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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Farmer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wright was covering up waiting for the punch and Farmer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Farmer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Farmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farmer looking to sit in guard and control but Wright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wright slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Farmer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Wright has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Farmer circles away.
Nick Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Farmer gets a double leg takedown into Wright's guard.
Wright is trying to keep Farmer in close.
Wright being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Farmer throwing strikes from guard but Wright blocks nicely.
Farmer is looking to stand up but Wright won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wright is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Farmer looking for a sweep. Not yet Farmer , not yet.
Farmer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Farmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wright passes Farmer 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Wright is trying to work for a kimura but Farmer is defending well.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farmer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wright 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.
Farmer is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farmer is not content to let Wright control the position.
Farmer trying to control here.
#T3##SUB2#
Wright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wright maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Farmer could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wright has cracked it and Farmer is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Wright! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Wright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mspomfad tries to avoid it but Wright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mspomfad to the ground. Mspomfad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Wright with that takedown attempt.
Mspomfad lands a big head kick that sends Wright to the canvas! Mspomfad follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Msujfnaud Mspomfad! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 71: Sepi vs Maki
Date: Sep 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Wright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moore but Moore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moore is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Wright closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wright lands in his opponent's guard.
Moore is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wright presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Moore manages to pull guard.
Wright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Wright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wright has managed to get both his arms back between Moore's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Moore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wright forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Wright looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moore is trying to stand back up but Wright is controlling him
#SUB#
Wright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wright.
Moore trying to control but Wright postures up.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moore moves into full guard.
Wright trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Our spies down at at Average Joe�s Gym inform us that Moore has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wright trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore 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.
Moore is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Wright trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moore is fending him off so far but Wright persists. Nope, Moore circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Wright fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moore sprawls well initially but Wright persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Wright is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright drops an elbow to the side of Moore's head.
Moore is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Moore is defending against the submission attempts here by Wright.
#T4##SUB#
Wright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moore sees it coming and defends easily.
Moore tries to roll over but Wright keeps him under control.
Moore keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wright seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Braden Moore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Moore has Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Wright is controlling the position.
Wright keeps control of Moore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moore tries to stall but Wright uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moore is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Wright gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Moore regains guard.
#T1#
Wright preventing the sweep.
Nick Wright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Moore looking to control.
#SUB#
Wright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Wright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wright is working Moore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wright is in close to Moore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Wright has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moore is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Wright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moore is keeping the position for now.
Wright trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Wright with a nice head shot there.
Wright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moore works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Moore controls Wright momentarily but Wright frees himself.
Moore has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Wright with that takedown attempt.
Nick Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Moore drives through and clinches with Wright against the cage.
Moore is trying to push Wright away but Wright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Wright gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Moore manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Moore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moore wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
Moore is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
#T4#
Wright shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense.
Wright keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore shoots in for a takedown but Wright shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Wright gets a takedown into half guard.
Moore tries to kick Wright off in order to stand up. Wright Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Wright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moore can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moore, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Braden Moore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Moore gets tackled into the cage by Wright. Wright maintains the clinch.
Wright tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
Wright stops a takedown attempt from Moore.
#TD#
Wright manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wright pulls Moore in to control the position.
Moore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright has a closed guard, preventing Moore from standing up. #T1#
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wright working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Moore has passed into half guard!
Wright is not content to let Moore control the position.#SU2#
Moore decides to stand and escape the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wright.#TD2#
Moore scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wright kicks off Moore and gets to his feet.
Nick Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Wright gets tackled into the cage by Moore. Moore maintains the clinch.
Come on Moore - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Moore prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore is trying to drag Wright to the mat but Wright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Moore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wright walks away with a smile on his face. Moore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch lands to the side of Wright 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Moore rushes Wright and presses him up against the cage.
Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Wright has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moore trying to control the position but instead, Wright has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moore into the cage.
Wright is trying to drag Moore to the mat but Moore just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Wright lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wright is looking to work some ground and pound but Moore has wrist control.
Nick Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Braden Moore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moore trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Wright.
I think Moore 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nick Wright! |
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Event:
WCF 84: Camara vs Wallace
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Swas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Swas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Swas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swas swivels and escapes.#TD#
Wright scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Swas is doing well to control the position and prevent Wright from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Swas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Swas pulls Wright in close to his closed guard and prevents Wright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Swas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swas has his hands on Wright's head, controlling the position.
Swas is trying to keep Wright in close.
#T1#
Wright is looking to stand up but Swas won't let him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swas can do anything to dispel that myth.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt - Swas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Wright gets caught flat footed, as Swas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Swas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Swas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Swas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wright works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Swas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wright's guard.
Swas looking to pass the guard.
Swas wants to get up but he can't break Wright's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wright controlling the position.
Swas wanted to stand there but Wright had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Swas throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Swas.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright has his takedown stuffed
and Swas counters with a series of strikes. Wright will be more careful next time no doubt.
Swas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Nick Wright has been cut.
Wright fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Swas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Swas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Swas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T4#
Swas looking to pass the 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!
Swas is looking to pass into half guard but Wright pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wright is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Swas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wright trying to control but Swas is working from the bottom.
Swas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swas is trying to keep Wright in close.
Wright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Swas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Wright's cut.
That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Swas slaps away a takedown attempt from Wright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Swas tries a head kick but it misses.
Wright shoots in looking for a takedown but Swas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Wright looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Swas!#SUB#
Wright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Swas is trying to control Wright's posture but Wright avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swas tries to improve position but can't.
Swas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wright's best efforts.
Swas is doing well to control the position and prevent Wright from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB2#
Swas actively working from the bottom here.
Swas is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest. #SUB#
Wright wants to work for an arm triangle but Swas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Swas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wright is nestled in close to Swas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wright prevents Swas from improving his position.
Swas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swas is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Wright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wright trying to control but Swas is working from the bottom.
Swas has his hands on Wright's head, controlling the position.
Swas trying to strike off his back.
Wright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Swas is keeping the position.#T3#
Wright is fighting to break Swas's control of his arms but Swas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Swas tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but Swas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Swas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wright's guard.
Swas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Wright has Swas pulled in close to control his posture.
Wright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Swas controls the pace.
Wright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Swas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Swas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Wright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Swas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Swas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wright trying to control here.
Dalton Swas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright wants to control but Swas passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swas wants to stand but Wright is controlling his arm.#T1#
Swas remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Swas tries to move to mount but Wright blocks the move with his legs.
Wright is not content to let Swas control the position.
You can see the frustration on Wright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wright is not content to let Swas control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Swas working away.
Swas is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Wright closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Swas's guard.
Swas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Swas pulls Wright in to control the position.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Swas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Swas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Wright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Swas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wright has managed to get both his arms back between Swas's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Swas is looking for a triangle but Wright pushes his legs off easily.
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Swas.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wright is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swas as he avoids it easily.
Swas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Swas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wright is trying to defend but Swas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wright blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swas.
Swas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Swas content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton Swas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton Swas! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 62:Goncalves vs Victor
Date: Jul 14, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Wright shoots in and gets a takedown into Jameison's guard.
Wright passes Jameison's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wright works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Wright stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jameison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wright.
Jameison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jameison wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Jameison gets a clinch. #BC2#
Jameison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Wright gets tackled into the cage by Jameison. Jameison maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Jameison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Jameison feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down. #KD2#
Jameison lands a big head kick that sends Wright tumbling to the mat! Jameison takes a step backwards and waves Wright back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Wright is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Nick Wright has been cut.
Jameison dances in with a quick combination. Wright is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Jameison snaps Wright's head back. Wright stumbles backwards against the cage. Jameison steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Wright's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Wright just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jennson Jameison! |
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Event:
WCF 73: Garcia vs Baker
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Coyle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Wright shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wright showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Coyle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.
Coyle is concentrating on defense, preventing Wright from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wright is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Coyle still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Coyle has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Coyle trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coyle tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Coyle tries for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
Coyle trying to control the position but Wright is working away.
Wright wants to control but Coyle postures up.
Coyle landing strikes. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wright on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Coyle is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wright will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Wright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
Coyle advances to mount.
Coyle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wright is looking to escape. #T3#
Coyle avoids the attempt from Wright to control.
Coyle controlling from mount.
Wright wants to control but Coyle is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coyle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#CUT2#It looks like Nick Wright has been cut.
Coyle avoids the attempt from Wright to control.
Coyle landing strikes from the mount.
Wright wants to control but Coyle is having none of it.
Coyle unloading with bombs!#ROC2#Wright is rocked!
Coyle postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Wright out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Coyle goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Coyle! |
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Event:
WCF 68: Solo vs Byczkiewicz
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Jaktic with that takedown attempt.
Jaktic closes the distance and clinches up with Wright, looking for a takedown. Jaktic pushes Wright against the cage but Wright circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wright appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Wright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jaktic to the ground. Wright is now in Jaktic's guard.
Jaktic is looking to stand back up but Wright counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jaktic. #REVB##SUB#
Wright is trying to work for a kimura but Jaktic is defending well.
Wright slips a nice elbow through Jaktic's hands, connecting with Jaktic's forehead.
Ground and pound from Wright. #SUB#
Wright seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jaktic is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nick Wright! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 42: Zwirn vs Turunen
Date: Feb 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Wright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davydov to the ground. Wright is now in Davydov's guard.
Davydov has his feet on Wright's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Wright drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Wright'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.
Wright pushes down on Davydov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Davydov manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright wants to pass the guard but Davydov is keeping the position.
Davydov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Wright drops back looking for a leg! Davydov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davydov manages to kick Wright off! Wright jumps back into Davydov's guard. #SUB2#
Davydov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Davydov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davydov is pulling down on Wright's head. It's preventing any offense from Wright, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Wright postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Davydov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wright, into his guard. #REVB#
Davydov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davydov pushing down on Wright's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Davydov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Wright keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Davydov is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Davydov seems to be looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davydov.#TD#
Wright shoots in and gets a takedown into Davydov's guard.
Davydov pushes Wright off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Davydov closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Davydov is trying to trip Wright. He has hold of a leg but Wright is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Davydov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Davydov from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Efrem Davydov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Davydov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wright is fending him off so far but Davydov persists. Nope, Wright circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Wright shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davydov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Davydov wants to control but Wright postures up.
Davydov gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Wright is working for a submission of some sort.
Davydov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Davydov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davydov is looking to control Wright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davydov avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Davydov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Wright thows a huge punch but Davydov dodges it nicely.
Davydov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wright lands a nice short elbow.
Davydov is staying active underneath Wright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davydov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wright landing some decent shots from guard.
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Davydov.
Davydov looking to control.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Davydov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davydov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Davydov has his foot on Wright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wright works his way back into a safe position though.
Wright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davydov's head.
Davydov wants to sweep here but Wright controlling him for the moment.
Wright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wright controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wright scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Davydov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB2#
Davydov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wright is aware though and is defending well.
Wright tries to free his leg and advance position but Davydov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Davydov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Wright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davydov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Davydov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Efrem Davydov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright is in close to Davydov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#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#
Davydov looking for subs off his back but Wright has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Wright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davydov is just riding it out for now. Wright eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davydov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright prevents Davydov from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Wright dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Wright gets the takedown into side control.
Davydov tries to bench press Wright off him but Wright keeps the position.
Wright working away.
Davydov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wright connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Davydov some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Wright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wright tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davydov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wright's best efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Davydov trying to control here.
#SUB#
Wright is trying to work for a kimura but Davydov is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Davydov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wright trying to stand up but can't free himself from Davydov's guard.
Davydov 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.
Davydov pulls Wright in close to his closed guard and prevents Wright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davydov is looking to stand back up but Wright counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Davydov.
Wright trying to control the action but Davydov is working from the bottom.
Davydov trying to control here.
#SUB#
Wright trying to work for an americana but Davydov has managed to regain full guard.
Wright slips nicely into half guard.
Davydov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Davydov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wright manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Davydov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Davydov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Davydov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wright looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wright looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wright! #REVR#
Davydov tries to buck Wright off but Wright is having none of it.
Wright tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Davydov is looking to reverse the position.
Davydov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Wright is looking for a kimura here.
Davydov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davydov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wright won't allow Davydov to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Wright.
I think Wright 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Wright! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 35: Tommy vs Lucroy
Date: Jan 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Denovan batters Wright with a massive right followed by a huge left! Wright is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Denovan lands a final crushing right hand to drop Wright to the mat with a gruesome thud! Denovan is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jett Denovan!
Jett Denovan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KO GEAR for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
WCF 48: Anderson vs Camara
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Kras shoots in but Wright avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kras moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.#TD2#
Wright gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright stops Kras from getting back to his feet.
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kras keeps working.
Wright wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wright is trying for a kimura here. Kras looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wright wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Wright! |
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Event:
WCF 44: White Jr vs Bremner
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD2#
Callaway cracks Wright with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Callaway has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wright to stand back up!#CUT2#It looks like Nick Wright has been cut.#CL2#
Callaway clinches.
Callaway working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Callaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Wright scores with a takedown into Callaway's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Callaway looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callaway is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Wright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wright slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Callaway looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Callaway wants to sweep but no luck.
Wright works over Callaway with some ground and pound from guard.
Callaway throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wright advances to half guard.
Wright lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Wright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Callaway looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Wright maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Callaway could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wright has cracked it and Callaway is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Wright! |
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Event:
WCF 37: Nurmagomedov vs OBrien
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Nick Wright has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wright.
Hradek throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Wright moves into the clinch.
Hradek is looking to break free of the clinch but Wright has double underhooks. #BC#
Hradek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hradek definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nick Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wright wants to clinch.
It looked like Hradek was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Hradek gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage.
Hradek went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jan Hradek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright closes the distance and clinches up with Hradek, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes Hradek against the cage but Hradek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Hradek misses the target.
Hradek explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wright looks winded!
Crunch! Hradek slams his shin into Wright's torso.
Wright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hradek.#KD#
Wright ducks straight into an uppercut from Hradek and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Wright manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#Wright is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hradek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wright is still in real trouble! Can Hradek finish him?#T1##SUB#
Hradek drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hradek seems to have locked his on tight now - Wright screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hradek, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jan Hradek!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jan Hradek waved his t-shirt featuring Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 12: Scott vs Gracie 3
Date: Jul 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Wright looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cole looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.
Wright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wright seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cole for as long as he can get away with.
Wright wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wright wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving. #T1#
Wright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cole's guard. #SUB#
Wright is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Wright is trying for a kimura here. Cole looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wright wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Wright! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kueller is fending him off so far but Wright persists. Nope, Kueller circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Kueller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Kueller breaks the clinch.
No luck for Wright with that takedown attempt.
Kueller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kueller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wright.#CUT#It looks like Nick Wright has been cut.#CL#
Kueller has Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Wright looking to stall.
Kueller lands an elbow that stopped Wright in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kueller jerks Wright's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Wright drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kueller goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kueller because Wright was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Benjamin Kueller!
Our winner, Benjamin Kueller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#It looks like Nick Wright has been cut.#KD2#
King drops Wright with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wright looks back up at him and smiles so King waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Wright is rocked!
King batters Wright with a massive right followed by a huge left! Wright is out on his feet looking like a zombie as King lands a final crushing right hand to drop Wright to the mat with a gruesome thud! King is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sammy King!
Sammy King bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HFC 16 - Waller vs Repine
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Pardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Pardo.
Pardo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pardo thuds a left hand into Wright's body.
Wright looks winded!
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pardo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Wright has been cut.
Nice body punch from Pardo.
Pardo closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Wright! Pardo dives in looking to finish! Wright is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Pardo!
Lucas Pardo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
NAFC: The Isl 6 Warren v Drago
Date: Dec 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Wright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kultenari to the ground. Wright is now in Kultenari's guard.#SUB2#
Wright drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kultenari dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kultenari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Kultenari from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright looking to control.
Kultenari stands and throws Wright's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kultenari trying to control the position but Wright is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kultenari.
Wright is not content to let Kultenari control the position. #T1##SUB#
Kultenari tries for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
Kultenari is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wright defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kultenari working the strikes but Wright uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wright is trying to get back to full guard.
Wright wants to control but Kultenari is keeping busy.
Wright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kultenari.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kultenari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kultenari controlling the pace.
Kultenari trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Kultenari shoots in looking for a takedown but Wright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kultenari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Wright shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kultenari is trying to defend but Wright finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kultenari moves into full guard.
Wright pushing down on Kultenari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kultenari defending well though.
Kultenari wants to control but Wright is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kultenari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Kultenari is pressing down on Wright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kultenari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kultenari is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kultenari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Kultenari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Wright will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Wright closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kultenari wants to get back to full guard.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kultenari is trying to control but can't.
Wright 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. #SUB2#
Wright has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kultenari defend it? Wright steps over the head and cranks it - Kultenari is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Wright!
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Event:
NAFC The Isl.4 Gold v Wright
Date: Nov 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Wright scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gold is trying to control Wright's posture but Wright avoids it. #SUB2#
Wright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gold gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Gold actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold wants to improve his position but Wright is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wright seems to be working for a kimura but Gold defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wright trying to control from half guard but Gold is working away.
Gold is looking to control Wright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gold avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wright is thwarting Gold's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wright is working for a kimura but Gold is defending it quite comfortably.
Wright lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Gold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Wright seems to be looking for submissions.
Gold looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Gold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gold looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Wright is looking to pass Gold's guard but actually Gold recovers to full guard.
Gold keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wright defends it easily.
Wright distracts Gold with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wright lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Gold throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wright uses it to pass to side control.
Gold is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here as Wright stalls from top position.
Gold regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura here.
Wright lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Wright 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#
Gold fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Wright has been cut.
Wright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gold but Gold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gold tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Nick Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright looks for a takedown but Gold sprawls well.
Wright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gold tries to avoid it but Wright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gold to the ground. Gold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matthaus Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Wright.
Gold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gold wants it to stay on the feet.
Gold seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Wright scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Gold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.
Wright 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. #SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Gold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Wright is working for a submission of some sort.
Wright trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Wright seems to be working for a kimura but Gold defends the submission attempt.
Nick Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Gold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gold is refusing to be controlled, as Wright sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gold actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Wright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Wright is working for a kimura but Gold is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Gold looking for submissions off his back.
Gold on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wright wants to control but Gold is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matthaus Gold will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Wright's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Gold scores with a sloppy right hand. Wright should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Gold. That snapped Wright's head back.
Gold throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Wright fails with the takedown
and Gold counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Gold tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Wright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Wright is rocked!
Gold goes for a small jab and connects. Now Gold goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Wright stumbles back but Gold runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Wright to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Wright will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matthaus Gold!
Matthaus Gold is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
NAFC: The Island 2
Date: Nov 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Wright shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kambala wants to improve his position but Wright is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kambala is defending against the submission attempts here by Wright.
Wright winds up and cracks Kambala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kambala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wright scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kambala is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Wright controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Wright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kambala has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wright is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Wright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kambala defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Wright wants to work for an arm triangle but Kambala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kambala definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kambala wants to get back to full guard.
Kambala gets full guard.
Wright 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.
Kambala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Kambala wants to stand and escape but Wright is having none of it.
Kambala is trying to control the position but Wright postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kambala tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Wright is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kambala's half guard.
Kambala is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kambala is holding on to half guard well.
Wright trying to control from half guard but Kambala is working away.
Kambala is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Kambala is trying to maintain the position but Wright is very close to passing his half guard.
Wright is keen to just control but Kambala is a slippery customer.
Kambala tries to roll over but Wright keeps him under control.
Kambala is looking to control Wright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kambala avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura but Kambala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wright to get the leverage.
Kambala is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Wright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Wright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kambala is just riding it out for now. Wright eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Wright dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Wright fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kambala sprawls well initially but Wright persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wright prevents Kambala from improving his position.
Nick Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright stalling.
Wright wants to control but Kambala is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura here.
Kambala trying to control but Wright postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Wright is working for a kimura but Kambala is defending it quite comfortably.
Kambala gets full guard.
Kambala wants to sweep here but Wright controlling him for the moment.
Wright looking to sit in guard and control but Kambala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kambala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Wright keeping moving, preventing Kambala from controlling successfully.
Wright managing to control the position.
Kambala wants to stand but Wright has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wright is adopting a defensive guard.
Wright's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kambala postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wright is controlling Kambala's posture.
Kambala trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wright shoots for a double leg takedown but Kambala sprawls well. He's pushed Wright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kambala tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Wright counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wright. #T4#
Wright won't allow Kambala to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Wright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kambala is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wright is controlling him.
Wright slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kambala still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kambala has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kambala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kaspars Kambala will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Wright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Wright has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kambala clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kambala tries to escape but Wright has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Wright is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kambala knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kambala for a finish. #SUB2#
Kambala fending off the submission attempt from Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can Kambala hold on?! Wright is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#T1##SUB2#
Wright is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wright. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kambala is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kambala is trying to stand back up.
Kambala trying to control the position but Wright manages to sink in the hooks.
Wright is looking to control Kambala but Kambala is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Wright working for the choke. #T2#
Kambala tries to escape but Wright has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Wright working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Kambala right now.
Wright is not going to allow Kambala to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Kambala is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wright gets his way!
Kambala breaks Wright's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
Kambala is looking to stand up but Wright won't let him.
Kambala looking to sit in guard and control but Wright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Kambala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kambala haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kambala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wright 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. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wright works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura here.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kambala is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kambala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright prevents Kambala from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wright 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Wright!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Wright darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wright lands strikes from half guard.
Wright trying to mount his opponent but Plushmaster defends it.
Plushmaster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wright passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wright 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.
Plushmaster tries to reverse the position but Wright maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright landing strikes from the mount and Plushmaster is in trouble!
Plushmaster is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Plushmaster defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wright. #SUB#
Wright is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Plushmaster to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Plushmaster shrugs it off. #T1#
Wright tries to control but Plushmaster wriggling away.
Wright raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wright thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Wright is working for a guillotine from mount but Plushmaster frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Wright is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Plushmaster has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Plushmaster wants to control but Wright is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Wright has control of Plushmaster's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Plushmaster regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Wright has control of Plushmaster's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Plushmaster regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Wright is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Plushmaster to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Plushmaster shrugs it off.
Wright trying to control but Plushmaster is having none of it. #T3#
Wright raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Plushmaster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Plushmaster is still trying to improve position.
Plushmaster wants to hold on but Wright pushes him away.#SUB#
Wright looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Wright is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Plushmaster has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Plushmaster wants to control but Wright is having none of it.#T4#
Plushmaster trying desperately to get to his feet.
Wright tries to control but Plushmaster wriggling away.
BOOM! Wright connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wright fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Wright looking to secure an arm triangle but Plushmaster defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Wright dominated that round.
That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
No joy there for Plushmaster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plushmaster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Plushmaster stuffs the takedown attempt from Wright. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Plushmaster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Plushmaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plushmaster can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Plushmaster pushes Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Wright goes for a takedown attempt but Plushmaster pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Plushmaster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Plushmaster should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plushmaster dives in for a single leg takedown but Wright sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plushmaster but Plushmaster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plushmaster moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Wright has been cut.#T1#
Wright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Plushmaster pinned against the cage. Plushmaster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Plushmaster shoots in for a takedown but Wright shows good takedown defense.
Wright slips a jab and a cross from Plushmaster.
Plushmaster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Plushmaster wants it to stay on the feet.
Plushmaster leaves Wright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Plushmaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wright.
Wright shoots in but no luck this time.
Plushmaster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Plushmaster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jeff Plushmaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Plushmaster goes for a double leg but Wright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wright continues to drive forward.
Wright closes the distance and clinches up with Plushmaster, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes Plushmaster against the cage but Plushmaster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Plushmaster looks to land a combination. Wright sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Plushmaster moves into range and clinches up with Wright.#TD#
Wright turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Plushmaster explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plushmaster stuffs the takedown attempt from Wright. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Plushmaster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Despite the aggression on Plushmaster's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Plushmaster defends well and Wright ends up having to push Plushmaster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Plushmaster is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Plushmaster clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Plushmaster is trying to break free.
Wright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plushmaster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Plushmaster working hard to break the clinch.
Plushmaster is pushing Wright up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wright goes for a takedown attempt but Plushmaster pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Plushmaster misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wright misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Plushmaster holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Plushmaster is trying to break the clinch but Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Plushmaster wants to get back to striking at distance but Wright won't allow it.
Plushmaster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Wright jumps into guard, dragging Plushmaster to the mat.
Plushmaster sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Plushmaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Wright's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Plushmaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wright has time to react.
Wright shoots in but no luck this time.
Plushmaster shoots in for a takedown but Wright shows good takedown defense.
Wright is looking for a counter combo.
Plushmaster throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.
Nick Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Plushmaster clinches with his opponent.
Wright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plushmaster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Plushmaster is looking for a takedown.
Plushmaster trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright is working for takedown but Plushmaster is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright jumps guard but Plushmaster stands there with Wright around his waist. Wright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Wright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Plushmaster can't get the takedown.
Plushmaster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wright has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Plushmaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Plushmaster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wright somewhat.
Plushmaster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wright.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Wright tries to keep at a distance but Plushmaster has taken the fight into the clinch.
Plushmaster is trying to force a seperation but Wright has the dominant position.
Plushmaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plushmaster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Plushmaster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wright has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Wright prevents a takedown attempt there.
Plushmaster can't break the clinch.
Wright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Plushmaster is defending well.
Plushmaster tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Plushmaster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wright shoots in looking for a takedown but Plushmaster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nick Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Plushmaster.
Wright fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Plushmaster stuffs the takedown attempt from Wright. Wright gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Wright tries to keep at a distance but Plushmaster has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wright tries to score a body lock takedown but Plushmaster shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Plushmaster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plushmaster tries to land knees in the clinch but Wright avoids the damage to the body.
Plushmaster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Plushmaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Plushmaster 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jeff Plushmaster!
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