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Event:
WCF WNF 99:
Date: Mar 30, 2022 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Paveto. Horatius does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Paveto tries to keep at a distance but Horatius has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Horatius gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Horatius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paveto defending well though.
Paveto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horatius.
Horatius scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Horatius lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paveto is looking to improve his position.
Paveto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paveto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Horatius is working away from the top position though.
Horatius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Horatius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Horatius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Horatius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Horatius looks to land a strike but Paveto avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Paveto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Horatius.
Horatius throwing strikes but missing.
Paveto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paveto tries to get out of the position.
Horatius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Horatius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Horatius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Horatius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Horatius throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Horatius content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Horatius gets the takedown into side control.
Horatius cracks Paveto with a big right hand but Paveto just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Horatius misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Paveto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Horatius lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Horatius misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Horatius working the strikes but Paveto uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Horatius thows a huge punch but Paveto dodges it nicely.
Horatius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Horatius prevents Paveto from improving his position.#T3#
Nice strikes from Horatius there.
Paveto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Horatius.
Paveto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Horatius.
Horatius stays in close to Paveto's body and controls the position.
Horatius connects with a couple of short punches.
Horatius tries to free his leg and advance position but Paveto is retaining full guard.
Horatius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horatius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Horatius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paveto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Horatius rushes Paveto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Horatius.
Paveto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Horatius.
Horatius looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horatius.
Paveto stops a takedown attempt from Horatius.
Joro Paveto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Horatius.#BC#
Paveto manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paveto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paveto looks to score with a jab to the body but Horatius is just out of range.#CL2#
Horatius rushes Paveto and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Horatius tightens his grip and picks Paveto up, before dumping him to the ground. Paveto manages to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Horatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paveto moves away.
Horatius shoots for a double leg takedown but Paveto sprawls well. He's pushed Horatius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been told by Paveto's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horatius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Horatius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horatius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paveto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joro Paveto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Horatius.#TD2#
Horatius drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Horatius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horatius in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Horatius sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Paveto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Horatius are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Horatius are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Paveto parries the strikes from Horatius easily there. Horatius is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Paveto to escape.
Horatius lands an elbow.
Horatius cracks Paveto with a big elbow.
An elbow from Horatius crashes against the mat.
Paveto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Horatius connects with a decent elbow.
Paveto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Horatius on the ground.
Horatius creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Horatius fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paveto parries the strikes from Horatius easily there. Horatius is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Paveto to escape.
Horatius fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Horatius are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Horatius in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Horatius landing a few strikes.
Horatius is putting a hurting on Paveto here, landing some big shots from side control.
Horatius in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Horatius landing a few strikes.
The strikes coming from Horatius are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Horatius fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Horatius sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Paveto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Horatius throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Paveto is not content to let Horatius control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Horatius scores with a takedown into Paveto's guard.#ROC2#Paveto is rocked!#T3#
Horatius pushes down on Paveto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nice strikes from Horatius there.
Horatius lands with a punch from half guard.
Horatius throwing shots but Paveto is blocking nicely.
Paveto trying to control from the bottom.
Horatius working Paveto over with strikes.
Horatius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Horatius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Horatius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Horatius throwing shots but Paveto is blocking nicely.
Horatius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Horatius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Horatius trying to control from half guard but Paveto is working away.
Horatius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Horatius.
Horatius lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Paveto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paveto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horatius.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Paveto leaves Horatius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paveto seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Horatius clinches.
Come on Paveto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Horatius has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Paveto clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Horatius lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius lands punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horatius missing with punches from the back.
Horatius connects with a big shot to the side of Paveto's head.
#T1#
Paveto covering up well under a series of strikes from Horatius.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Horatius. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Horatius cracks Paveto with a big right hand from the back mount! Paveto immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Horatius takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Horatius!
Joey Horatius made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 94: Tzeng vs Horatius
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Horatius throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tzeng was covering up waiting for the punch and Horatius finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Horatius is looking to work some ground and pound but Tzeng has wrist control.
Horatius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Horatius with a nice head shot there.
Horatius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tzeng's head.
Horatius trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horatius is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Tzeng working for a triangle but Horatius defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tzeng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Tzeng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Horatius with a nice head shot there.
Horatius is looking to work some ground and pound but Tzeng has wrist control.
Tzeng is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Tzeng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Horatius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Tzeng's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tzeng trying to control the position here.
Horatius scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tzeng wants to sweep here but Horatius controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tzeng looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Horatius has picked Tzeng up and slammed him! Tzeng can't keep hold of the triangle and Horatius manages to pass to side control!
Horatius works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Horatius working the ground and pound from side control.
Horatius working the ground and pound.
Horatius trying to control the position but Tzeng is working away.
You can see the frustration on Tzeng's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Horatius cracks Tzeng with a big elbow.
Horatius throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Horatius working the strikes but Tzeng uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T3#
Tzeng is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Horatius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Horatius misses with a head shot. Tzeng uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horatius lands a couple of digs.
Horatius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Horatius trying to control but Tzeng is working from the bottom.
Horatius scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Tzeng has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Horatius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tzeng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Horatius defends well.
Horatius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tzeng works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Tzeng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Horatius sitting in guard here, content to control.
Horatius throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Tzeng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzeng is trying to control the position but Horatius postures up.
Horatius throws a strike but Tzeng rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Horatius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tzeng is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Tzeng gets caught napping as Horatius dives in and scores a takedown. Tzeng manages to retain guard.
Tzeng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Horatius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Horatius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Horatius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Tzeng working for a triangle but Horatius defends it easily.
Horatius landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tzeng looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Horatius has picked Tzeng up and slammed him! Tzeng can't keep hold of the triangle and Horatius manages to pass to side control!
Tzeng takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Horatius cracks Tzeng with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Horatius looks up at the clock and then as Tzeng takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Horatius smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Horatius is putting a hurting on Tzeng here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Tzeng's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tzeng tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tzeng taking a bit of punishment here - Horatius scoring with strikes.
Horatius cracks Tzeng with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tzeng is looking to reverse the position.
Tzeng takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Horatius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horatius scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tzeng to see if he's OK.
Tzeng takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2#
Tzeng sneaks back into half guard.
Tzeng blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horatius. #SUB#
Tzeng actively working from the bottom here.
Horatius is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Horatius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tzeng has hold of Horatius's hands but Horatius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Joey Horatius has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Horatius thows an elbow strike that misses. Tzeng gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Horatius doesn't seem too bothered but Tzeng quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Horatius is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Horatius really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shu Fang Tzeng!
Shu Fang Tzeng thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 89: Masvidal vs BMA
Date: Jan 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Horatius shoots in for a double leg but Garrincha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horatius shoots in and drives through. Garrincha sprawls well.
Horatius is looking to clinch.
Horatius fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Horatius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horatius shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garrincha sprawls well. Garrincha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Horatius gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Horatius closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garrincha did well to prevent Horatius getting side control.
Horatius throwing shots but Garrincha is blocking nicely.
Garrincha is looking for a sweep. Horatius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Horatius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garrincha 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.#SUB2#
Garrincha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garrincha is refusing to be controlled, as Horatius sits in half guard. #T1#
Horatius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garrincha is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Horatius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garrincha defending well though.
Horatius throwing shots but Garrincha is blocking nicely.
Horatius thows a huge punch but Garrincha dodges it nicely.
Garrincha preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Horatius slips a nice elbow through Garrincha's hands, connecting with Garrincha's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horatius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Horatius prevents Garrincha from improving his position.
Horatius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Horatius prevents Garrincha from improving his position.
Garrincha regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Horatius.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrincha is trying to keep Horatius in close.
Garrincha keeping moving, preventing Horatius from controlling successfully.
Garrincha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horatius throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Horatius is looking to work some ground and pound but Garrincha has wrist control.
Garrincha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garrincha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horatius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Horatius stands up over Garrincha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Horatius connects with a couple of short punches.
Garrincha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horatius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Horatius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garrincha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horatius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garrincha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garrincha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Horatius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horatius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Horatius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Horatius scoring with some ground and pound.
Horatius landing some decent shots from guard.
Horatius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garrincha is on top in guard.
#REVB##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Horatius manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrincha lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garrincha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garrincha taking a breather.
Horatius has Garrincha pressed against the cage.
Garrincha misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Garrincha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Horatius doesn't seem bothered though.
Garrincha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Horatius drives through with a takedown into Garrincha's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Horatius throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garrincha is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Garrincha won't allow Horatius to get back to his feet.
Garrincha is pushing down on Horatius's leg trying to pass to half guard. Horatius is fighting to maintain full guard but Garrincha has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius is trying to stand.
Garrincha trying to control from half guard but Horatius is working away. #T1#
Garrincha prevents Horatius from improving his position.
Horatius is not content to let Garrincha control the position.#SUB2#
Garrincha seems to be working for a kimura but Horatius defends the submission attempt.
Horatius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garrincha is working away from the top position though.
Garrincha uses his free foot to push down on Horatius's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Horatius. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garrincha wants to control the pace but Horatius is squirming around nicely.
Horatius wants to hold on but Garrincha pushes him away.
Horatius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Horatius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrincha can do to turn this around?
Garrincha won't let Horatius get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Horatius stops Garrincha from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Horatius has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Garrincha's lack of action.
Garrincha wants to take a breather but Horatius is having none of it.
Horatius trying to control but Garrincha postures up.
#T3#
Horatius keeping hold of Garrincha's head, controlling as best he can.
Horatius is looking to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Horatius holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Horatius trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horatius shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garrincha pinned against the cage. Garrincha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garrincha staying out of range there.
Horatius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horatius seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Horatius tries for a takedown but Garrincha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garrincha scores with a jab to the jaw.
Horatius tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garrincha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horatius somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Horatius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horatius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garrincha counters with a straight right hand.
Garrincha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garrincha throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Garrincha. No joy for Horatius on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horatius moves out of range of the body kick from Garrincha.
Garrincha circles away from the clinch attempt
and Garrincha counters with a nice body shot.
Garrincha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Horatius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hobo Garrincha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garrincha's waist but Garrincha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Horatius off to one side.
Horatius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garrincha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garrincha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hobo Garrincha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Horatius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garrincha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Horatius's head backwards.
Horatius fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garrincha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garrincha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horatius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Garrincha tries to sprawl but Horatius drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garrincha regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Horatius.
Horatius throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrincha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Horatius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Horatius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Horatius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Garrincha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horatius throwing strikes from guard but Garrincha blocks nicely.
Horatius throwing strikes but missing.
Horatius works over Garrincha with some ground and pound from guard.
Horatius is looking to work some ground and pound but Garrincha has wrist control.
Horatius works over Garrincha with some ground and pound from guard.
Horatius stopping the sweep attempt from Garrincha.
Garrincha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Horatius is refusing to be controlled, as Garrincha sits in half guard. #T2#
Horatius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garrincha is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Garrincha is working for a submission of some sort.
Horatius tries to get to full guard but Garrincha has control of the leg.
Joey Horatius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Horatius is doing well to control the position and prevent Garrincha from advancing to side control.#T3#
Garrincha takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Horatius is positioning himself well to prevent Garrincha advancing to mount.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Horatius wants to control but Garrincha is keeping busy.
Garrincha is keen to just control but Horatius is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garrincha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horatius was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrincha.#TD#
Horatius closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Garrincha avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Horatius.
Garrincha is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Horatius tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Garrincha regains half guard.
Horatius prevents Garrincha from improving his position.
Garrincha manages to get to full guard.
Horatius throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius is looking to work some ground and pound but Garrincha has wrist control.
Horatius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garrincha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Horatius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Horatius 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Horatius!
After the big win, Joey Horatius 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:
WCF WNF 84: Riker vs Gracie
Date: Dec 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Keegan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horatius tries to avoid it but Keegan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horatius to the ground. Horatius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keegan shoots in but Horatius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Keegan 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.#TD2#
Keegan gets a double leg takedown into Horatius's guard.
Horatius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horatius wants to get back to his feet but Keegan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Keegan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keegan throws a big right hand that misses.
Keegan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan lands a couple of elbows.
Horatius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Keegan is controlling him.
Keegan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Horatius wants to stand but Keegan is controlling the position.
Keegan landing with the ground and pound.
Keegan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Keegan prevents Horatius from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Horatius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Horatius lands in his opponent's guard.
Horatius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Keegan's head.
Horatius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Horatius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Horatius throws a big elbow that misses.
Horatius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Keegan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horatius throwing strikes from guard but Keegan blocks nicely.
Horatius stopping the sweep attempt from Keegan.
Keegan has his hands on Horatius's head, controlling the position.
Horatius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horatius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Horatius distracts Keegan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horatius is looking to work some ground and pound but Keegan has wrist control.#T3#
Keegan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Horatius.
Keegan 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.
Horatius is looking to pass into half guard but Keegan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Keegan is in guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keegan tries to free his leg and advance position but Horatius is retaining full guard.
Horatius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keegan.
Keegan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keegan won't allow Horatius to sweep him here.
Horatius keeping moving, preventing Keegan from controlling successfully.
Keegan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES#
Horatius manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Horatius.
Keegan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horatius slaps away a takedown attempt from Keegan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Horatius enables Keegan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Horatius manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Horatius wants to stand and escape but Keegan is having none of it.
Horatius is pulling down on Keegan's head. It's preventing any offense from Keegan, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keegan with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Joey Horatius will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Horatius closes the distance and pushes Keegan back into the cage.
Horatius looking for a takedown.
Horatius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Horatius is working for takedown but Keegan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Keegan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Horatius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Horatius holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Horatius wants to take the fight to the mat but Keegan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Horatius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Horatius.
Horatius has Keegan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keegan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Horatius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horatius is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Horatius lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Horatius has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Keegan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keegan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Horatius wants to control the position but Keegan frees himself and scrambles - Horatius manages to regain control in side control.
Keegan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Horatius working the body and head with strikes.
Horatius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keegan can do to turn this around?
Keegan struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Horatius seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Keegan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Horatius's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Keegan trying to hold on to Horatius's head to control him but Horatius postures up.
#T2#
Horatius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Horatius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keegan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Horatius throwing strikes but missing.
Horatius postures up in Keegan's guard and throws a big left but Keegan blocks it.
Horatius throws a big right hand that misses.
Horatius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Horatius is looking to work some ground and pound but Keegan has wrist control.
Horatius landing with the ground and pound.
Horatius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keegan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Horatius preventing the sweep.
Keegan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Horatius is looking to escape.
Keegan is trying to control the action in half guard but Horatius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Keegan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Horatius defending well though.
Horatius tries to kick Keegan off but Keegan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Keegan stalling away here and it's allowed Horatius to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Horatius keeping moving, preventing Keegan from controlling successfully. #T4#
Keegan tries to free his leg and advance position but Horatius is retaining full guard. #ES#
Horatius manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Horatius looking for a takedown. #TD#
Horatius lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Keegan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horatius.
Keegan wants to improve his position but Horatius is controlling well.
Keegan is holding on to half guard well.
Keegan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horatius.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius 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##TD#
Horatius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Keegan quickly recovers to half guard.
Horatius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keegan defending well though.
Keegan is looking for a sweep. Horatius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Horatius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Horatius throwing shots but Keegan is blocking nicely.
Keegan has his hands clasped together around Horatius's back. He's all about the action.
Horatius is thwarting Keegan's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan controlling the position well.
Horatius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Keegan gets full guard.
Horatius connects with a couple of short punches.
Keegan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Horatius works over Keegan with some ground and pound from guard.
Horatius is looking to work some ground and pound but Keegan has wrist control.
Keegan has his hands on Horatius's head, controlling the position.
Keegan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Horatius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Horatius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Horatius throws an elbow that misses. Keegan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horatius's guard. Nice move by Keegan!#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keegan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keegan cracks Horatius with a solid left hand.
Keegan stops Horatius from standing up.
Keegan throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Keegan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3#
Keegan trying to control but Horatius is working from the bottom.
Horatius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mac Keegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keegan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keegan throws a strike but Horatius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Keegan controls Horatius momentarily but Horatius frees himself.
Horatius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horatius lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Horatius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Keegan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Horatius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horatius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keegan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horatius throws an elbow that misses. Keegan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horatius's guard. Nice move by Keegan!#REVB#
Horatius is wriggling around but Keegan manages to pass to half guard.
Keegan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joey Horatius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius is controlling Keegan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Horatius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Horatius 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Horatius!
Joey Horatius took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
WCF 99: Wolf vs Boaler
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Horatius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Denisov defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Horatius.
Horatius shoots and misses
and Denisov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Horatius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denisov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horatius shoots in for a takedown but Denisov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Denisov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Horatius feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Horatius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Horatius throws a big elbow that misses.
Denisov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Denisov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Horatius is working away from the top position though.
Denisov is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Denisov is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denisov missing with punches from the bottom.
Denisov is trying to maintain the position but Horatius is very close to passing his half guard.
Horatius blocks the strikes from Denisov.
Denisov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Denisov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Denisov trying to keep a closed guard but Horatius is proving a slippery customer.
Horatius wants to control from the top but Denisov keeps moving.
Denisov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Horatius.
Denisov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Horatius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Horatius landing with the ground and pound.
Denisov is striking from the bottom but Horatius uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denisov wants to control but Horatius is keeping busy.
Denisov landing a few short strikes.
Denisov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Denisov.
Horatius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Denisov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Horatius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Denisov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Denisov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T3#
Denisov is trying to keep Horatius in close.
Denisov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Horatius stops Denisov from standing up.
Denisov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Denisov lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Denisov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch lands to the side of Horatius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horatius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Denisov but Denisov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Denisov dives in for a single leg takedown but Horatius sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horatius takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Horatius misses with a takedown attempt - Denisov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Denisov throws out a counter right but Horatius avoids it with no problem.
Horatius tries to clinch
and Denisov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horatius tries to clinch but Denisov moves out of range. #T4#
Denisov sizes up Horatius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Denisov closes the distance and clinches.
Horatius has Denisov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Denisov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Horatius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Horatius tries for a takedown. No joy.
Denisov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Horatius just stands there and leans against the cage.
Horatius can't find room to land a body shot as Denisov controls the action.
#TD#
Horatius has clasped his hands together around Denisov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denisov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Denisov throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Horatius fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Horatius fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Denisov throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Denisov pushes Horatius away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Horatius gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denis Denisov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Denisov keeps the fight on the outside.
Horatius shoots for a double leg takedown but Denisov sprawls well. He's pushed Horatius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horatius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Denisov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Horatius is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Denisov's half guard.
Denisov punching from the bottom.
Horatius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Horatius has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Horatius putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Denisov wants to control but Horatius is having none of it.
Horatius lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Denisov hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horatius postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Denisov looks a forlorn figure.
#T1#
Denisov taking shots to the head.
Horatius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denisov can do to turn this around?
Denisov wants to hold on but Horatius pushes him away.
Denisov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Denisov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Denisov.
Horatius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Horatius trying to control but Denisov is working from the bottom.
Horatius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Denisov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Denisov controls Horatius momentarily but Horatius frees himself.
Horatius lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Horatius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Denisov keeping moving, preventing Horatius from controlling successfully.
Horatius is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Horatius cracks Denisov with a solid left hand.
Horatius throwing strikes from guard but Denisov blocks nicely.
Denisov wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Horatius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Horatius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Denisov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Horatius throwing strikes but missing.
Horatius being controlled here momentarily.
Denisov working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Horatius is fighting to break Denisov's control of his arms but Denisov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Denisov trying to strike off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Joey Horatius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Denisov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Denisov distracts Horatius with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Denisov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Denisov chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Denisov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Horatius wants to stand but Denisov is controlling the position.
Horatius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denisov.
Horatius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Denisov throwing strikes from guard but Horatius blocks nicely.
Denisov throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU2#
Denisov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Denisov clinches with his opponent.
Horatius goes for a takedown attempt but Denisov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horatius tries to clinch but Denisov moves away
and Denisov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horatius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Denisov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Denisov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Denis Denisov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horatius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Horatius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Horatius. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Denisov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Horatius manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Denisov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Denisov throws a strike but Horatius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horatius content to stall in guard here.
Horatius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Denisov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Horatius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Denisov keeping moving, preventing Horatius from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horatius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Horatius throws a big elbow that misses.
Denisov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Horatius's guard. #REVB#
Denisov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denisov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Denisov postures up.
Denisov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denisov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Horatius looking to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Denisov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Denisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Horatius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Denisov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Denisov works over Horatius with some ground and pound from guard.
Denisov stops Horatius from standing up.
Horatius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Denisov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Denisov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Denisov wanted to stand there but Horatius had control of the position.
Denisov postures up in Horatius's guard and throws a big left but Horatius blocks it. #T3#
Horatius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Denisov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Denisov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horatius swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Denisov closes the distance and pushes Horatius back into the cage.
Denisov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Horatius after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Denisov jumps into guard, dragging Horatius to the mat.
Horatius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom.
Denisov trying to keep a closed guard but Horatius is proving a slippery customer.
Horatius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Horatius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Denisov striking from the bottom here.
Denisov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Horatius's guard. #REVB#
Denisov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Denisov 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.
Horatius keeping moving, preventing Denisov from controlling successfully.
Horatius wants to stand but Denisov is controlling the position.
Denisov throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denisov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Horatius keeping moving, preventing Denisov from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Denisov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Denisov 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 75: Anderson v Jackson
Date: Oct 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Horatius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Horatius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Horatius is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cartwright can't fight it off and eventually Horatius manages to take the fight to the floor. Cartwright looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Horatius pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Cartwright has his foot on Horatius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Horatius works his way back into a safe position though.
Horatius landing with the ground and pound.
Cartwright has momentary wrist control but Horatius slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Horatius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Horatius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Horatius lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cartwright looking for subs off his back but Horatius has passed one foot through into half guard.
Horatius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Cartwright on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Horatius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Horatius drops an elbow to the side of Cartwright's head.
Horatius prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Horatius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cartwright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Horatius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Horatius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Horatius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Cartwright is rocked!
Horatius is nestled in close to Cartwright, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Cartwright is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright wants to improve his position but Horatius is controlling well.
Cartwright seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice strikes from Horatius there.
Cartwright wants to improve his position but Horatius is controlling well.
Cartwright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Horatius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Horatius's back!#T2##ES2#
Horatius manages to stand up with Cartwright still on his back. Eventually Cartwright drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #TD2#
Horatius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cartwright quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright taking some punishment here, with Horatius in his half guard.
Horatius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cartwright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Horatius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cartwright gets full guard.
Horatius postures up and lands a big shot to Cartwright's brow.
Horatius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Cartwright working for a triangle but Horatius defends it easily.
#SUB#
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Horatius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Horatius works over Cartwright with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Horatius is in close to Cartwright's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Horatius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Horatius scoring with punches to the head and body.
Horatius lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Horatius distracts Cartwright with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horatius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Horatius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Horatius from controlling successfully.
Horatius working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Cartwright working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Horatius has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horatius pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horatius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Horatius connects with a nice short shot to Cartwright's temple.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Horatius keeps him under control.
Horatius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Horatius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Horatius lands strikes from half guard.
Horatius lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cartwright! More strikes land and this one is all over! Horatius jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Horatius!
Joey Horatius 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:
WCF WNF 72: BMA vs El Shabazz
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Buchanan works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Buchanan.#CL#
Horatius pushes Buchanan up against the cage in a clinch.
Buchanan is trying to pull guard but Horatius turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Horatius holds him up against the cage and eventually Buchanan drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Horatius has picked Buchanan up - he's going for a ride! Horatius dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Buchanan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buchanan.
Horatius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Horatius throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Buchanan has his foot on Horatius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Horatius works his way back into a safe position though.
Horatius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Horatius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Buchanan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Horatius defends it easily.
Horatius with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Horatius throws a big right hand that misses.
Buchanan has momentary wrist control but Horatius slips an elbow through the middle.
Horatius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horatius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Buchanan trying to keep a closed guard but Horatius is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Buchanan is looking for a triangle here but Horatius uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Horatius working away.
Horatius is working Buchanan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Horatius scoring with punches and elbows.
Horatius is looking to take a break and control but Buchanan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Horatius lands an elbow.
Horatius scores with punches from side control.
Horatius working away.
Horatius is chipping away with strikes.
Buchanan is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Horatius lands an elbow. #ROC#Buchanan is rocked!
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!
Horatius in side control lands a decent elbow.
Buchanan is still in real trouble! Can Horatius finish him?
Horatius working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Horatius's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A big shot lands for Horatius! That's hurt Buchanan! Will he recover? Horatius fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Horatius!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joey Horatius thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
WCF WNF 67: Tofail vs Sepi
Date: Aug 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot.
Horatius goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Horatius swinging wildly here.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blackburn!
#CUT#It looks like Joey Horatius has been cut.
Horatius misses with an uppercut. Blackburn saw that one coming.
Blackburn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackburn throws a big counter combination but Horatius scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horatius.
Horatius throws a right hand that Blackburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackburn also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Horatius scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Horatius throws a combination that misses
and Blackburn counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Horatius throws a combination that misses
and Blackburn counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Blackburn's head coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blackburn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Horatius in his tracks.
Horatius misses with a wild body shot.
Blackburn missing with a left hand there. Horatius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horatius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Horatius is rocked!
Horatius misses with a combination
#CL#
and Blackburn moves into the clinch.
Horatius is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackburn finish him?
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Horatius.
Horatius seems to have recovered his senses.
Horatius is looking to control Blackburn's arms but Blackburn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Horatius has his back to the cage.
Horatius is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Horatius is trying to drag Blackburn to the mat but Blackburn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Horatius wants the takedown. Blackburn is fighting it off but Horatius persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blackburn's guard against the cage.
Blackburn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blackburn wants to stand and escape but Horatius is having none of it. #T2#
Horatius throws a strike but Blackburn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horatius is looking to stand up but Blackburn isn't so interested in that idea.
Horatius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Horatius is looking to stand up but Blackburn isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Blackburn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Horatius.
The fighters circle momentarily. Horatius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Horatius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blackburn momentarily.
Blackburn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Horatius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackburn lands a nice hook to Horatius's body. Horatius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horatius misses with a lunging right hand
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horatius throws a hook but Blackburn avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Blackburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horatius shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blackburn eats them both and turns towards Horatius to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horatius misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Blackburn counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Horatius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horatius misses with a punch to the body.
Horatius is trying to stall.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Horatius.
A short right from Blackburn.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Horatius.
Blackburn can't get the takedown.
Horatius blocks an uppercut.
Horatius has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blackburn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Horatius can turn it around.#BC#
Blackburn breaks the clinch.
Blackburn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horatius misses with the combination.
Horatius stalks Blackburn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blackburn's face. Blackburn staggers backwards, shaken.
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 Emiliano Blackburn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Horatius's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Horatius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Blackburn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blackburn.
Horatius blocks an uppercut.
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Horatius just leaning against Blackburn, taking a breather.
Blackburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Horatius.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Horatius is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Horatius tries a body shot but Blackburn blocks it.
Horatius is stalling here.
#BC2#
Horatius manages to break the clinch.
Blackburn is looking to wear down Horatius with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn walks into a stiff left hand from Horatius.#CL#
Blackburn gets a clinch.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Horatius.
Horatius blocking some punches.
#T1#
Horatius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn prevents the takedown attempt.
Blackburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blackburn throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blackburn is pressed up against the cage. Horatius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blackburn down to the mat. Blackburn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horatius throws a nice looking combination but Blackburn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Horatius.
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot.
Joey Horatius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horatius throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Blackburn gets a clinch. #BC2#
Horatius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Blackburn does no damage.
Horatius misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Horatius throws a right hand that misses
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Horatius pushes Blackburn off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blackburn.
Horatius is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Blackburn is controlling him well.
Horatius wants to control but Blackburn postures up.
Blackburn landing strikes.
Horatius tries to escape but Blackburn is in control. #T3#
Blackburn lands a strong strike to the head of Horatius. That's dazed him! Blackburn looking to finish here. Horatius is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Blackburn lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn 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:
WCF WNF 61: Decimal vs Corona
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Horatius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Horatius throws a combination that misses
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horatius throws a body punch but Ashbourne Jr moves out of range.
Ashbourne Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ashbourne Jr throws a right and a left that Horatius avoids nicely.
Horatius looks to land a combination but Ashbourne Jr avoids it well.
Ashbourne Jr slips a jab and a cross from Horatius.
Horatius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
Horatius blocks a jab.
Horatius misses with a wild body shot.
Ashbourne Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Horatius misses with a body shot
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Ashbourne Jr lunges at Horatius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Horatius's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a straight left.
Ashbourne Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Ashbourne Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horatius.
Ashbourne Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ashbourne Jr throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Ashbourne Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Horatius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horatius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horatius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ashbourne Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horatius.
Ashbourne Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horatius misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horatius misses with a double jab
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horatius gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ashbourne Jr gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Horatius is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Ashbourne Jr!
Dave Ashbourne Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 56: Rua vs Feet
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cartwright was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Horatius wants to get back to his feet but Cartwright drags him back down.#SUB#
Cartwright is trying to get an arm triangle but Horatius is defending well.
Cartwright in the domination position with Horatius hanging on.#SUB#
Cartwright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Horatius, who protects the arm well.
Horatius wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Cartwright tries for a kimura but Horatius is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Horatius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cartwright in the domination position with Horatius hanging on.#T1#
Horatius is pushing Cartwright's head away, looking to escape. Cartwright manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Cartwright goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Horatius has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cartwright but great work by Horatius.
Horatius lands a few punches from side control.
Horatius landing strikes.
Cartwright regains half guard.
Horatius working over Cartwright with some ground and pound. Cartwright looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Horatius working over Cartwright with some ground and pound. Cartwright looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Horatius has control of the leg.
Cartwright slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Horatius scoring with punches to the head and body.
Horatius connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Cartwright has his foot on Horatius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Horatius works his way back into a safe position though.
Cartwright seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Horatius connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Horatius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Horatius wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.#SUB#
Horatius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Horatius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Horatius lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cartwright wants to improve his position but instead Horatius has moved into half guard.
Horatius scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Horatius has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horatius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Horatius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Horatius sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Horatius has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Horatius has control of the leg.
Horatius slips a nice elbow through Cartwright's hands, connecting with Cartwright's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horatius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cartwright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cartwright trying to get back to full guard but Horatius takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cartwright is bucking up trying to escape but Horatius cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#Cartwright is rocked!
Horatius lands a couple of good shots and Cartwright has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Cartwright is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee is taking a good look at Cartwright as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Horatius!
What can Cartwright do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cartwright tries to roll but Horatius sticks to his back.
#T4#
Cartwright is trapped and Horatius is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Horatius scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Cartwright is looking for a way out.
Horatius lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Horatius lands shots from the back.
Horatius doesn't have the hooks in and Cartwright manages to turn into his guard.
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!
Horatius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cartwright is controlling him.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright looking to sit in guard and control but Horatius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cartwright seems to have got his legs back now.
Horatius's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Cartwright is working an open guard so Horatius takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horatius is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cartwright with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius 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#
Horatius throws out a powerful jab.
Horatius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horatius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horatius misses with a looping left.
Horatius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright shoots and misses
and Horatius counters with a right hand to the body.
Horatius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius misses with a few strikes there.
Horatius lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Horatius throws a shot to the body.
Jay Cartwright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horatius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright slips a jab and a cross from Horatius.
Horatius takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Joey Horatius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horatius jabs at Cartwright's body.
Horatius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horatius scores with a jab. Cartwright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horatius throws a nice looking combination but Cartwright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cartwright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright slips a jab and a cross from Horatius.
Horatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Horatius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joey Horatius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Horatius lands a nice shot to the body.
#KD2#
Horatius drops Cartwright with a beautiful combination! Cartwright stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Horatius is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horatius misses with a body shot.
Horatius has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cartwright is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Horatius scores with a shot to the body.
Horatius throws a body shot but no joy.
Horatius scores with a jab to the body.
Cartwright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Horatius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horatius works Cartwright's body with a nice hook.
Horatius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Horatius counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Horatius.
Horatius scores with a shot to the body.
Cartwright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horatius misses with a wild combination.
Horatius punishes Cartwright's body with a nice straight punch.
Horatius connects with a jab.
Cartwright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Horatius sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horatius is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cartwright with a body shot.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Horatius sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horatius is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cartwright rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Horatius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horatius slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horatius misses with the combination.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Horatius sprawls and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Horatius.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Horatius circles away easily
and Horatius counters with a big right hand! Oh Cartwright is in trouble here! Horatius follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Horatius!
Joey Horatius 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:
WCF WNF 51: Rader vs Riker
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Jensen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horatius is fending him off so far but Jensen persists. Nope, Horatius circles away and we're back to standing.
Horatius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jensen throws a jab when Horatius was well out of range.
Jensen shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Horatius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jensen darts in looking for a takedown but Horatius gets double underhooks and turns Jensen into the cage.
Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Jensen.
Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius.
Jensen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jensen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jensen shoots in looking for a takedown. Horatius tries to sprawl out of it but Jensen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Horatius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jensen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horatius is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Jensen tries for a kimura but Horatius is defending well. #T1#
Jensen in the domination position with Horatius hanging on.
Horatius wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Jensen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Horatius has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Jensen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Horatius has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horatius wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Jensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Horatius, who protects the arm well.
Jensen working away.#SUB2#
Jensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Horatius, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Jensen is trying to get an arm triangle but Horatius is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Jensen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Horatius is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Horatius is trying to buck Jensen off.#SUB2#
Jensen is trying to get an arm triangle but Horatius is defending well. #SUB2#
Jensen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jensen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #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.#SUB2#
Jensen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Horatius rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jensen's guard! Nice work there by Horatius! #SUB2#
Jensen is looking for a triangle here but Horatius uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Horatius is working Jensen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jensen can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius wants to stand but Jensen has his arm trapped.
Jensen is trying to control Horatius's posture but Horatius avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius 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#
Horatius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jensen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Horatius defends well and Jensen ends up having to push Horatius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horatius. Jensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jens Jensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horatius throws a big shot that misses.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Horatius pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck for Jensen with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Horatius misses the target.
Jensen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horatius is fending him off so far but Jensen persists. Nope, Horatius circles away and we're back to standing.
Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Jensen.
Jensen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Horatius circles away.
Horatius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jensen.
Horatius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jensen can do to turn this around?
Horatius throws a hook to the side of Jensen's head but Jensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horatius.
Horatius thuds a left hand into Jensen's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen darts in looking for a takedown but Horatius gets double underhooks and turns Jensen into the cage.
Horatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
Horatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jensen moves away.
Jensen slips a straight right by Horatius.
Danga de danga de dang - Horatius scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Horatius throws a right hand that Jensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jensen also avoids with ease.
Horatius is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jensen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Horatius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Horatius.
Horatius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horatius is looking to wear down Jensen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Horatius looks to score with a jab to the body but Jensen is just out of range.
Horatius throws a hook but Jensen avoids it easily.
Jensen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horatius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jensen dives in for a single leg takedown but Horatius sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joey Horatius is winning the standup battle so far.
Horatius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horatius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Horatius throws out a loose jab but Jensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jensen slips a jab from Horatius.
Horatius misses with a hook. Jensen ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Horatius. Those never looked like landing.
Jensen tries for a takedown but Horatius sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Horatius lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jensen.
Horatius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horatius throws a body punch but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horatius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Horatius lands a nice hook to Jensen's body. Jensen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horatius looks to throw the jab but Jensen is out of range.
Jensen closes the distance and clinches up with Horatius, looking for a takedown. Jensen pushes Horatius against the cage but Horatius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horatius is looking for a counter combo.
Jensen throws a shot from downtown. Horatius moves away and avoids it.
Jensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horatius tries to avoid it but Jensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horatius to the ground. Horatius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jensen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horatius.
A left and a right from Horatius both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Horatius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jensen.
Horatius misses with a wild combination.
Horatius throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Jensen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Horatius won't be happy with that.
Horatius holds on to Jensen's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB2#
Jensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Horatius, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Jensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Horatius, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Jensen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Horatius has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T4#
Horatius is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jensen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jensen swings around for an armbar but Horatius sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jensen's guard.#SUB2#
Jensen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Horatius postures up and lands a big shot to Jensen's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horatius lands a couple of elbows.
Joey Horatius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Horatius is in close to Jensen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Horatius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horatius scores with a shot to the body.
Horatius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jensen slips a straight right by Horatius.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horatius. Jensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horatius punishes Jensen's body with a nice straight punch.
Joey Horatius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jensen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jensen tries to clinch but Horatius moves out of range.
Horatius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Horatius lands with a shot to the body.
Horatius misses with a double jab.
Jensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Horatius is looking to counter punch.
Horatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Horatius defends it well.
Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
Jensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius.
Joey Horatius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jensen.
Horatius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horatius tries to avoid it but Jensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horatius to the ground. Horatius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Jensen.
Horatius lands a jab to the nose.
Horatius takes a swing at Jensen's ribcage but misses.
Jensen misses with a takedown attempt - Horatius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius.
Horatius misses with a two punch combination.
Horatius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Jensen with that takedown attempt.
Jensen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Horatius looks to land a combination but Jensen avoids it well.
Horatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
A big right from Horatius misses.
Horatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horatius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jensen connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
Jensen tries for a takedown but Horatius sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horatius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Horatius misses with a wild combination.
Jensen looks for a takedown but Horatius sprawls well.
Horatius throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horatius. Jensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horatius lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Horatius fails to land with a series of punches.
Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius.
Jensen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Horatius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jensen shoots in looking for a takedown. Horatius tries to sprawl out of it but Jensen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Horatius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jensen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horatius defends it nicely.
Jensen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Horatius avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Jensen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Jensen.
Jensen has a takedown stuffed.
Horatius leaves Jensen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horatius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horatius misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jensen.
Jensen shoots in for a double leg but Horatius sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jens Jensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Horatius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horatius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jensen moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Horatius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Horatius 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Horatius!
Joey Horatius gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
WCF 64: Wolf vs Sausagestrong
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Makino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horatius throws a big shot that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Makino scores with a four punch combination!
Makino scores with a body shot.
Horatius loads up on a big right hand but Makino slips the punch.
Makino throws a lazy uppercut
and Horatius counters with a left to the body.
Horatius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horatius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makino.
Makino misses with a series of wild punches.
Makino scores with a punch to the head.
Horatius lands a body shot.
Horatius throws out a loose jab but Makino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Makino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horatius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makino.
Makino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Horatius misses the shot to the body.
Makino lands with a nice body punch.
Horatius looks to score with a jab to the body but Makino is just out of range.#T1#
Makino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makino throws a body punch but Horatius moves out of range.
Makino lands a head shot.
Horatius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horatius throws a body punch but Makino moves out of range.
Horatius scores with a jab. Makino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horatius fails to land with a series of punches.
Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makino was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius.
A jab from Makino misses.
Makino clobbers Horatius with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Makino lands a really nice looking cross but Horatius seems unphased.
Makino misses with a looping left.
Makino dodges the punch combination from Horatius.
Makino throws out a counter right but Horatius avoids it with no problem.
Makino cracks Horatius with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makino throws a right and a left that Horatius avoids nicely. #T2#
Horatius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Makino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Makino looks to score with a jab to the body but Horatius is just out of range.
Horatius looks to land a left hand but Makino moved out of range nicely.
Makino throws a series of punches but Horatius avoids them all with ease.
Makino takes a swing at Horatius's ribcage but misses.
Horatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makino moves away.
Horatius is looking to wear down Makino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Makino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Horatius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Horatius as he connects with a hook.
Horatius looks to land a combination but Makino avoids it well.
Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makino was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius.
Makino lands a head shot.
Makino scores with a jab to the head.
Horatius moves away from the strike by Makino.
Makino scores with a jab to the head.
Makino throws an overhand right that lands on Horatius's shoulder, as Horatius tries to avoid the shot.
Makino misses with a right hand
and Horatius counters with a left to the body.
Fumito Makino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Makino lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Horatius.
Makino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makino misses with a looping right.
Makino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Horatius doesn't seem bothered though.
Makino is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Horatius had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Makino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horatius misses with a wild body shot.
Makino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makino just misses with a punch to the body.
Horatius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makino throws out a counter right but Horatius avoids it with no problem.
Makino misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Horatius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horatius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makino manages to avoid it.
Horatius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horatius slips a straight right by Makino.
Horatius throws a hook to the side of Makino's head but Makino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Makino throws a series of punches but Horatius moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horatius.
Horatius throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Makino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Horatius misses its target.
Makino misses the shot to the body.
Makino scores with a nice head shot.
Makino lands a glancing blow to the side of Horatius's head.
Horatius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horatius loads up on a big right hand but Makino slips the punch.
Horatius swings for the body but Makino moves out of range.
Horatius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makino dodges the punch combination from Horatius.
Makino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horatius throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fumito Makino dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Horatius throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fumito Makino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Makino.
Nice cross by Makino.
Horatius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makino.
Makino throws a lazy head kick
letting Horatius counter with a right hand.
Makino moves forwards but Horatius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horatius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makino manages to avoid it.
Makino connects with a nice looking jab.
Makino ducks right into an uppercut from Horatius.
Makino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horatius cracks Makino with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horatius tries to bum rush Makino with a series of wild strikes but Makino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horatius was well out of range. Poor timing from Makino.
Horatius punishes Makino's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Horatius works over Makino's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Makino is rocked!
Makino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horatius.
Makino is still on wobbly legs! Can Horatius finish him?
Makino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Horatius might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Makino throws a hook but Horatius blocks it.
Makino seems to have recovered his senses.
Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makino was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius.
Horatius throws a right hand that misses
and Makino counters with a stiff right hand.
Horatius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makino lands a two punch combo.
Makino takes a swing at Horatius's ribcage but misses.
Makino throws the kick towards the body but Horatius avoids it.
Horatius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Good leg kick by Makino.
A nice combination there by Makino.
Horatius misses with a body punch
enabling Makino to counter with a crisp jab.
Makino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Horatius.
Horatius swings for the body but Makino moves out of range.
Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Horatius throws a looping overhand right but Makino ducks down to avoid it.
Horatius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makino tries a head kick but it misses.
Makino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horatius was well out of range. Poor timing from Makino.
Horatius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makino with a jab.
Horatius misses with a lunging right hand
letting Makino counter with a right hand.
Horatius lands a head shot.
Makino throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
so Horatius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makino trying to control the position.
Horatius trying to control the position from guard on top but Makino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makino trying to control the position here.
Horatius looking to sit in guard and control but Makino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Horatius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU2#
Makino gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Makino throws an overhand right that lands on Horatius's shoulder, as Horatius tries to avoid the shot.
Horatius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Makino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Horatius throws a series of punches but Makino moves out of range.
Makino throws a right hand that Horatius ducks under and follows up with a left that Horatius also avoids with ease.
Horatius misses with a body shot.
Makino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horatius sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Makino misses with a wild body shot.
Horatius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makino.
Jab by Makino.
Horatius takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Makino.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makino connects with a right hand. Horatius shakes it off.
Horatius misses with a lunging right hand
and Makino counters with a nice uppercut.
Horatius walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Horatius is rocked!
Makino drops Horatius with a big left hand! Horatius is injured, injured bad! Makino jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fumito Makino!
Fumito Makino decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WCF 58: Camara vs Santos
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Horatius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanders misses with a combination
and Sanders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horatius looks to land a combination but Sanders avoids it well.
Horatius stuffs the takedown.
Horatius misses with a double jab.
Good exchange - Horatius coming out on top.
A shot to the liver by Horatius. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horatius.
Horatius lands with a straight right. Sanders didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Sanders on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanders throws a series of punches but Horatius moves out of range.
Sanders looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanders takes a jab right on the kisser.
Horatius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horatius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Horatius scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Horatius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanders circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanders tries to counter with a takedown but Horatius is quick to defend against it.
Horatius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horatius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Horatius misses the shot to the body.
Horatius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanders circles away quickly and effectively.
Horatius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanders. #T2#
Horatius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanders shoots in looking for a takedown. Horatius tries to sprawl out of it but Sanders keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Horatius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horatius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horatius lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horatius is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Horatius pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sanders back to the cage. Horatius follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sanders walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Horatius has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sanders is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Horatius.
Horatius misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Sanders takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Sanders gets a double leg takedown into Horatius's guard.
Sanders is standing up over Horatius. Horatius looks to escape but Sanders dives into side control.
#REVB#
Sanders tries to score with some ground and pound. Horatius controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sanders in side control, throwing shots but Horatius defends.
Sanders is putting a hurting on Horatius here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sanders postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T4#
Horatius wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sanders misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sanders sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Horatius is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sanders postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Horatius is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Horatius throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horatius. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horatius lands a nice hook to Sanders's body. Sanders takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joey Horatius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horatius pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sanders back to the cage. Horatius follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Sanders shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sanders missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanders throwing shots but Horatius is blocking nicely.
Sanders thows a huge punch but Horatius dodges it nicely.
Horatius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Horatius wants to get back to his feet.
Sanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horatius avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanders.
Sanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horatius is looking to get back to is feet but Sanders passes into side control.
Horatius avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sanders.
Sanders misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Horatius tries to escape but Sanders is in control.
Sanders in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Horatius is pushing Sanders's head away, looking to escape. Sanders manages to hold on to the position though.
Sanders creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Horatius sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Horatius wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Joey Horatius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Sanders shoots in and gets a takedown into Horatius's guard.
Sanders throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Horatius pulls Sanders in close to prevent any damage. #ES2#
Horatius pushes Sanders off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanders tries to counter with a takedown but Horatius is quick to defend against it.
Horatius digs a good body shot into Sanders's ribs.
Horatius cracks Sanders with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Horatius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanders's head backwards.
Horatius scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanders has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanders there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horatius lands a two punch combo.
#T4#
Horatius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horatius. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanders feinted with a counter takedown.
Horatius connects with a looping right hand.
Horatius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanders drops down looking for a counter takedown but Horatius sprawls and moves away.
Horatius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Horatius wants it to stay on the feet.
Horatius throws a counter combo.
Joey Horatius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanders darts in looking for a takedown but Horatius gets double underhooks and turns Sanders into the cage.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Horatius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horatius swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Horatius.
Horatius lands with a nice body punch.
Horatius clobbers Sanders with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Horatius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius 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#
Horatius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanders misses the target.
Joey Horatius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horatius lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanders's head.
Sanders dives in and grabs Horatius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Horatius pushes down on Sanders's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanders or perhaps it was just good defense by Horatius, which made it look bad.
Horatius scores with a jab to the body.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Horatius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horatius stuns Sanders with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horatius looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanders is just out of range.
Sanders attempts a counter takedown but Horatius avoids it well and moves away.
Horatius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanders circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanders appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Horatius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanders's head.
Horatius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanders feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice combination there by Horatius.
Sanders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horatius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
Horatius lands a jab to Sanders's midsection.
Horatius cracks Sanders with a right hand to the side of the head.
Horatius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horatius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.
Sanders takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Horatius lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horatius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanders on the side of the head.
Horatius fails to land with a series of punches.
Horatius misses with a two punch combination.
Sanders fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders looks for a takedown but Horatius sprawls well.
Horatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanders.
Horatius is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanders rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horatius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horatius scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
Horatius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horatius tests Sanders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanders moves forwards but Horatius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horatius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.
Horatius lands a jab-cross combination.
Sanders looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD#
Sanders closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Horatius to the mat! Horatius manages to get full guard.
Horatius wants to stand and escape but Sanders is having none of it.
Horatius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanders lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Horatius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanders is controlling him.
Bernie Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanders throws a strike but Horatius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Horatius from controlling successfully.
Horatius throws a strike but Sanders rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Joey Horatius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Horatius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Horatius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Horatius 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 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Horatius!
Joey Horatius managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Bernie Sanders had this to say: 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
WCF 50: Khabib vs Turunen
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Horatius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Subagio's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Subagio duly obliges.
Subagio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Subagio tries to clinch but Horatius moves out of range.
Subagio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Horatius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Subagio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horatius.
Subagio misses with a series of wild punches.
Subagio throws a combination that misses
and Horatius counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Subagio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horatius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horatius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horatius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horatius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horatius fails with a takedown attempt.
Subagio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Subagio wants it to stay on the feet.
Horatius is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Subagio.#T1#
Subagio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Horatius's head.
Subagio looks to land a combination but Horatius avoids it well.
Horatius shoots in for a takedown but Subagio shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Horatius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Horatius there.
Subagio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horatius.
Horatius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Subagio misses.
Some wild striking there from Horatius.
Horatius takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Subagio misses with a hook.
Horatius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Subagio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horatius circles away quickly and effectively.
Horatius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horatius ducks right into an uppercut from Subagio.
Subagio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horatius.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Horatius.
Subagio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Subagio.
Subagio is working the combinations to good effect here.#T2#
Subagio looks to land a right hand but Horatius moved out of range.
Horatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Subagio.
Subagio fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Horatius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horatius working over Subagio with some ground and pound. Subagio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Horatius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Subagio trying to control but Horatius postures up.
Horatius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Horatius drops an elbow to the side of Subagio's head.
Horatius drops an elbow to the side of Subagio's head. #T3#
Subagio is refusing to be controlled, as Horatius sits in half guard.
Horatius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Horatius is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Subagio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Horatius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Horatius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Horatius 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.
Horatius winds up and cracks Subagio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Subagio trying to control but Horatius postures up.
Subagio is trying to stand.
Horatius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Horatius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Subagio 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#
Horatius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Subagio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Horatius wants to take a breather but Subagio is having none of it.
Horatius lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Subagio has hold of Horatius's hands but Horatius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Horatius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Subagio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Horatius lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horatius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Horatius is nestled in close to Subagio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horatius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Subagio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Horatius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Subagio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this 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 Joey Horatius will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Subagio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Subagio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horatius keeps the fight on the outside.
Horatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Subagio moves away.
Horatius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horatius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bayu Subagio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Subagio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Subagio. Those never looked like landing.
Horatius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Horatius misses.
Subagio throws a series of punches but Horatius avoids them all with ease.
Horatius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Horatius shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Subagio tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Horatius manages to move to mount!
#T1#
Horatius working the ground and pound effectively.
Subagio tries to lock up and control but Horatius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Horatius scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Subagio in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Horatius scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Horatius with good strikes from the mount here!
Joey Horatius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Horatius is landing with some decent strikes but Subagio is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Subagio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Horatius is landing with some decent strikes but Subagio is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Subagio is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horatius with shots to the head and body - Subagio looks very uncomfortable down there.
Subagio is still in real trouble! Can Horatius finish him?#T2#
Horatius lands a couple of good shots and Subagio has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Horatius connects with a couple of big shots that have Subagio covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Subagio! Horatius fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Horatius!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joey Horatius thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
WCF WNF 26:Anderson vs Leopold
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horatius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Horatius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horatius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Horatius scores with a hook.
Petrov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Horatius pinned against the cage. Horatius gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horatius lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Horatius.#CUT2#It looks like Peter Petrov has been cut.
Petrov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Horatius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrov takes one on the button.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Horatius circles away easily
and Horatius counters with a left and a right... And another left! Petrov is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Horatius!
Joey Horatius made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WCF 40: Decimal vs Horatius
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horatius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Decimal.
#TD#
Decimal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Decimal postures up in Horatius's guard and throws a big left but Horatius blocks it.
Horatius wants to stand but Decimal is controlling the position.
Decimal throws an elbow that misses. Horatius uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Decimal's guard. Nice move by Horatius!#REVB#
Decimal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Horatius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Decimal keeping moving, preventing Horatius from controlling successfully.
Horatius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Horatius stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Decimal throws up his legs and catches Horatius in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Horatius tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Decimal! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dewey Decimal!
Dewey Decimal retains his bantamweight title!
After the big win, Dewey Decimal made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Groove Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 15:Vaughn v Horatius 2
Date: Aug 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horatius.
Some wild striking there from Vaughn.
Vaughn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horatius misses with a body shot.
Vaughn throws a leg kick but Horatius checks it.
Horatius goes for a double leg but Vaughn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vaughn continues to drive forward.
Horatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vaughn.
#TD2#
Horatius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Horatius showed some decent athleticism there.
Vaughn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vaughn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Horatius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Horatius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horatius is looking to stall here but Vaughn recovers full guard.
Horatius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Vaughn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Horatius controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vaughn wants to get back to his feet but Horatius passes into half guard.
Vaughn regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Horatius.
Horatius lands a couple of digs.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vaughn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Horatius is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Horatius 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.
Horatius postures up in Vaughn's guard and throws a big left but Vaughn blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horatius postures up in Vaughn's guard and throws a big left but Vaughn blocks it.
Vaughn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vaughn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Vaughn backs off Horatius throws a huge counter combo but Vaughn manages to avoid it all.
Vaughn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Horatius is out of range and Vaughn settles back down.
Vaughn cracks Horatius with an open hand slap.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Horatius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vaughn.
Vaughn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horatius avoids the head kick by Vaughn.
Horatius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vaughn misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Horatius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vaughn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Horatius is in Vaughn's guard.
Horatius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Horatius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Horatius throwing strikes from guard but Vaughn blocks nicely.
Horatius throwing strikes but missing.
Vaughn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Horatius throws a strike but Vaughn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Horatius trying to control the position here.
Horatius wants to get back to his feet but Vaughn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darrion Vaughn will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Horatius avoids a kick to the body.
Darrion Vaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaughn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horatius.
Vaughn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Darrion Vaughn is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Horatius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Horatius showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Vaughn kicks Horatius off and gets back to his feet.
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!
No joy there for Vaughn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vaughn throws out a leg kick but Horatius moves out of range and Vaughn only half commits. #TD2#
Vaughn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Horatius to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Horatius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Horatius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Horatius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Horatius throws a big right hand that misses.
Horatius controls from within his opponent's guard.
Horatius is continuing to stall.
Vaughn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Horatius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vaughn's head.
Horatius looking to sit in guard and control but Vaughn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Horatius wants to stand but Vaughn is controlling the position.
Horatius seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Horatius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vaughn is controlling him.
Vaughn is fighting to break Horatius's control of his arms but Horatius is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Horatius can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Vaughn stops Horatius from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Horatius shoots in and bounces Vaughn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Horatius throwing strikes but missing.
Horatius throws a big elbow that misses.
Horatius throws a strike but Vaughn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Horatius wants to stand up but Vaughn is controlling him. #T4#
Horatius has his hands on Vaughn's head, controlling the position.
Horatius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vaughn is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrion Vaughn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Vaughn throws out a loose jab but Horatius uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Horatius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vaughn quickly recovers to half guard.
Vaughn is looking to get back to is feet but Horatius passes into side control.
Horatius misses with the ground and pound.
Horatius in side control, throwing shots but Vaughn defends.
Horatius is trying to ground and pound but Vaughn uses the momentary lack of control by Horatius to regain half guard.
Horatius controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vaughn to regain full guard.
Horatius lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Horatius scoring with some ground and pound.
Horatius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vaughn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Horatius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Horatius distracts Vaughn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horatius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horatius scoring with some ground and pound.
Horatius throws a big right hand that misses.
Horatius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Horatius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horatius chips away with some ground and pound.
Joey Horatius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Horatius with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Horatius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vaughn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Horatius is in Vaughn's guard.
Vaughn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Horatius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Horatius chips away with some ground and pound.
Horatius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Horatius stands up over Vaughn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Horatius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horatius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Horatius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Horatius throws a big elbow that misses.
Horatius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vaughn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Horatius controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Horatius gets a double leg takedown into Vaughn's guard.
Horatius distracts Vaughn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horatius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Horatius distracts Vaughn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horatius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Horatius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Horatius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Horatius with a nice head shot there.
Horatius is working Vaughn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Horatius scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Horatius scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Horatius is looking to work some ground and pound but Vaughn has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Horatius scoring with some ground and pound.
Horatius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Horatius 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vaughn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horatius circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Horatius gets a takedown into half guard.
Horatius working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius slips a nice elbow through Vaughn's hands, connecting with Vaughn's forehead.
Vaughn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Horatius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4##TD2#
Horatius bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Horatius working the ground and pound but Vaughn is defending the strikes.
Horatius lands an elbow.
Vaughn defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Horatius.
Horatius moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Horatius connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vaughn some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Horatius tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vaughn taking a bit of punishment here - Horatius scoring with strikes. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Horatius.
Horatius working the ground and pound.
Horatius misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Horatius working the head with strikes.
Horatius throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Vaughn works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Horatius working over Vaughn with some ground and pound. Vaughn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Horatius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Horatius thows a huge punch but Vaughn dodges it nicely.
Vaughn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vaughn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Project Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Horatius misses with a head shot. Vaughn uses the momentum to regain guard.
Horatius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Horatius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Horatius trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaughn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Horatius postures up and lands a big shot to Vaughn's brow.
Horatius chips away with some ground and pound.
Horatius throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Horatius gets a takedown into half guard.
Horatius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Horatius slips a nice elbow through Vaughn's hands, connecting with Vaughn's forehead.
Ground and pound from Horatius.
Horatius controlling the pace.
Vaughn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Horatius content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Horatius is keen to just control but Vaughn is a slippery customer.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Horatius working the head and body with strikes.
Horatius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horatius working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Horatius throwing shots but Vaughn is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vaughn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Horatius counters with a left and a right that stings Vaughn. #TD2#
Horatius scores with a takedown into Vaughn's guard.
Horatius throws an elbow that misses. Vaughn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horatius's guard. Nice move by Vaughn!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius wants to stand up but Vaughn is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Horatius stalks Vaughn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vaughn's face. Vaughn staggers backwards, shaken.
Vaughn just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Horatius looking to score a takedown here. Vaughn is defending well but Horatius drives through and ends up in Vaughn's guard.
Horatius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Horatius trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaughn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horatius throws a big elbow that misses.
Horatius is in close to Vaughn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius is in close to Vaughn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Horatius is looking to work some ground and pound but Vaughn has wrist control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Horatius is working Vaughn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Horatius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##TD2#
Horatius drives through with a takedown into Vaughn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Horatius throwing strikes but missing.
Horatius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Horatius advances position into side control!
Horatius tries to score with some ground and pound. Vaughn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Horatius in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Horatius is working Vaughn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Horatius is working Vaughn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Horatius scores with a couple of short elbows.
Horatius misses with the ground and pound.
Horatius tries to score with some ground and pound. Vaughn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vaughn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Horatius throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Horatius working the head with strikes.
Horatius working the strikes but Vaughn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Horatius throwing shots but Vaughn is blocking nicely.
Horatius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Vaughn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Horatius.
Horatius working Vaughn over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Horatius.
Horatius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Horatius lands with a punch from half guard.
Horatius looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Horatius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Horatius showed some decent athleticism there.
Horatius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Vaughn is in trouble now - Horatius has advanced to mount!
Horatius working Vaughn over with strikes here.
Horatius throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vaughn because Horatius loaded up on that one.
Horatius throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Horatius lands a big elbow.
Horatius landing shots from mount.
Horatius looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#Vaughn is rocked!
Horatius working Vaughn over with strikes here.
Oh Vaughn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horatius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vaughn?
Horatius lands a big shot to the head and Vaughn winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joey Horatius!
Joey Horatius took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
WCF 30: Sausagestrong vs Li
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horatius scores with a jab to the head.
Horatius connects with a crisp jab.
Horatius lands a glancing blow to the side of Jameson's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Horatius.
Jameson has his takedown stuffed
and Horatius counters with a straight right hand.
Horatius slaps away a takedown attempt from Jameson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Jameson scores with a takedown into Horatius's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Horatius keeps moving.
Horatius trying to control the position here.
Jameson won't allow Horatius to get back to his feet.
Horatius seems keen to control Jameson's posture.#T1#
Jameson throws a big elbow that misses.
Horatius seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Horatius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jameson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jameson won't allow Horatius to get back to his feet.
Jameson advances to half guard.
Horatius tries to kick Jameson off but Jameson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jameson throws a strike but Horatius avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jameson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horatius keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
Horatius seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Horatius wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Horatius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horatius is pulling down on Jameson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jameson, at least for the moment.
Horatius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horatius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jameson tries to free his leg and advance position but Horatius is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Horatius gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jameson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jameson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Jameson wants to pass the guard but Horatius is keeping the position.
Jameson throws an elbow that misses. Horatius uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jameson's guard. Nice move by Horatius!#REVR#
Horatius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jameson controls Horatius momentarily but Horatius frees himself.
Jameson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jameson wants to sweep here but Horatius controlling him for the moment.
Horatius passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Horatius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jameson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jameson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Horatius scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jameson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Horatius working some strikes from top position.
Horatius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Horatius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jameson 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.
Jameson controls Horatius momentarily but Horatius frees himself.
Horatius wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
Horatius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jameson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius chips away with some ground and pound.
Horatius stopping the sweep attempt from Jameson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that round.
That's time! Horatius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jameson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Horatius pinned against the cage. Horatius gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jameson shoots in but Horatius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joey Horatius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jameson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Horatius counters with a right hand to the body.
Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jameson.
Horatius punishes Jameson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jameson closes the distance and clinches up with Horatius, looking for a takedown. Jameson pushes Horatius against the cage but Horatius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horatius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jameson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horatius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horatius throws a shot to the body.
Horatius scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Horatius. Beautiful body shot.
Jameson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horatius defends it nicely.
Jameson shoots in and drives through. Horatius sprawls well.
Jameson is breathing heavily.
Horatius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Horatius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Horatius lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Horatius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Horatius landing some decent shots from guard.
Horatius lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Horatius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jameson's head.#SUB2#
Jameson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Horatius working some strikes from top position.
Horatius stays in close to Jameson's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson wants to sweep here but Horatius controlling him for the moment.
Horatius stands up over Jameson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Horatius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Horatius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jameson can do to turn this around?
Horatius with a nice head shot there.
Jameson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jameson looking to pass the guard.
Horatius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Horatius wants to stand but Jameson is controlling the position.
Horatius is pulling down on Jameson's head to control his posture.
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Horatius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jameson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Horatius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jameson pushes down on Horatius's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jameson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jameson working the head and body with strikes.
Jameson thows a huge punch but Horatius dodges it nicely.
Jameson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Horatius's head.
Horatius is trying to stand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jameson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Horatius regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jameson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jameson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jameson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Horatius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horatius pulls Jameson in close to prevent any damage.
Jameson throws a big right hand that misses.
Horatius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Horatius is looking to stand up but Jameson isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left and a right from Horatius both land. Nice combination.
Jameson has a takedown stuffed.
Horatius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Horatius wants it to stay on the feet.
Horatius lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jameson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horatius finds it's way round the side to connect with Jameson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jameson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horatius misses with the combination.
Jameson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horatius cracks a nice hook into Jameson's ribs.
Horatius lands a slapping body shot.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horatius misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Horatius drives through with a takedown into Jameson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jameson is trying to keep Horatius in close.
Jameson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson is trying to keep Horatius in close.
Horatius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jameson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Horatius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Horatius postures up in Jameson's guard and throws a big left but Jameson blocks it.
Jameson keeping full guard, as Horatius tries to pass.
Jameson controls Horatius momentarily but Horatius frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice cross by Horatius.
Horatius goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jameson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Horatius 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.
#TD#
Horatius closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jameson to the mat! Jameson manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Jameson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Horatius scoring with some ground and pound.
Jameson keeping moving, preventing Horatius from controlling successfully.
Jameson working a defensive guard but Horatius manages to pass into side control anyway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horatius lands a decent elbow from side control.
Horatius lands an elbow.
Horatius works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jameson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Jameson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Horatius looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jameson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Horatius's head.
Joey Horatius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jameson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Horatius is concentrating on defense, preventing Jameson from advancing position.
Jameson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jameson working over Horatius with some ground and pound. Horatius looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jameson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Horatius defending well though.
Horatius is holding on to half guard well.
Horatius on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Horatius tries to get out of the position.
Jameson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Horatius trying to hold on to Jameson's head to control him but Jameson postures up.
Horatius is positioning himself well to prevent Jameson advancing to mount.
Horatius tries to roll over but Jameson keeps him under control.
Jameson stops Horatius from getting back to his feet.
Horatius is refusing to be controlled, as Jameson sits in half guard.
Horatius is positioning himself well to prevent Jameson advancing to mount.
Barry Jameson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Horatius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horatius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jameson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Horatius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Horatius 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Horatius!
Joey Horatius took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'M BACK! Watch out Bantamweights'. |
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Event:
WCF 14: Dudayev vs Silachai
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Horatius lands a slapping body shot.
Horatius swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Zane counter with a right hand.
Zane dodges the punch combination from Horatius.
#CL2#
Zane clinches up with Horatius and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Horatius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zane is defended easily by Horatius.
Zane wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Horatius misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius staying out of range there.
Zane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horatius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Horatius misses. #T1#
Zane with a poor takedown
and Horatius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zac Zane.
A big left from Horatius misses.
Zane tries to counter by closing the distance.
Horatius swinging wildly here.
A big left from Horatius misses.
As Horatius backs off Zane throws a huge counter combo but Horatius manages to avoid it all.
Zane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Zane moves into range and clinches up with Horatius.
Horatius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zane prevents a body shot from Horatius. #BC2#
Zane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horatius swings for the body but Zane moves out of range.
Horatius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Horatius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zane.#T2#
Horatius swings for the body but Zane moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Horatius. Those never looked like landing.
Zane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Horatius.
Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Horatius misses.
Zane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horatius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zane circles away quickly and effectively.
Zane tries to counter with a clinch but Horatius shakes him off and moves away.
Horatius throws a body punch but Zane moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Horatius.
Joey Horatius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horatius swinging wildly here.
Horatius looks to score with a jab to the body but Zane is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horatius. Zane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horatius is fending him off so far but Zane persists. Nope, Horatius circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Zane scores with a shot to the body.
Zane throws a series of punches but Horatius moves out of range.
Horatius throws a series of punches but Zane avoids them all with ease.
Horatius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Horatius wants it to stay on the feet.
Zane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horatius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joey Horatius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zane tries to clinch but Horatius is having none of it.
Zane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Zane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Horatius leaves Zane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horatius swinging wildly here.
Horatius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Horatius scores with a sloppy right hand. Zane should have avoided that one.
Zane shoots in for a takedown but Horatius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horatius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Horatius.
Horatius throws a body punch but Zane moves out of range.
Horatius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zane manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Horatius lands.
Nice takedown defense from Horatius. No joy for Zane on that attempt.
Horatius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zane.
Horatius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
Horatius misses with a double jab.
Horatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zane moves away.
Zane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Horatius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Horatius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Horatius connects with a jab.
Horatius leaves Zane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zane has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Horatius.
Zane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horatius is looking to wear down Zane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Horatius thuds a left hand into Zane's body.
Zac Zane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zane misses with a two punch combination.
Zane wants to clinch up but Horatius keeps it at a distance.
Zane avoids the body shot from Horatius.
Horatius cracks Zane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Zane looks for a takedown but Horatius sprawls well.
Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zac Zane.
Horatius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horatius swivels and escapes.
Horatius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zane is breathing heavily.
Horatius lands a slapping body shot.
Horatius misses with a double jab
and Zane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Horatius.
Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
Zane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zane fails with a takedown attempt.
Horatius throws a big counter combination but Zane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Horatius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Horatius misses with a looping left.
Horatius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zane.
Horatius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zane.
Horatius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horatius lands a glancing blow to the side of Zane's head.
Zane moves in looking to clinch but Horatius pushes him off.
Zane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horatius looks to land a right hand but Zane moved out of range.
Horatius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Horatius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horatius has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zane tries to bum rush Horatius with a series of wild strikes but Horatius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horatius.
Zane wants to clinch.
Zane tries a head kick but it misses.
Zane avoids the body shot from Horatius.
Horatius misses the shot to the body.
Zane unleashes a big counter combination but Horatius bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Horatius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zane was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius.
Horatius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zane doesn't manage to clinch there - Horatius circles away.
#T4#
Horatius misses with a wild body shot.
Zane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horatius.
Zane fails with the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Horatius, as that shot connected.
Zane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zane misses with a double jab.
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!
Zane moves away from the strike by Horatius.
Zane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Horatius pinned against the cage. Horatius gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Horatius throws a shot from downtown. Zane moves away and avoids it.
Zane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joey Horatius is winning the standup battle so far.
Horatius checks a leg kick.
Zane is looking to clinch.
Horatius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horatius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zane can do to turn this around?
Horatius misses with a wild body shot.
Zane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horatius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horatius takes a swing at Zane's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Horatius to counter with a crisp jab.
Zane dives in and grabs Horatius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Horatius pushes down on Zane's head and hops out.
Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zac Zane.
Zane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zane avoids the body shot from Horatius.
Horatius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zane is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Horatius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horatius but Horatius pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horatius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Zane is rocked!
Horatius lands a nice looking body shot.
Horatius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horatius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zane manages to avoid it.
Zane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zane is still on wobbly legs! Can Horatius finish him?
Horatius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horatius throws a big shot that misses.
Zane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zane tries to clinch but Horatius moves out of range.
Zane seems to have recovered his senses.
Horatius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Horatius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horatius.
Zane throws a nice looking combination but Horatius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horatius leaves Zane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zane.
Zane avoids the body shot from Horatius.
Horatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zane.
Zane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horatius throws the left hand but Zane avoids the punch easily.
Horatius throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Horatius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zane manages to avoid it.
Horatius throws a body shot but no joy.
Zane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horatius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zane moves away.
Horatius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horatius jabs Zane right on the nose. Zane blinks but takes it well.
Zane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zane throws a body punch but Horatius moves out of range.
Horatius lands with a nice body punch.
Horatius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zane doesn't seem bothered though.
Horatius throws an overhand right that lands on Zane's shoulder, as Zane tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Horatius looks to score with a jab to the body but Zane is just out of range.
Horatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zane moves away.
Horatius throws a body punch but Zane moves out of range.
Zane feints the counter takedown.
Horatius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horatius walks into a stiff left hand from Zane.
Horatius keeps the fight on the outside.
Zane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horatius swings for the body but Zane moves out of range.
Horatius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zane.
Zane shoots in for a takedown but Horatius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horatius takes a swing at Zane's ribcage but misses.
Zane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius clearly takes that round.
That's time! Horatius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zane was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius.
Horatius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zane avoids the body shot from Horatius.
Zane is looking to clinch but Horatius is avoiding it.
Zane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Horatius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horatius misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Zane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zane shoots in but no luck this time.
Zane is trying desperately to land a takedown but Horatius is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zane.
Zane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius throws out a loose jab but Zane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horatius throws a body punch but Zane moves out of range.
Horatius throws a body shot but no joy.
Horatius keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Zane throws a solid leg kick but Horatius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zane.
Horatius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horatius throws a big shot that misses.
Zane tries to clinch but Horatius moves out of range.
Zane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zane is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horatius tries to avoid it but Zane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horatius to the ground. Horatius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horatius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zac Zane.
Zane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horatius scores with a nice strike.
Horatius misses with a wild body shot.
Horatius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Horatius slaps away a takedown attempt from Zane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Horatius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zane throws a lazy head kick
and Horatius counters with a nice uppercut.
Horatius throws a jab but it's blocked by Zane.
Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Horatius coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zane wants to clinch.
Horatius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Horatius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zane.
Nice body punch from Horatius.
Horatius throws a nice looking combination but Zane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zane fails with the takedown.
Horatius looks to score with a jab to the body but Zane is just out of range.
Horatius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horatius throws a poor cross that misses
and Zane counters with a stiff right hand.
Horatius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horatius misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Zane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Horatius throws out the jab.
Horatius thuds a left hand into Zane's body.
Zane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horatius misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horatius.
Horatius misses with a body shot.
Zane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Horatius lands a nice looking body shot.
Horatius stalks Zane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zane's face. Zane staggers backwards, shaken.
Horatius stuffs the takedown attempt from Zane. Zane gets slowly back to his feet.
Zane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Horatius avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius had his way with Zac Zane in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Zane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horatius.
Zane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Zane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Horatius to the ground. Zane is now in Horatius's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horatius wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Horatius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zane manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Horatius controls from within his opponent's guard.
Horatius scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Horatius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Horatius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Horatius 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.
Horatius continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Horatius is working Zane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Horatius pushes down on Zane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Horatius lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Zane! More strikes land and this one is all over! Horatius jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Horatius!
Joey Horatius retains his bantamweight title!
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WCF 11: Escalante vs Roland
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
A jab from Horatius misses.
Horatius misses with a straight right.
Horatius misses with a series of wild punches.
Cannon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Horatius defends it well.
Cannon fails to land the takedown.
As Cannon looks to move away, Horatius throws a big counter combo but Cannon just gets out of the way.
Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannon was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius.
Joey Horatius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannon avoids the body shot from Horatius.
Horatius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horatius lands with a good body shot.
Horatius throws a body punch but Cannon moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cannon.
Cannon misses with a takedown attempt - Horatius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cannon.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horatius as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Cannon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horatius throws a body shot but no joy.
Horatius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cannon.
Cannon with a poor takedown
and Horatius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cannon has a takedown stuffed.
Horatius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cannon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horatius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horatius throws a looping overhand right but Cannon ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cannon. #T2#
Horatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannon moves away.
Nice defenses there by Cannon.
Cannon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Horatius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Cannon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Horatius wants to sweep but no luck.
Horatius is adopting a defensive guard.
Horatius knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cannon on the ground.#SUB2#
Cannon drops back looking for a leg! Horatius is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Horatius manages to kick Cannon off! Cannon jumps back into Horatius's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannon is fighting to break Horatius's control of his arms but Horatius is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Cannon preventing the sweep.
Horatius pulls Cannon in to control the position.
Horatius's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cannon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horatius tries to avoid it but Cannon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horatius to the ground. Horatius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Horatius misses its target.
Horatius misses the shot to the body. #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.
Cannon darts in looking for a takedown but Horatius gets double underhooks and turns Cannon into the cage.
We've been told by Horatius's head coaches at Coffins MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horatius takes a swing at Cannon's ribcage but misses.
Horatius takes a swing at Cannon's ribcage but misses.
Cannon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cannon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horatius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cannon feints the counter takedown.
Horatius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cannon.
Horatius misses with a few strikes there.
Cannon moves out of range as Horatius strikes.
Cannon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Horatius misses the target.
Cannon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Horatius misses with a few strikes there.
Cannon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Horatius throws a right and a left that Cannon avoids nicely.
Cannon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cannon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Horatius counters with a nice uppercut.
Cannon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
Horatius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cannon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cannon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horatius.
Horatius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horatius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Horatius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cannon doesn't seem phased though.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Horatius as he avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Horatius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horatius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horatius misses with a wild body shot.
Landon Cannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Horatius throws a one two combo.
#ROC#
Cannon is rocked!
Horatius lands a jab to the head.
Cannon is still on wobbly legs! Can Horatius finish him?#KD#
Horatius lands a left and a right that send Cannon crashing to the mat, dazed. Horatius thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cannon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joey Horatius is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Cannon fails with a takedown attempt.
Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cannon.
Cannon darts in looking for a takedown but Horatius gets double underhooks and turns Cannon into the cage.
Cannon seems to have recovered his senses.
Horatius throws a hook to the side of Cannon's head but Cannon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horatius lands a body shot.
Horatius leaves Cannon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horatius throws a hook but Cannon avoids it easily.#T2#
Cannon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horatius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannon can do to turn this around?
Cannon is breathing heavily.
Horatius lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Horatius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A cross from Horatius lands.
Cannon avoids the body shot from Horatius.
Horatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horatius punishes Cannon's body with a nice straight punch.
Cannon has his takedown stuffed
and Horatius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horatius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horatius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Cannon takes one to the side of the head.
Cannon shoots in but no luck this time.
Horatius throws a body punch but Cannon moves out of range.
Horatius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Horatius is looking to wear down Cannon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Horatius lands with a shot to the body. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Horatius has knocked Cannon down with a huge combo! Horatius steps away and waves a wobbly Cannon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horatius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horatius is pawing at Cannon, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Cannon's nose. Cannon is badly hurt! Horatius pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Cannon tries desperately to hold on but Horatius is relentless in his assault! As Cannon receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Horatius away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Horatius!
Joey Horatius retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
WCF 7: Hradek vs Dervisevic
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Horatius blocks a jab.
Vaughn throws a hook to the side of Horatius's head but Horatius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Horatius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vaughn quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horatius is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Horatius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vaughn defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vaughn defending well though.
Horatius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Horatius passes to side control.
Vaughn being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Check out the look on Horatius's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vaughn dodges the ground and pound from Horatius.
Horatius controls the position from side control.
Horatius landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Horatius taking a breather here. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Horatius.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vaughn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Horatius asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Vaughn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Horatius asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Vaughn is letting Horatius control him for a moment.
Vaughn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Horatius asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horatius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Horatius looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vaughn!
Horatius connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vaughn some visible discomfort.
Horatius in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vaughn is pushing Horatius's head away, looking to escape. Horatius manages to hold on to the position though.
Horatius happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Horatius looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vaughn is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Horatius politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Horatius prefers to stall for the moment though.
Horatius creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vaughn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Horatius cracks Vaughn with a big elbow.
Vaughn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Horatius.
Horatius lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Horatius connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vaughn some visible discomfort.
Horatius is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vaughn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horatius moves out of range of the leg kick from Vaughn.
Horatius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Horatius fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vaughn sprawls well initially but Horatius persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Horatius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vaughn can do to turn this around?
Horatius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Horatius keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Horatius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Horatius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vaughn wants to get back to his feet.
Vaughn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horatius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius content to control rather than advance.
Vaughn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horatius. #T1#
Still in half guard, Horatius seems content to control.
Horatius drops an elbow to the side of Vaughn's head.
Horatius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Horatius lands strikes from half guard.
We've been hearing that Horatius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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. Horatius connects with a nice short shot to Vaughn's temple.
Horatius winds up and cracks Vaughn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Horatius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Horatius is looking to advance position but Vaughn won't allow it.
Horatius controlling the action here.
Horatius not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Vaughn regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Horatius.
Horatius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Horatius stands up over Vaughn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vaughn is looking to stand back up but Horatius counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vaughn.
Horatius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Horatius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horatius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horatius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Horatius seems content to control.#T3#
Horatius throwing shots but Vaughn is blocking nicely.
Horatius looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Horatius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vaughn's head.
Horatius lands strikes from half guard.
Horatius perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Horatius's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Horatius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #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.
Horatius is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Horatius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Horatius showed some decent athleticism there.
Horatius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joey Horatius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Horatius controlling the action here.
Horatius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vaughn wants to get back to his feet.
Horatius is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Vaughn cracks Horatius with a good jab.
Horatius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vaughn.
Horatius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Horatius decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Horatius prevents Vaughn from standing back up.
Horatius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Horatius trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Horatius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horatius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Horatius seems content to control.
Vaughn has hold of Horatius's hands but Horatius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Horatius is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vaughn is in trouble now - Horatius has advanced to mount! #T2#
Horatius connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Horatius controlling the position easily from mount.
Horatius with shots to the head and body - Vaughn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Horatius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vaughn blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Horatius landing strikes, looking to finish!
Horatius with good strikes from the mount here!
Horatius raining down hammerfists from mount.
Horatius with the ground and pound from mount.
Vaughn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Horatius.
Vaughn is in a horrible position here. Horatius smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Horatius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vaughn?
Horatius connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vaughn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Horatius.
Horatius controlling from mount.
Vaughn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Horatius cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vaughn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Horatius tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Horatius working the ground and pound effectively.
Vaughn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vaughn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Horatius punching from mount but Vaughn doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Horatius is landing with some decent strikes but Vaughn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Horatius controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Horatius swings for the body but Vaughn moves out of range.
Vaughn throws an overhand right that lands on Horatius's shoulder, as Horatius tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Vaughn does no damage.
Vaughn ducks under a wild hook from Horatius.#TD#
Vaughn gets caught flat footed, as Horatius shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Horatius with a nice head shot there.
Horatius prevents Vaughn from getting back to his feet.
Horatius working some strikes from top position.
Horatius 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vaughn's guard.
Vaughn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Horatius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Horatius controlling the action here.
Horatius lands with a punch from half guard.
Horatius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vaughn defending well though.
Horatius winds up and cracks Vaughn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Horatius stalling.
Vaughn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Horatius slips a nice elbow through Vaughn's hands, connecting with Vaughn's forehead.#T2#
Horatius controlling the pace.
Horatius winds up and cracks Vaughn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Horatius is taking a breather. Vaughn 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.
Horatius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Horatius content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vaughn wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Horatius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vaughn throws a leg kick but Horatius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vaughn misses the jab.
Horatius feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Vaughn gets caught flat footed, as Horatius shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Horatius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Horatius landing some decent shots from guard.
Horatius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vaughn wants to stand but Horatius is controlling the position. #T4#
Horatius is stalling in the full guard.
Horatius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vaughn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vaughn is looking to stand up but Horatius isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaughn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Horatius controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughn scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius had his way with Darrion Vaughn in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Vaughn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horatius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vaughn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Horatius scrambles back to his feet.
Vaughn misses with a few strikes there.
Vaughn misses with the combination.
Horatius blocks a jab.
Vaughn throws a looping overhand right but Horatius ducks down to avoid it.
Horatius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Vaughn misses the target.
Horatius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaughn.
Vaughn falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Horatius decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vaughn's guard.
Horatius throws an elbow that misses. Vaughn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horatius's guard. Nice move by Vaughn!#REVB#
Vaughn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Horatius holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Horatius 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.
Darrion Vaughn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Horatius has his hands on Vaughn's head, controlling the position.
Vaughn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Horatius controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horatius avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Vaughn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Horatius counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vaughn!
Vaughn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Horatius working the body and head with strikes.
Vaughn is letting Horatius control him for a moment.
Vaughn defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Horatius crashes against the mat.
Horatius prevents Vaughn from escaping the position.
Horatius throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vaughn is being controlled here.
Vaughn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Horatius landing strikes. #T4#
Horatius lands a decent elbow from side control.
Horatius happy to just control the position for now.
Horatius connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vaughn some visible discomfort.
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!
Horatius working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Horatius is putting a hurting on Vaughn here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vaughn down.
Horatius controlling from side mount.
Joey Horatius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Horatius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Horatius, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Horatius!
Joey Horatius is the new bantamweight champion!
The defeated Darrion Vaughn had this to say: 'I'm shocked, this guy is a bum. All he has is a take down and sub spam game plan. I'm pissed at myself. '.
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Event:
WCF 4: Escalante vs Son of God
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Horatius misses with a double jab.
Garcia dives in and grabs Horatius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Horatius pushes down on Garcia's head and hops out.
It looked like Horatius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Horatius.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garcia is defended easily by Horatius.
Garcia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Horatius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kribbson Garcia.
Horatius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kribbson Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horatius defends it nicely.
Horatius connects with a crisp jab.
Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horatius is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, Horatius circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Horatius lands a left and a right that send Garcia crashing to the mat, dazed. Horatius thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Garcia is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horatius ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Garcia out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Horatius!
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