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Event:
SPPS 20 - Fright Night
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshikage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshikage attempts a counter takedown but Sobchak avoids it well and moves away.
Sobchak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sobchak just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobchak swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Yoshikage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sobchak's guard.
Yoshikage wants to control from the top but Sobchak keeps moving.
Yoshikage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yoshikage looking to pass the guard.
Yoshikage with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobchak wants to get back to his feet but Yoshikage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yoshikage throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sobchak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sobchak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yoshikage controls the pace.#T1#
Yoshikage lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yoshikage sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sobchak keeping moving, preventing Yoshikage from controlling successfully.
Yoshikage is in close to Sobchak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yoshikage throwing strikes but missing.
Sobchak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yoshikage controls the pace.
Yoshikage trying to control but Sobchak is working from the bottom.
Sobchak wants to stand and escape but Yoshikage is having none of it.
Yoshikage connects with a couple of short punches.
Yoshikage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sobchak wants to stand but Yoshikage is controlling the position. #T2#
Yoshikage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yoshikage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've been hearing that Yoshikage has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yoshikage wants to control but Sobchak is keeping him busy.
Yoshikage lands a decent elbow from side control.
Yoshikage creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yoshikage grinds an elbow into Sobchak's temple.
Yoshikage in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sobchak is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yoshikage has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sobchak trying to remain calm as Yoshikage controls from the top position.
Yoshikage working the ground and pound from side control.
Yoshikage controlling the position from side mount.
Yoshikage is looking to take a break and control but Sobchak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Sobchak is trying to buck Yoshikage off.
Sobchak is not content to let Yoshikage control the position.
Yoshikage lands a decent elbow from side control.
Yoshikage lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshikage grinds an elbow into Sobchak's temple.
Yoshikage working the head with strikes.
Sobchak taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sobchak is not content to let Yoshikage control the position. #T4#
Yoshikage advances to mount.
Sobchak's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Yoshikage wants to control the pace but Sobchak is squirming around nicely.
Yoshikage controlling from the full mount.
Yoshikage looking to control but Sobchak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yoshikage landing strikes from the mount.
Sobchak is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshikage has a good base and remains in mount.
Yoshikage lands a heavy 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!
Yoshikage landing punches.
Yoshikage lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sobchak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Yoshikage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Yoshikage tries to keep at a distance but Sobchak has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Sobchak.
Sobchak is trying to break the clinch but Yoshikage is controlling him.
Sobchak digs a right hand underneath Yoshikage's ribcage. Yoshikage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sobchak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshikage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobchak can do to turn this around?#TD#
Yoshikage decides to pull guard.
Yoshikage trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Yoshikage looking for a guillotine here but Sobchak defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yoshikage holds on and takes a little breather.
Yoshikage 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.
Yoshikage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Sobchak wants to stand but Yoshikage is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Sobchak is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Yoshikage has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sobchak is looking to defend but Yoshikage has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sobchak! Yoshikage pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sobchak taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kira Yoshikage!
In defeat, Walter Sobchak stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit'. |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 12
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sobchak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobchak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Sobchak counters with a left to the body.
Johnson works Sobchak's body with a nice hook.
Sobchak takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Sobchak dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Walter Sobchak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Johnson.
Sobchak connects with a body shot.
A head kick by Johnson misses
and Sobchak counters with a straight right hand.
Sobchak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Sobchak sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Sobchak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Sobchak's knee but Sobchak avoids it well.
Leon Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Sobchak lands a big uppercut and Johnson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Johnson looks OK. Sobchak waves Johnson back to his feet!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!#T1#
Sobchak is stalking Johnson. Johnson circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Sobchak, and it's lights out! Johnson really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Sobchak!
Walter Sobchak really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Checkmate Knight Battle RD#2
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kindzal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kindzal shoots in for a double leg but Sobchak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kindzal shoots in looking for a takedown but Sobchak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kindzal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sobchak rushes Kindzal with punches - Kindzal moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Kindzal goes down! Sobchak follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Sobchak!
Walter Sobchak made sure to mention his sponsor, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Checkmate Knight Battle RD#1
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Thomas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sobchak's guard.
Sobchak is wriggling around but Thomas manages to pass to half guard.
Still in half guard, Thomas seems content to control.
Thomas is thwarting Sobchak's attempts to control the position.
Sobchak wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura but Sobchak is defending well.
Sobchak is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thomas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sobchak can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sobchak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thomas wants to control but Sobchak is keeping him busy.
Sobchak is trying to stand back up but Thomas is controlling him
#SUB#
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sobchak pushes Thomas off looking to stand but Thomas dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Thomas is working for a kimura but Sobchak is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been hearing that Thomas has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sobchak is trying to stand up here but Thomas is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is trying to control the action in half guard but Sobchak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sobchak tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Thomas manages to move to mount!
Sobchak is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Thomas is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Thomas extends the arm and Sobchak is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ieuan Thomas!
The defeated Walter Sobchak had this to say: 'Shit'. |
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 4
Date: Jul 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobchak throws a jab when Hematopoye was well out of range.
Hematopoye connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nou Hematopoye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hematopoye goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hematopoye throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sobchak counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sobchak.
Hematopoye blocks a jab.
Sobchak with a hook.
Hematopoye takes one on the button.
Hematopoye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sobchak.
A little jabbing left from Sobchak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sobchak stuffs the takedown attempt from Hematopoye. Hematopoye gets slowly back to his feet.
Hematopoye gets in close and tags Sobchak with a short punch that almost sends Sobchak to the mat! Oh Sobchak is in big trouble! He turns his back on Hematopoye, trying to create some distance but Hematopoye rushes him, striking wildly and Sobchak goes down! The referee tackles Hematopoye into the cage to end the fight! Hematopoye is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nou Hematopoye!
A very excited looking Nou Hematopoye 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.
In defeat, Walter Sobchak stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit'. |
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Event:
AWC S01 RD6 B
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Funster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Funster jumps guard but Sobchak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sobchak misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Sobchak breaks the clinch.
Donk. Sobchak catches Funster right on the button with a cross.
Sobchak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Funster prevents Sobchak from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Funster jumps guard.
#SUB#
Funster is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sobchak frees his head nicely. Oh but Funster has switched to an armbar! Sobchak is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chubby Funster!
Chubby Funster seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Walter Sobchak stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit'.
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Event:
AWC S01 RD5 B
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Furioto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Sobchak counter with a right hand.
Sobchak digs a good hook to Furioto's body.
Furioto tries to clinch but Sobchak moves away
and Sobchak counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Maximus Furioto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furioto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sobchak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sobchak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Furioto misses with a lunging right hand
and Sobchak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Furioto takes a swing at Sobchak's ribcage but misses.
Sobchak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Furioto thows a leg kick but Sobchak checks it
and Sobchak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Furioto tries to land a body kick
and Sobchak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furioto throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sobchak counter with a right hand.
Sobchak lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sobchak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sobchak lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Sobchak scores with a hook.
Sobchak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Furioto fails with the takedown
and Sobchak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Furioto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Furioto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Furioto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sobchak to the ground. Furioto is now in Sobchak's guard.
Furioto pushing down on Sobchak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Furioto works his foot free and advances to mount.
Furioto fails to move to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Furioto controlling from mount.
Sobchak wants to hold on but Furioto pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobchak wants to get back to his feet.
Sobchak is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Furioto has taken his back!#SUB2#
Furioto is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Sobchak taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Furioto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Walter Sobchak had this to say: 'Shit'.
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Event:
AWC S01 RD3 A
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Sobchak works Statham 's body with a nice hook.
Statham misses the jab.
Statham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sobchak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Statham doesn't seem bothered though.
Statham on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been hearing reports that Statham has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Statham moves to clinch but Sobchak breaks away
enabling Sobchak to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Sobchak. #CUT2#
It looks like Stig Statham has been cut.
Statham throws a poor cross that misses
and Sobchak counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Statham is rocked!
Statham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Statham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobchak connects with a body shot.#T1#
Sobchak connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Statham out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Sobchak!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Walter Sobchak waved his t-shirt featuring Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
AWC S01 RD2 A
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Sobchak tries to keep at a distance but Wader has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wader misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sobchak.
Wader misses with some punches.
Wader with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wader tries a knee to the head but Sobchak blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but Sobchak blocks with his arms.
Wader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wader tries to land knees in the clinch but Sobchak avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wader with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wader throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wader looking to throw knees to the head but Sobchak is blocking nicely.
#T1##BC#
Sobchak breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Sobchak clinches up against the cage.
Wader is pushing Sobchak up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wader throws an elbow but it misses.
Wader landing knees to the head.
Wader is struggling to control the position.
Wader throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sobchak looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sobchak has had enough of the clinch but Wader keeps him there for the moment.
Wader swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobchak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wader with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Sobchak tries to break the clinch but Wader is controlling the position.
Wader controlling the action here for a moment.
Sobchak managing to block the knees to the body from Wader.
Wader working Sobchak over with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sobchak.
Wader tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sobchak blocks it with crossed arms.
Wader misses with a knee strike.
Sobchak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sobchak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sobchak blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but Sobchak blocks with his arms.
Wader lands a nice knee to the body.
Wader misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Wader.
Sobchak stalling against the cage.
Sobchak is stalling here.
Wader with a knee to the head.
Sobchak stalling against the cage.
#T4#
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sobchak blocks it with crossed arms.
Wader with a knee to the head.
Sobchak managing to block the knees to the body from Wader.
Wader landing knees to the head.
Wader with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wader trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wader looking to throw knees to the head but Sobchak is blocking nicely.
Good body shot from Sobchak.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sobchak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wader looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sobchak is trying to break the clinch but Wader has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garth Wader dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wader tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sobchak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Wader.
Wader tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sobchak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Wader has closed the distance and engaged Sobchak in a clinch.
Wader landing knees to the head.
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sobchak blocks it with crossed arms.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but Sobchak blocks with his arms.
Wader connects with a knee to the head.
Wader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but Sobchak blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wader content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sobchak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wader keeps control of Sobchak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wader misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sobchak.
Sobchak lands a body shot. #T1#
Sobchak takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wader misses with a knee strike.
Wader putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sobchak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wader.
Knees to the body from Wader.
Wader connects with a knee to the head.
Wader is breathing heavily.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wader throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wader tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sobchak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sobchak lands a shoulder strike.
Wader looking to throw knees to the head but Sobchak is blocking nicely.
Sobchak slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Sobchak can't find room to land a body shot as Wader controls the action.
Wader lands a nice elbow.
Garth Wader seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobchak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sobchak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but Sobchak blocks with his arms.
Wader manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wader stalling the fight.
Sobchak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wader with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wader tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3#
Sobchak is pushing Wader up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sobchak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wader's elbow.
Wader with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Sobchak.
Wader misses with a knee to the head.
Sobchak fails to pull guard.
Wader misses with a punch on the inside.
Wader tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sobchak avoids it.
Wader using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sobchak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wader tries a knee to the head but Sobchak blocks it.
Sobchak tries to break the clinch but Wader is controlling the position. #T4#
Sobchak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sobchak blocks it with crossed arms.
Wader misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sobchak.
Wader taking a breather.
Sobchak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sobchak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sobchak blocks it with crossed arms.
Sobchak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wader backwards.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sobchak cracks Wader with a nice body shot.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but Sobchak blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garth Wader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sobchak takes a swing at Wader's ribcage but misses.
Wader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Sobchak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wader.
Sobchak swats away the attempt to clinch by Wader.
Wader wants to clinch but Sobchak slips to the side
and Sobchak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sobchak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wader tries to clinch up.
Wader tries to clinch up but Sobchak circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wader tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Wader closes the distance and clinches.
Wader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wader tries a knee to the head but Sobchak blocks it.
#T1#
Wader looking to throw knees to the head but Sobchak is blocking nicely.
Wader is looking to control Sobchak's arms but Sobchak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wader has his back to the cage.
Wader tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sobchak avoids it.
Wader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wader using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sobchak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sobchak.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sobchak struggles to land a body shot inside as Wader controls his hands.
Sobchak is working Wader over against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sobchak managing to block the knees to the body from Wader.
#T2#
Wader lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sobchak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wader misses with a knee strike.
Wader using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sobchak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Walter Sobchak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sobchak takes a knee right on the jaw!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wader tries a knee to the head but Sobchak blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wader is trying to stall.
Wader trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Sobchak pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sobchak managing to block the knees to the body from Wader.
Wader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wader looking to throw knees to the head but Sobchak is blocking nicely.
Wader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but Sobchak blocks with his arms.
Wader misses with a knee strike.
Sobchak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wader tries to land knees in the clinch but Sobchak avoids the damage to the body.
Sobchak missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Wader trying to control the position but instead, Sobchak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wader into the cage.
Garth Wader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sobchak lands an uppercut.
Sobchak stalling against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sobchak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Garth Wader.
I've got Wader winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garth Wader!
The defeated Walter Sobchak had this to say: 'Shit'.
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Event:
AWC S01 RD1 B
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Box moves into range and clinches up with Sobchak.
Box is working for takedown but Sobchak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sobchak gets underhooks to prevent Box's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Sobchak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Box scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sobchak digs a good body shot into Box's ribs.
Box avoids the body shot from Sobchak.
Box takes one to the side of the head.
Box misses with a takedown attempt
and Sobchak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Box thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Digi Box. 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.
Box wants to clinch.#T1#
Sobchak lands a body shot.
Box with a poor takedown
and Sobchak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Box throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Sobchak closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Sobchak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick from Box misses.
Sobchak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sobchak moves out of range as Box throws a body kick.
Box tries for a takedown but Sobchak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sobchak throws a fast counter high kick but Box manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
Box shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Box on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Sobchak closes the distance and clinches.
Box has a couple of punches blocked by Sobchak.
#BC2#
Sobchak manages to break the clinch.
Box is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Box scores with a hook.
Box tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sobchak swivels and escapes.
Box moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSobchak.
Box ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobchak moves away.
Sobchak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Box misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Sobchak counters by clinching up. #T3##BC2#
Sobchak manages to break the clinch.
Box goes for a double leg but Sobchak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sobchak continues to drive forward.
Sobchak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Box moves away.
Sobchak swinging wildly here.
Box throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sobchak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Sobchak gets a takedown into half guard.
Sobchak content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Box makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Box.
Box is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sobchak punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Box is working for a kimura but Sobchak is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Sobchak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Box closes the distance looking to clinch
and Box takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Box shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Sobchak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sobchak.
Box is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sobchak to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Sobchak breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Box shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sobchak defends it nicely.
Sobchak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Digi Box. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Box with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Sobchak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sobchak. #TD2#
Sobchak gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Box working a defensive guard here.
Sobchak trying to move into half guard but instead Box has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Sobchak throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Sobchak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Box is looking to work some ground and pound but Sobchak has wrist control.
Sobchak working a defensive guard but Box manages to pass into side control anyway.
Box throws a strike aimed at the side of Sobchak's head but Sobchak avoids it well.#T2#
Box trying to control the action but Sobchak is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Box throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SU#
Box decides to stand back up.
A big right from Sobchak misses.
Box fails to land the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Sobchak misses.
Sobchak looks to score with a jab to the body but Box is just out of range.
Box tries to counter with a takedown but Sobchak is quick to defend against it.#T3#
A head kick misses from Box.
Box tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sobchak defends well and Box ends up having to push Sobchak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sobchak wants to counter with a clinch but Box pushes him away.
Sobchak circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Sobchak counter with a right hand.
Box shoots and misses #CL2#
and Sobchak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sobchak.
Sobchak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Box looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Box's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Sobchak breaks the clinch.
Box is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Sobchak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Box with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sobchak counters with a three punch combo that has Box backing up. Box nods at Sobchak to acknowledge the strikes.
Box is looking to clinch but Sobchak is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Box is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sobchak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobchak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Box with a body shot.
Box moves in looking to clinch but Sobchak pushes him off.
Sobchak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Box looks to land a combination but Sobchak avoids it well.
Sobchak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Box with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Sobchak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Box.
Sobchak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Box with a body shot.
Sobchak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Box.
Box feinted with a counter takedown.
Sobchak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sobchak swings for the body but Box moves out of range.
Box has his takedown stuffed
and Sobchak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Box fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Digi Box. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Box throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Sobchak counter with a right hand. #T1#
Box looks to clinch
enabling Sobchak to counter with a crisp jab.
Box throws a sloppy head kick and Sobchak moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Box is defended easily by Sobchak.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sobchak! But no joy.
Box tries to clinch but Sobchak is having none of it.
Box has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sobchak finds it's way round the side to connect with Box's head.
Box misses with a kick to the body
and Sobchak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Box thinking.
Box misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Box looks for a takedown but Sobchak sprawls well.
Sobchak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Box fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sobchak avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Box tries to clinch up.
Box darts in looking for a takedown but Sobchak gets double underhooks and turns Box into the cage.
Box doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Box shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Sobchak counters by moving into the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Sobchak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Sobchak manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Box on his heels. He'll look to pass Box's guard now, I'm sure.
Sobchak trying to control the position from guard on top but Box is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobchak is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sobchak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sobchak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sobchak is looking to stand up but Box won't let him. #SUB#
Sobchak has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Box to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sobchak is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Box pulls down on the head and he's put Sobchak to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Digi Box!
Digi Box was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Walter Sobchak had this to say: 'Shit'.
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