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Event:
Byzantium 20
Date: Dec 11, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Willis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lopez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Willis prevents Lopez from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Willis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Willis.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lopez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Willis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Willis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Willis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Willis shoots in looking for a takedown but Lopez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Willis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Willis fails with the takedown
and Willis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Willis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopez is fending him off so far but Willis persists. Nope, Lopez circles away and we're back to standing.
Matt Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Willis.
Lopez slaps away a takedown attempt from Willis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Willis checks it.
Willis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Willis tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
and Lopez counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Willis has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch.
#BC#
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Willis. Willis gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Willis shoots in and gets a takedown into Lopez's guard.
Willis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Willis trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Willis looking to pass the guard.
Willis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Willis trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Willis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Willis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Willis throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lopez works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Willis passes to side control. #T3#
Willis taking a breather here.
Lopez prevents Willis from moving into mount.
Willis takes a little break here. Lopez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Willis advances to full mount.
Willis is looking to work his way around to Lopez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Willis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lopez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Willis on the ground.
Lopez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice elbow there by Willis.#ROC2#Lopez is rocked!
Lopez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Lopez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Willis wants to control the pace but Lopez is squirming around nicely.
Lopez seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Willis goes for an armbar but Lopez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lopez.
Willis wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Lopez wants to stand but Willis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Willis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Willis fails with a takedown attempt.
Willis wants to clinch
and Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
Willis misses with a takedown
and Lopez counters with an inside leg kick.
Willis fails with the takedown.
Lopez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Willis just manages to avoid it.
Matt Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Willis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Willis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Willis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lopez avoids it really well and circles away.#T1##CL2#
Willis pushes Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Willis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Willis stands up over Lopez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU2#
Lopez is working an open guard so Willis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Willis gets a double leg takedown into Lopez's guard.
Lopez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Willis is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willis tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Willis lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Willis jumps guard.
#T2#
Lopez wants to stand but Willis is controlling his posture from full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Willis can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Willis throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lopez uses it to pass to side control.
Jethro Willis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Willis is looking to reverse the position.
Willis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Willis holding on.
Lopez wants to stand but Willis is controlling his arm.#T3#
Willis is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis is trying to control Lopez's posture but Lopez avoids it.
Willis tries to buck Lopez off but Lopez is having none of it.
Willis is trying to control Lopez's posture but Lopez avoids it.
Willis sneaks back into half guard.
Willis is positioning himself well to prevent Lopez advancing to mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Willis manages to get to full guard.
Willis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Willis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Willis shoots in for a double leg but Lopez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lopez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good work by Willis as he checks the leg kick.
Willis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lopez counters with an inside leg kick.
Willis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lopez dominated that second round.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Willis shoots in looking for a takedown but Lopez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Willis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Willis shoots and misses
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Willis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lopez pinned against the cage. Lopez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matt Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Willis.
Lopez scores with a leg kick.
Jethro Willis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willis closes the distance but Lopez moves to the side
and Lopez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lopez defends well and Willis ends up having to push Lopez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Willis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Willis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lopez!#SUB2#
Willis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lopez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Willis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lopez to his feet.
Willis has his takedown stuffed
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez leaves Willis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lopez connects with a leg kick.
Matt Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Lopez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lopez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Willis checks it well.
Willis shoots and misses
and Lopez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Willis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Willis tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Lopez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lopez lands a brutal head kick. Willis looks out on his feet and Lopez throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Matt Lopez!
Matt Lopez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Byzantium 16
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis with a poor takedown
enabling Dalborg to counter with a crisp jab.
Willis fails with the takedown.
Willis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dennis Dalborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Willis.
Willis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dalborg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Willis somewhat.
Willis staying out of range there.
No luck for Willis with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalborg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dalborg sets himself, and Willis steps forward looking for the clinch! Dalborg avoids it this time.#TD2#
Dalborg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Willis to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Dalborg uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Dennis Dalborg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Willis tries for a takedown but Dalborg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Willis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dalborg but Dalborg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dalborg lands with an uppercut that bounces Willis off the cage and back into range.
Willis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Dalborg counter with a right hand.
Willis slips a jab and a cross from Dalborg.
Dalborg throws an overhand right that drops Willis like a sack of potatoes! Dalborg dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Dalborg!
Dennis Dalborg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Byzantium 14
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dutton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Willis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dutton trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Willis drops back looking for a leg! Dutton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dutton manages to kick Willis off! Willis jumps back into Dutton's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dutton wants to get back to his feet but Willis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Willis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Willis won't allow Dutton to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dutton is keeping the position for now.
Willis is looking to work some ground and pound but Dutton has wrist control.#T1#
Willis stops Dutton from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Willis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dutton.
Dutton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#KD#
Willis lands a big head kick that sends Dutton tumbling to the mat! Willis takes a step backwards and waves Dutton back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Dutton is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Casey Dutton has been cut.
Willis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dutton defends it nicely.
Dutton is still on wobbly legs! Can Willis finish him?
Dutton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willis sprawls well. Willis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dutton gets slowly back to his feet.
Willis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dutton.
Dutton seems to have recovered his senses.
Willis closes the distance and clinches up with Dutton, looking for a takedown. Willis pushes Dutton against the cage but Dutton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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!
Willis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dutton motions for Willis to come forward. Dutton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Willis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dutton throws out the jab. #TD#
Willis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dutton wants to get back to his feet but Willis passes into half guard.
#T2#
Willis works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dutton is looking to escape.
Willis fails to move to back control.
Dutton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Willis won't let Dutton get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Willis takes Dutton's back. #SUB#
Willis working for a choke but Dutton is defending well.
Dutton is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Willis loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Dutton hold on?
Dutton wants to get back to his feet.
Dutton staying busy and making it hard for Willis to control. #SUB#
Willis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Willis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Willis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dutton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dutton prevents Willis from getting a body triangle.#T4##SUB#
Willis is looking for the choke from the back position but Dutton is controlling his hands well.
Dutton wants to get back to his feet.
Dutton trying to control the hands but Willis breaks the grip.
Dutton staying busy and making it hard for Willis to control.
Willis controlling from the back.
Dutton is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Dutton 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 Willis gets his way!
Dutton is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Willis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Casey Dutton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Willis there.
Jethro Willis is winning the standup battle so far.
Dutton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Dutton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Willis 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. #ES2#
Dutton pushes Willis off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Willis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dutton, pushing him back against the cage.
Willis is trying to drag Dutton to the mat but Dutton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Willis lands a hook that snaps the head of Dutton backwards. #T1#
Willis lands with a left to the head.
Dutton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Willis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Willis forces Dutton back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Willis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dutton uses from the top position.
Dutton wants to stand but Willis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dutton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Willis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dutton throwing strikes from guard but Willis blocks nicely. #SUB#
Willis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Willis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dutton wanted to stand there but Willis had control of the position. #T2#
Willis 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#
Willis trying to mount his opponent but Dutton defends it.
Dutton wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Willis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dutton tries to kick Willis off in order to stand up. Willis Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dutton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Willis tries to advance to mount but Dutton denies him.
Willis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dutton can do to turn this around?
Willis trying to control the position but Dutton is working away. #T3##SU#
Willis stands up.
Dutton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Willis.
Dutton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dutton trying to remain calm as Willis controls from the top position.
Dutton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Willis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dutton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Willis has control of Dutton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dutton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Willis tries to control but Dutton wriggling away. #T4#
Dutton tries to hold on but Willis pushes him away.
Dutton is trying to stand up.
Willis tries to control but Dutton wriggling away.
Dutton wants to control but Willis is having none of it.
Willis trying to control but Dutton is having none of it.
Dutton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Willis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Casey Dutton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Willis - that will leave a mark!
Willis shoots in looking for a takedown. Dutton tries to sprawl out of it but Willis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dutton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Willis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dutton on his heels. He'll look to pass Dutton's guard now, I'm sure.
Dutton wants to stand and escape but Willis is having none of it.
Willis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Willis is looking to take a break and control but Dutton 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.
Willis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Willis prevents Dutton from escaping the position.
Willis advances to full mount. #T1##SUB#
Willis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dutton manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dutton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Willis trying to control the position but Dutton is working away. #SUB#
Willis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dutton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Willis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Willis is looking to take a break and control but Dutton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Willis tries for a kimura but Dutton is defending well.
Dutton 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Dutton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#ES2#
Dutton bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dutton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dutton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Willis drives through and clinches with Dutton against the cage.
Dutton wants to get back to striking at distance but Willis won't allow it.
#TD#
Willis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Willis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Willis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Willis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Willis tries to get out of the position.
Dutton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dutton postures up in Willis's guard and throws a big left but Willis blocks it. #T3#
Dutton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Willis works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Willis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dutton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Willis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Willis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dutton is keeping the position for now.
Dutton can't keep his opponent in guard - Willis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Willis seems content to control.
Willis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dutton for as long as he can get away with.
Willis trying to pass the guard but Dutton defending well.
Dutton wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Willis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Willis stops Dutton from getting back to his feet.
Willis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Willis wants to free his trapped foot but Dutton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dutton looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Casey Dutton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jethro Willis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Willis blocks Dutton's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jethro Willis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Willis 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 William Gold scores the fight for Jethro Willis!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Jethro Willis!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Jethro Willis!
Jethro Willis wins by unanimous decision! |
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