#TD#
Womba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vigo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Womba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Vigo is looking for a triangle but Womba pushes his legs off easily.
Vigo keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Vigo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Womba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Womba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Womba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Womba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vigo is keeping the position for now.
Womba controlling from the top position.
Vigo working a defensive guard here.
Vigo being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vigo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Vigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vigo working a defensive guard but Womba passes into half guard.
Womba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vigo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Womba stalling away here and it's allowed Vigo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Womba landing some decent shots from guard.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Vigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Womba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vigo's guard.
Dubaku Womba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vigo is trying to get back to full guard.
Womba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vigo can do to turn this around?
Womba is trying to control the action in half guard but Vigo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vigo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Womba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Womba's back!#T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vigo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vigo is not going to allow Womba to sit and survive in this position.
Vigo lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Womba hold on?!
Vigo punches the canvas rather than the man.
Womba is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Vigo looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Womba taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Vigo!
After winning the bout, Don Vigo 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:
UnderGround FC 138
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Womba throws a body shot but no joy.
Haskins throwing a counter right hand but Womba manages to avoid it.
Womba throws a hook to the side of Haskins's head but Haskins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haskins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Womba looks to score with a jab to the body but Haskins is just out of range.
Haskins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womba.
It looked like Haskins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Womba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haskins.
Womba missing with a left hand there. Haskins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haskins slips a jab from Womba.
Haskins tried to counter with a leg kick but Womba avoided it.
Womba thuds a left hand into Haskins's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins throws a series of punches but Womba moves out of range.
Womba drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haskins defends it well.
Haskins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haskins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Womba counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haskins wants to stand up but Womba is controlling him. #T1#
My spies in McGrady FT inform me that Womba has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Womba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Womba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Womba passes into half guard.
Womba prevents Haskins from standing back up.
#ES#
Haskins makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Haskins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Womba just misses with a punch to the body.
Womba misses with a straight right. #T2#
Womba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Womba punishes Haskins's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Haskins's head coaches at Randall's Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Haskins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Womba slips under a jab.
Womba throws a combination that misses
and Haskins counters with a left and a right that stings Womba.
Dubaku Womba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haskins scores with a shot to the body.
Womba with a poor takedown
and Haskins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Womba misses with a hook
and Haskins counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.#TD2#
Womba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Haskins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Haskins wants to get back to his feet but Womba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Womba content to stall in guard here.
Haskins wants to stand up but Womba is controlling him.
Womba sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Womba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Haskins wants to stand up but Womba is controlling him. #SUB2#
Womba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Womba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haskins is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Haskins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haskins is looking to stand up but Womba isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Womba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Womba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Womba swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Haskins to counter with a crisp jab.
Haskins staying out of range there.
Womba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haskins moves away.
Womba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Womba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dubaku Womba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Womba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haskins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Womba. #TD2#
Womba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haskins's half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Womba trying to pass the guard but Haskins defending well. #SUB2#
Womba is looking for a kimura but Haskins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Womba to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Womba wants to work for an arm triangle but Haskins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Womba throwing shots but Haskins is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Womba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haskins is just riding it out for now. Womba eventually gives up the hold.
Haskins tries to kick Womba off but Womba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Haskins is staying active underneath Womba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haskins wants to get back to his feet.
Dubaku Womba has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Womba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Womba stops Haskins from getting back to his feet.
Womba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haskins keeps working.
Womba stops Haskins from getting back to his feet.
Haskins is refusing to be controlled, as Womba sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Womba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Womba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haskins pushes Womba off looking to stand but Womba dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Womba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haskins defends it well. #SUB2#
Womba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Womba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haskins tries to kick Womba off but Womba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Womba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haskins defends it well.
Womba is trying to control. Haskins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Womba passes to full mount! #T3#
Haskins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Womba punching from mount but Haskins doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Haskins wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB2#
Womba is working for a guillotine from mount but Haskins frees his head quite easily.
Haskins really wants to buck Womba off and get back to his feet.
Womba putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT2#It looks like Dwayne Haskins has been cut.
Haskins is trying to stand up.
Womba landing shots from mount.
Haskins is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T4#
Womba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Womba won't let Haskins get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB2#
Womba looking for a guillotine from mount but Haskins is having none of it.
Womba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haskins wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Womba is working for a guillotine from mount but Haskins frees his head quite easily.
Womba thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haskins tries to buck Womba off but he can't manage it.
Womba throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haskins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Womba misses its intended target.
Womba misses with a wild combination.
Womba dives in and grabs Haskins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haskins pushes down on Womba's head and hops out.
Haskins half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Haskins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Haskins wants to stand up but Womba is controlling him.
Womba trying to control but Haskins is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins is looking to stand up but Womba isn't so interested in that idea.
Womba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SUB2#
Womba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Womba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Womba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Womba stops Haskins from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haskins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Womba.
Haskins throws a leg kick but Womba sees it coming and moves out of range.
Womba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haskins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Haskins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Womba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haskins as he avoids it easily.
Haskins looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Haskins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Womba.
An attempted straight right counter from Haskins misses the target.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Womba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Haskins wants to stand and escape but Womba is having none of it.
Womba content to stall in guard here.
Womba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haskins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Womba on the ground.#SUB2#
Womba drops back looking for a leg! Haskins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haskins manages to kick Womba off! Womba jumps back into Haskins's guard.
Womba won't allow Haskins to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Womba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haskins wants to get back to his feet but Womba is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Womba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haskins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Womba prevents Haskins from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Womba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Womba moves away from the strike by Haskins.
Womba shoots in but Haskins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dwayne Haskins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dubaku Womba.
Womba lands a slapping body shot.
Womba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haskins as he jumps to the side.
Haskins connects with a jab.#T4#
Haskins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haskins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Womba.
An attempted straight right counter from Haskins misses the target.
Dwayne Haskins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Womba shoots in for a double leg but Haskins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haskins feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Haskins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Womba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dubaku Womba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haskins keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
Dwayne Haskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Womba stops Haskins from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Womba wants to control from the top but Haskins keeps moving.
Womba sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dubaku Womba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Womba 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dubaku Womba!
After the big win, Dubaku Womba made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 125
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Womba walks into a jab.
It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Womba clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Womba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James throws a hook to the side of Womba's head but Womba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Womba seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Womba scores with a one two! James had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Womba.
Womba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Womba counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Womba passes James's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
James is controlling Womba's position as best he can from this difficult position.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Womba working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Womba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Womba thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
Womba is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from James as he works his way to full guard.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Womba trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Womba throws a big right hand that misses.
James is trying to keep Womba in close.
Womba tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James seems keen to control Womba's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Womba throws a big right hand that misses.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Womba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Womba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Womba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Womba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Womba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Womba wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jamie James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Womba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Womba getting side control.
James trying to hold on to Womba's head to control him but Womba postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womba seems to be working for a kimura but James defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Womba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Womba seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. James is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dubaku Womba!
Dubaku Womba very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 112
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Vigo misses the shot to the body.
Womba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vigo sprawls and moves away.
Womba looks to score with a jab to the body but Vigo is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Vigo.
Vigo throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Vigo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Womba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vigo.
Vigo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vigo moves forwards but Womba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vigo blocks a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Womba has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Womba is defended easily by Vigo.#TD#
Womba manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vigo on his heels. He'll look to pass Vigo's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Womba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Vigo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Womba advances to half guard. #SUB#
Womba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vigo defends it well. #SUB2#
Vigo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vigo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Womba is working away from the top position though.
Womba thows a huge punch but Vigo dodges it nicely.
Womba passes to side control.
Vigo tries to improve position but can't.
Womba in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Womba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Womba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Vigo is trying to get back to half guard.
Womba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vigo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Womba off and has taken his back!
Womba manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vigo's guard. Nice work there by Womba.
Womba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vigo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Womba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Vigo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Womba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Vigo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Womba drops back looking for a leg! Vigo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vigo manages to kick Womba off! Womba jumps back into Vigo's guard.
Womba forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Vigo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Womba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vigo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Womba.
Vigo wants to improve his position but Womba is controlling well.
Vigo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Womba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vigo sees it coming and defends easily.
Womba has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Womba looking for a guillotine from mount but Vigo is having none of it.
Vigo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4##SUB#
Womba working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vigo is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Womba jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vigo manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Womba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vigo taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Vigo gets caught flat footed, as Womba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Womba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vigo is keeping the position for now.
Vigo can't keep his opponent in guard - Womba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Womba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vigo can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Womba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vigo defends it well.
Vigo tries to roll over but Womba keeps him under control.
Womba moves into full mount! Vigo won't be happy about that!
Vigo is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Womba is working for a guillotine from mount but Vigo frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Womba wants to finish this one by submission but Vigo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Womba. #T1#
Vigo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Womba working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dubaku Womba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vigo regains half guard.
Vigo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Womba wants to pass the guard but Vigo is defending well. #SUB#
Womba is working for a kimura but Vigo is defending it quite comfortably.
Vigo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vigo.
Womba pushing down on Vigo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Vigo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vigo keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
Womba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vigo keeping full guard, as Womba tries to pass.
Vigo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Womba wants to pass the guard but Vigo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Vigo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Womba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Vigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Womba drops back looking for a leg! Vigo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vigo manages to kick Womba off! Womba jumps back into Vigo's guard.
Vigo 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.#T3##SUB2#
Vigo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Womba defends it easily.#SUB#
Womba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vigo dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Womba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vigo looking to pass the guard.
Vigo with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Womba throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vigo uses it to pass to side control.
Vigo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Womba down.
#T4#
Womba wants to control but Vigo postures up.
Vigo working the ground and pound.#SU2#
Vigo decides to stand back up.
Vigo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Womba.
Womba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vigo defends well and Womba ends up having to push Vigo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Womba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vigo moves away.
Vigo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vigo leaves Womba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Vigo. Beautiful body shot.
Womba throws a body punch but Vigo moves out of range.
Vigo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Don Vigo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Womba misses with a body shot
letting Vigo counter with a right hand.
Vigo avoids the body shot from Womba.
Vigo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Womba at a distance.
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 Dubaku Womba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vigo thuds a left hand into Womba's body.
Vigo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Womba moves away.
Womba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Vigo misses.
Womba slips a jab and a cross from Vigo.
Womba swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Vigo to counter with a crisp jab.
Womba shoots in and drives through. Vigo sprawls well.
Vigo misses the shot to the body.
Womba fails to land the takedown.
Vigo throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba looks to score with a jab to the body but Vigo is just out of range.
Vigo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vigo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Womba was well out of range. Poor timing from Vigo.
Womba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vigo looks to land a combination but Womba avoids it well.
Womba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Womba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vigo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Vigo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Vigo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Vigo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Womba is working Vigo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Vigo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Womba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vigo wants to sweep but no luck.
Womba passes into half guard.
Vigo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Womba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Womba's back!
Womba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Womba is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Vigo looking to secure an arm triangle but Womba defends it well. #SUB2#
Vigo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vigo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Womba is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vigo with good strikes from the mount here!
Womba is looking to improve his position but Vigo isn't that keen on the idea.
Vigo trying to control but Womba is having none of it.
Womba working to try and regain half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Vigo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Womba sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Womba looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Vigo is looking for a kimura here.
Womba trying to hold on to Vigo's head to control him but Vigo postures up.
#SUB#
Womba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Don Vigo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vigo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Vigo there. #SUB#
Womba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vigo lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#
Dubaku Womba's cut is getting worse.
Womba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vigo.
Dubaku Womba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vigo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Womba controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vigo throwing shots but Womba is blocking nicely.
Womba trying to control but Vigo postures up.
Womba preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Vigo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Womba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dubaku Womba!
Dubaku Womba really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 102
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Womba fails to land the takedown.
Womba misses with an uppercut. Lambrucci saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Lambrucci on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lambrucci throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Womba's coach down at McGrady FT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Womba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Womba lands a nice shot to the body.
Womba moves out of range of the strikes.
Womba defending well as Lambrucci loads up on a big left hand.
Womba feints the counter takedown.
Womba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#
It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Lambrucci has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dubaku Womba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Womba throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambrucci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Womba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Lambrucci misses its target.
Womba staying out of range there.
Womba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lambrucci.
An attempted straight right counter from Lambrucci misses the target.#T1#
Womba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lambrucci.
Lambrucci misses the jab.
Womba with the counter takedown but Lambrucci avoids it easily.
Womba looks to score with a jab to the body but Lambrucci is just out of range.
Lambrucci throwing a counter right hand but Womba manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Womba.
The crowd cheers as Lambrucci lands an impressive looking overhand right. Womba doesn't seem phased though.
Womba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lambrucci throwing a counter right hand but Womba manages to avoid it.
Womba throws out a powerful jab.
Womba with a poor takedown
and Lambrucci counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Dubaku Womba's cut even more.
Lambrucci thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lambrucci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Womba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lambrucci pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Womba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lambrucci.#T2#
Lambrucci swings for the body but Womba moves out of range.
Womba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Womba defending well as Lambrucci loads up on a big left hand.
Womba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lambrucci defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Womba.
Vincenzo Lambrucci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dubaku Womba.
Lambrucci looks to throw the jab but Womba is out of range.
Womba looks for a takedown but Lambrucci sprawls well.
Lambrucci was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Womba blocks a jab.
Womba shoots in for a takedown but Lambrucci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lambrucci takes a swing at Womba's ribcage but misses.
Lambrucci fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lambrucci takes a swing at Womba's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Womba throws a poor cross that misses
and Womba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Womba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lambrucci.
Womba looks for a takedown but Lambrucci sprawls well.
It looked like Lambrucci wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Womba with a poor takedown
and Lambrucci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lambrucci looks to land a left hand but Womba moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Lambrucci throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lambrucci takes one to the side of the head.
Womba shoots in looking for a takedown. Lambrucci tries to sprawl out of it but Womba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lambrucci manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Lambrucci on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lambrucci is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Womba fails with a takedown attempt. #T4##TD2#
Lambrucci tries to sprawl but Womba drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Lambrucci has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Womba is on him like a limpet, forcing Lambrucci back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Womba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lambrucci throws a punch but it's blocked by Womba.
Lambrucci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Womba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Lambrucci's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lambrucci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Womba.
Womba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lambrucci.
Lambrucci swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Womba. Lambrucci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lambrucci throws the left hand but Womba avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Womba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Lambrucci dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Womba shoots in but Lambrucci avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Womba thuds a left hand into Lambrucci's body.
Womba lunges at Lambrucci with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lambrucci's hand.
Womba slips a jab from Lambrucci.
Womba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lambrucci ducks under a wild hook from Womba.
Womba scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Lambrucci. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lambrucci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba lands a jab to the head.
Womba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lambrucci counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
The cut above Dubaku Womba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lambrucci clobbers Womba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Womba thuds his right hand into Lambrucci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Womba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lambrucci counters with a nice uppercut.
Womba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lambrucci.
Womba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lambrucci misses with a straight left.
Womba swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lambrucci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lambrucci. Womba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Lambrucci misses.
Womba swings widly with a right hand
and Lambrucci counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Womba thinking.
Womba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Womba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lambrucci moves away.
Vincenzo Lambrucci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Womba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lambrucci but Lambrucci pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Lambrucci misses the target.
Lambrucci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Womba with the counter takedown but Lambrucci avoids it easily.
Womba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Womba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lambrucci throws a hook but Womba avoids it easily.
Womba lands with a nice body punch.
Womba swings widly with a right hand
and Lambrucci counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
Dubaku Womba's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Womba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lambrucci.
Womba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Womba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good shot there by Lambrucci.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dubaku Womba's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vincenzo Lambrucci!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 94
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Womba misses with an uppercut. Daisy saw that one coming.
Womba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Daisy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Womba is defended easily by Daisy.
Womba looks to score with a jab to the body but Daisy is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Womba. Daisy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Womba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daisy.
Womba fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daisy.
Womba takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.#T1#
Womba throws a body shot but no joy.
Daisy misses the jab.
Womba misses with a body shot.
Womba looks to land a left hand but Daisy moved out of range nicely.
Daisy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Womba scores with a takedown into Daisy's guard.
Daisy wants to stand up but Womba is controlling him.
Womba looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Daisy's guard.
Daisy wants to get back to his feet.
Womba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB2#
Womba seems to be working for a kimura but Daisy defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Womba seems to be working for a kimura but Daisy defends the submission attempt.
Womba is keen to just control but Daisy is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Womba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daisy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Womba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Womba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daisy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Womba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Womba trying to mount his opponent but Daisy defends it. #ES#
Daisy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Womba keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Daisy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daisy stops a takedown attempt from Womba.
Freddie Daisy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dubaku Womba.
Womba is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Daisy tries to break the clinch but Womba is controlling the position. #BC2#
Womba breaks from the clinch.
Freddie Daisy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Womba tests Daisy's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Womba. Beautiful body shot.
Womba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daisy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Womba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daisy circles away.
Womba takes one to the side of the head.
Womba ducks under a wild hook from Daisy.
Daisy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Womba throws a hook to the side of Daisy's head but Daisy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Womba lands with a straight right. Daisy didn't see that one coming.
Nice body punch from Womba.
Womba misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Daisy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Daisy's head coaches at Wookies Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Daisy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Womba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Womba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Daisy wants to stand and escape but Womba is having none of it.
Daisy has momentary wrist control but Womba slips an elbow through the middle.
Womba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Womba wants to control from the top but Daisy keeps moving.
Womba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daisy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba pushing down on Daisy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Daisy won't allow Womba to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Womba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daisy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Womba. #T1##SUB2#
Womba is looking for a kimura here.
Womba passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Womba working for a submission but Daisy is keeping him at bay.
Womba unloading with bombs!
Womba scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Daisy?
Womba pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Womba throws some wild stikes that Daisy manages to avoid easily.
Daisy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Womba on the ground.#T2#
Womba punching from mount but Daisy doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Daisy is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Womba locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Daisy is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dubaku Womba!
Dubaku Womba managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 78
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Morgan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Womba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Womba.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Womba looking to pass the guard.
Morgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Womba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morgan's guard.
Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Womba sits in half guard.
Womba passes to side control. #SUB2#
Womba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Womba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morgan has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Womba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
Womba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morgan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Womba has hold of Morgan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Morgan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Womba cranks the arm and Morgan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Morgan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dubaku Womba!
A very excited looking Dubaku Womba made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 71
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Womba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Womba lands a jab to Boss's midsection.#TD2#
Womba drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Boss looking for a guillotine here but Womba defends easily.
Womba throwing strikes from guard but Boss blocks nicely. #SUB#
Boss is looking for a triangle but Womba pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Womba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Boss has an active guard here but Womba has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Womba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Womba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Boss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Womba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boss keeps working. #SUB2#
Womba is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Boss is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dubaku Womba!
Dubaku Womba 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:
UnderGround FC 62
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Lewis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lewis misses with an attempted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Womba.
Womba throws an off balance right hand
and Lewis counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Womba. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Womba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Womba lands with a shot to the body.
Womba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Womba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Womba. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba slips a jab from Lewis.
A swing and a miss from Lewis.
Lewis tries to land a leg kick but Womba saw it coming and moves away.
Womba tests Lewis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lewis moves away from the strike by Womba.
Womba throws out a loose jab but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A combination from Lewis does no damage.
Womba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Womba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lewis sprawls and moves away.
Womba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Womba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lewis circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dubaku Womba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Womba lands a nice hook to Lewis's body. Lewis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Womba misses with a looping right.
Womba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Womba looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Womba throws a sloppy body shot
and Lewis counters with a stiff right hand.
Womba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Womba swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.
Womba ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis scores with a nice body kick.
Womba misses with a straight right. #T2#
Womba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Lewis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Womba misses with a looping right.
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!
Womba shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Womba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lewis's waist but Lewis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Womba off to one side.
It seemed like Lewis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lewis looks to land a combination but Womba avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Womba.
Good standup being displayed there by Womba as he connects with a hook.
Lewis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Womba is out of range.
Lewis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lewis lands with a hook. Womba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body kick from Lewis.
Womba shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but Womba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lewis! But no joy.
Womba throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Womba just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Womba misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
Womba connects with the punch.
Womba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
Derrick Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Womba misses.
A jab from Lewis finds it's way through Womba's defenses.
Womba with a hook.
Lewis misses with a hook.
Lewis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Womba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Womba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lewis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lewis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD#
Lewis gets caught napping as Womba dives in and scores a takedown. Lewis manages to retain guard.#T4#
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!
Womba stands and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Womba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Womba is trying to get an arm triangle but Lewis is defending well.
Lewis tries to improve position but can't.
Lewis is trying to control Womba's posture but Womba avoids it.
Womba trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Derrick Lewis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Womba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lewis throws the kick towards the body but Womba avoids it.
Womba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lewis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Womba somewhat.
And Lewis tries to counter it with a takedown but Womba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A shot to the liver by Womba. Beautiful body shot.
Lewis with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Womba.
Lewis connects with an inside leg kick.
Womba misses with an uppercut.
Lewis misses with a body kick.
Womba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Womba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Womba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Lewis misses.
Womba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lewis duly obliges.
Lewis misses with a straight right.
Danga de danga de dang - Lewis scores with a four punch combination!
Womba throws a body shot but no joy.
Lewis cracks Womba with a good jab.
Lewis throws the kick towards the body but Womba avoids it.#TD#
Lewis tries to sprawl but Womba drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Lewis has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Womba is on him like a limpet, forcing Lewis back against the cage.
Lewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Womba has him pressed against the cage.
Womba works on Lewis's body with a couple of short punches.
Womba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lewis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Womba tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dubaku Womba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Womba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Womba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lewis.
Womba throws a hook but Lewis blocks it.
Womba scores with a shot to the body.
Womba looks for a takedown but Lewis sprawls well.
Lewis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Womba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Womba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Womba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Womba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lewis's half guard.
Lewis tries to kick Womba off but Womba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Womba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lewis is just riding it out for now. Womba eventually gives up the hold.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Womba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Womba has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Womba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lewis is trying to stand up here but Womba is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Womba has control of the leg. #SUB#
Womba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Womba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Womba is working for a kimura but Lewis is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Lewis is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Womba connects with a nice short shot to Lewis's temple.
Lewis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Womba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Lewis is defending against the submission attempts here by Womba.
Womba stops Lewis from getting back to his feet.
Womba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lewis defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derrick Lewis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
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#
Womba misses the shot to the body.
Lewis throws a body punch but Womba moves out of range.
Lewis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Womba.
Lewis lands a jab to the nose.
Lewis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Womba.
Lewis lands the left hand.
Lewis slips a straight right by Womba.
Womba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Womba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Womba tries to counter with a takedown but Lewis is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba throws an off balance right hand
letting Lewis counter with a right hand.
Lewis lands a leg kick that knocks Womba off balance momentarily.
Lewis slips under a jab.
No luck for Womba with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dubaku Womba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Womba throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Womba.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lewis. That's going to slow Womba down. #TD#
Womba closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Lewis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Womba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Womba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Womba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lewis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Womba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Womba drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lewis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lewis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lewis! #REVB##T2#
Womba tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Lewis decides to stand back up.
Womba blocks a head kick by Lewis.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lewis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis throws a series of punches but Womba avoids them all with ease.
Womba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lewis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Womba checks a leg kick.
Lewis lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Lewis misses the target.
Womba looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Lewis throws a counter combo.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lewis misses the target. #TD#
Womba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Womba is one step ahead there.
Lewis controlling the position.
Derrick Lewis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lewis wants to stand up but Womba is controlling him.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
Womba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Womba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lewis wants to stand and escape but Womba is having none of it.
Dubaku Womba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lewis is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lewis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Womba is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Womba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewis defends well.#SU2#
Lewis stands and steps away. Womba gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lewis looks to land a left hand but Womba moved out of range nicely.
Lewis connects with the punch.
A good leg kick by Lewis.
Womba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Lewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lewis 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Lewis!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 48
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Boitsov misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Womba shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Womba winds up and cracks Boitsov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Womba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boitsov moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Womba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boitsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Womba has managed to get both his arms back between Boitsov's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boitsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boitsov has his foot on Womba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Womba works his way back into a safe position though.
Boitsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Womba manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Boitsov is in close to Womba's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1##SUB#
Womba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boitsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boitsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Womba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boitsov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boitsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Womba is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Womba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boitsov defends well.#SUB#
Womba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boitsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boitsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Womba 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#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Womba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Boitsov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Womba seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Womba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boitsov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Womba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boitsov is aware though and is defending well.
Boitsov chips away with some ground and pound.
Boitsov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Womba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boitsov defends it easily.
Boitsov stands up over Womba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boitsov is working Womba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boitsov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Womba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Womba is keen to just control but Boitsov is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB2#
Boitsov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Womba seems to be working for a kimura but Boitsov defends the submission attempt.
Boitsov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boitsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Boitsov, not yet. #SUB2#
Boitsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Womba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Womba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boitsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Boitsov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Womba has his hands clasped together but Boitsov extends and breaks Womba's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Boitsov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dmitry Boitsov!
Dmitry Boitsov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 36
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
#R1#
The Audiobook walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Womba lands with a shot to the body.
A cross from Womba lands.
Womba connects with a looping right hand.
Womba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Womba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Womba with a jab.
Good shot there by Womba.
The Audiobook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Womba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Womba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Womba wants to control from the top but The Audiobook keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Audiobook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Audiobook is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Womba trying to control but The Audiobook is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Womba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Audiobook is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Audiobook has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Womba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Audiobook can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB2#
Womba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Audiobook gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Womba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Audiobook wants to control from the top but Womba keeps moving. #SUB2#
Womba is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! The Audiobook has his hands clasped together but Womba extends and breaks The Audiobook's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Womba.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dubaku Womba!
During a confident post fight interview, Dubaku Womba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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