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Event:
WCF WNF 95: Shabazz vs Borgia
Date: Mar 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Denovan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Denovan drops an elbow to the side of Li's head. Li is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Denovan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Li is trying to escape back to his feet but Denovan uses the scramble to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Li's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Li looks to move to half guard but instead Denovan has passed into mount! Damn! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Li squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Denovan lands a heavy elbow. Denovan lands a big shot there that rocks Li but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T1# Denovan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Denovan lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Li! Denovan sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Li and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jett Denovan! Jett Denovan made sure to mention his sponsor, KO GEAR in his post fight interview. Xi Li spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm young , I'll be back. '. |
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WCF WNF 92: Corona vs Barbosa
Date: Feb 09, 2022 |
#R1# Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Denovan.#CL2# Denovan clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Denovan wants the takedown. Gracie is fighting it off but Denovan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracie's guard against the cage. Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Denovan is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Denovan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head. Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1# Gracie is controlling Denovan's posture. Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Gracie working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Denovan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Denovan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Denovan stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
#REVR# Gracie postures up.
#SUB2# Denovan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2# Gracie advances position into side control! We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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. Denovan is not content to let Gracie control the position. Denovan is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gracie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB# Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Gracie working the head with strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Denovan tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Gracie struggling to land strikes to the head as Denovan covers up. Gracie connects with a big shot to the side of Denovan's head.
Gracie connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Denovan to escape the position.
#SUB# Gracie is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Denovan is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Big Dog Gracie! Big Dog Gracie managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 88: Kiran vs Solo
Date: Jan 12, 2022 |
#R1# White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Denovan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Denovan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Denovan pushes White away with a front kick.#TD2# Denovan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. White is not content to let Denovan control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. White can't do much from the bottom here. Sloppy strikes there by Denovan. Denovan in side control, throwing shots but White defends. Denovan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but White sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1# Sloppy strikes there by Denovan. White is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Denovan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Denovan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head. Denovan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Denovan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though. Denovan throwing shots but White is blocking nicely. Denovan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Denovan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2# White keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Denovan is trying to control the action in half guard but White is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Denovan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Denovan not landing any meaningful shots this time. White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denovan. White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denovan. Denovan is looking to pass White's guard but actually White recovers to full guard. #T3# White keeping moving, preventing Denovan from controlling successfully. Denovan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A punch combination from Denovan misses. White sizes up Denovan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Jett Denovan has been cut. Denovan tries to clinch there but White circles away.
#CL2# Denovan has taken the fight to the clinch.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Denovan works on White's body with a couple of short punches. White prevents the takedown attempt.
Denovan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4# White tries to throw a body punch but Denovan avoids it by throwing White back against the cage. White blocking some punches.
White working aggressively here.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denovan avoiding damage.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from White. White lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Denovan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Denovan.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! White swings wildly with an uppercut but Denovan uses good head movement to avoid it. I was talking to White's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A shot in the inside from White. Denovan looks winded! White scores with a nice hook to the head. Denovan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Denovan goes for a takedown in the clinch but White prevents it.
Barron White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Denovan. White misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jett Denovan will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jett Denovan's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2# Denovan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Denovan postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it. White controlling the position. Denovan cracks White with a solid left hand. White keeping moving, preventing Denovan from controlling successfully. Denovan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Denovan controls the pace. Denovan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Denovan trying to control but White is working from the bottom. #T1# Denovan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Denovan tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. White throws a series of punches but Denovan moves out of range. White throws a combination that misses and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Denovan tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center. White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Denovan.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White lands a nice looking body shot.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Denovan. White throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD2# Denovan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. White makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Denovan is breathing heavily.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barron White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Denovan moves into range and clinches up with White. Denovan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. White smiles and moves away.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Denovan is just out of range. White throws a right hand that Denovan ducks under and follows up with a left that Denovan also avoids with ease. White scores with a body shot.
#KD# White drops Denovan with a nice combination! White dives into Denovan's guard, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Denovan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead White passes into side control.
Denovan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but White is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3##SU# White is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Denovan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Denovan gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2# Denovan closes the distance and clinches. #BC# White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from White. Denovan looks for a takedown but White sprawls well. Barron White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Denovan.#T4# Denovan moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off. Denovan fails with the takedown and Denovan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Denovan tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White misses with a looping left. Denovan throws a series of punches but White moves out of range. Denovan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White, as that shot connected.
Denovan walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from White! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barron White! After the fight, Barron White was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 83: White vs Benedetti
Date: Dec 08, 2021 |
#R1# Decent striking displayed by Rockefeller there.#CUT2#It looks like Jett Denovan has been cut. Denovan is looking to clinch but Rockefeller is avoiding it.
Rockefeller throws a front kick aimed at Denovan's knee but Denovan avoids it well. Denovan is looking to counter with head kicks. Rockefeller misses with a hook. Denovan ducked under it nicely. Denovan tries to close the distance and clinch but Rockefeller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Denovan shoots in looking for a takedown but Rockefeller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Denovan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Denovan drops his hands momentarily and Rockefeller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Rockefeller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Denovan is breathing heavily. Denovan moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes. Rockefeller throws a sloppy head kick and Denovan moves out of range easily. #CL# Denovan closes the distance and clinches. I was talking to Denovan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Denovan tries to work over Rockefeller 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rockefeller wants to get back to striking at distance but Denovan won't allow it.
Rockefeller wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Rockefeller breaks from the clinch.
Rockefeller keeps the fight on the outside. Rockefeller misses the shot to the body. Denovan tries to close the distance and clinch but Rockefeller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1# Denovan moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes. Rockefeller loads up on a big right hand but Denovan slips the punch. Rockefeller throws a shot from downtown. Denovan moves away and avoids it. Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denovan. Denovan blocks a low kick nicely. Denovan fails in his attempt to clinch. Rockefeller looks like he wants to counter punch here. Denovan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Rockefeller to counter with a crisp jab. Rockefeller missing with a left hand there. Denovan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rockefeller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Denovan slips under a jab. A slapping leg kick lands for Denovan.
#KD2# Rockefeller drops Denovan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Denovan looks back up at him and smiles so Rockefeller waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Denovan lands a leg kick that knocks Rockefeller off balance momentarily. Denovan is looking to clinch. Rockefeller pounces like a tiger and cracks Denovan with a vicious hook! Denovan is down but not out! Rockefeller follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Richard Rockefeller ! Richard Rockefeller made sure to mention his sponsor, Conquer in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 80: Corona vs Chai
Date: Nov 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Denovan moves into the clinch successfully.
Bennett lands a left hand.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Denovan uses good head movement to avoid it. Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Denovan.
Bennett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Stalling in the clinch from Denovan.
#TD2# Denovan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bennett regains guard immediately. Bennett 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. Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Denovan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Denovan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bennett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denovan. #T1# Denovan throws a big elbow that misses. Bennett keeping moving, preventing Denovan from controlling successfully. Denovan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Denovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Denovan throws a big right hand that misses. Bennett working a defensive guard here.
Denovan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL# Bennett instigates a clinch. Bennett can't find room to land a body shot as Denovan controls the action.
Denovan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bennett misses with a punch on the inside.
Denovan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bennett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Bennett gets underhooks to prevent Denovan's takedown attempt.
Robert Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Denovan. Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Denovan.
Denovan blocking some punches.
Denovan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bennett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Denovan can turn it around. Denovan tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Bennett. Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett working aggressively here.
Bennett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Denovan.
Denovan is working for takedown but Bennett is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3# Denovan throws a head punch that misses. Denovan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bennett prevents it.
Denovan tries to score a body lock takedown but Bennett shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Denovan looking for a takedown. Denovan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Denovan.#TD2# Denovan is trying to trip Bennett. He has hold of a leg but Bennett is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Denovan persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Bennett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Denovan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4# Denovan throws a strike but Bennett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Denovan working for a triangle but Bennett defends it easily.
#SUB2# Denovan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bennett stacks Denovan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bennett! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. You can see the frustration on Denovan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. 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 Robert Bennett will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Denovan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bennett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Denovan fails with a takedown attempt. Bennett misses with an uppercut. Denovan saw that one coming. Denovan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennett swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Bennett drives through and clinches with Denovan against the cage.
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Denovan is defending well. Denovan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Denovan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennett lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bennett misses with some punches.
Denovan can't get the takedown.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Bennett tries to work over Denovan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Denovan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bennett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Robert Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Denovan. Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Denovan uses good head movement to avoid it. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bennett here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bennett lands on the inside with an uppercut. Denovan jumps guard but Bennett stands there with Denovan around his waist. Denovan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Denovan can't get the takedown.
Bennett tries a body shot but Denovan blocks it.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses. Denovan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bennett prevents it.
Bennett scores with a shot to the side of Denovan's head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Denovan. Bennett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Denovan.
#T2# Denovan prevents a body shot from Bennett. Denovan wants to take the fight to the mat but Bennett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Bennett working aggressively here.
Denovan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bennett misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Denovan uses good head movement to avoid it. Bennett working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Bennett. Denovan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Denovan wants a takedown but no success here.
This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch on the inside from Bennett fails to land. Bennett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denovan can do to turn this around?#T3# Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside. Bennett is defending well against a takedown attempt. Denovan lands with a short head shot on the inside. Denovan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bennett prevents it.
Denovan tries to score a body lock takedown but Bennett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2# Denovan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Bennett trying to control the position here. Denovan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Denovan throws a strike but Bennett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2# Denovan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bennett defends it easily.#T4# Bennett seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Denovan is retaining full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Bennett dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Denovan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bennett as he jumps to the side. Denovan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett. Denovan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Denovan. Denovan misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Denovan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working. Bennett parries the strikes from Denovan easily there. Denovan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bennett to escape.
Bennett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bennett tries to get out of the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Denovan trying to control the position but Bennett is working away. Denovan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1# Sloppy strikes there by Denovan. Denovan is working Bennett over with some ground and pound from side control. Denovan lands some shots froms side control. Denovan cracks Bennett with a big elbow. Bennett takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Denovan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bennett works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Bennett holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2# Bennett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Denovan is controlling the pace.
Denovan trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom. Denovan misses with a head shot. Bennett uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3# Denovan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Jett Denovan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Denovan stopping the sweep attempt from Bennett. Robert Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Denovan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Denovan throwing strikes from guard but Bennett blocks nicely. Denovan throwing strikes from guard but Bennett blocks nicely. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Denovan tries to clinch up.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL# Bennett has managed to clinch.
Denovan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denovan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennett backwards. #TD2# Denovan has clasped his hands together around Bennett's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Denovan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bennett is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Denovan throws an elbow but Bennett slips to the side and avoids it well. Bennett is trying to control Denovan's posture but Denovan avoids it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Denovan 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.
And that's the end of the fight! Jett Denovan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bennett 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Bennett! Robert Bennett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 76: Khabib vs Borgia
Date: Oct 20, 2021 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Denovan. #CL2# Denovan rushes Cortez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Denovan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cortez regains guard immediately. Denovan preventing the sweep. Cortez is working hard here to advance position. Denovan stands up over Cortez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Cortez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cortez 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. Denovan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1# Denovan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Denovan trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Denovan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Cortez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cortez holds on and takes a little breather. Denovan throws an elbow that misses. Cortez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Denovan's guard. Nice move by Cortez!#REVR# Cortez stands up over Denovan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2# Cortez stands up over Denovan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Cortez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Cortez scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Cortez advances position into side control! Cortez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denovan keeps working. Denovan on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Cortez cracks Denovan with a big elbow. Cortez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cortez has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3# Denovan working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cortez looking to control and managing it successfully. Denovan is trying to escape the mount.
Denovan is still trying to improve position. Cortez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denovan is looking to escape. Denovan is desperately trying to improve his position but Cortez has a good base and remains in mount.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Cortez cracks Denovan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Denovan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Denovan is trying to control but can't.
Cortez trying to control from half guard but Denovan is working away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cortez wants to pass to mount but Denovan is defending the position. #SUB2# Denovan looking for submissions off his back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Cortez 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# Cortez slips a straight right by Denovan. A punch combination from Cortez misses. Cortez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Cortez throws a lazy uppercut
and Denovan counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Denovan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cortez wants a takedown but no success here.
Denovan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Cortez has a couple of punches blocked by Denovan.
#TD2# Denovan lands a takedown into guard.
Denovan lands a couple of decent looking shots. Cortez looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Denovan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cortez's head. Cortez is trying to control the position but Denovan postures up. #T1# Denovan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cortez's head. Denovan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Denovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Denovan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Denovan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cortez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Cortez looking for a sweep. Not yet Cortez, not yet. Denovan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Denovan trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom. Cortez has Denovan pulled in close to control his posture. #T2# Cortez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Denovan is one step ahead there. Cortez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Denovan has passed into side control.
Denovan scores with a couple of short elbows. Cortez is trying to work for a sweep but Denovan has mounted him! Denovan landing strikes from the mount and Cortez is in trouble! Cortez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Denovan unloads with some shots from mount but Cortez bucks and avoids them well.
#T3# Denovan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cortez has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Denovan's lack of action.
Cortez is looking for a sweep. Denovan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Denovan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Denovan slips a nice elbow through Cortez's hands, connecting with Cortez's forehead. Denovan looks to land a strike but Cortez avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Jett Denovan has got the better of the ground game so far. Cortez is adopting a defensive guard. Denovan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Denovan working some strikes from top position. Denovan looking to sit in guard and control but Cortez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2# Denovan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Denovan looking for a guillotine here but Cortez defends easily.
#SUB2# Denovan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cortez is aware though and is defending well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jett Denovan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD# Cortez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Denovan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Denovan wriggles free and stands up. Denovan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cortez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2# and Denovan counters by clinching up. Denovan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Denovan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortez's elbow. Cortez is working for takedown but Denovan is calmly controlling the position for now. Denovan gets through Cortez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Denovan tries for a takedown but Cortez manages to get underhooks.
Denovan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cortez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Denovan can turn it around. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cortez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Denovan throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Cortez is trying to maintain a safe position but Denovan gets an underhook and turns Cortez into the cage. Denovan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cortez pulls him back up using the underhooks. Don Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Denovan. Cortez looking to slow down the pace here. Cortez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Denovan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Denovan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cortezs head. #TD2# Denovan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB# Cortez has his foot on Denovan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Denovan works his way back into a safe position though. Cortez wants to sweep here but Denovan controlling him for the moment. Cortez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2# Denovan throws a strike but Cortez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2# Denovan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Denovan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Denovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cortez lands a couple of elbows. Cortez passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3# Cortez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB# Cortez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Denovan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cortez but great work by Denovan. Cortez looks to move to half guard but instead Denovan has passed into mount! Damn! Denovan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Cortez working to try and regain half guard.
Cortez tries to hold on but Denovan pushes him away. Denovan misses with a head shot. Denovan lands a big elbow. Denovan lands a big elbow. #T4# Denovan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cortez is trying to escape the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cortez tries to hold on but Denovan pushes him away. Cortez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Denovan scoring with strikes but Cortez is staying in there. Denovan with a couple of short strikes. Cortez is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Cortez is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Jett Denovan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Denovan 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jett Denovan! Jumping up and down and very excited, Jett Denovan waved his t-shirt featuring KO GEAR's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
WCF 89: Anderson vs Camorra 4
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1# Riker lands a head shot. Denovan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riker. A jab lands there for Riker. Denovan tries to clinch up. Riker lands with a nice body punch. Denovan wants to clinch but Riker slips to the side and Riker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Denovan thinking. Riker fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2# Denovan pushes Riker up against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Denovan blocks an uppercut.
Denovan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riker tries a body shot but Denovan blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riker. #T1##TD2# Denovan jumps into guard, dragging Riker to the mat.
Riker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Riker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Riker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Denovan swivels though and keeps the full guard. Riker advances position into side control! Riker working the ground and pound. Riker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. A lull in the action here as Riker stalls from top position. Riker working the ground and pound from side control.#T2# Riker working the body and head with strikes. Riker trying to control the action but Denovan is working from the bottom. Denovan tries to buck Riker off but Riker is having none of it. Riker taking a breather here. #SUB# Riker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3# Riker working away. Denovan tries to get back to half guard but can't. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Riker scoring with punches and elbows. Riker slows the pace down. Denovan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2# Denovan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riker pulls his head out easily. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Riker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Riker trying to control from Denovan's half guard. Denovan has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Riker stands and throws Denovan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Riker wants to control but Denovan is keeping him busy. Riker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Denovan's legs. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Riker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Riker taking a break here but Denovan is having none of it and regains half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Riker dominated that round. That's time! Riker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Denovan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Denovan avoids the body shot from Riker.
Denovan is looking for the big counter here. Riker shoots in looking for a takedown. Denovan tries to sprawl out of it but Riker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Denovan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Denovan tries to close the distance and clinch but Riker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. The fight stays on the outside here - Denovan looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A counter left hand to the body from Riker misses its target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riker lands a nice hook to Denovan's body. Denovan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1# Riker throws an overhand right that lands on Denovan's shoulder, as Denovan tries to avoid the shot. Denovan tries to clinch but Riker is having none of it. Riker scores with a nice strike.#CL2# Denovan darts in and clinches Riker up against the cage. Riker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Denovan backwards. Riker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Denovan.
Denovan blocks a body shot from Riker. Denovan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riker tries a body shot but Denovan blocks it.
Denovan blocks a body shot from Riker. Riker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Denovan blocks a body shot from Riker. Denovan tries to pull guard but Riker holds him up against the cage and eventually Denovan drops back down to his feet.
Riker struggles to land a body shot inside as Denovan controls his hands.
Riker cracks Denovan with a nice body shot. Denovan slowing the pace effectively. Denovan pushes Riker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Riker throws a head punch that misses. Denovan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
William Riker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Denovan. Riker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denovans head. Riker tries to throw a body punch but Denovan avoids it by throwing Riker back against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riker. Riker lands an uppercut.#T3# Nice body punch from Riker - that landed with a thud.
William Riker has scored more points in the clinch so far. Denovan is breathing heavily. Riker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A right hand to the body from Riker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riker. Riker pushes Denovan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Riker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Riker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Good body shot from Riker.
Denovan blocks a body shot from Riker. A nice left hand lands by Riker.
Riker lands a body shot. Riker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A right handed body shot lands from Riker.
Nice body punch from Riker - that landed with a thud.
Riker working some nice short punches in the clinch. Riker working aggressively here.
#T4# Riker scores with a shot to the side of Denovan's head. 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! Denovan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denovan wants a takedown.
Riker can't find room to land a body shot as Denovan controls the action.
Riker misses with a body punch.
Riker swings wildly with an uppercut but Denovan uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Riker on the inside. Riker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Denovan backwards. Denovan prevents a body shot from Riker. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riker. Riker swings wildly with an uppercut but Denovan uses good head movement to avoid it. Riker working some nice short punches in the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Riker 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# Denovan tries to clinch but Riker is having none of it. Riker lands a nice shot to the body.
Riker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Nice straight punches there by Riker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Riker. A head kick by Denovan misses #KD# and Riker counters with a beautiful punch that sends Denovan to the canvas! #ROC#Denovan is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Riker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Denovan is still in real trouble! Can Riker finish him? William Riker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Riker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Denovan's head. Riker postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Denovan covers up, he's hurt! Riker keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Riker and the ref steps in to end the fight! Riker can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Riker! A very excited looking William Riker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 65: Songrin vs Yeung
Date: Aug 04, 2021 |
#R1# A left and a right from Petrov both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Jett Denovan has been cut. Petrov misses with a jab to the body
#TD# and Denovan counters with a nice double leg into guard. Petrov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Denovan dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB# Denovan landing a few strikes. Denovan lands a decent elbow from side control. Check out the look on Denovan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action! Denovan controlling the position from side mount. Denovan working the body and head with strikes. Petrov tries to get back to half guard but can't. Denovan controls the position. #T1##ES2# Petrov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Denovan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Denovan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Denovan shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Fedor Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Petrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# so Denovan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Petrov wants to get back to his feet but Denovan passes into half guard.
#REVB# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! 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. Denovan connects with a nice short shot to Petrov's temple. #T2##SUB2# Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denovan pulls his head out easily. Denovan working the head and body with strikes. Denovan slows the pace down in half guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Denovan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Petrov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Denovan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3# Denovan winds up and cracks Petrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Denovan wants to take a breather but Petrov is having none of it. Denovan 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. Denovan is taking a breather. Petrov 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. Denovan lands strikes from half guard. Nice strikes from Denovan there. Denovan 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. Denovan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Petrov is staying active underneath Denovan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4# Denovan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Denovan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Petrov taking some punishment here, with Denovan in his half guard. Petrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Denovan scores with a couple of nice shots. Nice strikes from Denovan there. Denovan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Denovan 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. Nice strikes from Denovan there. Denovan working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jett Denovan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jett Denovan's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL# Denovan closes the distance and clinches. Petrov takes a shot to the head. #TD# Denovan has picked Petrov up - he's going for a ride! Denovan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Denovan lands a nice short elbow. Denovan working Petrov over with strikes. Denovan is nestled in close to Petrov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2# Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Denovan working the head and body with strikes. Denovan content to control rather than advance. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Denovan lands a nice short elbow.#T1##SUB2# Petrov looking for submissions off his back. Denovan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Denovan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Denovan working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2# Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Petrov has hold of Denovan's hands but Denovan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Denovan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2# Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denovan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Petrov looking for submissions off his back. Denovan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3# Petrov taking some punishment here, with Denovan in his half guard. Denovan scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Ground and pound from Denovan. #SUB2# Petrov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Denovan pushes past his half guard into mount! Denovan cracks Petrov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Petrov is desperately trying to improve his position but Denovan has a good base and remains in mount. Petrov is in a horrible position here. Denovan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Petrov is bucking up trying to escape but Denovan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4# Denovan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Denovan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Petrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Denovan loads up with a big shot that hurts Petrov! He's pulled Denovan in close but Denovan has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Petrov survive? More strikes from Denovan and Petrov is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jett Denovan! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jett Denovan made sure he mentioned KO GEAR, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 59: Camara vs Denovan
Date: Jun 23, 2021 |
#R1# Denovan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Camara tries to avoid it but Denovan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Camara to the ground. Camara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A nice leg kick from Camara, right into the meat of the thigh.
Camara cracks Denovan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Jett Denovan has been cut.#TD2# Denovan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Camara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Denovan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Denovan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working. You can see the frustration on Camara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Denovan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Camara is looking to regain half guard here but Denovan keeps moving and retains side control. Camara can't do much from the bottom here. #T1# Camara is looking for a sweep. Denovan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Camara works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Denovan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Camara works his way to full guard. Good work. Denovan throws a big elbow that misses. Camara pulls Denovan in to control the position. #T2# Camara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denovan. Denovan being controlled here momentarily. Denovan stands and throws Camara's legs to the side, diving into side control. Camara tries to bench press Denovan off him but Denovan keeps the position. The strikes coming from Denovan are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Denovan throws a strike aimed at the side of Camara's head but Camara avoids it well. Denovan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working. #T3# Camara is trying to get back to half guard. Denovan misses with the ground and pound. You can see the frustration on Camara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Denovan is trying to ground and pound but Camara uses the momentary lack of control by Denovan to regain half guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Camara works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Denovan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Denovan lands a couple of decent looking shots. Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Camara wants to sweep but no luck. Denovan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Denovan throws a strike but Camara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2# Denovan working for a triangle but Camara defends it easily.
#SUB2# Camara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Camara 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. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jett Denovan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jett Denovan's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Denovan looks for a takedown but Camara sprawls well. A jab from Camara finds it's way through Denovan's defenses. Abubakar Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Camara digs a good body shot into Denovan's ribs.#TD2# Denovan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Camara trying to control here.
Denovan is trying to control. Camara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camara gets back to full guard.
Denovan throws an elbow that misses. Camara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Denovan's guard. Nice move by Camara!#REVR##T1##SUB2# Denovan looking for a guillotine here but Camara defends easily.
Camara is looking to advance position but Denovan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB# Camara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Denovan looking to finish with strikes here!
Denovan throwing strikes but Camara recovers to half guard. A much better position. #T2# Camara gets back to full guard.
Denovan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Denovan looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Denovan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Camara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Camara continues to stall.#T3# Camara looking to sit in guard and control but Denovan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Denovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Camara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Camara keeping moving, preventing Denovan from controlling successfully. Denovan preventing the sweep. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Denovan throwing strikes from guard but Camara blocks nicely. Denovan looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Denovan keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully. Camara looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Camara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Denovan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camara has managed to get both his arms back between Denovan's legs - danger averted. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Denovan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camara controls the pace. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abubakar Camara will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jett Denovan's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3# Camara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Denovan dives in and grabs Camara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Camara pushes down on Denovan's head and hops out. Denovan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Camara connects with a looping right hand.
Camara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Denovan at a distance.
Denovan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#KD# Camara drops Denovan with a big left hand and mounts him. Denovan is in big trouble! #ROC#Denovan is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Denovan stops Camara from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB# Camara working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Jett Denovan has got the better of the ground game so far. Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1##SUB# Camara working for a guillotine from mount but Denovan is in no mood to give up. Camara mounts Denovan! Really nice guard pass there! Camara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denovan can do to turn this around?#SUB# Camara goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Denovan is on top in guard.
Camara pulls Denovan in close to prevent any damage. Denovan throws an elbow that misses. Camara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Denovan's guard. Nice move by Camara!#REVR##T2# Camara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Denovan's guard. Denovan won't allow Camara to pass to mount. #SUB# Camara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Camara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Camara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Denovan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Camara. #SUB# Camara is looking for a kimura but Denovan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camara to get the leverage. #T3# Still in half guard, Camara seems content to control. Camara passes to side control. Denovan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB# Camara goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Denovan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Camara but great work by Denovan. An elbow from Denovan crashes against the mat.
Camara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Denovan not landing any meaningful shots this time. Denovan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4# Denovan is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it. Camara is trying to get back to full guard. Denovan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Camara's head. Camara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Camara is looking to improve his position.
Denovan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abubakar Camara clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Jett Denovan's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4# Denovan misses with a takedown attempt and Denovan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2# Camara tries to sprawl but Denovan drives through with a takedown into half guard. Camara controlling the position for now. Camara wants to improve his position but Denovan is controlling well.
Camara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Denovan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Denovan's back! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Camara has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Denovan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB# Camara is looking for the choke from the back position but Denovan is controlling his hands well. #SUB# Camara has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T1# Denovan trying to control the action but Camara just sinks the hooks in. #SUB# Camara looking for the choke from the back. Denovan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Camara off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. I really don't envy Denovan right now.
Denovan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB# Denovan 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 Camara gets his way!
Camara struggling to keep hold of the position.
Camara controlling from the back.#SUB# Camara has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Denovan is in real trouble here. Camara gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Denovan is tapping out! Camara wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abubakar Camara! Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title! A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 53: Wolf vs Kiran
Date: May 12, 2021 |
#R1# Bennett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Denovan as he avoids it easily. #TD2# Bennett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB# Denovan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bennett is aware though and is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Denovan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bennett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Denovan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bennett has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Denovan looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB# Denovan actively working from the bottom here. Bennett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Denovan wants to improve his position but Bennett is controlling well.
Bennett controlling the action here. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Denovan works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Denovan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bennett is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Denovan. Denovan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB# Denovan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily. #T3# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bennett in particular looking to stall.#SUB# Denovan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Denovan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Denovan actively working from the bottom here.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Denovan wants to get back to full guard. Bennett is controlling the pace.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Denovan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bennett's guard. Denovan is fighting to break Bennett's control of his arms but Bennett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bennett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denovan. 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 Jett Denovan 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# Bennett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Denovan as he jumps to the side. Jett Denovan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Denovan shoots and misses and Bennett counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD# Denovan shoots in and bounces Bennett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Denovan postures up and lands a big shot to Bennett's brow. Denovan throws a big elbow that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Denovan is looking to work some ground and pound but Bennett has wrist control. Bennett looking for a sweep. Not yet Bennett, not yet. Bennett keeping moving, preventing Denovan from controlling successfully. #T1# Denovan stopping the sweep attempt from Bennett. Denovan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Denovan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bennett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Denovan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Denovan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bennett works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Denovan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Denovan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bennett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denovan. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Denovan postures up.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2# Bennett 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.#SUB# Denovan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bennett is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Denovan. Bennett wants to take a breather but Denovan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bennett. Denovan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB# Bennett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Denovan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bennett has managed to get both his arms back between Denovan's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB# Denovan is looking for a triangle but Bennett pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Denovan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Denovan looking for a guillotine here but Bennett defends easily.
#SUB# Bennett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Denovan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bennett has managed to get both his arms back between Denovan's legs - danger averted.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Denovan being controlled here, momentarily. Denovan has a closed guard, preventing Bennett from standing up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Denovan looking for subs off his back but Bennett has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jett Denovan dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Denovan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bennett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2# Bennett gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Denovan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily. Bennett controlling the action here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Denovan is looking for a sweep. Bennett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1# Bennett wants to pass to mount but Denovan is defending the position. Denovan trying to control but Bennett postures up.
#SUB# Denovan looking for submissions off his back. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB# Denovan is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bennett is tapping! Great win for Denovan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jett Denovan! Jumping up and down and very excited, Jett Denovan waved his t-shirt featuring KO GEAR's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 48: Bardia vs Kraus
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1# Jab, jab by Schlaub - just one landing. #TD# Denovan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schlaub's guard. Schlaub wants to get back to his feet but Denovan passes into half guard.
#REVB# Denovan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Denovan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Schlaub to regain full guard. Denovan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Denovan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Denovan trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlaub is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Denovan 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.#T1# Schlaub looking for a sweep. Not yet Schlaub, not yet. Schlaub seems keen to control Denovan's posture. Denovan stands up over Schlaub, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Schlaub keeping moving, preventing Denovan from controlling successfully. Denovan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Denovan postures up and lands a big shot to Schlaub's brow. Denovan trying to control but Schlaub is working from the bottom. Denovan throws a big right hand that misses. Denovan with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Denovan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schlaub's waist but Schlaub gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Denovan off to one side. #CL2# Schlaub has Denovan up against the cage in a clinch.
Schlaub works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schlaub stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Denovan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schlaub prevents it.
#T3# A quick uppercut on the inside from Schlaub. Schlaub has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Denovan after a bit of a struggle. #TD2# Schlaub has Denovan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Schlaub pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Denovan tumbling to the mat - Schlaub dives into Denovan's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Denovan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schlaub defends well. Schlaub is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4##SUB# Denovan looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Schlaub is defending well. Denovan quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Schlaub has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Denovan celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jett Denovan! Jett Denovan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KO GEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
WCF 61: Road vs Archer
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1# Denovan slips a jab from Madness. Denovan shoots for a double leg takedown but Madness sprawls well. He's pushed Denovan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Rand Madness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Madness misses with a two punch combination.
#CL# Madness tries to keep at a distance but Denovan has taken the fight into the clinch. Madness has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Denovan leaning against his opponent.
Madness tries to break the clinch but Denovan is controlling the position. A head punch on the inside from Denovan fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madness working hard to break the clinch. Madness wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD# Madness is fighting off a takedown attempt but Denovan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Madness to the mat. Madness regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Denovan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1# Denovan controlling from the top position. Denovan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like Rand Madness has been cut. Madness keeping full guard, as Denovan tries to pass. Denovan landing with the ground and pound. Madness really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Denovan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Madness wants to stand up but Denovan is controlling him. Madness can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Denovan controls the pace.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Denovan postures up and lands a big shot to Madness's brow. Denovan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Denovan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Denovan is standing up over Madness. Madness looks to escape but Denovan dives into side control.
Madness is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Denovan has just dragged him back down to the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Denovan cracks Madness with an elbow. That is naaassty. Madness on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Madness tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Madness is trying to remain composed but Denovan is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T3# Madness trying to get back to his feet but Denovan is in full control for now. Denovan lands punches and elbows. Denovan lands an elbow to the side of the head. Denovan cracks Madness with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Madness from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Madness wants to get back to his feet. Denovan punches Madness on the ear. Denovan lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Madness.
#T4# Madness is trying to stand back up. Denovan scores with punches from the back.
#ROC#Madness is rocked! Denovan is landing big shots and Madness is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jett Denovan! Jett Denovan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KO GEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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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 WNF 29: Bardia vs Makino
Date: Nov 25, 2020 |
#R1# Riker shoots in for a takedown but Denovan shows good takedown defense. Denovan is looking for a counter combo. Good shot there by Denovan. Riker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Denovan counters with a head kick. We've been told by Denovan's head coaches at Cope's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Riker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Denovan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Denovan misses with a punch on the inside.
Denovan is pushing Riker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Riker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Denovan pulls him back up using the underhooks. Jett Denovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Riker. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riker throws a punch but it's blocked by Denovan. Riker is trying to pull guard but Denovan has him pressed against the cage. Riker misses with a punch on the inside.
Denovan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1# Riker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Denovan to keep the fight standing. Riker misses with a hook from the clinch. Riker goes for a takedown attempt but Denovan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Riker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Denovan is fending him off so far but Riker persists. Nope, Denovan circles away and we're back to standing. Denovan throws a right and a left that both miss. Riker fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Denovan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Riker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2# Riker drives through with a takedown into Denovan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Riker trying to control the position from guard on top but Denovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Denovan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riker is aware though and is defending well. Riker trying to control the position from guard on top but Denovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Denovan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2# Riker wants to control from the top but Denovan keeps moving. Riker throws a big elbow that misses. Denovan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB# Denovan has an active guard here but Riker has managed to pass into half guard.
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. Riker connects with a nice short shot to Denovan's temple. Riker not doing much here.
#SUB2# Riker is trying to work for a kimura but Denovan is defending well.
Riker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3# Riker works his way into full mount! #SUB2# Riker looking for a guillotine from mount but Denovan is having none of it. Riker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Riker controlling his opponent. Riker lands a big elbow. #T4# Riker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Riker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Denovan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Riker looking to finish Denovan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Denovan! Riker breaks from Denovan's wrist control and lands an elbow. 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! Riker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Riker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Riker lands a big shot there that rocks Denovan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Denovan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Denovan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Riker content just to control the position here. The referee warns Denovan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Riker dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Denovan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Riker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Denovan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riker somewhat. Riker blocks a head kick by Denovan.
#TD2# Riker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Denovan was covering up waiting for the punch and Riker finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB# Denovan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Riker has picked Denovan up and slammed him! Denovan can't keep hold of the triangle and Riker manages to pass to side control! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Denovan is looking to regain half guard here but Riker keeps moving and retains side control. Riker is looking to take a break and control but Denovan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Riker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1# Denovan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Riker is putting a hurting on Denovan here, landing some big shots from side control. Riker is working Denovan over with some ground and pound from side control. Riker has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Riker is looking to take a break and control but Denovan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Denovan wants to get back to his feet but Riker drags him back down. Denovan trying to remain calm as Riker controls from the top position. Riker is chipping away with strikes.
Riker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Denovan some visible discomfort.
Denovan is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2# Riker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Denovan some visible discomfort.
Riker landing strikes. #ROC2#Denovan is rocked! Riker working the head with strikes. Oh Denovan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Riker scoring with punches from side control. A big shot lands for Riker! That's hurt Denovan! Will he recover? Riker fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Riker! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 24: Denovan vs Rader
Date: Oct 21, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD# Denovan gets a double leg takedown into Rader's guard.#SUB2# Denovan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rader has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Denovan has managed to get both his arms back between Rader's legs - danger averted. Denovan lands a couple of decent looking shots. Denovan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2# Rader has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Denovan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rader. Rader wants to control but Denovan postures up. Rader takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB# Denovan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rader is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Denovan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rader down.
Rader takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB# Denovan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1# Rader struggling a bit here. Rader tries to improve position but can't. You can see the frustration on Rader's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Denovan is putting a hurting on Rader here, landing some big shots from side control. Rader is trying to get back to half guard. Rader manages to work his way to half guard, despite Denovan's best efforts.#SU# Denovan decides to stand up. We've been told by Denovan's head coaches at Finch Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A telegraphed right hand from Rader misses the target. Jab, jab by Denovan - just one landing. #T2# Denovan scores with a nice right hand.
Denovan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Rader throws a hook but Denovan avoids it easily. Denovan misses with a takedown attempt - Rader sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Rader throws out a loose jab but Denovan uses good head movement to avoid it. Rader lands a nice shot that snaps Denovan's head back.
A left and a right from Rader both land. Nice combination. Dennis Rader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denovan manages to avoid it. Denovan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Denovan tries to close the distance and clinch but Rader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Denovan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Rader throws a shot from downtown. Denovan moves away and avoids it. Denovan throws a big counter combination but Rader scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL# Denovan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3# Rader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Rader decides to pull guard. Denovan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rader works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Denovan wants to stand but Rader is controlling his posture from full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Rader looking for a guillotine here but Denovan defends easily.
#SUB2# Rader has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Denovan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rader. Rader tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Denovan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB# Denovan is trying to get an arm triangle but Rader is defending well. Denovan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rader some visible discomfort.
Rader looking for a sweep but Denovan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Rader wants to control but Denovan is having none of it. Rader looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Denovan lands a shot to the body. #SUB# Denovan looking to break Rader's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rader remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Denovan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Rader trying to control the hands but Denovan won't let him. Denovan punishes Rader with strikes from the back mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jett Denovan dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Rader misses with a hook
and Denovan counters with a left to the body. Denovan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rader can do to turn this around? Denovan throws a poor cross that misses
and Rader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rader thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD# Denovan shoots in and bounces Rader off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2# Rader working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Denovan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Denovan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Denovan connects with a couple of short punches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rader controls Denovan momentarily but Denovan frees himself. Denovan scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Rader has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zero Tolerance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Jett Denovan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Denovan works a leg free and moves into half guard. Denovan 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# Denovan looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Denovan working Rader over with strikes. Denovan 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# Rader looking for submissions off his back. Denovan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Denovan 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.#SUB2# Rader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denovan pulls his head out easily. Rader tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Denovan has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Rader tries to lock up and control but Denovan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2# Rader regains half guard. Denovan slips a nice elbow through Rader's hands, connecting with Rader's forehead.#SUB2# Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Denovan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB# Denovan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Rader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denovan pulls his head out easily. Rader has hold of Denovan's hands but Denovan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3# Rader is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Rader actively working from the bottom here. Denovan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB# Denovan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rader on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Denovan working over Rader with some ground and pound. Rader looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ground and pound from Denovan. #T4##SUB2# Rader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denovan pulls his head out easily. Denovan working over Rader with some ground and pound. Rader looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB# Denovan seems to be working for a kimura but Rader defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Rader looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Denovan pushes past his half guard into mount! Denovan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rader sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2# Rader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Rader trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jett Denovan dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##TD# Denovan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Denovan is working for a kimura but Rader is defending it quite comfortably.
Denovan wants to pass the guard but Rader is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Denovan drops an elbow to the side of Rader's head. #SUB2# Rader is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Denovan is tapping! Great win for Rader!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dennis Rader! Dennis Rader bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
WCF 38: Dirk vs Denovan
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Denovan shoots in for a double leg but Dirk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Denovan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dirk but Dirk pushes him off and we're back to square one. An attempted straight right counter from Dirk misses the target. Tom Dirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dirk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dirk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Denovan.
Denovan takes one on the button.#TD# Dirk shoots in and bounces Denovan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Dirk wants to pass the guard but Denovan is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dirk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2# Denovan is looking for a triangle but Dirk pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Denovan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dirk is aware though and is defending well. Denovan being controlled here, momentarily. Dirk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Denovan's guard. Dirk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB# Dirk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Well, if Dirk is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dirk trying to pass the guard but Denovan defending well. Dirk is working hard here to advance position. Dirk is figuring out what he wants to do next. Dirk trying to pass the guard but Denovan defending well. #T3# Dirk prevents Denovan from improving his position. Dirk is controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2# Denovan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Dirk controlling the pace. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Denovan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Denovan connects with an inside leg kick.#T4# Denovan moves out of range of the strikes. Denovan misses with the combination.
Dirk scores with a nice right hand.
Denovan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dirk throws a jab when Denovan was well out of range. Dirk throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dirk lands a jab to the head.
Dirk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Dirk lands a right hook to the body.
Dirk thuds a left hand into Denovan's body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dirk, as that shot connected.
Denovan shoots in but no luck this time. Tom Dirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Denovan. Dirk tests Denovan's chin there with a solid looking shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Dirk dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Dirk takes a swing at Denovan's ribcage but misses. Denovan with a lazy takedown attempt and Dirk counters with a right hand to the body. Good shot there by Dirk. Denovan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dirk sprawls well. Dirk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Denovan gets slowly back to his feet. Nice jab there from Dirk. Dirk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A cross from Dirk lands. Denovan misses with a wild body shot. Dirk tests Denovan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Denovan tries to close the distance and clinch but Dirk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Denovan slips a jab from Dirk.#T1# Dirk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Denovan is looking for the big counter here. Nice straight punches there by Dirk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dirk. Denovan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dirk defends well and Denovan ends up having to push Dirk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Tom Dirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Denovan. Dirk lands a head shot. Dirk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Dirk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Dirk dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Denovan is breathing heavily. Dirk lands a really nice looking cross but Denovan seems unphased.
#TD# Dirk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. This has been an exciting period of action! Dirk controls the position from side control. Dirk'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.#T2# Further stalling from Dirk.#T3# Dirk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denovan can do to turn this around? Denovan tries to buck Dirk off but Dirk is having none of it. Dirk advances to mount. Dirk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Dirk wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Dirk avoids the attempt from Denovan to control. Tom Dirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# Dirk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Dirk with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dirk controlling from mount. Dirk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Dirk fails to advance to Denovan's back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Dirk dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action!#R3# Denovan slips under a jab. Dirk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Denovan tries a low kick but Dirk avoids it. Denovan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dirk throws out the jab. Denovan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Denovan moves out of range of the strikes. Denovan slips under a jab. Dirk scores with a jab to the body. Jett Denovan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dirk looks to land a left hand but Denovan moved out of range nicely. Tom Dirk is winning the standup battle so far. A punch lands to the side of Denovan 's head but he takes it in his stride. A lazy left from Dirk finds it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dirk misses with an uppercut. Denovan saw that one coming. Denovan tries to clinch but Dirk is having none of it. #TD# Dirk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Denovan tries to buck Dirk off but Dirk is having none of it.#T1# Denovan is letting Dirk control him for a moment. Denovan tries to bench press Dirk off him but Dirk keeps the position. Denovan trying to remain calm as Dirk controls from the top position. Denovan is looking to reverse the position. Dirk staying calm. Dirk moves into full mount! #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Dirk content just to control the position here. #T3# Dirk takes Denovan's back. Dirk biding his time, controlling Denovan. #SUB# Dirk patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Dirk controls the action. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dirk here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T4# Denovan can't escape the position.
Dirk trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Denovan doesn't escape. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Dirk clearly takes that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4##TD# Dirk 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. Dirk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2# Denovan working for a triangle but Dirk defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Denovan working for submissions but it's allowed Dirk to get to half guard.
#T1# Dirk controlling the pace. Dirk tries to pass to full mount but Denovan defends it. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dirk in particular looking to stall. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Denovan is looking for a sweep. Dirk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Denovan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Dirk works his way into side control. Denovan tries to bench press Dirk off him but Dirk keeps the position. Dirk in side control, just content to control the action for now. Denovan tries to bench press Dirk off him but Dirk keeps the position. #T3# Dirk has knee on belly and moves into mount. Dirk controlling the pace for now. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Dirk moves to the back position. Dirk is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
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.
Tom Dirk had his way with Jett Denovan in that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5# Denovan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dirk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A big right from Denovan misses. Denovan moves out of range as Dirk strikes. Denovan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dirk.#CL2# Denovan moves into the clinch. Denovan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dirk smiles and moves away.
Denovan shoots in for a double leg but Dirk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Dirk tries to counter with a takedown but Denovan is quick to defend against it. Some wild striking there from Denovan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Denovan darts in and clinches Dirk up against the cage.#BC# Dirk breaks the clinch.
Dirk connects with a body shot.#T1# Denovan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Dirk counters with a lovely shot to the body. Tom Dirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Denovan. Denovan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Dirk throws a good cross that connects.
Denovan throws a head kick but Dirk moves out of range.
#TD# Dirk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Dirk works his way into full mount! Dirk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Denovan working to try and regain half guard.
#T2# Dirk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB# Dirk is working for a guillotine from mount but Denovan frees his head quite easily.
Denovan stops Dirk from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3# Denovan wants to control but Dirk is having none of it. Dirk controlling from mount. Jett Denovan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Denovan stops Dirk from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Dirk controlling the position easily from mount. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Dirk wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight! Tom Dirk showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dirk, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:44 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:43 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Dirk! Tom Dirk retains his heavyweight title! Tom Dirk decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WCF 32: Dirk vs Deertay
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A punch combination from Denovan misses. Champlain walks into a straight right hand from Denovan. Denovan works over Champlain's head and body with a nice combination. Denovan cracks Champlain with an open hand slap. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Champlain has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Denovan lands a head kick. Champlain smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Shaq Champlain has been cut. Champlain shoots in but no luck this time. Denovan is looking to counter punch. Champlain shoots in looking for a takedown. Denovan tries to sprawl out of it but Champlain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Denovan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Denovan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Denovan lands with an uppercut that bounces Champlain off the cage and back into range. Denovan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. 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!#CL# Denovan instigates a clinch. #T1# Champlain misses with a body punch.
Champlain pressing his opponent against the cage. Denovan misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Champlain throws an elbow but misses. Denovan stops a takedown attempt from Champlain.
Jett Denovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Champlain. Champlain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Denovan to keep the fight standing. Champlain blocks an uppercut.
Champlain can't get the takedown.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Champlain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Denovan smiles and moves away.
Denovan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Denovan duly obliges. Decent striking displayed by Denovan there. Champlain shoots in for a takedown but Denovan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Denovan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Shaq Champlain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Denovan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Champlain has a takedown stuffed. A counter left hand to the body from Denovan misses its target. Denovan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Denovan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Champlain fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Denovan throws a quick counter head kick but Champlain was just out of range. Champlain looks winded!#T3# Champlain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Denovan stuffs the takedown attempt from Champlain. Champlain gets slowly back to his feet. Denovan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Denovan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A nice leg kick from Denovan, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL# Denovan moves into the clinch.#KD# Denovan drops Champlain with a big knee straight up the middle! Champlain is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Denovan plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Champlain to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Champlain just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jett Denovan! An out of breath and clearly excited Jett Denovan thanked KO GEAR for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
WCF 28: Garcia vs Asakura
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Denovan slips under a jab from Madness. Denovan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A nice combination there by Madness.
#CUT2#It looks like Jett Denovan has been cut. Denovan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madness.
Denovan is looking to counter the offense by Madness and move into the clinch. Denovan fails in his attempt to clinch. Madness misses with a looping left. Denovan fails with a takedown attempt. Madness is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Denovan tries for a takedown but Madness circles away easily and Madness counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madness lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Madness keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Denovan fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jett Denovan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Denovan shoots in but no luck this time. #TD# Denovan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Madness! Madness wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Denovan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Denovan lands an elbow. Denovan prevents Madness from escaping the position. Madness taking a bit of punishment here - Denovan scoring with strikes. Denovan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Madness down.
Denovan looks up at the clock and then as Madness takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Denovan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2# Madness is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Denovan working the ground and pound from side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Denovan working the ground and pound. Madness is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Denovan is controlling him well. Madness takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Denovan working the head and body with strikes. Madness is trying to buck Denovan off. Denovan 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.#T3# Denovan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Madness some visible discomfort.
Madness pushes Denovan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Denovan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Denovan in side control lands a decent elbow. Madness is trying to buck Denovan off. Denovan cracks Madness with a big elbow. #CUT#It looks like Rand Madness has been cut. Denovan is working Madness over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#Madness is rocked! Denovan cracks Madness with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Denovan immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Madness is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Denovan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jett Denovan! Jett Denovan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KO GEAR, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WCF 24: Diaz vs Hartmann
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Denovan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kras throws a series of punches but Denovan avoids them all with ease. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kras has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL# Denovan closes the distance and clinches. Kras tries to work over Denovan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD# Denovan pulls guard successfully.
Kras wants to stand but Denovan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Denovan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Denovan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kras's guard. #REVR##T1# Denovan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kras's guard. Denovan is taking a breather. Kras 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Denovan wants to pass to mount but Kras is defending the position. Denovan controlling the action here. Denovan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kras defending well though. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Denovan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Kras is trying to stand up here but Denovan is controlling him well. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Denovan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Denovan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3##CL# Denovan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kras tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Denovan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kras fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kras leaning his opponent against the cage. Kras wants to break the clinch but can't.
Denovan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kras misses with a punch to the body.
#TD# Denovan successfully pulls guard.
Denovan is pulling down on Kras's head to control his posture. Denovan tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kras wants to stand but Denovan is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4##SU2# Kras stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL# Denovan clinches. Kras lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kras using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Denovan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Denovan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kras working Denovan over with knees to the body. Kras is trying to break the clinch but Denovan is controlling him. Kras trying to land knees to the body.
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! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kras is trying to break free. Denovan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kras pulls him back up using the underhooks. Kras wants to get back to striking at distance but Denovan won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jett Denovan dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Denovan lands with a right hand. #CL2# Kras has Denovan up against the cage in a clinch.
Kras is trying to break free. Kras misses with some punches.
Kras wants to get back to striking at distance but Denovan won't allow it.
Kras is trying to break free. Denovan avoids the elbow strike from Kras, against the cage.
Kras looking to slow down the pace here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kras stops a takedown attempt from Denovan.
Kras wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kras misses with a hook from the clinch. Denovan managing to block the knees to the body from Kras.
#T1##BC# Denovan breaks from the clinch.
Kras throws a series of punches but Denovan moves out of range. Denovan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Denovan duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Don Kras has been cut. Denovan scores with a jab. Kras acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Denovan looks to land a combination. Kras sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL# Denovan closes the distance and pushes Kras back into the cage. Kras trying to land knees to the body.
Kras tries to land knees in the clinch but Denovan avoids the damage to the body. Kras is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Denovan is defending well for now. Kras lands a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kras struggles to land a body shot inside as Denovan controls his hands.
Denovan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kras misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Denovan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kras stalling in the clinch but Denovan improves position. #TD# Denovan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Kras wants to stand but Denovan is controlling the position. Denovan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Denovan controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Kras preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Denovan sitting in guard here, content to control. Denovan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3# Denovan won't allow Kras to get back to his feet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Denovan throws a series of punches but Kras moves out of range. Denovan lands with an uppercut that bounces Kras off the cage and back into range. Denovan throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2# Kras gets a clinch. Kras is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kras stalling the fight.
Denovan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC# Denovan breaks from the clinch.
Denovan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kras doesn't seem bothered though. Denovan lands a leg kick that knocks Kras off balance momentarily. Jett Denovan is winning the standup battle so far.#T4# A head kick from Denovan lands but Kras takes it in his stride. Jett Denovan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Denovan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kras, pushing him back against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kras tries to break free but Denovan pushes him back against the cage. Kras is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kras is looking to control Denovan's arms but Denovan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kras has his back to the cage. Kras is trying to break the clinch but Denovan is controlling him. Kras pressing his opponent against the cage. Kras missing with knees to the body.
#TD# Denovan jumps guard and drags Kras to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Kras wants to stand but Denovan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jett Denovan dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Don Kras's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Kras instigates a clinch. #TD# Denovan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kras clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Denovan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Denovan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kras doesn't escape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kras covering up well and avoiding damage. Kras has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Denovan.#T1# Denovan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Denovan missing with strikes from the back. Denovan throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Oooh a big shot gets through from Denovan. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
What can Kras do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Denovan continues to stall.#SUB# Kras preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Denovan. Don Kras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Denovan misses with punches from the back. #T3# Denovan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jett Denovan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Denovan 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.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. More hug and hope from Denovan. Denovan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kras can do to turn this around? Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kras is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Jett Denovan showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Denovan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jett Denovan! Jett Denovan gave a mention to KO GEAR in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
WCF 21: Orion vs Diaz
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tupp lands a big head kick that sends Denovan tumbling to the mat! Tupp takes a step backwards and waves Denovan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jett Denovan has been cut. Tupp cracks Denovan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tupp has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Denovan to stand back up!
Denovan 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! Denovan walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Denovan limp body while Tupp jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Tupp! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 5: Petrov vs Champlain
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1# Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Denovan avoids it. Denovan throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD# Denovan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Jones wants to get back to his feet but Denovan is dominant here and he's now got Jones's back! Jones wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones tries to break free.
#SUB# Denovan is working for a rear naked choke. Jones is not defending it well and Denovan has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Jones refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Jones's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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 16: Gracie vs Scott 2
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1# Denovan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tramps is defended easily by Denovan. Denovan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Denovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tramps is just out of range. Denovan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tramps moves away. Denovan lands with a straight right. Tramps didn't see that one coming.#CUT# It looks like Pimpis Tramps has been cut. Tramps throws a head kick that misses. Denovan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tramps manages to circle out of the way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Denovan instigates a clinch. #BC# Denovan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD# Oooooh!!! Denovan has knocked Tramps down with a huge combo! Denovan steps away and waves a wobbly Tramps back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Tramps is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tramps get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Tramps stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Denovan runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jett Denovan!
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Event:
WCF 13: Uno vs Ohoulihan
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1# A right-left combo lands from Denovan. #CL# Striker darts in and clinches Denovan up against the cage. Denovan managing to block the knees to the body from Striker.
Denovan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Striker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Denovan pulls him back up using the underhooks. Striker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Denovan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Striker's efforts to push away. Striker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Denovan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Striker. 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. Denovan darts in trying to clinch#TD# and Striker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Denovan! #ES2# Denovan sneaks out the side door and pushes Striker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1# Denovan misses with a combination
#CL# and Striker counters by moving into the clinch. Denovan lands a hook to the side of the head. Striker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Denovan smiles and moves away.
Denovan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Denovan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Striker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Striker is breathing heavily.#CL# Striker has closed the distance and engaged Denovan in a clinch.
Denovan lands with a right to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Striker leaning his opponent against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2# Denovan misses with some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Denovan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Striker is trying to pull guard but Denovan has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Denovan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Denovan catches Striker with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Striker forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jett Denovan!
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Event:
WCF 10: Hradek vs Sage
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1# Denovan avoids the body shot from Dervisevic.
Jab from Denovan.#CL# Denovan clinches. Denovan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dervisevic's efforts to push away. A frustrated look appears on Dervisevic's face as he tries to break the clinch. We've been hearing reports that Denovan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Dervisevic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Denovan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC# Denovan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dervisevic fails to land the takedown. Denovan throws a big counter combination but Dervisevic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dervisevic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#KD# Denovan lands a big head kick that sends Dervisevic tumbling to the mat! Denovan takes a step backwards and waves Dervisevic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT# It looks like Mehmed Dervisevic has been cut.#T1# Dervisevic moves forwards but Denovan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL# Denovan instigates a clinch. Denovan prevents the takedown attempt.
Jett Denovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehmed Dervisevic. Dervisevic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dervisevic is trying to push Denovan away but Denovan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Denovan stalls. Dervisevic wants to stall.
Dervisevic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2# Dervisevic takes a shot to the head. Still in the clinch, Denovan scores with a nice short uppercut. Dervisevic is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Denovan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Denovan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Dervisevic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC# Denovan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Denovan moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Denovan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A jab lands there for Denovan. Dervisevic fails with the takedown#KD# and Denovan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dervisevic! Denovan lets Dervisevic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Dervisevic is rocked! Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Denovan! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jett Denovan!
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Event:
WCF Wednesday Night Fights 1
Date: Jan 29, 2020 |
#R1##CL# Denovan gets a clinch. Denovan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tramps backwards. Denovan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tramps is keeping busy. Tramps is trying to drag Denovan to the mat but Denovan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Tramps fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Denovan lands with a left to the head. Tramps is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Tramps is trying to pull guard but Denovan has him pressed against the ropes. Jett Denovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pimpis Tramps. Tramps drops down looking for an ankle pick but Denovan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Whack! Denovan lands a heavy head kick that drops Tramps. The ref tackles Denovan to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Tramps was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jett Denovan!
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Event:
ACE15 Silva Vs Denovan
Date: Dec 13, 2019 |
#R1# Silva works over Denovan's head and body with a nice combination. Denovan 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. Silva throws a series of punches but Denovan moves out of range. #CL# Denovan tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Denovan closes the distance and clinches. Silva tries to circle away but Denovan has him pinned against the ropes. Silva is trying to break the clinch but Denovan has him pressed against the ropes. Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Silva breaks the clinch.
#CL# Silva has managed to clinch.
Denovan looking for a takedown. Denovan misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Denovan just stands there and leans against the ropes. Silva lands a hook to the side of the head. Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Denovan smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him. Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Denovan. Denovan dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Denovan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Silva shoots in for a takedown but Denovan shows good takedown defense. No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt. Despite the aggression on Denovan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. The fight stays on the outside here - Denovan looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Silva throws a big counter combination but Denovan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD# Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Denovan to the ground. Silva is now in Denovan's guard.#ES2# Denovan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Silva is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Denovan misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Silva manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch. Silva has had enough of the clinch but Denovan keeps him there for the moment.#TD# Silva has clasped his hands together around Denovan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU# Silva stands up and beckons Denovan to his feet. Jett Denovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Silva fails to land the takedown. Denovan unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Denovan.#CL2# Denovan gets a clinch. #T3# Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Denovan is defending well. Denovan stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position. #BC# Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Denovan has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Denovan is struggling to control the position. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Denovan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Silva tries to break free but Denovan pushes him back against the ropes. Denovan misses with the head strike.
Denovan throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva. #TD# Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Denovan regains guard.
#ES2# Denovan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Silva has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.#TD# Silva has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Denovan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Silva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Denovan trying to get back to his feet but Silva is in full control 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 Rio Silva will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##KD# Silva lands a left and a right that send Denovan crashing to the mat, dazed. Silva thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT# It looks like Jett Denovan has been cut. Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Denovan's waist but Denovan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Silva cracks Denovan with an elbow. That is naaassty. Silva is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB# Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Denovan, who protects the arm well. Silva prevents Denovan from escaping the position.#T1# Silva is working Denovan over with some ground and pound from side control. #ES2# Denovan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2# Denovan closes the distance and clinches. Silva is trying to pull guard but Denovan has him pressed against the ropes. Denovan misses with a knee strike.
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Denovan to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him. Silva lands a right hand. Silva fails to pull guard.
#T2# Denovan throws a head punch that misses. Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Denovan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva looking for a takedown. Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Denovan just stands there and leans against the ropes. Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Denovan misses with a punch to the body.
#TD# Silva ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Denovan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Denovan wants to stand and escape but instead Silva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denovan can do to turn this around? Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Denovan is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea. #SU# Silva stands and steps away. Denovan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Rio Silva is winning the standup battle so far.#TD# Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Denovan is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
#T4# Denovan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva. #SU# Silva decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Denovan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Denovan sprawls well. Denovan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet. Denovan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Silva has hold of Denovan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Denovan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Silva cranks the arm and Denovan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Denovan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rio Silva! Rio Silva retains his super heavyweight title! Rio Silva managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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