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Event:
BB 48 - Olsen vs Hoost
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Wu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wu showed some decent athleticism there.
Kaloev wants to control but Wu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wu wants to pass to mount but Kaloev is defending the position.
Kaloev is looking to control Wu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaloev avoid being mounted?
Kaloev wants to stand back up but Wu manages to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Wu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaloev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wu is looking to take a break and control but Kaloev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Kaloev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
An elbow from Wu crashes against the mat.
Kaloev regains half guard.
Wu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaloev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Wu is looking for a kimura but Kaloev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wu to get the leverage.
Wu is looking to take a break and control but Kaloev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaloev manages to get to full guard.
Kaloev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaloev can't keep his opponent in guard - Wu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Wu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaloev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaloev is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Wu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaloev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaloev.
Kaloev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wu's guard. #REVR#
Kaloev slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kaloev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaloev tries to pass to full mount but Wu defends it. #SUB2#
Wu actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Wu is looking for a sweep. Kaloev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaloev is looking to take a break and control but Wu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wu is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaloev is trying to control. Wu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaloev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Kaloev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wu is now in Kaloev's guard. A big mistake from Kaloev there, giving up the dominant position!
Kaloev controls Wu momentarily but Wu frees himself.
Wu wants to control from the top but Kaloev keeps moving. #T4#
Kaloev pulls Wu in close to prevent any damage.
Kaloev controls Wu momentarily but Wu frees himself.
Wu preventing the sweep.
Kaloev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kaloev is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaloev being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Wu is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaloev is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuxiang Wu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Wu gets the takedown into side control.
Kaloev is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Wu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaloev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu wants to control but Kaloev is keeping him busy.
Kaloev is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Wu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaloev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Kaloev regains half guard.
Wu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Wu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaloev sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaloev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wu trying to control from half guard but Kaloev is working away.
Kaloev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaloev.
Kaloev 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##SUB#
Kaloev 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.
#SUB2#
Wu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Kaloev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wu is just riding it out for now. Kaloev eventually gives up the hold.
Wu gets back to full guard.
Kaloev slips nicely into half guard.
Kaloev is trying to control. Wu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wu trying to control here.
Yuxiang Wu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wu manages to get to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Kaloev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kaloev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wu is keeping the position for now.
Kaloev forces his way into half guard.
Kaloev trying to pass the guard but Wu defending well.
Wu manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Wu has his foot on Kaloev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaloev works his way back into a safe position though.
Wu keeping moving, preventing Kaloev from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaloev is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Wu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wu can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaloev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kaloev is keen to just control but Wu is a slippery customer.
Wu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaloev slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kaloev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wu sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Wu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kaloev seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Wu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Kaloev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kaloev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Wu 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#
Kaloev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kaloev is tightening it up a little... Wu has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wu reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wu taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kaloev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Abdul Kaloev!
Abdul Kaloev really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conquer logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
BB 42 - Wright vs Anubis
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Wu or perhaps it was just good defense by Maharajah, which made it look bad.
Maharajah feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maharajah looks to throw the jab but Wu is out of range.
Maharajah lands a nice hook to Wu's body. Wu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maharajah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maharajah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maharajah scores with a hook.
Wu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Maharajah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maharajah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Maharajah darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wu is looking to improve his position.
Wu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maharajah is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Wu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maharajah pulls his head out easily.
Wu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Maharajah jumps into side control!
Maharajah lands a few punches from side control.
Maharajah has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wu struggling a bit here.#T2#
Wu is trying to improve his position.
Maharajah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wu keeps working.
Maharajah working away.
Maharajah lands a nice forearm strike.
Wu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wu is looking for a sweep.
Wu can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Maharajah in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Wu is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Osiris Maharajah! |
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Event:
BB 36 - Land vs Pavlek
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Wu stuffs the takedown attempt from Battaglia. Battaglia gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Battaglia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Wu looking for submissions off his back.
Wu is looking to improve his position.
Wu gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Battaglia.
Wu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Wu working for a triangle but Battaglia defends it easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Wu is looking for a triangle but Battaglia pushes his legs off easily.
Battaglia trying to control but Wu is working from the bottom.
Battaglia wants to get up but he can't break Wu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Wu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wu is trying to control the position but Battaglia postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Wu is looking for a triangle but Battaglia pushes his legs off easily.
Wu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wu keeping full guard, as Battaglia tries to pass.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Battaglia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Battaglia.
Wu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Battaglia defends it well.#TD#
Battaglia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wu won't allow Battaglia to pass to mount. #T3#
Battaglia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wu is trying to control but Battaglia manages to pass to mount!
Wu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Battaglia avoids the attempt from Wu to control.
Battaglia prevents Wu from getting the reversal.
Battaglia pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Battaglia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wu is looking to escape. #T4#
Battaglia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wu wants to control but Battaglia is having none of it.
Wu is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Battaglia is staying active.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wu is looking to get to half guard.
Battaglia controlling the pace for now.
Wu tries to reverse the position but Battaglia maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Battaglia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Battaglia goes for a double leg but Wu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wu continues to drive forward.#TD#
Battaglia drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battaglia wants to stand but Wu is controlling the position.
Wu passes Battaglia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wu wants to free his trapped foot but Battaglia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Battaglia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wu takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Wu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Battaglia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wu looking to pass the guard.
Battaglia managing to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Battaglia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Battaglia holds on and takes a little breather.
Wu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wu wants to control from the top but Battaglia keeps moving.
Battaglia 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.
Wu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Battaglia is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Battaglia is trying to keep Wu in close.
Wu wants to control from the top but Battaglia keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Battaglia enables Wu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Battaglia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wu passes Battaglia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Battaglia defending well though. #ES#
Battaglia kicks Wu off and gets back to his feet.
Wu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Battaglia.
Battaglia scores with a hook.#T3#
Wu takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wu enables Battaglia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Battaglia stopping the sweep attempt from Wu.#SUB2#
Wu looking for subs off his back but Battaglia has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Wu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Battaglia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Wu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marco Battaglia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Battaglia prevents Wu from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Wu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Battaglia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wu can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Wu actively working from the bottom here.
Wu trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battaglia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Battaglia dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Battaglia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Battaglia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Wu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Wu is looking for a kimura but Battaglia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wu to get the leverage.
Wu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battaglia keeps working.
Battaglia won't allow Wu to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Wu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Battaglia sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battaglia is controlling Wu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wu is keen to just control but Battaglia is a slippery customer.
Wu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SUB2#
Wu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Wu wants to work for an arm triangle but Battaglia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Wu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Battaglia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wu wants to free his trapped foot but Battaglia is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Wu seems to be working for a kimura but Battaglia defends the submission attempt.
Yuxiang Wu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Wu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Wu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Battaglia keeping hold of Wu's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Wu is looking for a kimura but Battaglia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wu to get the leverage.
Battaglia manages to get to full guard.
Battaglia pulls Wu in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Battaglia 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#
Battaglia slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Wu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battaglia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wu tries to get to full guard but Battaglia has control of the leg.
Wu is still trying to improve position.#T4##SUB2#
Wu looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Battaglia pushes past his half guard into mount!
Wu working to try and regain half guard.
Wu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Battaglia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Battaglia working Wu over with strikes here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wu manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Wu actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Battaglia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Battaglia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Marco Battaglia!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Marco Battaglia!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Marco Battaglia!
Marco Battaglia wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Marco Battaglia made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
BB 30 - Abner vs Hoost
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Fabinho connects with a jab.#TD#
Fabinho dives in and scores a takedown into Wu's guard.#SUB2#
Wu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fabinho cracks Wu with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Wu is looking for a triangle but Fabinho pushes his legs off easily.
Fabinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wu is keeping the position for now.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Wu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fabinho is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Fabinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabinho has managed to get both his arms back between Wu's legs - danger averted.
Fabinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Fabinho looking to pass the guard.
Fabinho stopping the sweep attempt from Wu.#SUB2#
Wu is looking for a triangle but Fabinho pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Wu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fabinho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wu keeping full guard, as Fabinho tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fabinho 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 Wu.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fabinho scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fabinho lands a nice forearm strike.
Fabinho looks up at the clock and then as Wu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fabinho smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fabinho works to advance to full mount. Wu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wu is looking to improve his position but Fabinho isn't that keen on the idea.
Fabinho landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've been hearing that Fabinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fabinho trying to control but Wu is having none of it.
Wu taking shots to the head.
Fabinho lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wu is looking to improve his position but Fabinho isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Fabinho looking to control but Wu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fabinho avoids the attempt from Wu to control.
Fabinho looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wu is looking to improve his position but Fabinho isn't that keen on the idea.
Wu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fabinho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wu looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Fabinho 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.#SUB#
Wu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fabinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wu has managed to get both his arms back between Fabinho's legs - danger averted.
Wu tries to free his leg and advance position but Fabinho is retaining full guard.
Wu trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fabinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wu preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a triangle but Wu pushes his legs off easily.
Wu looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fabinho throws an overhand right that lands on Wu's shoulder, as Wu tries to avoid the shot.
Fabinho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Wu.
Fabinho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fabinho defends it well.
Fabinho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fabinho throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Wu counters with a single leg into guard. Fabinho didn't expect that. #SUB#
Fabinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roberto Fabinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fabinho looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wu slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Fabinho wants to control but Wu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fabinho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wu is looking to work some ground and pound but Fabinho has wrist control.
Wu wants to pass the guard but Fabinho is keeping the position.
Fabinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Fabinho, not yet. #SUB2#
Wu has gone for a leg lock! Fabinho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wu's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Wu has his foot on Fabinho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fabinho works his way back into a safe position though.
Fabinho lands a couple of elbows.
Fabinho looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Wu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fabinho is aware though and is defending well.
Fabinho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wu's head.
Fabinho cracks Wu with a solid left hand.
Fabinho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Fabinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabinho has managed to get both his arms back between Wu's legs - danger averted.
Fabinho forces his way into half guard.
Fabinho is looking to advance position but Wu won't allow it.
Wu is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Wu looking for submissions off his back.
Wu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wu.
Wu working a defensive guard but Fabinho manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fabinho tries to move to mount but Wu blocks the move with his legs.
Wu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Fabinho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Wu is refusing to be controlled, as Fabinho sits in half guard.
Fabinho looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Wu with the active half guard here but Fabinho passes nicely into side control.
Fabinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wu can do to turn this around?
Wu is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Fabinho dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Wu gets caught flat footed, as Fabinho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wu has momentary wrist control but Fabinho slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Wu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fabinho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Wu keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fabinho 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 Wu.
Fabinho working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wu won't allow Fabinho to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Wu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Wu tries to get to full guard but Fabinho has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fabinho wants to work for an arm triangle but Wu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Wu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fabinho pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Wu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fabinho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fabinho lands a couple of good shots and Wu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Yuxiang Wu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fabinho connects with a big shot to the side of Wu's head.
#SUB#
Fabinho is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wu for a finish.
Fabinho cracks Wu with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Wu from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Wu rolls, trying to escape but Fabinho keeps control of the position.
Wu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fabinho is landing with some decent strikes but Wu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wu is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Wu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fabinho lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Wu is rocked!
Fabinho unloading with bombs!
Wu is still in real trouble! Can Fabinho finish him?
Fabinho tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Wu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Fabinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fabinho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fabinho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fabinho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wu's head.
Fabinho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fabinho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fabinho slips nicely into half guard.
Fabinho trying to control the pace.
Fabinho seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wu for as long as he can get away with.
Wu seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Fabinho continues to stall.#SUB2#
Wu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fabinho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Roberto Fabinho wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Roberto Fabinho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BB 20 - Bleak vs Land
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Wu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kururugi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wu passes to full mount!
Kururugi is trying desperately to improve position.
Wu wants to take his opponent's back but Kururugi doesn't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kururugi blocking the ground and pound.
Wu can't control as he wanted to and Kururugi manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB#
Wu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kururugi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wu. #T1#
Wu tries to pass to full mount but Kururugi defends it.
Wu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wu prevents Kururugi from improving his position.#SUB#
Wu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wu is controlling the pace.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Wu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kururugi is not content to let Wu control the position.
Wu tries to pass to full mount but Kururugi defends it.
Wu stalling. #T3##SUB#
Wu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kururugi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wu content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kururugi throws a leg kick but Wu checks it.
Wu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Wu shoots in and bounces Kururugi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Wu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kururugi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wu has Kururugi in his guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Wu is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kururugi rolls with it to try and escape but Wu cranks on the arm and Kururugi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuxiang Wu!
Yuxiang Wu 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:
KoF:IW - Okongwu X Van Hoodonk
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Spears.
Spears tries to clinch up.
Spears throws a hook to the side of Wu's head but Wu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spears swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wu.
An elbow from Wu crashes against the mat.
Wu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Spears is trying to buck Wu off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spears is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spears is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wu throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1##SUB2#
Wu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spears wants to get back to his feet but Wu drags him back down.#SUB2#
Wu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spears knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spears wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Wu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spears, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Wu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Wu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spears has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Spears wants to get back to his feet but Wu drags him back down.
Wu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Wu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Wu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wu looking to control but instead Spears has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Spears is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Wu seems to be looking for submissions.
Spears is trying to stand back up but Wu is controlling him
Wu wants to free his trapped foot but Spears is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Wu is trying to control. Spears wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spears won't allow Wu to pass to mount.
Spears is staying active underneath Wu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Spears tries to kick Wu off but Wu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spears's head.
Wu moves nicely into side control.
Spears is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Wu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spears, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Wu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuxiang Wu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Wu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spears tries to avoid it but Wu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spears to the ground. Spears escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've been told by Spears's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spears getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wu walks into a left hand.
Spears misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wu. Spears does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spears swings for the body but Wu moves out of range.
Wu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Wu.
Wu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spears to score with a decent uppercut.
Wu shoots in looking for a takedown. Spears tries to sprawl out of it but Wu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spears manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Spears misses with a body shot.
Spears connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wu moves away from the strike by Spears.
Wu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A left lands for Spears.
Spears misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Wu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spears's guard.
Spears can't keep his opponent in guard - Wu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wu is looking to advance position but Spears won't allow it.
Spears tries to kick Wu off but Wu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Spears!
Poor strikes thrown by Wu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T2#
Spears tries to hold on but Wu postures up.
Wu thowing shots but they're missing.
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!
Spears is trying to escape the mount but Wu keeps good control and instead manages to take Spears's back.
#SUB2#
Wu is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Spears wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Wu is persistently looking for the submission but Spears is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Wu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Spears 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 Wu gets his way!
#T3#
Spears is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Spears is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Spears is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Wu 's hooks. #SUB2#
Wu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spears is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spears is squirming around, avoiding Wu's attempts to control the action.
Spears is trying to stand up.
Poor strikes thrown by Wu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB2#
Wu has hold of Spears's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spears manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wu trying to control but Spears is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuxiang Wu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wu ducks under a wild hook from Spears.
Spears darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spears with a hook.
Spears throws a front kick aimed at Wu's knee but Wu avoids it well.
Spears misses with a straight left.
Wu shoots in and drives through. Spears sprawls well.
Wu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Spears does it's job there.
A big right from Spears misses.
Wu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spears loads up on a big right hand but Wu slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spears looks to land a right hand but Wu moved out of range.
Aaron Spears seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spears throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spears.
#T1#
Wu slips a jab and a cross from Spears.
Wu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Spears throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spears throws a looping overhand right but Wu ducks down to avoid it.
Spears blocks a jab.#TD2#
Wu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spears is trying to defend but Wu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wu throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Spears to regain full guard.
Spears keeping moving, preventing Wu from controlling successfully.
Spears wants to stand but Wu is controlling the position.
Wu trying to control the position from guard on top but Spears is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuxiang Wu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wu content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Wu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spears is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wu, into his guard. #REVR#
Spears wanted to stand there but Wu had control of the position. #SUB2#
Wu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spears doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spears manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Wu trying to control the position.
Wu pulls Spears in close to prevent any damage.
Spears would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Wu is looking for a triangle here but Spears uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wu can't do much from the bottom here.
Spears tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wu tries to bench press Spears off him but Spears keeps the position.
Wu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aaron Spears has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wu trying to control but Spears postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spears lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spears would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wu managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Spears showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wu 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuxiang Wu!
A relieved looking Yuxiang Wu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - New Contenders
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Bryant scores with a punch to the head.
Bryant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Wu.
Good standup being displayed there by Bryant as he connects with a hook.
Wu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bryant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wu somewhat.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wu connects with a jab.
Bryant lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wu. #T1#
Bryant tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bryant somewhat.
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
Wu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bryant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wu counters with a straight right hand.
Bryant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bryant defends it well.#TD2#
Bryant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wu won't allow Bryant to get back to his feet. #T2##ES#
Bryant is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wu presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wu tries to pull guard but Bryant holds him up against the cage and eventually Wu drops back down to his feet.
Kobe Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuxiang Wu.#BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wu walks into a straight right hand from Bryant.
Bryant scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Bryant.
Wu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bryant.
Wu dives in for a single leg takedown but Bryant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wu shoots for a takedown but Bryant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bryant is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Wu does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Bryant drops Wu with a beautiful combination! Wu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bryant is looking for the KO!#ROC#Wu is rocked!
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wu is still on wobbly legs! Can Bryant finish him?#T3#
Wu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wu seems to have recovered his senses.
Bryant throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Wu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wu! But no joy.
Wu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bryant as he jumps to the side.
As Wu looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Wu just gets out of the way.
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bryant swinging wildly here.
Wu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bryant as he avoids it easily.
Bryant scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Wu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Bryant looks to land a combination but Wu avoids it well.
Bryant displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bryant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Bryant both land. Nice combination.
Wu thuds a left hand into Bryant's body.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Wu with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bryant to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Wu misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wu slips a jab from Bryant.
Wu throws out a counter right but Bryant avoids it with no problem.
Bryant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wu.
Wu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wu shoots and misses
and Bryant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Bryant dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Wu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bryant being controlled here, momentarily.
Wu won't allow Bryant to get back to his feet.
Wu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bryant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wu looking to control.
Wu has a closed guard, preventing Bryant from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bryant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wu can do to turn this around?#SU#
Bryant stands up from Wu's guard - Bryant perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Wu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bryant.
Wu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bryant throws a low kick but Wu avoids it.
Wu jabs Bryant right on the nose. Bryant blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Bryant gets a takedown into half guard.
Wu is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Wu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Wu trying to control here.
Bryant trying to mount his opponent but Wu defends it. #SUB2#
Wu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bryant pulls his head out easily.
Bryant seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Wu wants to improve his position but Bryant is controlling well.
Wu wants to control but Bryant is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Wu looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Wu tries to roll over but Bryant keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Wu actively working from the bottom here.
Wu is pressing down on Bryant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bryant 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.
Kobe Bryant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Wu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bryant has passed into half guard!
Wu wants to improve his position but Bryant is controlling well.
#SU#
Bryant stands up from half guard.
A solid body kick from Bryant.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bryant!
Bryant throws a one two combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Bryant dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bryant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wu.
Bryant lands with a shot to the body.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wu.
Wu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2#
Wu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wu is trying to control the action in half guard but Bryant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Wu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wu is pressing down on Bryant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bryant is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu prevents Bryant from standing back up.
Wu is taking a breather. Bryant 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.#ES#
Bryant makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kobe Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bryant misses with the combination.
Bryant throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bryant.
Bryant throws a right hand that Wu ducks under and follows up with a left that Wu also avoids with ease.
Bryant loads up on a big right hand but Wu slips the punch.
Bryant stuns Wu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bryant scores with a jab to the head.
Bryant throws a lazy head kick
and Wu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yuxiang Wu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bryant feints and then cracks Wu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wu down.
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
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!
Bryant cracks Wu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bryant throws a right and a left that Wu avoids nicely.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wu tests Bryant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bryant throws a right and a left that Wu avoids nicely.
Wu shoots for a takedown but Bryant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kobe Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuxiang Wu.
Wu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Bryant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bryant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Wu.
Wu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bryant stuffs the takedown attempt from Wu. Wu gets slowly back to his feet.
Wu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bryant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wu.
Wu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Bryant scores with a spinning back kick!
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Wu.
Wu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bryant sprawls well. Bryant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wu gets slowly back to his feet.
Kobe Bryant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bryant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wu lands a glancing blow to the side of Bryant's head.
Bryant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Bryant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bryant has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Bryant!
Kobe Bryant bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CMMA 131 De Minaur v Panic
Date: Jul 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Wu darts in looking for a takedown but Philippe gets double underhooks and turns Wu into the cage.
Yuxiang Wu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Philippe scores with a jab to the body.
Wu shoots in and drives through. Philippe sprawls well.
Philippe is looking to counter punch.
Wu tries to move into range but Philippe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wu misses with a takedown attempt
and Philippe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peguero Jean Philippe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuxiang Wu.
Wu has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Philippe counters with a nice right hand that sends Wu toppling to the canvas! Wu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Philippe finish him?!#ROC#Wu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Philippe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wu is still on wobbly legs! Can Philippe finish him?
Philippe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wu.
Wu is looking to clinch but Philippe is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Philippe misses its target.
Wu seems to have recovered his senses.
Wu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Philippe defends it nicely.#KD#
Philippe lands a big right hand that sends Wu crashing to the mat! Philippe stays standing though and waves Wu back to his feet!
Philippe throws a hook to the side of Wu's head but Wu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Philippe looks to score with a jab to the body but Wu is just out of range.#KD#
Philippe lands a big head kick that sends Wu tumbling to the mat! Philippe takes a step backwards and waves Wu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wu shoots in for a double leg but Philippe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wu slips a straight right by Philippe.#CL2#
Wu clinches. #BC#
Philippe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wu tests Philippe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wu misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Philippe counters by clinching up.
Wu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
I was talking to Philippe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Philippe tries a body shot but Wu blocks it.
Philippe misses with a body punch.
Philippe lands a right hand.
Wu jumps guard but Philippe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wu tries to pull guard but Philippe holds him up against the cage and eventually Wu drops back down to his feet.
Philippe has a couple of punches blocked by Wu.
#TD2#
Wu pulls Philippe into guard.
Philippe wants to control from the top but Wu keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Wu working for a triangle but Philippe defends it easily.
Philippe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Philippe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Philippe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wu keeping moving, preventing Philippe from controlling successfully.
Philippe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Philippe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Philippe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Philippe tries to free his leg and advance position but Wu is retaining full guard.
Wu looking to control.
Philippe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Wu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Philippe is aware though and is defending well.
Philippe trying to control but Wu is working from the bottom.
Philippe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Philippe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Philippe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wu works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Philippe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Philippe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Philippe 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.
Philippe throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Philippe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Philippe has managed to get both his arms back between Wu's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Wu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Philippe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Wu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Philippe defends it easily.
Philippe is looking to work some ground and pound but Wu has wrist control.
Philippe throwing strikes from guard but Wu blocks nicely.
Philippe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wu's guard.
Philippe stopping the sweep attempt from Wu.
Wu trying to keep a closed guard but Philippe is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Wu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Philippe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Philippe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Philippe has managed to get both his arms back between Wu's legs - danger averted.
Philippe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Wu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Philippe content to stall in guard here.
Philippe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peguero Jean Philippe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Philippe throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Wu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wu.
Philippe wriggles free and stands up.
Philippe throws a jab when Wu was well out of range.
Wu scores with a nice head shot.
Wu shoots and misses
and Philippe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Wu catches Philippe right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Wu.
Wu throws a poor cross that misses
and Philippe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Philippe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wu tries for a takedown but Philippe circles away easily
and Philippe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Wu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Philippe's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Philippe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Philippe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Philippe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Philippe scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Wu blocks a body shot from Philippe.
Wu is trying to pull guard but Philippe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peguero Jean Philippe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuxiang Wu.
Philippe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wu tries to pull guard but Philippe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Philippe working aggressively here.
Philippe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wu is looking for a takedown.
Wu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Philippe - that landed with a thud.
Wu is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Philippe.
Wu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Philippe lands an uppercut.
Philippe cracks Wu with a nice body shot.#BC#
Philippe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Philippe clobbers Wu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Philippe finds Wu's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Wu flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Philippe lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Wu will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peguero Jean Philippe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Peguero Jean Philippe waved his t-shirt featuring Undead Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
C4 - XXXIV - Evan vs. Lyoba
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Wu with that takedown attempt.
Yarborough displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wu.
Wu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuxiang Wu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wu misses with a looping left.
Wu with a poor takedown
and Yarborough makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yarborough but Yarborough pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yarborough swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Yarborough finds it's way through Wu's defenses.
Yarborough moves out of range as Wu strikes.
Yarborough appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yarborough connects with a body shot that sends Wu's belly button to the back.
Yarborough works the jab nicely.#T1#
Yarborough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yarborough has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wu moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wu or perhaps it was just good defense by Yarborough, which made it look bad.
Yarborough getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yarborough slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Wu is rocked!
Wu misses with a takedown
and Yarborough counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yarborough drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Wu right on the button. Wu goes down! Yarborough follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Yarborough gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Yarborough!
After winning the bout, James Yarborough thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
C4 XXVII - Abner vs. Pwent
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Diesel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diesel looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Wu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diesel passes into half guard.
Diesel 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.
Diesel passes to side control.
Diesel is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wu's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu is trying to control Diesel's posture but Diesel avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Wu'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.
Wu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diesel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Wu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diesel happy to just control the position for now.
Diesel wants to control but Wu is keeping him busy.
Wu is looking for a sweep.
Wu regains half guard there - taking advantage of Diesel's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel is keen to just control but Wu is a slippery customer.
Wu trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wu sees it coming and defends easily.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Wu is defending well. #SUB#
Wu actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel uses his free foot to push down on Wu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wu.
Wu is controlling an arm, preventing Diesel from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Wu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel fails to advance to Wu's back.
Wu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Diesel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wu tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away. #T4##SUB2#
Diesel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wu is surviving well by controlling Diesel's body position as best he can.
Wu is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel trying to control but Wu is having none of it.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wu is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hayn Diesel dominated that round.
That's time! Wu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Wu looking to score a takedown here. Diesel is defending well but Wu drives through and ends up in Diesel's guard.
Diesel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Wu looking for submissions off his back.
Wu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Wu tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diesel working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wu's thigh. Wu counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu looking for a sweep. Not yet Wu, not yet.
Wu trying to control the position.
#T1#
Diesel wants to control from the top but Wu keeps moving.
Wu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel advances position into side control!
Wu is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Diesel has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Wu is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Diesel yanks on the arm and Wu is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Diesel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hayn Diesel!
During a confident post fight interview, Hayn Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C4 XXIII - Wu vs. Dias
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Dias has knocked Wu down with a huge combo! Dias steps away and waves a wobbly Wu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Wu is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Yuxiang Wu has been cut.#TD#
Wu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oh Wu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wu seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Wu is looking for a kimura but Dias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wu to get the leverage. #SUB#
Wu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dias is looking for a sweep. Wu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Wu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dias is just riding it out for now. Wu eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Wu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dias tries to get to full guard but Wu has control of the leg.
Wu is pressing down on Dias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dias is holding on for now. #T1##SUB#
Dias is defending against the submission attempts here by Wu.
Wu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Wu seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wu is looking to advance position but Dias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T2#
Wu tries to reverse the position but Dias maintains control.
Dias wants to stand but Wu is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Dias looking to control but Wu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wu is desperately trying to improve his position but Dias has a good base and remains in mount.
Dias wants to control the pace but Wu is squirming around nicely.
Wu regains half guard.
Wu is trying to control but Dias passes into side control!
Wu is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Dead Disney World, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Wu can't do much from the bottom here.
Wu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wu is working hard here to advance position.
Wu struggling a bit here.
Wu is looking for a sweep.
Wu is trying to control Dias's posture but Dias avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dias is looking to take a break and control but Wu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dias tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wu slips under a jab.
Dias lands with a good body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wu shoots in looking for a takedown. Dias tries to sprawl out of it but Wu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wu shoots in for a takedown but Dias shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wu.
Dias looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Dias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuxiang Wu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dias tries to avoid it but Wu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dias to the ground. Dias escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dias tests Wu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dias.
A jab from Dias misses.
Yuxiang Wu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Dias misses its intended target.
Dias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dias lands a right hook to the body.
Dias connects with a single shot there.
Wu shoots in for a takedown but Dias shows good takedown defense.
Dias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crack! Dias connects with the perfect overhand right and Wu falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Dias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quintus Dias!
Quintus Dias is the new middleweight champion!
Quintus Dias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C4 XX - Viginti Poeliis
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Wu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lightning but Lightning pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Wu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wu trying to control the position from guard on top but Lightning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lightning not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lightning keeping full guard, as Wu tries to pass.
Wu trying to control the position from guard on top but Lightning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu stopping the sweep attempt from Lightning.
Lightning utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Wu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wu prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1##SUB2#
Wu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lightning, who protects the arm well.
Wu scores with punches from side control.
Lightning can't do much from the bottom here.
Lightning is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Wu tries for a kimura but Lightning is defending well.
Lightning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lightning is working hard here to advance position.
Wu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2##SUB2#
Wu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lightning, who protects the arm well.
Lightning is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Wu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lightning has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lightning is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lightning keeps working.
Lightning tries to bench press Wu off him but Wu keeps the position. #T3#
Wu in side control, throwing shots but Lightning defends.
Lightning is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Wu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wu working the ground and pound but Lightning is defending the strikes.
Lightning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wu is looking to take a break and control but Lightning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lightning tries to buck Wu off but Wu is having none of it.#SUB2#
Wu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lightning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4##SUB2#
Wu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Wu tries for a kimura but Lightning is defending well.
Lightning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wu working away.
Lightning is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Wu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Wu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lightning, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuxiang Wu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Wu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wu wants to control but Lightning is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Wu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lightning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lightning is trying to improve his position.
Yuxiang Wu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wu taking a break here but Lightning is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lightning swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Wu trying to control but Lightning is working from the bottom.
Lightning wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wu is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Wu 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.
Wu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wu avoids the attempt from Lightning to control.#SUB2#
Wu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lightning is surviving well by controlling Wu's body position as best he can. #T2#
Wu prevents Lightning from getting the reversal.
Wu throws some wild stikes that Lightning manages to avoid easily.
Wu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lightning is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wu wants to take Lightning's back here but Lightning is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wu tries to control but Lightning wriggling away.
Wu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lightning because Wu loaded up on that one.
Wu tries to control but Lightning wriggling away.
Lightning wants to hold on but Wu pushes him away.
Lightning is squirming around, avoiding Wu's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB2#
Wu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lightning is now in Wu's guard. A big mistake from Wu there, giving up the dominant position!
Wu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Wu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lightning trying to control but Wu is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lightning engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lightning cracks Wu with a solid left hand.#T4##SUB2#
Wu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lightning has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Wu working for a triangle but Lightning defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Wu pushes a forearm under Lightning's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lightning is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuxiang Wu!
Yuxiang Wu is the new middleweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Yuxiang Wu made sure he mentioned Carnage , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
C4 XIII - Kaki vs. Pikel
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Wu staying out of range there.
Wu shoots in and drives through. Gump sprawls well.
Wu dives in and grabs Gump's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gump pushes down on Wu's head and hops out.#TD#
Wu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gump really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wu controlling the action here.
Wu tries to pass to full mount but Gump defends it.
Gump is refusing to be controlled, as Wu sits in half guard.
Gump looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wu.
Gump won't allow Wu to pass to mount. #T1#
Wu prevents Gump from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wu wants to free his trapped foot but Gump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wu wants to take a breather but Gump is having none of it.
Gump wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Wu is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gump can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Wu is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Wu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gump sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wu is taking a breather. Gump 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.#SUB#
Wu is looking for a kimura but Gump is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wu to get the leverage. #SUB#
Wu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wu. #SUB#
Wu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gump defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gump looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wu trying to mount his opponent but Gump defends it.
Gump looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gump 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.
Gump is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wu trying to control from half guard but Gump is working away. #T3#
Gump is trying to stand up here but Wu is controlling him well.
Wu wants to free his trapped foot but Gump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wu stops Gump from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wu trying to pass the guard but Gump defending well. #SUB#
Wu is working for a kimura but Gump is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wu in particular looking to stall.
Gump is looking to escape.#SUB#
Wu is looking for a kimura but Gump is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wu to get the leverage.
Wu prevents Gump from standing back up.
#SUB#
Wu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gump sees it coming and defends easily.
Wu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gump knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Gump pushes Wu off looking to stand but Wu dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wu shoots in looking for a takedown but Gump manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuxiang Wu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gump throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Wu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gump pushes Wu off but Wu dives into side control.
Wu tries to advance to mount but Gump denies him.
Wu is working hard here to advance position.
Gump is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wu is looking to take a break and control but Gump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuxiang Wu dominated that round.
That's time! Wu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gump just misses with a punch to the body.
Wu looks for a takedown but Gump sprawls well.
Wu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gump.
Wu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gump circles away.#TD#
Wu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gump's guard.
Wu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gump can do to turn this around?
Wu postures up in Gump's guard and throws a big left but Gump blocks it.
Wu throwing strikes but missing.
Wu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wu prevents Gump from getting back to his feet.
Wu trying to control but Gump is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gump is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wu wants to pass the guard but Gump is keeping the position.#T1#
Wu passes into half guard.
Wu trying to mount his opponent but Gump defends it.
Wu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wu tries to control but Gump wriggling away.
Gump wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB#
Wu looking to secure an arm triangle but Gump defends it well.
Gump really wants to buck Wu off and get back to his feet.
Wu controlling the pace for now.
Wu wants to control the pace but Gump is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Wu won't let Gump get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gump is squirming around, avoiding Wu's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Wu has control of Gump's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gump regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gump is trying to stand but he's just given Wu his back.
Gump is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Wu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gump trying to get back to his feet but Wu is in full control for now.
Wu tries to get the hooks in deep but Gump pushed the leg off. #T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Wu is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Yuxiang Wu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wu throwing sloppy strikes.
Wu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Wu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gump is trying to get back to his feet but Wu has full control of the position and if anything, Gump has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gump staying busy and making it hard for Wu to control.
Gump wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Wu looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Wu working for the choke. #T4##SUB#
Wu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wu trying to control momentarily.
Gump is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Wu has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gump has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Gump is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gump has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Wu.
Gump is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuxiang Wu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gump gets caught napping as Wu dives in and scores a takedown. Gump manages to retain guard.
Wu wants to control from the top but Gump keeps moving.
Wu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gump is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wu tries to free his leg and advance position but Gump is retaining full guard.
Gump wants to stand up but Wu is controlling him.
Wu trying to control but Gump is working from the bottom.
Wu is really struggling to control Gump but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wu won't allow Gump to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu wants to control from the top but Gump keeps moving.
Gump wants to stand but Wu is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wu shoots in for a takedown but Gump shows good takedown defense.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gump, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Gump lands an overhand right.
Wu fails to land the takedown.
Gump loads up on a big right hand but Wu slips the punch.
Wu shoots for a double leg takedown but Gump sprawls well. He's pushed Wu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuxiang Wu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Gump lands.
Wu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gump sprawls well. Gump wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wu gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Wu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gump quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Wu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wu.
Wu is looking to take a break and control but Gump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Forrest Gump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gump tries to kick Wu off but Wu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gump looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wu wants to pass to mount but Gump is defending the position.
Gump tries to kick Wu off but Wu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wu wants to pass the guard but Gump is defending well.
Gump is trying to stand back up but Wu is controlling him
Wu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wu trying to pass the guard but Gump defending well. #SUB#
Wu seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gump is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yuxiang Wu!
Yuxiang Wu 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:
C4 - The Ninth
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Wu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.#SUB2#
Wu is trying to get an arm triangle but Dias is defending well.
Dias is trying to improve his position.
Dias can't do much from the bottom here.
Dias is looking for a sweep.
Dias struggling a bit here.
Dias's coaches at Undisputed have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wu works to advance to full mount. Dias defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dias is looking to improve his position but Wu isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu wants to take Dias's back here but Dias is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wu controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Wu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wu thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wu wants to take Dias's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Dias tries to improve his position but Wu has taken his back! Wu has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dias tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Wu pushes Dias away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuxiang Wu! |
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Event:
C4 - The Fifth
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wu lands a jab to the nose.
Rowan scores with a sloppy right hand. Wu should have avoided that one.
Rowan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rowan wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Wu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rowan to see if he's OK.
Wu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rowan keeps working.
Wu is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Wu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wu misses with the ground and pound.#T1##SUB2#
Wu is trying to get an arm triangle but Rowan is defending well.
Wu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rowan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rowan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Wu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wu misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Wu has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rowan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Wu yanks on the arm and Rowan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Wu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuxiang Wu! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 145# CSS RD1
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Bowelle connects with a solid leg kick.
Bowelle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bowelle lands with a shot to the body.
Wu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bowelle feints and then cracks Wu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wu down.
Yuxiang Wu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowelle pushes Wu away with a front kick.
Wu has a takedown stuffed.
Good leg kick by Bowelle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD2#
Wu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowelle working a defensive guard here.
Bowelle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Wu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Wu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bowelle's guard. #SUB2#
Wu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wu is trying to control. Bowelle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bowelle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wu on the ground.
Wu stalling. #SUB2#
Wu 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.
#SUB2#
Wu is trying for a kimura here. Bowelle looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wu wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuxiang Wu!
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