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Event:
CFC 489: IsMore v Wallace
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1# IsMore shoots in and drives through. Wallace sprawls well. IsMore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace. IsMore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it. Wallace throws a lazy uppercut
letting IsMore counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Bubba Wallace has been cut. Wallace lands a nice shot that snaps IsMore's head back.
Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on IsMore's shoulder, as IsMore tries to avoid the shot. IsMore tests Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot. IsMore throws a nice looking combination but Wallace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. IsMore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Wallace throws an ugly left hook that misses
and IsMore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2# Wallace cracks IsMore with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! IsMore looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wallace finish him?
#CUT2#It looks like More IsMore has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wallace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand. Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by IsMore. Wallace misses with a left hand and IsMore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Bubba Wallace's cut even more. Wallace has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Wallace looks to land a left hand but IsMore moved out of range nicely.#T1# IsMore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallace momentarily.
Wallace throws the left hand but IsMore avoids the punch easily. Wallace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# so IsMore counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Wallace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from IsMore. IsMore wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving. IsMore throws a big elbow that misses. IsMore trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom. IsMore content to stall in guard here. #T2# IsMore throwing strikes from guard but Wallace blocks nicely. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. IsMore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Nice sprawl there from Wallace as IsMore shoots in. Wallace scores with a jab to the body. Wallace throws a right hand that misses
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand! IsMore misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming. Bubba Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3##KD2# Wallace lands a left and a right that send IsMore crashing to the mat, dazed. Wallace thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#IsMore is rocked! IsMore fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for More IsMore. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wallace throws a poor cross that misses
and IsMore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on IsMore's shoulder, as IsMore tries to avoid the shot. It looked like IsMore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wallace. IsMore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. IsMore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. IsMore throws an overhand right that lands on Wallace's shoulder, as Wallace tries to avoid the shot. A swing and a miss from Wallace. Wallace looks to land a left hand but IsMore moved out of range nicely. A quick step to the side and IsMore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Wallace throws a lazy uppercut
and IsMore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Bubba Wallace's eye is starting to cause him problems now. IsMore ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.#T4# IsMore scores with a hook. IsMore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Decent striking displayed by IsMore there. IsMore ducks under a wild hook from Wallace. IsMore feinted with a counter takedown. Wallace throws a sloppy body shot
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand! IsMore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace. Wallace with a body punch. A glancing blow. IsMore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wallace pinned against the cage. Wallace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Wallace dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but IsMore seems unphased.
IsMore misses the jab. Wallace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
IsMore takes one to the side of the head.
Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by IsMore. Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from IsMore.
IsMore throwing a counter right hand but Wallace manages to avoid it. IsMore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing. IsMore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Wallace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and IsMore counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by IsMore. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wallace keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully. #T1# IsMore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wallace seems keen to control IsMore's posture. Wallace keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully. IsMore prevents Wallace from getting back to his feet. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. IsMore throwing strikes from guard but Wallace blocks nicely. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. IsMore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#Bubba Wallace's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. IsMore tries to counter with a takedown but Wallace is quick to defend against it. IsMore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace. Wallace throws a shot from downtown. IsMore moves away and avoids it. IsMore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
IsMore slips under a jab from Wallace. Wallace takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Wallace throws a lazy right hand but IsMore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A jab from Wallace finds it's way through IsMore's defenses. Oh IsMore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3# A cross from IsMore lands. IsMore seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bubba Wallace's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). More IsMore! More IsMore retains his heavyweight title! More IsMore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Bubba Wallace was interviewed post fight and said 'What? I lost??'. |
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Event:
CFC 483: Wallace v Outlaw
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1# Outlaw blocks a jab. Outlaw looks to land a body kick but Wallace moved away. Wallace cracks Outlaw with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like The Devils Outlaw has been cut. Wallace wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Outlaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Wallace misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Wallace slips a straight right by Outlaw. Wallace lands a jab to Outlaw's midsection. Outlaw looks winded! Outlaw looks up at the clock. Bad move! Wallace lands a right hand from hell, dropping Outlaw. Wallace pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Wallace! Bubba Wallace decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WCF 116: Rockefeller v Wallace
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1# Rockefeller jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rockefeller moves away from the strike by Wallace. Rockefeller misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2# and Wallace counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wallace. A left hand lands to the body for Wallace.
Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Rockefeller is trying to break the clinch but Wallace is controlling him. Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Rockefeller 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wallace cracks Rockefeller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Richard Rockefeller has been cut. Rockefeller walks straight into a right hand from Wallace - that's dropped him! Wallace jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Rockefeller from any more punishment! Rockefeller complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bubba Wallace! Bubba Wallace is the new heavyweight champion! Bubba Wallace took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
WCF 113: Woo vs Fitzgerald
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1# Barnes staying out of range there. Jab by Wallace.#CUT#It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut. Wallace throws a big shot that misses. Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot. Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot. Wallace stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wallace has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight. Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range. Wallace scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wallace cracks Barnes with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Wallace! Bubba Wallace really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
WCF 106: White vs Corona
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1# Wallace throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bubba Wallace has been cut. Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace. Bubba Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wallace connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Johnson has been cut. Wallace stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL# Wallace clinches with his opponent.
We've been informed that Johnson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land. Johnson is looking to control Wallace's arms but Wallace gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage. Wallace throws a head punch that misses. Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Wallace. Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch. Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Johnson blocks a body shot from Wallace. Johnson prevents a body shot from Wallace. Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards. Wallace tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Wallace gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the cage. Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range. As Wallace backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Wallace manages to avoid it all. Wallace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Donk. Wallace catches Johnson right on the button with a cross. A big left from Johnson misses. Wallace fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Johnson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Johnson looks to clinch but Wallace throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Johnson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bubba Wallace! Bubba Wallace took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
WCF 101: Wallace vs Rader 2
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1# Rader takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Wallace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Wallace connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Rader has knocked Wallace down with a huge combo! Rader steps away and waves a wobbly Wallace back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Bubba Wallace has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rader ducks under a wild hook from Wallace. Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss! Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD# Wallace cracks Rader with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rader looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wallace finish him?
Wallace looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wallace walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Wallace misses with a lunging right hand
and Rader counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Good exchange - Wallace coming out on top. Wallace throws a hook but Rader blocks it. Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Rader slips the punch.#CL# Wallace has closed the distance and engaged Rader in a clinch.
#T1# Rader misses with a body punch.
Rader tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Rader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Wallace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raders head. Rader is trying to break free. Rader blocks a body shot from Wallace. Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Wallace. A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land. Rader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rader blocks an uppercut.
Rader tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Rader back against the cage. Wallace working aggressively here.
Rader misses with the head strike.
Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch. Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of Rader backwards. Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Rader.
Rader lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rader swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Rader lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Rader swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Wallace. Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Rader stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Rader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards. #CUT2#Bubba Wallace's cut is getting worse. Rader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace lands with a left to the head. Wallace stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A nice left hand lands by Rader.
#BC2# Rader's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab. Wallace misses with a double jab
letting Rader counter with a right hand. Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Good exchange - Wallace coming out on top. Rader sizes up Wallace with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3# Rader misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rader cracks Wallace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wallace is looking to clinch. #CL# Wallace rushes Rader and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Rader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wallace's elbow. Wallace scores with a nice hook to the head. Rader is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wallace is keeping busy. Rader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wallace keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rader's efforts to push away. Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Rader. Rader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wallace lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2# Rader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4# Rader misses with a wild body shot. A jab lands there for Rader.#CUT2#Bubba Wallace's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wallace looks to land a left hand but Rader moved out of range nicely. Some wild striking there from Wallace.
Rader walks into a stiff left hand from Wallace. Wallace swings widly with a right hand
and Rader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace backing away here, and Rader unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Wallace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rader. Wallace is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bubba Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wallace connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nice uppercut there from Wallace. Wallace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Wallace dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL# Wallace closes the distance and clinches. A left hand lands to the body for Rader.
Good body shot from Rader.
Rader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rader lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Bubba Wallace's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Wallace blocks a body shot from Rader. Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside. Rader lands an uppercut. Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch. Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Rader misses with a hook from the clinch. Bubba Wallace has scored more points in the clinch so far. Rader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Rader trying to control the position but instead, Wallace has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rader into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wallace working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Wallace. Rader presses Wallace against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Rader scores with a shoulder strike. 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! Rader working aggressively here.
#T1# Wallace takes a shot to the head. Rader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rader tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace scores with a shot to the side of Rader's head. A short left from Rader. Rader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rader can't find room to land a body shot as Wallace controls the action.
Rader has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Rader uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land. Rader misses with a hook from the clinch. Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Rader.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace. Rader looking to stall.
Wallace misses with some punches.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rader trying to control the position but instead, Wallace has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rader into the cage. Wallace throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Rader is working Wallace over against the cage. Rader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rader lands a nice shot to the body. Rader blocking some punches.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace. Wallace working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rader tries to stall but Wallace uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rader lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rader tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Rader back against the cage. Rader takes a shot to the head. A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land. Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rader lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bubba Wallace's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dennis Rader! Dennis Rader is the new heavyweight champion! Dennis Rader decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Bubba Wallace was interviewed post fight and said 'What? I lost??'. |
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Event:
WCF 97: Wallace vs Riker
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1# Riker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss! Wallace has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight. Wallace jabs at Riker's body. Wallace lands a nice looking body shot.
Wallace staying out of range there. Jab, jab by Wallace - just one landing. #TD2# Riker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wallace on his heels. He'll look to pass Wallace's guard now, I'm sure. Wallace has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Riker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Riker lands a body punch in the clinch. Riker misses with a short punch on the inside. Riker fails to pull guard.
Riker working aggressively here.
Riker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wallace moves out of range as Riker strikes. Wallace misses with a right hand #TD2# and Riker counters with a single leg into guard. Wallace didn't expect that. Riker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1# Riker postures up in Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Wallace blocks it. Wallace wants to sweep but no luck. Riker scoring with punches to the head and body. Riker throwing strikes but missing. Wallace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Riker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Riker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Riker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Riker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Riker trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Some wild striking there from Riker.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
Wallace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Wallace takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wallace takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Bubba Wallace has been cut. Wallace throws a series of punches but Riker avoids them all with ease. #T3# Riker throws a sloppy body shot
and Wallace counters with a left to the body. Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riker. Riker dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Riker cracks Wallace with a good jab. Decent striking displayed by Wallace there. Riker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Riker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace lands a right hook to the body.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Riker ducks down to avoid it. Riker with the counter takedown but Wallace avoids it easily. Riker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Wallace misses. Bubba Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice shot lands for Wallace.#T4# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wallace, as that shot connected.
#CUT#It looks like William Riker has been cut. Wallace lands a nice hook to Riker's body. Riker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bubba Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Riker looks winded! Wallace misses with an uppercut. Wallace takes a swing at Riker's ribcage but misses. Wallace throws a body shot but no joy. Riker blocks a jab. Wallace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Riker misses with a wild body shot. Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riker moves away. Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riker moves away. Wallace misses with an uppercut. Riker throws a hook but Wallace blocks it. Riker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Wallace dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Riker misses with a body shot.
Wallace digs a good hook to Riker's body.
Riker thows a left - swing and a miss! Wallace misses with a wild body shot. Riker misses the body punch letting Wallace counter with a right hand. Riker looks to throw the jab but Wallace is out of range. Wallace takes a swing at Riker's ribcage but misses. Riker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Wallace lands a nice looking body shot.
Riker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD# Wallace cracks Riker with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wallace has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Riker to stand back up! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Riker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Riker is rocked! Wallace steps in with a hook that catches Riker right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Wallace follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Riker looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Wallace! Bubba Wallace retains his heavyweight title! Bubba Wallace very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
WCF 92: Wallace vs Camara 2
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1# An inside leg kick lands from Camara. Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace. It seemed like Camara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A jab from Wallace misses. Camara slips under a jab from Wallace. Wallace misses with a wild body shot. Camara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace. Camara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Wallace jabs at Camara's body. Camara swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Camara lands with a hook. Wallace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Bubba Wallace has been cut. Camara takes one to the side of the head.
Wallace misses with a right hand and Camara counters with a nice body shot. Camara on the wrong end of a nice jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Camara lands a jab. Wallace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Camara throws a lazy right hand but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wallace looks to land a left hand but Camara moved out of range nicely. A countering left hand to the body from Camara misses. Wallace misses with a wild body shot. Camara was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Wallace throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wallace misses with a right hand #TD2# so Camara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Wallace keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully. Camara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Camara trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom. #T2# Wallace can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camara controls the pace. Camara advances position into side control!#SUB2# Camara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Camara tries for a kimura but Wallace is defending well. #T3##SUB2# Camara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wallace has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2# Camara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wallace is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Camara is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Camara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wallace has escaped the position, nice work there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abubakar Camara dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bubba Wallace's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Camara lands a jab. Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but Camara seems unphased.
Camara takes one on the button. Wallace lands with an uppercut that bounces Camara off the cage and back into range. Wallace checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wallace throws a jab when Camara was well out of range. Camara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wallace misses with an uppercut. Camara throws a quick inside leg kick. Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bubba Wallace is winning the standup battle so far. Nice straight punches there by Wallace. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wallace. Wallace throws an overhand right that drops Camara like a sack of potatoes! Wallace dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Wallace! Bubba Wallace retains his heavyweight title! Bubba Wallace really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
WCF 88: Wallace vs Rader
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1# Wallace keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace. Rader slips under a jab.#CL# Wallace has closed the distance and engaged Rader in a clinch.
Wallace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raders head. Wallace scores with a nice hook to the head. Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Rader manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Wallace. Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rader. Bubba Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rader defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand. #KD# Wallace feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rader sprawling to the canvas! Rader rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wallace finish him?!
#ROC#Rader is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Wallace throws a monster overhand right that drops Rader! Wallace follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Wallace! Bubba Wallace retains his heavyweight title! After the big win, Bubba Wallace made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WCF 84: Camara vs Wallace
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1# Wallace misses with a hook
#TD# and Camara counters with a nice double leg into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Camara has gone for a leg lock! Wallace slips out almost immediately though and dives into Camara's guard.#REVB##SUB# Camara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wallace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Camara is trying to keep Wallace in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wallace wants to stand but Camara is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB# Camara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wallace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB# Wallace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Camara has his foot on Wallace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wallace works his way back into a safe position though. Camara pulls Wallace in close to prevent any damage. #SUB# Wallace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wallace has managed to get both his arms back between Camara's legs - danger averted. My spies in Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts inform me that Wallace has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Camara controls Wallace momentarily but Wallace frees himself. #T2# Wallace wants to stand but Camara is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB# Camara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wallace defends well.#SUB# Camara working for submissions but it's allowed Wallace to get to half guard.
Camara is positioning himself well to prevent Wallace advancing to mount. #T3# Wallace seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB# Camara actively working from the bottom here. Camara is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Camara looking for submissions off his back.#SU2# Wallace decides to stand and escape the position. Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camara manages to avoid it.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss! Wallace misses with a double jab
#TD# and Camara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wallace's guard. Camara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wallace's guard. #SUB# Camara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wallace defends it well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Camara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wallace has managed to free his arm - good work. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wallace can do anything to dispel that myth. Wallace is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abubakar Camara dominated that 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.#R2# Wallace lands the left hand.#TD# Camara closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wallace's guard. The fighters are working up against the cage. Wallace manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Camara fails to pull guard.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wallace avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Camara tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage. Camara prevents Wallace from breaking the clinch. Wallace blocking some punches.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage. Wallace blocking some punches.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace lands a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wallace lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Camara.#T1##TD# Camara decides to pull guard. Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Wallace is proving a slippery customer.
Camara is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB# Camara is looking for a triangle but Wallace pushes his legs off easily.
Wallace would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2# Wallace stands up and waves to Camara to follow him. Nice sprawl there from Wallace as Camara shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abubakar Camara. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wallace throws a left and a right that both miss
and Camara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camara. Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Camara blocks a jab. Wallace misses the shot to the body. Camara misses with a wild body shot. Wallace swings widly with a right hand
and Camara counters with a lovely shot to the body. Camara shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Camara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Camara seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Wallace dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camara. A little jabbing left from Wallace on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bubba Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD# Camara looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3# Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallace, not yet. Wallace keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully. Wallace is controlling Camara's posture. Camara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Camara is working hard here to advance position. Camara wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving. #SUB# Camara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wallace looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wallace looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wallace! #REVB# Camara is trying to control Wallace's posture but Wallace avoids it. Camara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bubba Wallace will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3# A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet. Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara. Camara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. An attempted straight right counter from Camara misses the target. Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace throws the left hand but Camara avoids the punch easily. Wallace misses with a lunging right hand
and Camara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Camara avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Bubba Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wallace throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily. Wallace throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Wallace tests Camara's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wallace misses with an uppercut. Camara saw that one coming.#T1##KD2# Wallace cracks Camara with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Camara looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wallace finish him?
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wallace connects with a body shot. A swing and a miss from Wallace. Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Camara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wallace is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wallace fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bubba Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2# Wallace lands a left and a right that send Camara crashing to the mat, dazed. Wallace thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Camara is rocked! Wallace fakes the body blow, causing Camara to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Camara goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Wallace! Bubba Wallace is the new heavyweight champion! Jumping up and down and very excited, Bubba Wallace waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 61: Decimal vs Corona
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1# Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riker. Riker misses with a looping left. A slow jab from Riker misses its intended target. Riker needs to keep his hands up - Wallace had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like William Riker has been cut. Riker misses with a looping left. Wallace misses the jab. Riker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wallace defends it well. The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Riker does a little dance to reset his feet. We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD# Wallace cracks Riker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Riker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wallace finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wallace goes for a small jab and connects. Now Wallace goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Riker stumbles back but Wallace runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Riker to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Riker will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bubba Wallace! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bubba Wallace made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 56: Rua vs Feet
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1# Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Wallace looks to throw the jab but Thunder is out of range. Wallace works Thunder 's body with a nice hook. Bubba Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Some wild striking there from Wallace.
Thunder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#It looks like John Thunder has been cut. Thunder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thunder sees it coming and avoids it easily. Thunder throws a big counter head kick but Wallace avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wallace looks to land a left hand but Thunder moved out of range nicely.#KD# Wallace drops Thunder with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thunder looks back up at him and smiles so Wallace waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Thunder is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss! Thunder unleashes a big counter combination but Wallace bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.#T1# Wallace lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Thunder up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Wallace from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Thunder 's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Wallace! After the big win, Bubba Wallace made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. In defeat, John Thunder stepped up to the mic, saying 'I put it on the line every single time. '. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 49: Rua vs Shabazz
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1# Wallace misses with a hook
#CL2# and MiG counters by moving into the clinch. Wallace is leaning against MiG and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MiG backwards. MiG blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Wallace. A short right from Wallace. MiG stalling in the clinch but Wallace improves position. A short right from Wallace on the inside. Wallace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Wallace misses with a body punch.
Wallace dips a shoulder and cracks MiG with a mighty uppercut! MiG falls back against the cage and Wallace unloads with a barrage of strikes! MiG is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Wallace screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Wallace! Bubba Wallace made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. Sergei MiG spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sorry fans, congrats to Bubba. I worked really hard to bring home the win, but i'll be back stronger and better, and hopefully me and Bubba can run it back for 5 rounds.'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 45
Date: Mar 03, 2021 |
#R1# A swing and a miss from Sefina. Sefina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wallace swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sefina. Sefina throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it. Sefina tries to move into range but Wallace moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A lazy left from Sefina finds it's target. Wallace has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Sefina pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wallace dodges the punch combination from Sefina.
It looked like Wallace was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sefina. Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
Sefina shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Sefina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace. Sefina will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wallace connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. This has been an exciting period of action! Wallace cracks Sefina with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sefina tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Wallace pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sefina is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Wallace! Bubba Wallace gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 19
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1# Wallace throws a right hand that misses
and Chambers counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bubba Wallace has been cut. Wallace tries to clinch up. It seemed like Chambers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wallace throws the left hand but Chambers avoids the punch easily. Wallace misses with a hook
and Chambers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL# Wallace moves into the clinch. Wallace misses with some punches.
Chambers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards. Wallace misses with some punches.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Chambers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chambers defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand. Good standup being displayed there by Wallace as he connects with a hook. Wallace throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chambers counters with a lovely shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wallace throws a body shot but no joy. Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chambers swats him away and circles back towards the center. Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chambers. Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Chambers's shoulder, as Chambers tries to avoid the shot. #T1# Wallace fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Wallace throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chambers counters with a stiff right hand. Wallace misses with a left hand and Chambers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Wallace ducks right into an uppercut from Chambers. #CUT2#Bubba Wallace's cut is getting worse. Bubba Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wallace misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2# and Chambers counters with a nice right hand that sends Wallace toppling to the canvas! Wallace scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chambers finish him?!#ROC2#Wallace is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wallace misses the body punch and Chambers counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jax Chambers! Jax Chambers retains his heavyweight title! Our winner, Jax Chambers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. Bubba Wallace was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be baaaack!'. |
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Event:
Checkmate vs. BFC 1
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1# Wallace connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bigg momentarily.
Bigg throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it. Wallace jabs at Bigg's body. Wallace throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bigg on the side of the head. Wallace connects with a body shot that sends Bigg's belly button to the back. Bigg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#It looks like Bubba Wallace has been cut. Bigg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wallace. Wallace misses with a hook. Wallace swings for the body but Bigg moves out of range.
Bigg slips a jab from Wallace. Bigg throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range. Wallace looks to land a right hand but Bigg moved out of range. Bigg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Wallace throws a hook to the side of Bigg's head but Bigg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bigg raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at Brooklyn MMA & Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wallace misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bigg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bigg throws a right and a left that Wallace avoids nicely. Decent striking displayed by Wallace there. A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target. #T1##KD# Wallace sends Bigg crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wallace is motioning to the referee to let Bigg up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Bigg is rocked! Bigg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace. Bigg is still on wobbly legs! Can Wallace finish him?#CL# Wallace closes the distance and pushes Bigg back into the cage. Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Bigg.
Bigg seems to have recovered his senses. A body shot lands from Wallace.
Bigg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bigg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Bigg. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bigg. Wallace lands with a light punch inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bigg's elbow. Wallace working aggressively here.
Wallace lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Bigg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bigg working aggressively here.
Wallace blocking some punches.
Wallace lands a nice shot to the body. Bigg looks winded! Bigg lands a hook that snaps the head of Wallace backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wallace. #T2# Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bigg has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wallace seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bigg can turn it around. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bigg. Bigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Bigg avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the cage. Wallace misses with the head strike.
Wallace tries to work over Bigg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bigg misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Bigg.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bigg. Bigg misses with a punch on the inside.
Bigg throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace. Wallace throws a head punch that misses. Bigg misses with a short punch on the inside. Wallace working aggressively here.
Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Bigg avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the cage. Wallace lands a nice shot to the body. Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bigg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3# Wallace misses with a body punch.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Bigg. #BC2# Bigg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Bigg ducks down to avoid it. Bigg only half commits to the counter leg kick. Wallace lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Wallace misses the shot to the body. Bigg throws a head kick that misses. Bigg lands a jab to the head.
Bigg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bigg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bigg.
#KD# Wallace drops Bigg with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bigg looks back up at him and smiles so Wallace waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bigg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Bigg defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand. #T4# Bigg drops his hands momentarily and Wallace takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Wallace avoids the head kick by Bigg.
An attempted straight right counter from Wallace misses the target. Wallace misses with a straight right. Bigg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wallace ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Bigg's jaw. Bigg's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Wallace does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Wallace! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bubba Wallace made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 14
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wallace misses the shot to the body. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nolan! But no joy.#CL# Wallace darts in and clinches Nolan up against the cage.#BC2# Nolan manages to break the clinch.
Wallace lands with a shot to the body. Wallace misses with a body shot.
Wallace comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD# Wallace feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nolan sprawling to the canvas! Nolan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wallace finish him?!
#ROC#Nolan is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jon Nolan has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Are you kidding me?! Wallace ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Nolan clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Wallace! Bubba Wallace spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 11
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wallace falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chambers counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Bubba Wallace has been cut. Wallace misses with a left hand letting Chambers counter with a right hand. Chambers looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range. Chambers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wallace misses with a left hand and Chambers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Chambers.#T1# Chambers throws a lazy uppercut
and Wallace counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Jax Chambers has been cut. Good exchange - Chambers coming out on top.#CUT2#Bubba Wallace's cut is getting worse. Wallace misses with an uppercut
and Chambers counters with a stiff right hand. Chambers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Chambers lands a jab to the nose. Chambers misses with a jab to the body
letting Wallace counter with a right hand. Chambers looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.#T2# Wallace scores with a hook to the body. Chambers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A punch lands to the side of Wallace 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#Bubba Wallace's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chambers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Chambers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace. Chambers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Wallace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chambers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Chambers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Chambers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A big right from Wallace misses. #T3# A jab from Chambers does it's job there. Chambers moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#Jeez, Bubba Wallace's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bubba Wallace's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jax Chambers! Jax Chambers is the new heavyweight champion! After winning the bout, Jax Chambers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 8
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wallace connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Tribute misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Tank Abbott Tribute has been cut. Tribute misses with a double jab
and Wallace counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL# Wallace closes the distance and pushes Tribute back into the cage. Tribute's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. I was talking to Wallace's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Tribute fails to pull guard.
Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tribute tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wallace smiles and moves away.
Tribute throws a big shot that misses. Tribute slips a jab from Wallace. A shot to the body from Tribute misses and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tribute slips a straight right by Wallace.#T1# Jab by Tribute. Tribute throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wallace looks to throw the jab but Tribute is out of range. Tribute throws the left hand but Wallace avoids the punch easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Tribute. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet. Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away. Wallace is looking to counter punch. Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Tribute. An attempted straight right counter from Wallace misses the target. Tribute lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Bubba Wallace has been cut. Tribute scores with a shot to the body.
Tribute looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.#T2# Tribute listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Tribute's shoulder, as Tribute tries to avoid the shot. Tribute connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Tribute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wallace throws a big counter combination but Tribute scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Wallace moves away from the strike by Tribute. Tribute misses with a shot to the body letting Wallace counter with a right hand. 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! Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Wallace. Tribute doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Tank Abbott Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tribute misses with a straight left. Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Wallace. Tribute wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3# Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wallace avoids the body shot from Tribute.
Tribute keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tribute slips a straight right by Wallace. Tribute just misses with a punch to the body.
Tribute lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Wallace misses. Wallace on the wrong end of a nice jab. Tribute lands with a good body shot.#T4# Tribute misses with a double jab.
Wallace appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Tribute scores with a shot to the body.
Tribute misses with a body shot.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Tribute. Tribute throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tribute connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wallace's hands. Tribute throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wallace on the side of the head. Wallace drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#Bubba Wallace's cut is getting worse. A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tank Abbott Tribute will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Tribute looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Tribute. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet. Tribute throws a poor cross that misses
#KD# and Wallace counters with a crisp one two that drops Tribute! Wallace thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tribute to his feet! Tribute is in big trouble! Wallace is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Tribute misses with a jab to the body
#KD# and Wallace counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tribute! Wallace lets Tribute back up to his feet, looking for a finish! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tribute throws a poor cross that misses
#KD# and Wallace counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tribute! Wallace lets Tribute back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#That has opened up Tank Abbott Tribute's cut even more. Wallace throws a big shot that misses. Tank Abbott Tribute seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wallace misses with a hook
and Tribute counters with a right hand to the body. Tribute lands a nice shot to the body.
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tribute appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Tribute misses with a combination
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##CL# Wallace clinches up with Tribute and pushes him back against the cage. Wallace lands a body shot. Wallace lands with a short shot to the head. Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Tribute wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tribute jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wallace walks away with a smile on his face. Tribute gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Tribute throws a body shot but no joy. Tribute misses the shot to the body. A quick step to the side and Wallace tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Tribute misses with a combination
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tribute misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2# Tribute misses with a body shot
and Wallace counters with a lovely shot to the body. Tribute throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tribute takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#The cut above Tank Abbott Tribute's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL# Wallace pushes Tribute up against the cage in a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tribute jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wallace walks away with a smile on his face. Tribute gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute. Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tribute.
Tribute misses with a hook to the body
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tribute missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wallace has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Tribute just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Tribute misses with a lunging right hand
#KD# and Wallace counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tribute! Wallace lets Tribute back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Tribute is rocked!#CUT#Tank Abbott Tribute's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tank Abbott Tribute's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bubba Wallace! Bubba Wallace retains his heavyweight title! Bubba Wallace was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 6
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wallace walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Gardner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Gardner swings widly with a right hand
#KD2# and Wallace counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gardner! Wallace lets Gardner back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Anton Gardner has been cut. Gardner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wallace rattles Gardner with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Gardner tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Wallace dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Gardner stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bubba Wallace! Bubba Wallace is the new heavyweight champion! A very excited looking Bubba Wallace rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 3
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Run misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
#CL# Run has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wallace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Wallace is working Run over against the cage. Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Run. Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Run has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Run swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Run throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Run. Run has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wallace lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Run or not. Wallace blocking some punches.
Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Run.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Run lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wallace or not. Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace throws a head punch that misses. Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wallace tries a body shot but Run blocks it.
#T1# Wallace gets through Run's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Wallace.
Wallace lands with a light punch inside. Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Runs head. A short left from Run. Run goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Run swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it. Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Run lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards. Run blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Run throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace. Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle. Run throws a head punch that misses. Run struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wallace works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wallace lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Run. Run is breathing heavily. Wallace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Test Run has been cut. Wallace prevents a body shot from Run. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Run. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wallace. Run's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2# Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Run avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the cage. Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wallace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Run blocks a body shot from Wallace. Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut. Run misses with a hook from the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wallace. #ROC2#Run is rocked! Nice body punch from Wallace - that landed with a thud.
Oh Run is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wallace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Run backwards. Wallace throws a big uppercut that drops Run! More strikes from Wallace and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Run lies dazed against the cage as Wallace celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Wallace! An out of breath Bubba Wallace thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
AWC Play-Off Finals
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Baroza misses with a low kick as Wallace jumps back. Baroza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Baroza takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses. #CL2# Wallace closes the distance and pushes Baroza back into the cage. Wallace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baroza tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baroza's elbow. Baroza scores with a shoulder strike. Wallace scores with a hook to the body. Baroza throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baroza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baroza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Baroza avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the cage. Wallace lands with a light punch inside. Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Wallace - that landed with a thud.
#T1# Wallace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Baroza works on Wallace's body with a couple of short punches. Baroza swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land. Baroza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baroza scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC# Baroza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Baroza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baroza.
Baroza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight. Baroza lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Bubba Wallace has been cut. Baroza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wallace darts in trying to clinch and Baroza finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2# A nice leg kick lands there from Baroza. Baroza scores with a jab. Wallace on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baroza. Baroza obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Wallace moves into range and clinches up with Baroza. Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Baroza throws a head punch that misses. Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Baroza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baroza's elbow. Baroza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Baroza controls the action.
#T3# Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Baroza tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace prevents a body shot from Baroza. Wallace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Wallace.
Wallace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Wallace lands a left hand.
Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Baroza controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace. Baroza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Baroza misses with a short punch on the inside. Wallace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wallace lands with a short shot to the head. Wallace lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baroza. Baroza is breathing heavily. Wallace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A right handed body shot lands from Baroza.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice right hand lands inside from Wallace. Baroza lands a shoulder strike. Wallace prevents a body shot from Baroza. #T4# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wallace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baroza throws a head punch that misses. Still in the clinch, Wallace scores with a nice short uppercut. Baroza takes a shot to the head. Baroza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wallace.
Still in the clinch, Wallace scores with a nice short uppercut. Wallace lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baroza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace. Baroza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards. Wallace digs a right hand underneath Baroza's ribcage. Baroza let out a lung full of air as it connected. Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Baroza controls the action.
Wallace lands an uppercut. Wallace working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Baroza is rocked! Baroza tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Wallace.
Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Wallace dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bubba Wallace's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Wallace knocks out Baroza with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Wallace before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Wallace picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Wallace! |
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Event:
AWC Play-Off Semi-Final
Date: May 31, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wallace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Glover throws the left hand but Wallace avoids the punch easily. Sloppy strikes from Glover. Those never looked like landing. A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet. Wallace misses with a looping right. Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wallace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Glover to score with a decent uppercut. Glover comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Wallace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Glover to score with a decent uppercut. We've been informed that Glover has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Glover misses the shot to the body. Glover throws a lazy right hand but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Glover misses with a double jab.
Wallace was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wallace avoids the body shot from Glover.
Nice shot lands for Glover. Wallace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wallace there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1# A slow jab from Glover misses its intended target. Wallace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Glover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Wallace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Glover misses with a wild body shot. Glover slips under a jab from Wallace. Wallace takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left lands for Glover. Glover scores with a body shot.
Glover throws a poor cross that misses
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut. Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it. Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but Glover seems unphased.
#CUT#It looks like Dick Glover has been cut. A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet. Wallace walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Glover misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Wallace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. 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! A punch lands to the side of Glover 's head but he takes it in his stride. Glover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wallace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wallace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glover. Glover walks into a left hand. Glover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Glover misses with a hook
and Wallace counters with a big left hand that crumples Glover! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Wallace! In defeat, Dick Glover stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm going back to porn. I prefer to be the one doing the fuckin''. |
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Event:
AWC S01 RD7 A
Date: May 17, 2020 |
#R1# Wallace misses with a hook. Bartem misses with a takedown attempt and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT# It looks like Gwart Bartem has been cut. Bartem misses with an uppercut
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bartem has eaten all the pies!#CL2# Bartem has Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace tries a body shot but Bartem blocks it.
Wallace tries a body shot but Bartem blocks it.
Wallace lands a hook to the side of the head. Wallace misses with the head strike.
Wallace gets through Bartem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2# Bartem lands a takedown into guard.
#ES# Wallace pushes Bartem off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bartem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD# Wallace sends Bartem crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wallace is motioning to the referee to let Bartem up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! BAM! Wallace delivers a spinning backfist that drops Bartem like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Bubba Wallace! Gwart Bartem spoke after the fight, saying 'In preparations for the fight I went to the doctors and the doctors said "Gwart I advise you not to take that fight" I did anyways, I think I broke a bone. I love the fans and I can't get enough punishment.'.
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Event:
AWC S01 RD5 A
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1# Innanen scores with a hook to the body. Wallace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wallace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Innanen works over Wallace's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT# It looks like Bubba Wallace has been cut. Wallace scores with a crisp jab that stopped Innanen in his tracks. #CUT2# It looks like Markku Innanen has been cut. Wallace moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL# Innanen has Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Innanen backwards. Innanen misses with a body punch.
Innanen misses with an elbow over the top. Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Innanen uses good head movement to avoid it. Innanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
Innanen just leaning against Wallace, taking a breather. Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Innanen backwards. Innanen lands an elbow just above Wallace 's eye. Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Innanen controls the action.
#T1# Innanen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A hook to the body from Wallace.
Wallace tries a body shot but Innanen blocks it.
Wallace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Innanen backwards. Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Innanen misses with a body punch.
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Innanen controls his hands.
#BC# Innanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Innanen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Wallace counter with a right hand. Innanen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. No joy there for Innanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wallace now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Innanen lands a nice hook to Wallace's body. Wallace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Innanen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wallace rattles Innanen with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Innanen tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Wallace dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Innanen stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bubba Wallace!
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Event:
AWC S01 RD4 B
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1##CL2# Duck closes the distance and clinches. Wallace misses with a body punch.
Duck blocks a body shot from Wallace. Wallace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duck backwards. Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace avoids the elbow strike from Duck, against the cage.
Wallace lands a hook to the side of the head. Duck throws an elbow that misses.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch. Wallace blocks an elbow strike from Duck.
Duck lands an elbow that stopped Wallace in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2# It looks like Bubba Wallace has been cut. Duck throws an elbow but it misses.
Wallace scores with a nice hook to the head. Duck looks to throw an elbow but misses. Duck prevents a body shot from Wallace. Duck misses with an elbow over the top. Duck throws an elbow that misses.
Wallace digs a right hand underneath Duck's ribcage. Duck let out a lung full of air as it connected. Duck creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wallace takes an elbow to the temple. Duck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Duck avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace. Wallace avoids a wild elbow strike from Duck. Wallace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duck backwards. #T1# Wallace lands a nice uppercut.#CUT# It looks like Daffy Duck has been cut. Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Duck avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the cage. Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wallace avoids the elbow strike from Duck, against the cage.
Duck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Duck looks to throw an elbow but misses. I was talking to Wallace's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Wallace dodges an elbow strike from Duck.
Duck throws an elbow but it misses.
Duck prevents a body shot from Wallace. Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut. A hook to the body from Wallace.
Duck looks winded! Duck pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A short uppercut from Wallace. Wallace works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wallace works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Wallace.
#ROC# Duck is rocked! Wallace lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Duck to his knees! Wallace keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Wallace!
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Event:
AWC S01 RD3 B
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
#R1# Baroza slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A solid leg kick lands there for Baroza.
Baroza throws a lazy uppercut
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2# It looks like Francisco Baroza has been cut. Wallace throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baroza counters with a low kick, right behind Wallace 's knee. #CL2# Wallace takes the fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baroza misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Baroza uses good head movement to avoid it. Baroza working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT# It looks like Bubba Wallace has been cut. Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baroza's elbow. Wallace tries to work over Baroza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Baroza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baroza throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace. Wallace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baroza backwards. Baroza is trying to maintain a safe position but Wallace gets an underhook and turns Baroza into the cage. Baroza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baroza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baroza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baroza misses with a short punch on the inside. Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside. Baroza misses with a punch on the inside.
Baroza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wallace's elbow. Baroza is trying to stall.
Baroza tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Baroza tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Baroza has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Baroza blocking some punches.
#T2# Baroza misses with a short punch on the inside. Wallace works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baroza is breathing heavily. Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace tries a body shot but Baroza blocks it.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wallace lands with a left to the head. Baroza misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wallace tries to work over Baroza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wallace lands a nice uppercut. Wallace lands with a short shot to the head. Wallace lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baroza. A right hand to the body from Wallace.
Wallace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baroza backwards. Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace lands with a left to the head. Baroza blocks a body shot from Wallace. Wallace misses with a body punch.
Wallace works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wallace lands a right hand. Wallace lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3# Wallace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Wallace lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Wallace lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baroza backwards. Wallace scores with a hook to the body. Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wallace works on Baroza's body with a couple of short punches. Wallace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barozas head. Wallace working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wallace presses Baroza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Wallace lands an uppercut. Wallace is working Baroza over against the cage. Wallace scores with a shot to the side of Baroza's head. Wallace lands a nice shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baroza backwards. A hook to the body from Wallace.
Wallace lands with a short shot to the head. Wallace works on Baroza's body with a couple of short punches. Wallace is leaning against Baroza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Wallace - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wallace. A short body shot lands from Wallace as the two fighters clinch.
#T4# A short left from Wallace. Wallace scores with a shoulder strike. Baroza tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wallace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wallace lands with a short shot to the head. Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baroza's elbow. #KD2# Wallace drops Baroza onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Baroza is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2# Baroza is rocked! Wallace lands a big right hand! Baroza is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Wallace!
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Event:
AWC S01 RD2 A
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1# Glover tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Glover fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wallace, pushing him back against the cage. Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Glover. Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wallace lands an uppercut. Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glover's elbow. Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Glover is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Wallace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Glover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wallace can't break the clinch.
#BC# Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Glover moves into the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Wallace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right hand to the body from Glover.
Wallace tries to break free but Glover pushes him back against the cage. Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Glover avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the cage. Glover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wallace's elbow. Wallace digs a right hand into Glover's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Glover's gas tank. Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace. #T1# Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Wallace breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Glover has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wallace. #BC# Wallace breaks from the clinch.
Glover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away. Wallace lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Wallace moves forwards but Glover connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2# It looks like Bubba Wallace has been cut. Glover fails in his attempt to clinch. A cross from Glover lands. Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Glover circles away quickly and effectively. Glover tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wallace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A little feinted left hand from Wallace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wallace on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2# Glover is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Wallace throwing a counter right hand but Glover manages to avoid it. Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.
Glover looks winded! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Glover throws a right and a left that both miss. Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Glover.
Wallace throws a big counter combination but Glover scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target. Glover with a poor takedown and Wallace counters with a straight right hand. Wallace slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Glover looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wallace is looking to counter punch. Glover misses with an uppercut
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Dick Glover has been cut. Wallace scores with the left hand. Glover knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2# Glover closes the distance and pushes Wallace back into the cage.#T3##BC# Wallace breaks the clinch.
Wallace connects with a nice looking jab.
Wallace throws a nice looking combination but Glover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.
Glover scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wallace in his tracks. Wallace goes for a small jab and connects. Now Wallace goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Glover stumbles back but Wallace runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Glover to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Glover will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bubba Wallace! In defeat, Dick Glover stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm going back to porn. I prefer to be the one doing the fuckin''.
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Event:
AWC S01 RD1 B
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1# Wallace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gardner counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT# It looks like Bubba Wallace has been cut. Wallace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gardner. Gardner misses with a wild body shot. Gardner scores with a nice head shot. Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing. Wallace with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gardner just misses with a punch to the body.
#KD2# Wallace cracks Gardner with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gardner looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wallace finish him?
#CUT2# It looks like Anton Gardner has been cut.#T1# Gardner misses with a looping left. Wallace throws out a counter right but Gardner avoids it with no problem. Gardner misses with a left hand #KD2# and Wallace counters with a nice right hand that sends Gardner toppling to the canvas! Gardner scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wallace finish him?! Gardner just misses with a punch to the body.
Gardner looks up at the clock. Bad move! Wallace lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gardner. Wallace pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Wallace!
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