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Event:
WCF 76: Goncalves vs Kosmanov
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Teteny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Senior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Senior tries to counter with a takedown but Teteny is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Teteny closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Teteny has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Senior defend it? Teteny steps over the head and cranks it - Senior is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Teteny!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daaniel Teteny! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 52: Camara vs Gracie
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Taylor punishes Senior's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Senior drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage.
#TD#
Senior has Taylor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Senior pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Taylor tumbling to the mat - Senior dives into Taylor's guard.
Senior controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Senior wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senior tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Senior slips nicely into half guard.
Taylor is staying active underneath Senior, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Senior is taking a breather. Taylor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
Senior has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Senior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
Senior working Taylor over with strikes here.
Senior wants to control the pace but Taylor is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Senior is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taylor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Senior content just to control the position here.
Senior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
Taylor tries to reverse the position but Senior maintains control.
Taylor is bucking up trying to escape but Senior cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT#It looks like Steve Taylor has been cut.
Senior controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Senior working for a submission but Taylor is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Senior working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Senior avoids the attempt from Taylor to control.
Taylor is trying desperately to improve position.
Senior controlling from the full mount.
Senior working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Senior working for a submission but Taylor is keeping him at bay.
Senior controlling from the full mount. #T4##SUB#
Taylor has left one of his arms exposed and Senior doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Taylor screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Senior!
After the big win, Joe Senior made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 48: Bardia vs Kraus
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Blood shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Senior manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Senior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Senior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blood 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.
Blood postures up in Senior's guard and throws a big left but Senior blocks it.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Senior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Senior trying to keep a closed guard but Blood is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Senior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Senior misses. #TD#
Blood closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Senior quickly recovers to half guard.
Blood trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Blood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Senior sees it coming and defends easily.
Senior moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Senior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Blood's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2##SUB#
Blood has gone for a leg lock! Senior slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blood's guard.#REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Senior working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Senior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blood swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Blood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senior slips nicely into half guard.
Senior prevents Blood from improving his position.#SUB#
Blood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Blood trying to control but Senior postures up.
#SUB2#
Senior seems to be looking for submissions.
Senior looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Blood gets full guard.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Senior from controlling successfully.
Senior forces his way into half guard.
Blood gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Senior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Senior tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Senior trying to control the position but Blood is working away.
Blood is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Senior tries to move into full mount but can't pass Blood's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tim Blood will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Blood moves into range and clinches up with Senior.
Blood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Senior's elbow. #TD#
Blood decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Senior drops back looking for a leg! Blood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blood manages to kick Senior off! Senior jumps back into Blood's guard.
Senior trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior looking to sit in guard and control but Blood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Blood trying to control but Senior is working from the bottom. #T1#
Senior looking for a sweep. Not yet Senior, not yet.
Blood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blood throws a strike but Senior rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Senior trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood is trying to keep Senior in close.
Tim Blood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Senior trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood trying to keep a closed guard but Senior is proving a slippery customer.
Blood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Senior passes Blood's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Blood wants to improve his position but Senior is controlling well.
Senior is thwarting Blood's attempts to control the position.
Blood is looking to improve his position.
Senior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Senior's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Senior's back!
Senior breaks Blood's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Blood wants to sweep but no luck.
Senior pushes down on Blood's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Senior wants to take a breather but Blood is having none of it. #T3#
Senior might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blood haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blood is trying to maintain the position but Senior is very close to passing his half guard.
Blood won't allow Senior to pass to mount.
Senior trying to control the action but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.
Senior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Senior tries to pass to full mount but Blood defends it.
Senior lands strikes from half guard.
Senior stalling.
Blood wants to get back to full guard.
Blood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blood throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Senior postures up and lands a big shot to Blood's brow.
Blood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Senior's guard. #REVR#
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Senior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tim Blood will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Blood gets caught napping as Senior dives in and scores a takedown. Blood manages to retain guard.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Senior from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Blood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Senior is aware though and is defending well.
Senior slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Senior wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Senior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blood has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Senior swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Senior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Senior is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Blood working for a triangle but Senior defends it easily.
Senior trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom. #T2#
Senior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Senior wants to free his trapped foot but Blood is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Senior seems to be working for a kimura but Blood defends the submission attempt.
Blood wants to control but Senior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Senior prevents Blood from improving his position.
Blood wants to control but Senior is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Senior is looking for a kimura here.
Joe Senior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Blood tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Senior trying to pass the guard but Blood defending well.
Senior moves into full mount! Blood won't be happy about that!
Blood slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Senior trying to control the action but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Senior is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Senior trying to pass the guard but Blood defending well.
Senior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blood is looking to improve his position.
Senior trying to mount his opponent but Blood defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood wants to control but Senior is keeping busy.
Tim Blood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Senior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blood has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Senior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blood has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tim Blood! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 44: Rua vs Dylan
Date: Mar 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Senior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yueng sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Senior has a takedown stuffed.
Yueng is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yueng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Yueng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Senior, pushing him back against the cage.
Senior is trying to drag Yueng to the mat but Yueng just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Senior. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Yueng has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Senior regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yueng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB#
Senior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Senior keeping full guard, as Yueng tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yueng trying to control but Senior is working from the bottom.
Senior seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Yueng might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Senior haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yueng works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yueng is thwarting Senior's attempts to control the position.
Senior wants to improve his position but Yueng is controlling well.
Senior trying to control but Yueng postures up.
Yueng throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yueng throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Senior tries to roll over but Yueng keeps him under control.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yueng connects with a nice short shot to Senior's temple.
Yueng wants to free his trapped foot but Senior is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Yueng is working for a submission of some sort.
Yueng content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yueng uses his free foot to push down on Senior's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Senior. #SUB2#
Yueng swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Senior is now in Yueng 's guard. A big mistake from Yueng there, giving up the dominant position!
Senior trying to control the position from guard on top but Yueng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Yueng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yueng controls Senior momentarily but Senior frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bolo Yueng dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Yueng feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Senior has his foot on Yueng 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yueng works his way back into a safe position though.
Yueng passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Senior is trying to control Yueng 's posture but Yueng avoids it. #SUB2#
Yueng tries for a kimura but Senior is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Yueng lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Yueng thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Senior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yueng lands a few punches from side control.
Senior tries to buck Yueng off but Yueng is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Senior's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Senior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Senior is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Yueng goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Senior has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yueng but great work by Senior.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senior is looking to take a break and control but Yueng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yueng tries to bench press Senior off him but Senior keeps the position.
Yueng is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
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Yueng is not content to let Senior control the position.
Yueng is trying to control Senior's posture but Senior avoids it.
Senior wants to control but Yueng is keeping him busy.
Yueng tries to bench press Senior off him but Senior keeps the position.
Yueng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yueng is not content to let Senior control the position.
Yueng is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Senior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yueng wants to control but Senior is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Senior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Senior trying to control the action but Yueng is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Yueng manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Senior wants to control from the top but Yueng keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bolo Yueng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Senior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Yueng shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yueng showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Senior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yueng wants to control from the top but Senior keeps moving. #SUB#
Senior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yueng trying to control the position from guard on top but Senior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Senior trying to control the position.
#T1#
Yueng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yueng 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yueng stays in close to Senior's body and controls the position.
Yueng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yueng wants to control from the top but Senior keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yueng is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yueng fails with an attempt to clinch.
Senior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yueng swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Senior misses with a wild combination.
Senior keeps the fight on the outside.
Yueng tries to clinch but Senior moves out of range.
Senior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yueng but Yueng pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe Senior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Senior walks into a straight right hand from Yueng .
Senior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yueng was well out of range. Poor timing from Senior.
Senior throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yueng stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Yueng gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Yueng pulls guard. #SUB2#
Senior got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yueng has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Senior has managed to get both his arms back between Yueng 's legs - danger averted.
Senior trying to control but Yueng is working from the bottom.
Bolo Yueng has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Yueng looking to control.
Senior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yueng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yueng keeping moving, preventing Senior from controlling successfully.
Senior seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yueng looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Senior wants to control from the top but Yueng keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yueng is trying to keep Senior in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolo Yueng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yueng has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bolo Yueng !
Bolo Yueng took some time post fight to say the following; '“nan inyeon-ege soin-eul jug-ilgeoya.” TRANSLATION: I’m going to ducking kill someone up in this bitch! It’s time for me to be ranked'. |
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Event:
WCF 57: Bardia vs Li Chai
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Senior misses with a body shot.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Joe Senior has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Senior falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunt counters with a big right hand! Oh Senior is in trouble here! Hunt follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pate Hunt! |
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Event:
WCF 50: Khabib vs Turunen
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Wagner tries to clinch there but Senior circles away.
Wagner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Wagner moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Senior has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Senior stalling against the cage.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Senior controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner lands an uppercut.
Senior goes for a takedown attempt but Wagner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Wagner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wagner falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Senior counters with a takedown into side control.
Wagner bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Senior takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Wagner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Senior has a closed guard, preventing Wagner from standing up.
My spies in Blanc Fitness Academy inform me that Wagner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Senior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wagner's guard. #REVR##T2#
Senior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Senior won't allow Wagner to get back to his feet.
Senior trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Senior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wagner is keeping the position for now.
Senior wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
Wagner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Senior looking to sit in guard and control but Wagner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Wagner is looking to stand up but Senior won't let him. #SUB#
Senior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Senior wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Senior is looking for a triangle but Wagner pushes his legs off easily.
Senior has a closed guard, preventing Wagner from standing up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Senior wants to sweep here but Wagner controlling him for the moment.
Senior 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#
Senior wants to control but Wagner is keeping him busy.
Wagner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Senior scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Senior landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Senior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wagner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Senior.
Senior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wagner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Wagner dominated that round.
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#
Wagner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Senior.#TD2#
Wagner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Senior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Senior wants to sweep here but Wagner controlling him for the moment.
Wagner wants to stand and escape but instead Senior has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Lars Wagner has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior controls from within his opponent's guard.
Senior trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Senior looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wagner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Senior forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Wagner is defending against the submission attempts here by Senior.
Wagner looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Senior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wagner's head.
Senior frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Senior wants to finish this one by submission but Wagner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Senior. #SUB#
Senior working for a guillotine from mount but Wagner is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Senior jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wagner manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wagner is not content to let Senior control the position. #T3#
Senior in side control, throwing shots but Wagner defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner struggling a bit here.
Senior in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Senior lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wagner down.
Wagner is trying to improve his position.
Senior content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wagner holds on to Senior's head and controls the position momentarily. #T4##SUB#
Senior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wagner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wagner struggling a bit here.
Wagner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wagner is trying to control Senior's posture but Senior avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Senior dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Wagner throws a combination that misses
and Wagner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Wagner closes the distance and pushes Senior back into the cage.
Wagner is pressed up against the cage. Senior has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wagner down to the mat. Wagner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Wagner instigates a clinch.
Senior is stalling here.
Senior blocks a body shot from Wagner. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior has Wagner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wagner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wagner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Senior.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Senior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Senior has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wagner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Wagner on the inside. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Senior has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wagner is trying to keep an underhook but Senior manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Senior is pressing down on Wagner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wagner is holding on for now. #SUB#
Senior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wagner won't allow Senior to pass to mount.
Wagner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wagner.
Senior lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Wagner is looking to stand up but Senior isn't so interested in that idea.
Senior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Senior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wagner is not content to let Senior control the position.
Senior controlling the position from side mount.
Senior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wagner is looking for a sweep.
Senior advances to full mount.
Senior wants to control the pace but Wagner is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Senior.
I think Senior has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Senior! |
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Event:
WCF 45: Garcia vs Escalante
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Senior was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocca.
Senior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rocca defends it well.#CL#
Rocca clinches up with Senior and pushes him back against the cage.
Rocca trying to land knees to the body.
Senior prevents a body shot from Rocca.
A right hand to the body from Rocca.
Rocca lands an elbow just above Senior 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Joe Senior has been cut.
Rocca lands with a right to the head.
Rocca lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rocca.#BC#
Rocca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rocca lands the left hand.
Senior is looking to clinch but Rocca is avoiding it.
Senior avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Rocca is looking to clinch.
A head kick by Rocca misses #TD2#
and Senior counters with a shoot takedown. Rocca fights it but they end up in guard.
Senior wants to control from the top but Rocca keeps moving.
Rocca tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Rocca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Rocca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Senior defends well.
Senior looking to sit in guard and control but Rocca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rocca stopping the sweep attempt from Senior.#T2#
Senior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rocca is looking to stand up but Senior won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Senior looking for a sweep. Not yet Senior, not yet.
Rocca is stalling in the full guard.
Rocca stopping the sweep attempt from Senior.#T3#
Rocca is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Senior is trying to control the position but Rocca postures up.
Rocca would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Senior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocca looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Rocca has Senior up against the cage in a clinch.
Rocca displaying some good clinch control by pressing Senior up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rocca.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Senior or not.
Nice body punch from Rocca - that landed with a thud.
I was talking to Rocca's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Rocca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rocca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Senior's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Senior. #ES#
Rocca throws Senior to one side and escapes!
Rocca catches Senior with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rocca tries to close the distance and clinch but Senior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Senior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rocca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reno Rocca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Rocca tries to sprawl but Senior drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rocca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Senior wants to control but Rocca is keeping him busy.
Senior is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rocca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Senior can do to turn this around?#T1#
Senior trying to pass the guard but Rocca defending well. #SUB#
Rocca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Senior pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rocca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Senior pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rocca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Senior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocca keeps working.
Rocca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rocca wants to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Senior working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Rocca actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Senior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Senior wants to control but Rocca is keeping him busy.
Senior trying to mount his opponent but Rocca defends it.
Rocca wants to get back to his feet.
Senior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rocca trying to control but Senior postures up.
Senior missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Senior is trying to control. Rocca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Senior seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Senior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Senior trying to control from half guard but Rocca is working away. #T3#
Senior is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Senior is trying to control. Rocca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Rocca actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rocca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Senior pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Senior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Senior. #SUB2#
Senior has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rocca defend it? Senior steps over the head and cranks it - Rocca is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Senior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Senior! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 21: Zynne vs Escalante
Date: Sep 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Senior half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Senior uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to control Senior's arms but Senior gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage. #TD#
Senior jumps guard.
#T1#
Sanchez wanted to stand there but Senior had control of the position.
Senior 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#
Senior is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sanchez!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senior controlling the pace for now.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Senior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Senior misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB#
Senior is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sanchez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sanchez shrugs it off. #SUB#
Sanchez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Senior.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Senior takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Senior pushes him away.
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding Senior's attempts to control the action.
Senior looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Senior is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sanchez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sanchez shrugs it off.
We've been hearing that Senior has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Senior tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Senior is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Sanchez is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Senior! |
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Event:
WCF 36: Gracie vs Komakech
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh swinging wildly here.
Singh throws out a loose jab but Senior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Senior seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Singh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Senior drops down looking for a counter takedown but Singh sprawls and moves away.
Senior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh.
Singh leaves Senior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Senior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Singh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior ducks under a wild hook from Singh.
Singh connects with the punch.#CL2#
Singh closes the distance and pushes Senior back into the cage.#BC2#
Singh breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Senior takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD#
Senior fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Singh sprawls well initially but Senior persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Senior is looking to advance position but Singh won't allow it.
Senior controlling the action here.
Singh is not content to let Senior control the position.#SUB#
Senior 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.
Senior lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Senior wants to pass to mount but Singh is defending the position.
Singh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Senior.
Singh pushes Senior off looking to stand but Senior dives back in and keeps control.
Senior seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Senior wants to control but Singh is keeping him busy. #T3#
Senior is looking to advance position but Singh won't allow it. #SUB#
Senior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Singh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Senior is keen to just control but Singh is a slippery customer.
Singh tries to roll over but Senior keeps him under control.
We've been hearing that Senior has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senior wants to control but Singh is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Singh misses with a right hand #TD#
and Senior counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Senior is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Senior has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Singh is refusing to be controlled, as Senior sits in half guard.
Senior wants to free his trapped foot but Singh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Senior thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Singh won't allow Senior to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yadeep Singh will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Singh fails to land with a series of punches.
Singh thows a leg kick but Senior checks it #TD#
and Senior counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Singh!
Singh is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Senior advances nicely into full mount.
Senior wants to control the pace but Singh is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Senior is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Singh has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Singh!
Senior trying to keep a closed guard but Singh is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Senior is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Singh is aware though and is defending well.
Senior is trying to keep Singh in close.
Senior lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Senior passes into half guard. #SUB#
Senior seems to be working for a kimura but Singh defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Singh wants to get back to his feet.
Senior controlling the action here. #SUB#
Senior is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Singh defends it well.
Senior trying to control the action but Singh is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Senior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Senior is keen to just control but Singh is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Singh is defending against the submission attempts here by Senior.
Senior works his way into side control. #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.
Senior has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Singh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Senior lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Singh is squirming around, avoiding Senior's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Senior jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Singh manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Senior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around?
Senior happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Senior dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Singh.
Yadeep Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Senior tries to counter with a takedown but Singh is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Senior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Senior drops down looking for a counter takedown but Singh sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Singh clinches up with Senior and pushes him back against the cage.
Singh slows down the pace here.
Senior wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Singh misses with some punches.
Singh swings wildly with an uppercut but Senior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh tries to work over Senior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Singh misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land.
Singh lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Senior.
Senior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Senior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land.
Singh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Singh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Singh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Senior has been cut.#BC2#
Singh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Singh throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Senior counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Senior.
Senior distracts Singh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Senior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Senior wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Senior prevents Singh from getting back to his feet.
Senior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Singh's guard.
Senior working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Singh felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Senior wants to control but Singh is keeping him busy.
Senior content to control rather than advance.
Singh is trying to escape back to his feet but Senior uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T3#
Singh prevents Senior from moving into mount.
Senior is working hard here to advance position.
Senior advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Singh defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Senior.
Senior wants to control the pace but Singh is squirming around nicely.
Singh tries to hold on but Senior postures up.#T4#
Singh is trying to escape the mount.
Senior trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Singh defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Senior.
Senior sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yadeep Singh.
I think Singh 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yadeep Singh! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 11: Rocca vs Turturro
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a leg kick #TD#
and Senior decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sanchez's guard.
Senior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Senior's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Senior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Senior is staying tight to Sanchez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Senior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Senior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Senior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Senior in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sanchez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Senior! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 8: Senior vs Toshiyuki
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toshiyuki lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Senior shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Toshiyuki's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Senior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toshiyuki is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Toshiyuki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Senior is aware though and is defending well.
Senior wants to control from the top but Toshiyuki keeps moving.
Toshiyuki has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Toshiyuki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toshiyuki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Senior's guard. #REVB#
Senior working a defensive guard here.
Toshiyuki passes Senior's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Senior wants to control but Toshiyuki is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Toshiyuki trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Toshiyuki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Senior tries to roll over but Toshiyuki keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Toshiyuki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Senior has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toshiyuki is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Senior actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Toshiyuki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Toshiyuki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Senior is just riding it out for now. Toshiyuki eventually gives up the hold.
Senior looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Senior is pressing down on Toshiyuki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Senior keeping moving, preventing Toshiyuki from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Toshiyuki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Toshiyuki looking to pass the guard.
Senior wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toshiyuki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Senior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Senior can't keep his opponent in guard - Toshiyuki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Senior looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Toshiyuki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Toshiyuki is looking to take a break and control but Senior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Senior wants to improve his position but Toshiyuki is controlling well.
Senior is staying active underneath Toshiyuki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Toshiyuki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Senior has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Toshiyuki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toshiyuki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Senior keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ikeda Toshiyuki dominated that round.
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#
Toshiyuki lands with a hook. Senior tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Senior drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Toshiyuki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Senior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Senior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Toshiyuki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Toshiyuki is not content to let Senior control the position.
Toshiyuki is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshiyuki wants to control but Senior postures up.
Senior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toshiyuki keeps working.
Toshiyuki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Toshiyuki won't allow Senior to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Toshiyuki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Toshiyuki is looking for a sweep. Senior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toshiyuki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Senior's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Senior's back!
Senior looking very determined here, making life difficult for Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Senior haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Senior tries to roll but Toshiyuki sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Senior defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Toshiyuki's arms. #T2##SUB2#
Senior is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Toshiyuki gets his way!
Ikeda Toshiyuki has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Toshiyuki is looking for the choke from the back position but Senior is controlling his hands well.
Toshiyuki is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB2#
Toshiyuki sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Senior taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ikeda Toshiyuki!
Ikeda Toshiyuki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WCF 23: Garcia vs Senior
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Senior avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Senior's coach down at Iron Man (Fitness & Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Senior's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia thuds his right hand into Senior's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garcia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Senior. Senior circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garcia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Senior moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Senior is rocked!
Garcia throws an uppercut from hell that sends Senior clean off his feet! He's out cold! Garcia stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey Garcia!
Mickey Garcia is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mickey Garcia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 6: Garcia vs Andrews
Date: May 13, 2020 |
#R1#
McKnight tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Senior counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McKnight!
McKnight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Senior has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McKnight!
McKnight is squirming around, avoiding Senior's attempts to control the action.
Senior is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McKnight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Senior on the ground.
BOOM! Senior connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McKnight is squirming around, avoiding Senior's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Senior working for a submission but McKnight is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
McKnight defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Senior.
Senior thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Senior has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
McKnight wants to get back to his feet.
Senior trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Senior controlling his opponent.
Senior throwing strikes here but McKnight is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McKnight is trying to stand.
Senior postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McKnight looks a forlorn figure.
Senior sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Senior throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McKnight because Senior loaded up on that one.
Senior scoring with strikes but McKnight is staying in there.
Senior lands with some strikes.#ROC2#
McKnight is rocked!
McKnight is squirming around, avoiding Senior's attempts to control the action.
Oh McKnight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Senior scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McKnight?
Senior lands a big elbow - McKnight is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and McKnight is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joe Senior!
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Event:
WCF WNF 5: Petrov vs Champlain
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Wayne gets a double leg takedown into Senior's guard.
Senior working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Senior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wayne defends it easily.
Senior trying to control the position.
Wayne trying to move into half guard but instead Senior has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wayne wants to improve his position but instead Senior has moved into half guard.
#T1##ES2#
Wayne pushes Senior off and gets back to his feet.
Senior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wayne defends well and Senior ends up having to push Wayne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Wayne darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wayne trying to mount his opponent but Senior defends it.
Senior slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Senior looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Senior wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Senior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Senior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wayne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wayne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wayne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Senior is keeping the position for now.
Senior is adopting a defensive guard.
Senior working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Senior is retaining full guard.
Senior manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wayne manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Senior controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Wayne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Senior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Senior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Senior trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wayne manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Wayne wants to stand but Senior is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wayne trying to control but Senior is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wayne content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Senior has locked up a guillotine! Senior's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Wayne is holding on here and Senior must be using up a lot of energy. Wayne has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Senior gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Senior!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Senior fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bull sprawls well initially but Senior persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Senior is looking for a kimura but Bull is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Senior to get the leverage.
Bull tries to roll over but Senior keeps him under control.
Bull really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Senior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bull trying to control here.
Senior is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bull!
Senior controlling from the full mount.
Senior landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Senior looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Senior content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Senior looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T1#
Bull is looking to improve his position but Senior isn't that keen on the idea.
Bull is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Senior sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bull taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Senior looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bull tries to lock up and control but Senior gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Senior is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bull can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bull is trying to escape the mount.
#T2##SUB#
Bull has left one of his arms exposed and Senior doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bull screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Senior!
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