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Event:
AWC Play-Off Finals
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Box misses.
Wader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Box.
Wader wants to clinch.
Box avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Box avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Box throwing a counter right hand but Wader manages to avoid it.
Box misses with a hook.
Wader darts in trying to clinch
and Box counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wader moves in looking to clinch but Box pushes him off.
Garth Wader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Box swats away the attempt to clinch by Wader.
Box scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Wader instigates a clinch.
Wader misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Box working hard to break the clinch.
Wader looking to throw knees to the head but Box is blocking nicely.
Box tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wader smiles and moves away.
Wader fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Box misses the target.
Wader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Box swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Box looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wader throws an off balance right hand
and Box counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Wader rushes Box and presses him up against the cage.
Wader comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Box.
Box jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wader walks away with a smile on his face. Box gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wader with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Wader forces Box back against the cage and clinches.
Wader displaying some good clinch control by pressing Box up against the cage.
Wader is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wader with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wader throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wader misses with a knee to the head.
Box swings wildly with an uppercut but Wader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Box is trying to break the clinch but Wader is controlling him.
Box jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wader walks away with a smile on his face. Box gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Digi Box. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Box's corner calls for a 1-2. Box obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Box.
Wader takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Box swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wader tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Box paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wader tries to clinch but Box is having none of it.
Box ducks under a wild hook from Wader.
Wader tries to clinch up.
Wader moves to clinch but Box breaks away
letting Box counter with a right hand.
Wader tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Box manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Box fails to land with a series of punches.
Box throws a series of punches but Wader avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Wader clinches.
Wader will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Box up against the cage.
Wader with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wader.
Wader lands a damaging elbow.
Wader misses with a knee strike.
Wader misses with a knee to the head.
Wader landing knees to the body.
Box struggles to land a body shot inside as Wader controls his hands.
Wader with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Box wants to get back to striking at distance but Wader won't allow it.
Wader keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Box's efforts to push away.
Wader is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Box is defending well for now.#T4#
Wader unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Box is trying to pull guard but Wader turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wader misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Box fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wader with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Box misses with a short punch on the inside.
Box has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Box throws a punch but it's blocked by Wader.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but Box blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wader.
Wader avoiding damage.
Wader tries a knee to the head but Box blocks it.
Wader tries a knee to the head but Box blocks it.
Wader utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wader looking to throw knees to the head but Box is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Garth Wader will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Wader.
Digi Box is winning the standup battle so far.
Wader fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wader slips under a jab from Box.
Wader tries to clinch up
and Box counters with a straight right hand.
Box waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wader.
Wader scores with the left hand. Box knows he should have avoided that one.
Wader ducks under a wild hook from Box.
A low kick from Wader is predictable there
and Box counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Box is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wader wants to clinch
and Wader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Box looks to land a right hand but Wader moved out of range.
Box pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wader looks to clinch
and Box cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Box tries to bum rush Wader with a series of wild strikes but Wader uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wader tries to clinch up.#T1#
Wader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Box swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Box ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wader moves away.
Wader closes the distance but Box moves to the side
and Box counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Box gets tackled into the cage by Wader. Wader maintains the clinch.
Box blocking some punches.
Wader with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Box avoiding damage as Wader throws knees to the body.
Wader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wader misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Box.
Wader connects with a knee to the head.
Wader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Box throws a punch but it's blocked by Wader.
Wader tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wader looking to throw knees to the head but Box is blocking nicely.
Box misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Box misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Wader.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wader misses with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wader throws a knee to the head but misses.
Box lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wader.
Box has had enough of the clinch but Wader keeps him there for the moment.
Wader using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Box has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Box scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wader landing knees to the head.
Box blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Box blocks it with crossed arms.
Wader with a knee to the head.
Wader is breathing heavily.
Box blocking some punches.
Box blocking some punches.
Wader lands a knee to the head.
#T3#
Wader keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Box's efforts to push away.
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Box blocks it with crossed arms.
Box tries to pull guard but Wader forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Box misses with some punches.
Wader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Box.
Box is trying to break the clinch but Wader has him pressed against the cage.
Wader throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wader misses with a knee strike.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but Box blocks with his arms.
Wader landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Box is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Box fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wader tries a knee to the head but Box blocks it.
Wader misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Box scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but Box blocks with his arms.
#T4#
Box lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Box pushes Wader back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Box lands a hook to the side of the head.
Box misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wader throws a punch but it's blocked by Box.
Wader throws a punch but it's blocked by Box.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Box.
Box wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wader landing knees to the body.
Box tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Digi Box. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Box blocks it with crossed arms.
Box jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wader walks away with a smile on his face. Box gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wader tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Box counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Wader closes the distance and pushes Box back into the cage.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but Box blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Box.
Box tries to break free but Wader pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Garth Wader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Wader dips to his left and cracks Box with an uppercut!#CL2#
Wader gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Box blocks it with crossed arms.
Box jumps guard but Wader turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wader misses with a knee strike.
Wader with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Box wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wader lands a good knee to the midsection. Box won't want to take too many of those.
Wader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Box is trying to force a seperation but Wader has the dominant position.
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Box blocks it with crossed arms.
Wader lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Box lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wader keeps control of Box as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wader tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Box throws a punch but it's blocked by Wader.
Wader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Box tries to break free but Wader pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Wader tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wader misses with a knee to the head.
Box blocks an elbow strike from Wader.
Box is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wader to keep the fight standing.
Box jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wader walks away with a smile on his face. Box gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Digi Box. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Wader has Box up against the cage in a clinch.
Wader with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wader using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Box has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Box is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wader throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wader misses with a punch to the body.
Wader keeps control of Box as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wader prevents Box from breaking the clinch.
Box tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wader smiles and moves away.
Box lands with a shot to the body.
Digi Box has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Box lands a jab to Wader's midsection.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garth Wader seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Box managing to block the knees to the body from Wader.
Wader tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Box avoids it.
Wader tries a knee to the head but Box blocks it.
Wader throws a knee to the head but misses.
Box swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but Box blocks with his arms.
Box working aggressively here.
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!
Wader misses with a knee strike.
Box lands a hook to the side of the head.
Box tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wader just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wader misses with a knee strike.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Box tries to break the clinch but Wader is controlling the position.
Box is looking to break free of the clinch but Wader has double underhooks.
A short left from Box.
Box throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waders head.
Wader scores with a knee to the head.
Wader using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Box blocks it with crossed arms.
Box tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wader just misses with a elbow thrown towards Box's brow.
Box is trying to force a seperation but Wader has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Box's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Box lands an uppercut.
Box tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wader's elbow.
Box is trying to pull guard but Wader turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Box tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wader just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wader can't find room to land a body shot as Box controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wader. #T4#
Wader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garth Wader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Box misses with a punch on the inside.
Box tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Box tries to break free but Wader pushes him back against the cage.
Box wants to break free but Wader has control.
Box tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Box lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Box is trying to force a seperation but Wader has the dominant position.
Wader misses with a knee strike.
Box jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wader walks away with a smile on his face. Box gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Box.
Wader wants to clinch
and Box counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garth Wader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wader winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garth Wader! |
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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!
Box will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Furioto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Furioto moves away from the strike by Box.
Furioto throws a head kick but Box moves out of range.
Box throwing a counter right hand but Furioto manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Furioto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Box, pushing him back against the cage.
Furioto struggles to land a body shot inside as Box controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Box creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Furioto has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Box regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Box is looking for a triangle but Furioto pushes his legs off easily.
Furioto tries to free his leg and advance position but Box is retaining full guard.
Furioto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Box is trying to keep Furioto in close.
#T1##SUB#
Furioto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Box has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Furioto has managed to get both his arms back between Box's legs - danger averted.
Furioto stays in close to Box's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Box looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Furioto has picked Box up and slammed him! Box can't keep hold of the triangle and Furioto manages to pass to side control!
Furioto wants to control but Box is keeping him busy.
Furioto works to advance to full mount. Box defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Furioto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Box is looking to improve his position but Furioto isn't that keen on the idea.
Furioto content just to control the position here.
Box bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Furioto controls Box momentarily but Box frees himself. #SUB2#
Furioto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Box forces his way into half guard.
Furioto is looking to control Box's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Furioto avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Furioto is pressing down on Box's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Box trying to control the position from guard on top but Furioto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Furioto has his foot on Box's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Box works his way back into a safe position though.
Box stands and throws Furioto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Furioto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Box's best efforts.#T3#
Box is trying to control. Furioto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Furioto controlling the position for now.
Box passes to side control.
Box tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Furioto struggling a bit here.
Furioto manages to get back to half guard.
Box wants to lay and pray for a moment but Furioto keeps working.
Furioto is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Furioto gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Furioto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Box doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Box manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Box trying to control the position from guard on top but Furioto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furioto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Furioto pushes a forearm under Box's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Box is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
AWC S01 RD7 B
Date: May 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Statham lands a jab-cross combination.
Box rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Statham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Box throws a good cross that connects.
Statham fails to land with a series of punches.
Statham takes one to the chin there.
Box showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Statham .
Box with a hook.
Box scores with the left hand. Statham knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Box throws a combination. Statham tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Stig Statham has been cut.
Statham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Box throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Statham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Statham , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Statham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Statham tries to close the distance and clinch but Box swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Box looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Statham swings for the body but Box moves out of range.
Statham throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Box throws a right and a left that both miss.
Box scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Statham doesn't seem bothered though.
Statham misses with a looping right.
Box cracks Statham with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Statham pushes Box up against the cage in a clinch.
Box has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Box.
Box looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Box fails to land.
Box lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Statham backwards.
Statham is looking to control Box's arms but Box gets an underhook and turns him. Now Statham has his back to the cage.
Statham tries to stall but Box uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Box is trying to break the clinch but Statham has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Box breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Box lands with a hook. Statham tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Box scores with the left hand. Statham knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Box's jab looks to have found its range, popping Statham under the eye.#ROC2#
Statham is rocked!#T2#
Statham drops his hands momentarily. Box doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Statham staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Statham doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Digi Box!
After the fight, Digi Box was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
AWC S01 RD6 B
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Wader closes the distance but Box moves to the side
and Box counters with a straight right hand.
Wader fails in his attempt to clinch.
Box moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Box misses its intended target.
Wader steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Box.
Wader tries to clinch up
and Box makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wader tries to clinch
letting Box counter with a right hand.
Wader wants to clinch up but Box keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Wader moves into the clinch.
Wader with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Box jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wader walks away with a smile on his face. Box gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wader ducks right into an uppercut from Box.
Wader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Box.
Wader tries to clinch but Box is having none of it.
Box is looking to counter punch.
Wader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Box was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wader.
Wader tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Box paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wader is looking to clinch but Box is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Wader moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Box scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Box definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knees to the body from Wader.
#T1#
Wader with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Box misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wader utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wader.
Box is breathing heavily.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but Box blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wader.
Wader lands an elbow that stopped Box in his tracks for a moment.
Wader tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Box blocks it with crossed arms.
Wader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Box blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Wader.
Box is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wader to keep the fight standing.
Box is trying to pull guard but Wader has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Digi Box. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Wader fails to land.
Wader with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wader keeps control of Box as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Box misses with a hook from the clinch.
Box misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wader with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Box throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wader misses with some punches.
Wader using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Box has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wader tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Box tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wader looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wader putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Box in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wader landing knees to the body.
Wader with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wader misses with a knee to the head.
Wader trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Box.
Box tries to pull guard but Wader holds him up against the cage and eventually Box drops back down to his feet.
Wader misses with a body punch.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wader obliges.
Wader tries to land knees in the clinch but Box avoids the damage to the body.
Box jumps guard but Wader stands there with Box around his waist. Box gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Box as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Box.
Wader is stalling here.
Box is trying to break the clinch but Wader has him pressed against the cage.
Wader using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Box has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Box lands a shoulder strike.
Wader lands an elbow inside that Box shrugs off.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Box tries to break free but Wader pushes him back against the cage.
Wader lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wader tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but Box blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Box.
Wader has Box pressed against the cage, preventing Box from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Box blocks it with crossed arms.
Box lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Wader misses with a knee strike.
Wader misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Box.
Box misses with the head strike.
Wader tries a knee to the head but Box blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Box.
Wader using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Box has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Box lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Box wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wader misses with a knee strike.
Box misses with a punch on the inside.
Wader misses with a knee to the head.
Box tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wader smiles and moves away.
Box misses the jab.
Box goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Box fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wader takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Box catches Wader with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wader tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garth Wader dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wader throws out a loose jab but Box uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wader tries to clinch but Box moves out of range.
Wader tries to clinch up.
Wader fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wader swats away the attempt to clinch by Box.#CL2#
Wader closes the distance and clinches.
Wader has a couple of punches blocked by Box.
Box lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wader with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wader taking a breather.
Box stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Box is looking to break free of the clinch but Wader has double underhooks.
Box fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Wader.
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Box blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Box fails to land.
Wader connects with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Box jumps guard but Wader stands there with Box around his waist. Box gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wader crunches a lovely knee into Box's ribcage.
Wader with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but Box blocks with his arms.
Box managing to block the knees to the body from Wader.
Box lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wader scores with a knee to the head.
Wader is breathing heavily.
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Box blocks it with crossed arms.
Box lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wader blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wader.
Box lands a right hand. #BC#
Box's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Box misses with a few strikes there.
Wader is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Box is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wader misses with a looping left.
Box keeps the fight on the outside.
Wader keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garth Wader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wader tries to close the distance and clinch but Box swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Box tries to bum rush Wader with a series of wild strikes but Wader uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wader swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Box counters with a straight right hand.
Wader moves away from the strike by Box.
Box looks to land a right hand but Wader moved out of range.
Wader is looking to clinch but Box is avoiding it.
Box's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wader under the eye.
Box throws a shot from downtown. Wader moves away and avoids it.
Wader wants to counter the offense by Box and move into the clinch position.
Wader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wader moves in looking to clinch but Box pushes him off.
Box misses with a hook. Wader ducked under it nicely.
Digi Box is winning the standup battle so far.
Wader scores with a nice right hand.
Wader looks to clinch
enabling Box to counter with a crisp jab.
Box connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Box misses with a two punch combination.
Box scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wader in his tracks.
Wader scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Box moves into range and connects with a jab.
Box keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wader keeps the fight on the outside.
Box throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wader tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wader doesn't manage to clinch there - Box circles away.
#CL2#
Wader has Box up against the cage in a clinch.
Garth Wader seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Box blocks it with crossed arms.
Box pushes Wader back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wader holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wader lands an elbow that stopped Box in his tracks for a moment.
Wader trying to land knees to the body.
Wader tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Box tries to break free but Wader pushes him back against the cage.
Box is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wader to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Digi Box. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Wader.
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Box blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Wader tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Box.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Box takes a knee right on the jaw!
Box is trying to break free.
Box throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wader trying to land knees to the body.
Wader looking to throw knees to the head but Box is blocking nicely.
Wader with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Box has had enough of the clinch but Wader keeps him there for the moment.
Wader lands a left hand.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Box lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Box.
Stalling in the clinch from Wader.
Box wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wader tries a knee to the head but Box blocks it.
Wader is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Box is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wader.
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Box blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Garth Wader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Box misses with a hook.
Wader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Box looks to score with a jab to the body but Wader is just out of range.
Box avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Box scores with the left hand. Wader knows he should have avoided that one.
Box dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Box tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wader tries to clinch there but Box circles away.
Box scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wader doesn't seem bothered though.
Box lands a right hook to the body.
Box avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Box is looking to counter punch.
Wader tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Box counters with a left and a right that stings Wader.
Wader takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Box misses with an uppercut. Wader saw that one coming.
Wader's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Box connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wader scrambles back to his feet.
Wader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Box swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Box throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1##CL2#
Wader clinches.
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Box blocks it with crossed arms.
Wader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Box misses with some punches.
Wader comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wader looking to throw knees to the head but Box is blocking nicely.
Box takes a knee to the side of the body.
Box is looking to break free of the clinch but Wader has double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Wader.
Wader with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Box avoiding damage as Wader throws knees to the body.
Box lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wader backwards.
Wader misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Box.
Wader with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Box throws a head punch that misses.
Wader misses with some punches.
Box tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Digi Box has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but Box blocks with his arms.
Box fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Box goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Box misses with some punches.
Wader tries to land knees in the clinch but Box avoids the damage to the body.
Wader tries to land a knee to the head but Box blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Box.
Wader tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Box avoids it.
Box scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Box decides to pull guard.
Box is trying to keep Wader in close.
#SUB#
Box is looking for a triangle but Wader pushes his legs off easily.
Wader really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Box. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Box is trying to control the position but Wader postures up. #T3##SUB#
Box looking for a guillotine here but Wader defends easily.
Box has a closed guard, preventing Wader from standing up.
Box trying to keep a closed guard but Wader is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Box is looking for a triangle here but Wader uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SU2#
Wader stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Garth Wader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##CL2#
Box gets tackled into the cage by Wader. Wader maintains the clinch.
Wader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wader tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wader misses with a body punch.
Wader lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Box.
Box tries to pull guard but Wader forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wader pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wader.
And that's the end of the fight!
Digi Box showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wader has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Garth Wader!
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Event:
AWC S01 RD4 A
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Box throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Bitch closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Box's guard.
Bitch tries to stand but Box is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Box pushes a forearm under Bitch's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bitch is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Digi Box!
Digi Box decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
AWC S01 RD3 A
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Box scores with a nice strike.
Box smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Box lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Box seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Box lands a jab to the nose.
Funster has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Box tests Funster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Box moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Box misses.
Box with a hook.
Digi Box seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Funster moves into the clinch.
Funster lands an uppercut.
Funster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boxs head. #TD#
Box manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Box is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Funster is aware though and is defending well.
Funster trying to control but Box is working from the bottom.
Box can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Funster controls the pace.#T1#
Funster is continuing to stall.
Funster wants to pass the guard but Box is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Funster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Funster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Funster slips nicely into half guard.
Funster wants to pass the guard but Box is defending well. #SUB2#
Funster seems to be working for a kimura but Box defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Funster prevents Box from improving his position.#SUB2#
Funster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Box sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Funster seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Box is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chubby Funster!
Chubby Funster decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AWC S01 RD2 A
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Box changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Box lands with a good body shot.
Furioto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Box gets caught napping as Furioto dives in and scores a takedown. Box manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Box is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Furioto defends well.
Box keeping full guard, as Furioto tries to pass.
Furioto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Furioto pushing down on Box's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Box is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
Furioto controlling the action here.#T1#
Furioto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Box's head.
Box wants to control but Furioto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Furioto controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Box with the active half guard here but Furioto passes nicely into side control.
Furioto working away.
Box is trying to improve his position.
Box wants to control but Furioto postures up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Box is looking to regain half guard here but Furioto keeps moving and retains side control.
Furioto is staying tight to Box's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Furioto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Box is looking for a sweep.
Furioto just content to control the position.
Box tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Furioto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Furioto controls the position from side control.
Furioto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Box's legs.
Furioto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Furioto.
Box is looking to reverse the position.
Furioto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #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.#SUB#
Furioto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Furioto gets to mount! Box was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furioto controlling the pace for now.
Box tries to lock up and control but Furioto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A left and a right from Box both land. Nice combination.
Furioto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Box finds it's way round the side to connect with Furioto's head.
Box lands a body shot.
Box stuns Furioto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Box.
Jab by Box.
Box thuds a left hand into Furioto's body.
Furioto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Box defends well and Furioto ends up having to push Box into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Furioto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Box.
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!
Box lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Furioto moves into the clinch.
Box misses with the head strike.
Box blocking some punches.
Furioto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Furioto swings wildly with an uppercut but Box uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Furioto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Box tries to break the clinch but Furioto is controlling the position.
Box scores with a shot to the side of Furioto's head.
Box has a couple of punches blocked by Furioto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Furioto.
Box prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Furioto manages to break the clinch.
Box scores with a three punch combo!
Box has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Box uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Furioto.
Good standup being displayed there by Box as he connects with a hook.
Box scores with the left hand. Furioto knows he should have avoided that one.
Box slips under a jab.
Box throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Box there.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furioto moves forwards but Box connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Box lands with a good body shot.
Furioto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Digi Box is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Box misses with a jab, cross combination.
Furioto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Box sprawls and moves away.
Box uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Furioto has time to react.
Box fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Furioto on the side of the head.
Furioto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Box.
Box has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Furioto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Box.
Box lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Furioto walks into a stiff left hand from Box.
Nice jab there from Box.
Nice shot lands for Box.
Furioto throws a push kick but Box slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Box lands a nice shot to the body.
Box paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Box lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Furioto drops his hands momentarily and Box takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Furioto throws a push kick but Box slaps the foot to one side.
Furioto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Furioto needs to keep his hands up - Box had a free shot at his head there.
Box lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Furioto at a distance.
Box avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Furioto goes for a double leg but Box avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Box continues to drive forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Furioto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Furioto working aggressively here.
Box blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Furioto has a couple of punches blocked by Box.
#T4#
Box doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Furioto gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Furioto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Furioto wants to work for an arm triangle but Box is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Box is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Box defends the submission attempt.
Furioto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Digi Box showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Furioto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Box lands a nice looking body shot.
A lazy left from Box finds it's target.
Box has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Box lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Furioto at a distance.
Box throws a shot to the body.
Box throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Digi Box seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Box connects with a right hand. Furioto shakes it off.
Box connects with a jab.
Furioto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Digi Box seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Box. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Box scores with a jab to the jaw.
Furioto throws the kick towards the body but Box avoids it.
Box cracks Furioto with an open hand slap.#T1#
Furioto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Box paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Box lands with an overhand left.
Furioto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Furioto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Box throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Furioto on the side of the head.
Box scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Furioto doesn't seem bothered though.
Box lands with a nice body punch.
Box moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Box lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furioto misses the jab.
Box catches Furioto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Box cracks Furioto with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Box lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Furioto throws a body punch but Box moves out of range.
Box moves into range and connects with a jab.
Box scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Furioto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Box.
Box lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Box scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Box wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Box throws a one two combo.
#TD#
Furioto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Box to the ground. Furioto is now in Box's guard.
Furioto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Furioto controlling the pace.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Box trying to control here.
Well, if Furioto is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Box doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto.
Furioto is pressing down on Box's thigh, looking to free his foot. Box is holding on for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Box slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Furioto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Furioto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Furioto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Box's guard.
Box is in trouble now - Furioto has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Furioto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Box is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Digi Box comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Box has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Digi Box!
After the fight, Digi Box was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
AWC S01 RD1 B
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Box moves into range and clinches up with Sobchak.
Box is working for takedown but Sobchak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sobchak gets underhooks to prevent Box's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Sobchak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Box scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sobchak digs a good body shot into Box's ribs.
Box avoids the body shot from Sobchak.
Box takes one to the side of the head.
Box misses with a takedown attempt
and Sobchak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Box thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Digi Box. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Box wants to clinch.#T1#
Sobchak lands a body shot.
Box with a poor takedown
and Sobchak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Box throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Sobchak closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Sobchak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick from Box misses.
Sobchak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sobchak moves out of range as Box throws a body kick.
Box tries for a takedown but Sobchak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sobchak throws a fast counter high kick but Box manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
Box shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Box on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Sobchak closes the distance and clinches.
Box has a couple of punches blocked by Sobchak.
#BC2#
Sobchak manages to break the clinch.
Box is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Box scores with a hook.
Box tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sobchak swivels and escapes.
Box moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSobchak.
Box ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobchak moves away.
Sobchak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Box misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Sobchak counters by clinching up. #T3##BC2#
Sobchak manages to break the clinch.
Box goes for a double leg but Sobchak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sobchak continues to drive forward.
Sobchak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Box moves away.
Sobchak swinging wildly here.
Box throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sobchak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Sobchak gets a takedown into half guard.
Sobchak content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Box makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Box.
Box is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sobchak punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Box is working for a kimura but Sobchak is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Sobchak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Box closes the distance looking to clinch
and Box takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Box shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Sobchak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sobchak.
Box is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sobchak to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Sobchak breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Box shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sobchak defends it nicely.
Sobchak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Digi Box. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Box with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Sobchak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sobchak. #TD2#
Sobchak gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Box working a defensive guard here.
Sobchak trying to move into half guard but instead Box has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Sobchak throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Sobchak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Box is looking to work some ground and pound but Sobchak has wrist control.
Sobchak working a defensive guard but Box manages to pass into side control anyway.
Box throws a strike aimed at the side of Sobchak's head but Sobchak avoids it well.#T2#
Box trying to control the action but Sobchak is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Box throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SU#
Box decides to stand back up.
A big right from Sobchak misses.
Box fails to land the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Sobchak misses.
Sobchak looks to score with a jab to the body but Box is just out of range.
Box tries to counter with a takedown but Sobchak is quick to defend against it.#T3#
A head kick misses from Box.
Box tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sobchak defends well and Box ends up having to push Sobchak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sobchak wants to counter with a clinch but Box pushes him away.
Sobchak circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Sobchak counter with a right hand.
Box shoots and misses #CL2#
and Sobchak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sobchak.
Sobchak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Box looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Box's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Sobchak breaks the clinch.
Box is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Sobchak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Box with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sobchak counters with a three punch combo that has Box backing up. Box nods at Sobchak to acknowledge the strikes.
Box is looking to clinch but Sobchak is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Box is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sobchak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobchak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Box with a body shot.
Box moves in looking to clinch but Sobchak pushes him off.
Sobchak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Box looks to land a combination but Sobchak avoids it well.
Sobchak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Box with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Sobchak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Box.
Sobchak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Box with a body shot.
Sobchak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Box.
Box feinted with a counter takedown.
Sobchak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sobchak swings for the body but Box moves out of range.
Box has his takedown stuffed
and Sobchak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Box fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Digi Box. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Box throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Sobchak counter with a right hand. #T1#
Box looks to clinch
enabling Sobchak to counter with a crisp jab.
Box throws a sloppy head kick and Sobchak moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Box is defended easily by Sobchak.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sobchak! But no joy.
Box tries to clinch but Sobchak is having none of it.
Box has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sobchak finds it's way round the side to connect with Box's head.
Box misses with a kick to the body
and Sobchak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Box thinking.
Box misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Box looks for a takedown but Sobchak sprawls well.
Sobchak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Box fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sobchak avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Box tries to clinch up.
Box darts in looking for a takedown but Sobchak gets double underhooks and turns Box into the cage.
Box doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Box shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Sobchak counters by moving into the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Sobchak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Sobchak manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Box on his heels. He'll look to pass Box's guard now, I'm sure.
Sobchak trying to control the position from guard on top but Box is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobchak is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sobchak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sobchak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sobchak is looking to stand up but Box won't let him. #SUB#
Sobchak has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Box to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sobchak is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Box pulls down on the head and he's put Sobchak to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Digi Box!
Digi Box was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Walter Sobchak had this to say: 'Shit'.
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