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Event:
Checkmate Championship 9
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Malone clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wonder.
Wonder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wonder.
Malone tries to throw a body punch but Wonder avoids it by throwing Malone back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonder.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wonder.
Malone misses with a punch to the body.
Wonder lands a nice shot to the body.
Wonder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malone takes a shot to the head.
Wonder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malones head.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malone misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Wonder's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wonder working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Wonder fails to land.
Wonder prevents a body shot from Malone.
Wonder throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Wonder can't find room to land a body shot as Malone controls the action.
Wonder struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
Malone throws a head punch that misses.
Malone blocks a body shot from Wonder. #T1#
Wonder blocking some punches.
Malone pushes Wonder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Wonder as the two fighters clinch.
Wonder has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wonder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malone cracks Wonder with a nice body shot.
Wonder struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
Malone lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wonder fails to land.
Malone presses Wonder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wonder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malone pulls his leg out and moves away.
One Wonder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malone ducks under a wild hook from Wonder.
Wonder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malone.
Malone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wonder.#T2#
Wonder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Wonder counters by clinching up.
Malone misses with a punch on the inside.
Wonder blocking some punches.
Malone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malone swings wildly with an uppercut but Wonder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wonder backwards.
Wonder lands a left hand.
Wonder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malone throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wonder.
Malone has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wonder seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Malone can turn it around.
Wonder blocks a body shot from Malone.
Malone blocking some punches.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonder.
Malone lands with a light punch inside.
Malone blocking some punches.
Wonder misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Malone blocks an uppercut.
Wonder blocking some punches.
Malone lands a shoulder strike.
Malone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone lands a shoulder strike.
Malone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wonder tries to throw a body punch but Malone avoids it by throwing Wonder back against the cage.
Wonder misses with some punches.
Wonder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wonder has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Wonder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone lands a hook that snaps the head of Wonder backwards.
Malone lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Malone.
Wonder misses with the head strike.
Wonder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Wonder.
Malone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone swings wildly with an uppercut but Wonder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wonder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malone backwards. #T4#
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!
Malone presses Wonder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Malone.
A short right from Malone.
Wonder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malone tries to work over Wonder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wonder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Wonder.
Malone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wonder scores with a shoulder strike.
Malone misses with the head strike.
Wonder has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Malone has a couple of punches blocked by Wonder.
Malone lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wonder misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonder.
Wonder wants a takedown but no success here.
Malone lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mitch Malone will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wonder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone.
Malone fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Wonder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wonder walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like One Wonder has been cut.
Malone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wonder loads up on a big right hand but Malone slips the punch.
Wonder has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Malone digs a good body shot into Wonder's ribs.
Malone misses with a hook
and Wonder counters with a straight right hand.
Wonder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wonder's knee momentarily.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wonder.
Wonder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Wonder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malone, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonder. #T1#
Wonder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wonder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malone misses with a body punch.
Wonder lands with a right to the head.
Wonder has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wonder throws a head punch that misses.
Wonder lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malone.
Malone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malone misses with a body punch.
Wonder works on Malone's body with a couple of short punches.
Wonder misses with the head strike.
A short right from Malone.
Malone can't find room to land a body shot as Wonder controls the action.
Wonder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wonder misses with some punches.
Malone swings wildly with an uppercut but Wonder uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Malone throws a head punch that misses.
Wonder misses with the head 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!
Malone tries to throw a body punch but Wonder avoids it by throwing Malone back against the cage.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wonder fails to land.
One Wonder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wonder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malone.
A head punch on the inside from Wonder fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Wonder.
A head punch on the inside from Wonder fails to land.
Malone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malone working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Wonder.
Wonder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Malone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wonder lands with a right to the head.
Malone lands a body shot.
Malone can't find room to land a body shot as Wonder controls the action.
#T3#
Wonder misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonder.
Malone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wonder's elbow.
Malone misses with a punch to the body.
Wonder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malone misses with some punches.
Malone lands an uppercut.
Wonder misses with some punches.
Malone can't find room to land a body shot as Wonder controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malone.
Malone working aggressively here.
Wonder throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Malone scores with a shoulder strike.
Wonder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonder.
Wonder misses with some punches.
Wonder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wonder backwards.
Nice body punch from Malone - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Malone digs a right hand underneath Wonder's ribcage. Wonder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Wonder fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonder misses with some punches.
Wonder throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Wonder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wonder has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Malone scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malone.
Malone pushes Wonder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone misses with the head strike.
Wonder misses with the head strike.
Malone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wonder working aggressively here.
Malone blocking some punches.
Malone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wonder misses with a punch on the inside.
Malone tries to work over Wonder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wonder working aggressively here.
Wonder working aggressively here.
Wonder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mitch Malone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on One Wonder's cut.
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#
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonder manages to avoid it.
Wonder is looking to counter the offense by Malone and move into the clinch.
Malone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wonder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wonder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Malone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Malone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wonder rather than just go for the knockout.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Malone has knocked Wonder down with a huge combo! Malone steps away and waves a wobbly Wonder back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Wonder is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wonder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #KD2#
Malone cracks Wonder with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Malone has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wonder to stand back up!
Oh Wonder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping body kick lands there for Malone.
Malone walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Wonder drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Malone swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Wonder's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Malone!
Mitch Malone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 4
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unknown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wonder 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.
Wonder walks into a jab.
Unknown thuds a left hand into Wonder's body.#CL2#
Unknown instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unknown. #BC#
Wonder breaks from the clinch.
Wonder misses with a straight left.
Wonder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Unknown closes the distance and pushes Wonder back into the cage.
Unknown tries to pull guard but Wonder holds him up against the cage and eventually Unknown drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonder.
Unknown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unknown tries a body shot but Wonder blocks it.
Unknown jumps guard but Wonder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wonder blocks a body shot from Unknown.
Unknown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Unknown has a couple of punches blocked by Wonder.
Unknown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wonder is trying to break the clinch but Unknown is controlling him.
Unknown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Unknown lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#It looks like One Wonder has been cut.
A short left from Unknown.
Unknown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Wonder breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Unknown.
Wonder throws an overhand right that lands on Unknown's shoulder, as Unknown tries to avoid the shot.
Unknown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wonder throws out the jab.
Unknown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Unknown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wonder, pushing him back against the cage.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Unknown blocking some punches.
Unknown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wonder backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wonder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unknown. #TD2#
Unknown pulls guard.
Wonder has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Unknown is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Unknown is looking for a triangle but Wonder pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unknown looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Wonder is sitting in close to Unknown's body. Unknown has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wonder is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wonder is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Unknown.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manco Unknown!
Manco Unknown is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Manco Unknown 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:
Checkmate To The Throne Finale
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonder misses with a hook. Vos ducked under it nicely.
Vos feints the counter takedown.
Vos tries for a takedown but Wonder circles away easily
and Wonder counters with a straight right hand.
Vos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vos shoots in but no luck this time.
Wonder jabs Vos right on the nose. Vos blinks but takes it well.
Wonder misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Vos counters with a single leg into guard. Wonder didn't expect that.
Vos trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wonder 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Wonder kicks Vos off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Wonder lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Wonder.
Vos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wonder sprawls well. Wonder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vos gets slowly back to his feet.
One Wonder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Vos.
Vos slips a jab from Wonder.
Vos feints the counter takedown.
Vos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wonder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wonder throws a hook to the side of Vos's head but Vos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vos steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wonder stuffs the takedown attempt from Vos. Vos gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Wonder misses the target.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Wonder. No joy for Vos on that attempt.
Wonder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wonder throws a lazy right hand but Vos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wonder defends it well.
Wonder misses the shot to the body.
Wonder jabs at Vos's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonder sizes up Vos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wonder swings for the body but Vos moves out of range.
And Vos tries to counter it with a takedown but Wonder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wonder misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
so Vos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vos trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Wonder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vos is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Vos stands and steps away. Wonder gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vos shoots in but no luck this time.
One Wonder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wonder throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wonder.
Wonder misses the shot to the body.
And Vos tries to counter it with a takedown but Wonder pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Wonder swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Vos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wonder won't be happy with that.
Vos tries to score with some ground and pound. Wonder controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vos throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vos takes a little break here. Wonder wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wonder parries the strikes from Vos easily there. Vos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wonder to escape.
Vos creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wonder sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SU2#
Vos decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wonder to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
One Wonder dominated that round.
That's time! Wonder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wonder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wonder looks to score with a jab to the body but Vos is just out of range.
Vos fails with the takedown.
Wonder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vos with a poor takedown #KD#
and Wonder counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vos! Wonder lets Vos back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wonder throws a big shot that misses.
Vos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wonder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
One Wonder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Vos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vos was well out of range. Poor timing from Wonder.
Vos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#Vos is rocked!#T1#
Wonder misses with a looping left.
Vos is still on wobbly legs! Can Wonder finish him?
Wonder closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Vos! Wonder dives in looking to finish! Vos is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Wonder!
One Wonder is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
Checkmate To The Throne RD#1
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Barakka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barakka staying out of range there.
Wonder throws a lazy right hand but Barakka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barakka slips under a jab from Wonder.
Wonder has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Pit in the buildup to the fight.
Barakka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barakka ducks under a wild hook from Wonder.
Barakka feints the counter takedown.
Wonder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barakka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wonder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Wonder misses.
Barakka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wonder digs a good body shot into Barakka's ribs.
Wonder stuffs the takedown.
Wonder lands a jab to the nose.
One Wonder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonder stuffs the takedown.
One Wonder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Subaru Barakka.
Wonder walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Barakka drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Wonder swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Barakka's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Wonder!
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 8
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
A big right from Wonder misses.
Wonder throws a looping overhand right but Vos ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Vos with that takedown attempt.
Wonder lands a lovely overhand right.
Wonder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wonder throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Vos counters with a single leg into guard. Wonder didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wonder's guard.
Vos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vos is keen to just control but Wonder is a slippery customer.#T1#
Vos is really struggling to control Wonder but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vos is pressing down on Wonder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wonder is holding on for now. #SUB#
Vos 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#
Vos seems to be working for a kimura but Wonder defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wonder's head.
Vos wants to take a breather but Wonder is having none of it.
Vos lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Vos trying to control from half guard but Wonder is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wonder can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wonder is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vos trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wonder looks to score with a jab to the body but Vos is just out of range.
Vos is looking to counter the offense by Wonder and move into the clinch.
Vos defending well as Wonder loads up on a big left hand.
Vos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vos ducks under a wild hook from Wonder.#T4#
Vos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wonder.
Vos tried to counter with a leg kick but Wonder avoided it.
Vos ducks under a wild hook from Wonder.
Wonder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vos.
Wonder lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Wonder.
Vos tried to counter with a leg kick but Wonder avoided it.
Wonder looks to land a right hand but Vos moved out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wonder. Vos does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Wonder drops Vos with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vos looks back up at him and smiles so Wonder waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Vos is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wonder misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
One Wonder dominated that round.
That's time! Vos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vos staying out of range there.
Vos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wonder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vos.
Wonder lands a slapping body shot.
Wonder misses with a hook. Vos ducked under it nicely.
Vos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wonder just manages to avoid it.
Vos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wonder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Vos.
Vos tries to counter by clinching up but Wonder breaks away and moves out of range.
Wonder misses with a straight right.
Wonder throws a shot from downtown. Vos moves away and avoids it.
Vos feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Vos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wonder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vos's head backwards.
Vos blocks a jab.
Vos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wonder sprawls and moves away.
Wonder lands with a straight right. Vos didn't see that one coming.
One Wonder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Wonder lands a big uppercut and Vos crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vos looks OK. Wonder waves Vos back to his feet!
Oh Vos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonder scores with a hook to the body. Vos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wonder sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Vos's defenses. It connects perfectly with Vos's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). One Wonder!
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Wonder misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from De Costa. #CL#
Wonder moves into the clinch.
De Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wonder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Costa misses with some punches.
De Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Wonder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wonder has a couple of punches blocked by De Costa.
Wonder lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Costa backwards.
Wonder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wonder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Costa backwards.
A short right from De Costa.
Wonder lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Costa backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wonder.
De Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Wonder has double underhooks.
De Costa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wonder blocks an uppercut.
Wonder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wonder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wonder lands a body punch.
Wonder lands with a right to the head. #T1#
A short right from De Costa on the inside.
Wonder blocks a body shot from De Costa.
Wonder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wonder has a couple of punches blocked by De Costa.
De Costa tries to work over Wonder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Costa tries to work over Wonder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wonder has a couple of punches blocked by De Costa.
Wonder misses with some punches.
De Costa blocks an uppercut.
De Costa throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Costa.
De Costa misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Costa working aggressively here.
De Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Wonder controls the action.
Wonder throws a punch but it's blocked by De Costa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Costa.
De Costa throws a head punch that misses.
Wonder lands with a short shot to the head.
De Costa working aggressively here.
De Costa misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Costa. #T2#
De Costa misses with a body punch.
De Costa tries to throw a body punch but Wonder avoids it by throwing De Costa back against the cage.
De Costa throws a head punch that misses.
De Costa misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wonder throws a head punch that misses.
De Costa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wonder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wonder working aggressively here.
Wonder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wonder 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.
Wonder lands with a left to the head.
De Costa blocks an uppercut.
De Costa misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Wonder.
Wonder prevents a body shot from De Costa.
Wonder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wonder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Wonder controls his hands.
De Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wonder lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Costa backwards.
De Costa misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Wonder lands a nice uppercut.
De Costa is trying to maintain a safe position but Wonder gets an underhook and turns De Costa into the cage.
De Costa swings wildly with an uppercut but Wonder uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Costa misses with the head strike.
Wonder has a couple of punches blocked by De Costa.
Wonder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Costa tries to work over Wonder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wonder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Costa lands a shoulder strike.
De Costa misses with the head strike.
Wonder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Costa swings wildly with an uppercut but Wonder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wonder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wonder misses with a punch on the inside.
De Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wonder.
Wonder throws a punch but it's blocked by De Costa.
De Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wonder prevents a body shot from De Costa. #T4#
Wonder misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Costa misses with some punches.
Wonder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wonder. #ROC#
De Costa is rocked!
De Costa blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Wonder.
De Costa is still on wobbly legs! Can Wonder finish him?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wonder scores with a shoulder strike.
Wonder unloads with a big right hand that wobbles De Costa! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Wonder is unloading with more strikes now! De Costa drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Wonder!
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 1
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Michaels is defended easily by Wonder.
Wonder connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Shawn Michaels has been cut.
Michaels dives in and grabs Wonder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wonder pushes down on Michaels's head and hops out.
We've been hearing reports that Michaels has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wonder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Michaels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Michaels dives in for a single leg takedown but Wonder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wonder's coach down at The Pit was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wonder's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonder lands a slapping body shot.
Wonder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Michaels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wonder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Michaels. Michaels circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wonder works Michaels's body with a nice hook.
Wonder cracks Michaels with a right hand to the side of 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!#TD#
Michaels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
Wonder tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Michaels is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wonder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wonder prevents Michaels from improving position. #T1#
Wonder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Michaels working the head with strikes.
Michaels lands some shots froms side control.
Michaels has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wonder is trying to get back to half guard.
Michaels lands an elbow.
Michaels throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Michaels tries to move to mount but Wonder blocks the move with his legs.
Wonder avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Michaels. #SUB#
Michaels is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Wonder is trying to escape and Michaels transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Wonder is forced to tap! Nice work there by Michaels! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn Michaels!
A very excited looking Shawn Michaels 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:
QFC Tournament 949 Round 5
Date: Jan 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Spencer misses with a right hand
letting Wonder counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Dave Spencer has been cut.
Spencer throws a hook but Wonder blocks it.
Wonder scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Wonder.
Wonder throws the left hand but Spencer avoids the punch easily.
Spencer scores with a decent looking hook.
Wonder throws out a loose jab but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Spencer misses the target.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Wonder throws out a counter right but Spencer avoids it with no problem.
Wonder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
Spencer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wonder counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Wonder.#ROC2#
Spencer is rocked!
Wonder misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer scores with a punch to the head.
Spencer staying out of range there.
Wonder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spencer misses with a hook to the body
and Spencer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Spencer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Wonder cracks Spencer on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Spencer falls backwards against the cage. Wonder follows up with more strikes that drop Spencer to his knees. Wonder keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Spencer! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Wonder!
In defeat, Dave Spencer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Curse you, Power!'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 949 Round 4
Date: Jan 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Wonder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wonder avoids the body shot from Guy.
A big left from Wonder misses.
Wonder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD#
Wonder sends Guy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wonder is motioning to the referee to let Guy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Guy is rocked!
Guy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wonder lands a brutal uppercut that launches Guy off his feet! Guy tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). One Wonder!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 949 Round 3
Date: Jan 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Wonder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pyke wants to clinch up but Wonder keeps it at a distance.
Pyke slips a jab from Wonder.
Pyke tries to clinch but Wonder is having none of it.
Pyke tries to close the distance and clinch but Wonder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pyke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Balon Pyke has been cut.
Pyke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wonder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pyke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wonder misses with an uppercut.
Wonder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pyke wants to clinch up but Wonder keeps it at a distance.
Wonder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wonder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pyke moves away from the strike by Wonder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pyke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wonder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pyke wants to clinch up but Wonder keeps it at a distance.
Wonder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wonder counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Wonder.
Wonder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pyke is looking to clinch.
Pyke darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Wonder counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pyke! Wonder lets Pyke back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Pyke is rocked!
Wonder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pyke moves away.
Pyke tries to clinch up but Wonder circles away and keeps his distance.
Pyke tries to clinch up but Wonder circles away and keeps his distance.
Wonder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pyke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wonder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wonder throws out a counter right but Pyke avoids it with no problem.
Pyke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pyke fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pyke. Wonder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wonder walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonder keeps the fight on the outside.
Pyke doesn't manage to clinch there - Wonder circles away.
#T2#
Pyke tries to close the distance and clinch but Wonder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pyke wants to clinch.
Wonder connects with the punch.
Wonder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pyke doesn't manage to clinch there - Wonder circles away.
Pyke is looking to clinch but Wonder is avoiding it.
Wonder throws a jab when Pyke was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Pyke misses its target.
Pyke tries to clinch up.
Pyke tries to clinch but Wonder moves out of range.
Pyke tries to clinch but Wonder moves away
and Wonder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Pyke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Balon Pyke's cut is getting worse.
Pyke tries to close the distance and clinch but Wonder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pyke is looking to clinch.
Pyke seems to have got his legs back now.
Pyke avoids the body shot from Wonder.
A quick step to the side and Pyke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wonder misses with a hook. Pyke ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Pyke is looking to clinch but Wonder is avoiding it.
Pyke tries to clinch up.
Wonder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pyke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pyke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pyke lands with a nice body punch.
Pyke slips under a jab from Wonder.
Pyke tries to close the distance and clinch but Wonder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pyke tries to clinch but Wonder is having none of it.
Wonder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pyke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pyke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wonder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Wonder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pyke scores with a hook to the body. Wonder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pyke tries to clinch up but Wonder circles away and keeps his distance.
Wonder throws a good cross that connects.
Wonder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pyke wants to clinch up but Wonder keeps it at a distance.
Balon Pyke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Pyke tries to clinch up.
Pyke tries to clinch there but Wonder circles away.
Pyke is looking to clinch.
Wonder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wonder throws out a counter right but Pyke avoids it with no problem.
Pyke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pyke tries to clinch up but Wonder circles away and keeps his distance.
Pyke tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Wonder misses.
A big left from Wonder misses.
A big right from Pyke misses.
Wonder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wonder defending well as Pyke loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wonder misses with a body shot.
Wonder lands a nice hook to Pyke's body. Pyke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wonder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pyke tries to clinch there but Wonder circles away.
Pyke tries to clinch up.
Pyke is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
One Wonder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balon Pyke'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#
Pyke tries to clinch up.
Wonder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pyke tries to clinch up but Wonder circles away and keeps his distance.
Wonder swats away the attempt to clinch by Pyke.
Wonder throws a hook but Pyke blocks it.
Pyke tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wonder! But no joy.
Wonder lunges at Pyke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pyke's hand.
Pyke doesn't manage to clinch there - Wonder circles away.
Pyke moves in looking to clinch but Wonder pushes him off.
Wonder misses with a body shot.
Wonder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pyke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Wonder as he connects with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pyke might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wonder keeps the fight on the outside.
Pyke moves in looking to clinch but Wonder pushes him off.
Pyke tries to clinch but Wonder moves away
and Pyke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pyke doesn't manage to clinch there - Wonder circles away.
Pyke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wonder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
The fighters circling - Wonder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pyke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wonder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pyke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wonder was well out of range. Poor timing from Pyke.#KD2#
Wonder lands a big uppercut and Pyke crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pyke looks OK. Wonder waves Pyke back to his feet!#CUT2#
Balon Pyke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wonder throws a shot from downtown. Pyke moves away and avoids it.
Wonder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wonder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wonder throws out a counter right but Pyke avoids it with no problem.
Pyke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wonder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pyke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wonder scores with a counter punch that sends Pyke to the canvas! Wonder smells blood - he's punishing Pyke with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Pyke has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Wonder!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 949 Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Wonder thuds a left hand into Lamotta's body.
Wonder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lamotta misses with a hook
#KD#
and Wonder counters with a nice right hand that sends Lamotta toppling to the canvas! Lamotta scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wonder finish him?!#CUT#
It looks like Hilbert Lamotta has been cut.
Wonder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lamotta looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamotta leaves his chin hanging out and Wonder seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Lamotta crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). One Wonder!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 949 Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Wonder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wonder.
Wonder scores with a nice head shot.
Wonder lands a jab to the nose.#KD#
Wonder cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wonder has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Diaz to stand back up!#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Wonder moves into the clinch.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Wonder finish him?
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Wonder keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Wonder on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Wonder.
Wonder throws a big uppercut that drops Diaz! More strikes from Wonder and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Diaz lies dazed against the cage as Wonder celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Wonder!
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