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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 40
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berwick.
Willis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berwick keeps the fight on the outside.
Berwick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Willis.
Willis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Willis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berwick pinned against the cage. Berwick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Berwick sprawls well. Berwick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Willis gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Willis misses with the combination.
Berwick appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Willis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berwick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Willis is looking to clinch but Berwick is avoiding it.
Willis tries to clinch
and Berwick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Willis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Willis misses with an uppercut. Berwick saw that one coming.
Berwick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Willis.
It looked like Berwick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Willis misses with a low kick.
Willis darts in looking for a takedown but Berwick gets double underhooks and turns Willis into the cage.
It looked like Berwick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeffery Berwick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Willis.
Willis wants to clinch up but Berwick keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Berwick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Willis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berwick fires out a quick counter leg kick but Willis just manages to avoid it.
Willis wants to clinch.
Willis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Berwick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Berwick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Willis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berwick pinned against the cage. Berwick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A quick step to the side and Berwick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Willis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Willis closes the distance and clinches up with Berwick, looking for a takedown. Willis pushes Berwick against the cage but Berwick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Berwick appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Willis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berwick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Willis. Those never looked like landing.
Berwick throws a big counter combination but Willis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Berwick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Willis looks to clinch
and Willis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like John Willis has been cut.
Willis fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Willis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Willis dives in for a single leg takedown but Berwick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Willis clinches.
Berwick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Willis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Willis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berwick's elbow.
Willis swings wildly with an uppercut but Berwick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Willis looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Berwick lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffery Berwick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Willis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Willis dives in for a single leg takedown but Berwick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Berwick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
John Willis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Willis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Berwick.
Berwick is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Willis moves into the clinch.
Willis stops a takedown attempt from Berwick.
Willis is trying to push Berwick away but Berwick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Willis wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Berwick is trying to trip Willis. He has hold of a leg but Willis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Berwick persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Willis manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Berwick has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Willis is trying to keep an underhook but Berwick manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berwick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Willis defending well though. #T1#
Willis wants to control but Berwick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Berwick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Willis defending well though.
Willis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berwick.
Berwick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berwick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Willis defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berwick working Willis over with strikes.
Berwick slips a nice elbow through Willis's hands, connecting with Willis's forehead.
Berwick 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.
Willis trying to control from the bottom.
Willis taking some punishment here, with Berwick in his half guard.
Willis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berwick scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berwick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berwick is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Willis is rocked!
Berwick lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Willis! More strikes land and this one is all over! Berwick jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffery Berwick!
Jeffery Berwick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 37
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Barlow clinches up against the cage.
Barlow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Barlow gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Barlow 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.
Willis is looking for a sweep. Barlow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Willis is staying active underneath Barlow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Willis defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Willis is trying to control but can't.
Willis wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Barlow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barlow is trying to control the action in half guard but Willis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Willis trying to control but Barlow postures up.
Barlow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Willis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barlow slips a nice elbow through Willis's hands, connecting with Willis's forehead.
Barlow trying to mount his opponent but Willis defends it. #T2#
Willis is looking to control Barlow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Willis avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Barlow is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis is pressing down on Barlow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barlow trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom.
Willis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barlow looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barlow tries for a takedown but Willis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Barlow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willis sprawls well. Willis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barlow gets slowly back to his feet.
John Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Barlow.
Barlow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Willis as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Barlow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Willis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barlow trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom.
Willis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barlow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Barlow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Willis dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Barlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Willis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Barlow has his foot on Willis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Willis works his way back into a safe position though.
Barlow wants to improve his position but instead Willis has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willis stalling. #SUB2#
Barlow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willis pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Barlow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Willis rushes Barlow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barlow can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Barlow jumps guard.
Willis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barlow working for a triangle but Willis defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Barlow is looking to stand back up but Willis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Barlow.
Willis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barlow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barlow works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barlow is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Barlow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Willis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barlow.
Barlow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Willis is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Barlow throwing strikes from guard but Willis blocks nicely.
Willis looking to control.
#SUB2#
Barlow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Willis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barlow has Willis in his guard.#REVR#
Barlow pulls Willis in close to prevent any damage.
Willis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ken Barlow has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Willis wants to pass the guard but Barlow is keeping the position.
Willis trying to control but Barlow is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barlow holds on and takes a little breather.
Barlow is trying to keep Willis in close.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barlow wants to sweep here but Willis controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barlow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barlow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
John Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Barlow.
Willis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Barlow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Willis is trying to defend but Barlow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Willis works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Willis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Willis rushes Barlow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Willis stalling.
#TD#
Willis gets control of Barlow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Willis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barlow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barlow looking to pass the guard.
Barlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis wants to sweep but no luck.
Barlow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Willis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barlow is working Willis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Willis trying to keep a closed guard but Barlow is proving a slippery customer.
Willis keeping moving, preventing Barlow from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
John Willis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barlow misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barlow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willis sprawls well. Willis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Barlow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Willis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Barlow.
Barlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barlow.
Willis is looking to counter punch.
Willis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That kick from Willis tenderised Barlow's leg. Barlow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barlow shoots for a takedown but Willis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barlow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Willis gets caught napping as Barlow dives in and scores a takedown. Willis manages to retain guard.
Willis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barlow is looking to work some ground and pound but Willis has wrist control.
Willis is controlling Barlow's posture.
Willis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barlow manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Willis passes into half guard.
Willis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Barlow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Willis fails to advance to Barlow's back. #T4#
Willis wants to control the pace but Barlow is squirming around nicely.
Barlow wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Willis seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Barlow is holding on tight.
Barlow manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barlow is trying to get back to full guard.
Barlow is refusing to be controlled, as Willis sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Willis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Willis 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
RRFC 42: The Kings
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockatansky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rockatansky throws a series of strikes that have Willis backpedaling.
#CUT#It looks like John Willis has been cut.
Willis dodges the punch combination from Rockatansky.
Rockatansky lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Willis backs up against the cage.
Rockatansky throws a nice looking combination but Willis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Willis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockatansky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Willis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Willis throws a head kick that misses.
Rockatansky lands a jab-cross combination.
Rockatansky throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Willis moves into the clinch.
Rockatansky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Willis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Willis tries to score a body lock takedown but Rockatansky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maximilian Rockatansky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Willis.#T1##TD2#
Willis has hold of one of Rockatansky's legs. Rockatansky is fighting the takedown attempt but Willis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Willis wants to control from the top but Rockatansky keeps moving.
Rockatansky managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockatansky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockatansky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Rockatansky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Willis is controlling him.
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockatansky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rockatansky scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from Rockatansky.
Rockatansky is working the combinations to good effect here.#T3#
Willis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rockatansky defends it nicely.
Willis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Willis throws a right hand that Rockatansky ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockatansky also avoids with ease.
Rockatansky misses with an uppercut. Willis saw that one coming.
Rockatansky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#That has opened up John Willis's cut even more.
Maximilian Rockatansky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Rockatansky there.#ROC#Willis is rocked!
Rockatansky ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Willis's jaw. Willis's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Rockatansky does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximilian Rockatansky!
A very excited looking Maximilian Rockatansky 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:
RRFC Challengers 37
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Willis staying out of range there.#CL2#
Willis clinches up with Chan and pushes him back against the cage.
Chan is trying to pull guard but Willis has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Chan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Willis has had enough of the clinch but Chan keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Chan gets control of Willis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Willis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Willis passes Chan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chan wants to sweep but Willis has passed to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan stops Willis from passing to mount.
Willis controlling from side mount. #T1#
Chan prevents Willis from moving into mount. #SU2#
Willis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chan to his feet.
Chan throws a looping overhand right but Willis ducks down to avoid it.
Chan scores with a sloppy right hand. Willis should have avoided that one.
Chan moves out of range as Willis throws a body kick.
Willis shoots in looking for a takedown but Chan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Willis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chan scores with a body shot.
Willis shoots for a takedown but Chan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A quick step to the side and Chan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Willis takes one to the chin there.
Chan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Chan throws the left hand but Willis avoids the punch easily.
Chan throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Chan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Willis, pushing him back against the cage.
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!#TD2#
Willis jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chan being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Willis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Chan wants to stand but Willis is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Chan stands and steps away. Willis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Willis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like John Willis has been cut.
Chan throws a looping overhand right but Willis ducks down to avoid it.
Chan blocks a jab.
Willis walks into a stiff left hand from Chan.
Chan connects with a single shot there.
Willis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chan swivels and escapes.
Charlie Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Willis.
Chan throws out a loose jab but Willis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chan ducks under a wild hook from Willis.
Chan scores with a nice head shot.
Chan throws a low kick but Willis moves out of range easily.
Chan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chan scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#
Willis is rocked!
Chan fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Willis to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Willis looks to clinch but Chan throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Willis taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Charlie Chan!
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 34
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Jacobs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Willis's waist but Willis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacobs off to one side. #CL2#
Jacobs pushes Willis up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacobs is trying to pull guard but Willis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jacobs can't find room to land a body shot as Willis controls the action.
Willis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jacobs jumps guard but Willis stands there with Jacobs around his waist. Jacobs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
John Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Jacobs.
Willis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs tries to pull guard but Willis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Jacobs decides to pull guard.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Willis is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB2#
Jacobs has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Willis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jacobs.
Jacobs being controlled for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jacobs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jacobs tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jacobs trying to remain calm as Willis controls from the top position.#SU#
Willis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jacobs fails to land with a series of punches.
Jacobs shoots for a double leg takedown but Willis sprawls well. He's pushed Jacobs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jacobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Willis, which made it look bad. #CL#
Willis moves into range and clinches up with Jacobs.
Jacobs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Willis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Willis rushes Jacobs and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Jacobs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Willis has him pressed against the cage.
Jacobs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jacobs is trying to drag Willis to the mat but Willis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jacobs jumps guard but Willis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jacobs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Jacobs decides to pull guard.
Willis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #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.
Jacobs is trying to keep Willis in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willis 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Willis 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##CL#
Willis moves into the clinch.
Willis prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacobs tries to pull guard but Willis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jacobs is stalling here.
#TD#
Willis tightens his grip and picks Jacobs up, before dumping him to the ground. Jacobs manages to land in guard.
Jacobs is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Willis dives into side control.
#REVB#
Jacobs trying to control but Willis flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs tries to roll but Willis sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Jacobs do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T1#
Jacobs is trying to break free.
Willis is riding his opponent, not letting Jacobs buck him off. #SUB#
Willis looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Jacobs taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Willis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Willis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Willis is trying to drag Nox to the mat but Nox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Willis scores with a hook to the body.
Willis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Willis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Nox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Willis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Willis has Nox pushed against the cage.
Willis can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Willis pulls Nox into guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Nox drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Willis dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Nox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Willis is controlling him.
Willis passes Nox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nox looks winded!
Willis stalling.
Willis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis stops Nox from getting back to his feet.
Willis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Willis lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Willis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Willis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nox for as long as he can get away with.
Nox is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Nox has managed to clinch.
Willis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nox is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Willis tries a body shot but Nox blocks it.
Nox swings wildly with an uppercut but Willis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Willis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nox working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nox misses with a punch on the inside.
Nox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nox looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Willis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Willis is looking for a takedown.
Nox is trying to maintain a safe position but Willis gets an underhook and turns Nox into the cage.
Nox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nox.
Nox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nox is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nox is breathing heavily.#TD#
Willis is trying to trip Nox. He has hold of a leg but Nox is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Willis persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SU#
Nox is working an open guard so Willis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Willis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Willis. #T1##TD#
Willis jumps guard and drags Nox to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Willis is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Willis won't allow Nox to get back to his feet.
Willis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Willis passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Willis moves into full mount! Nox won't be happy about that!
Willis working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
Nox stops Willis from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Willis controlling the position easily from mount.
Willis moves to the back.
Willis is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3##SUB#
Willis tightening his grip on Nox, looking for the choke.
Nox is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Willis continues to stall.#SUB#
Willis has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Nox is defending well but eventually Willis manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Nox has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Willis!
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