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Event:
C4 - XVIII - Mountain vs Dukat
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Werdum moves out of range easily. #TD#
Werdum drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Werdum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Werdum postures up. #SUB2#
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Werdum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Werdum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Werdum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Werdum works his way back into a safe position though.
Werdum sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Werdum defends it easily.
Werdum wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Werdum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Werdum is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
McDonald working for a triangle but Werdum defends it easily.
Werdum tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
McDonald pulls Werdum in to control the position. #SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Werdum is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Werdum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Werdum looking to pass the guard.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing Werdum from standing up. #SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Werdum passes into half guard.
McDonald gets full guard.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Werdum from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Werdum pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Werdum is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Werdum defends well.
Werdum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Werdum from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Werdum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Werdum works his way back into a safe position though.
Werdum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing that Werdum has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Werdum from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Werdum tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Werdum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Werdum postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave McDonald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald lands a high kick!
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Werdum clinches.
Werdum lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McDonald misses with a knee to the head.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Werdum ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Werdum no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McDonald passes into half guard.
Werdum trying to control but McDonald postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Werdum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Werdum defends the submission attempt.#T1#
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Werdum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Werdum is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Werdum is working away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Werdum defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Werdum is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
#SUB2#
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Werdum defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Werdum landing small, sideways elbows.
Werdum is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Werdum wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Werdum is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
McDonald prevents Werdum from improving his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald is trying to control. Werdum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDonald prevents Werdum from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Werdum takes a kick to the side of the head.
McDonald lands a head kick. Werdum smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McDonald throws a head kick that Werdum semi-blocks.
McDonald misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Werdum counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Werdum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDonald wants to control but Werdum postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Werdum appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Werdum changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Werdum.
Werdum checks a low kick from McDonald.
Werdum tries to counter with a takedown but McDonald is quick to defend against it.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from McDonald as Werdum shoots in.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Werdum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald throws a leg kick #TD#
and Werdum counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDonald won't be happy with that.
McDonald is trying to control Werdum's posture but Werdum avoids it.
Werdum tries to advance to mount but McDonald denies him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1##SUB2#
McDonald is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Werdum is tapping! Great win for McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dave McDonald! |
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Event:
C4 XIII - Kaki vs. Pikel
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Werdum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramathorn's waist but Ramathorn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Werdum off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Ramathorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Werdum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramathorn defends well and Werdum ends up having to push Ramathorn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Ramathorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Ramathorn.
Ramathorn clobbers Werdum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Minowa Werdum has been cut.
Ramathorn connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Werdum out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arcot Ramathorn! |
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Event:
C4 - The Ninth
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Werdum decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Werdum is looking to take a break and control but Rowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rowan is looking to improve his position.
Rowan wants to control but Werdum is keeping busy.
Rowan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Werdum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Werdum prevents Rowan from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowan is working hard here to advance position.
Rowan keeping control of the position. #T1#
Werdum is trying to control the action in half guard but Rowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Werdum working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Werdum stalling. #SUB2#
Werdum in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rowan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Werdum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Minowa Werdum! |
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Event:
C4 - The Fifth
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molinov just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Molinov finds it's target.
Molinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Werdum was well out of range. Poor timing from Molinov.
Werdum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Molinov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Minowa Werdum has been cut.#CL#
Werdum clinches with his opponent.
Werdum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Molinov to keep the fight standing.
Werdum wants to take the fight to the mat but Molinov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minowa Werdum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molinov working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Werdum manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Molinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Werdum keeping full guard, as Molinov tries to pass. #T1#
Molinov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Molinov looking to sit in guard and control but Werdum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Werdum wants to control from the top but Molinov keeps moving.
Molinov has Werdum pulled in close to control his posture.
Molinov working a defensive guard here.
Werdum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Molinov's guard. #T2#
Werdum is pressing down on Molinov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Molinov is holding on for now.
Molinov tries to get to full guard but Werdum has control of the leg.
Molinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Werdum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Molinov keeps working. #SUB#
Werdum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Molinov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Werdum seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Molinov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Minowa Werdum! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Werdum shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Werdum seems to be looking for submissions.
Kokusho is looking to control Werdum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kokusho avoid being mounted?
Werdum trying to control the action but Kokusho is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kokusho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Werdum on the ground.#SUB2#
Werdum seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Werdum seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Kokusho looking for submissions off his back.
Werdum is pressing down on Kokusho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kokusho is holding on for now.
Werdum trying to control the action but Kokusho is working from the bottom.
Kokusho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Werdum is looking to advance position but Kokusho won't allow it.
Werdum trying to control the action but Kokusho is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kokusho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Werdum is working away from the top position though.
Werdum trying to mount his opponent but Kokusho defends it.
Werdum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kokusho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Werdum stalling away here and it's allowed Kokusho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Werdum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kokusho keeping full guard, as Werdum tries to pass. #T3#
Kokusho seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kokusho 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.
Kokusho keeping full guard, as Werdum tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kokusho fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Werdum.#TD2#
Kokusho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Werdum pushes down on Kokusho's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Kokusho won't allow Werdum to pass to mount.
Werdum is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Werdum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kokusho keeps working. #SUB2#
Werdum is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kokusho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Werdum wants to stand up but Kokusho is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minowa Werdum 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#
Kokusho lets loose with a powerful body kick. Werdum will feel that in the morning.#TD2#
Werdum looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Kokusho manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kokusho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Werdum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Werdum looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Werdum pushes down on Kokusho's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Werdum 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.
Werdum wants to pass the guard but Kokusho is defending well. #T1#
Kokusho is refusing to be controlled, as Werdum sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Werdum is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kokusho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Werdum wants to take a breather but Kokusho is having none of it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Werdum uses his free foot to push down on Kokusho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kokusho.
Werdum fails to advance to Kokusho's back.
Werdum tries to control but Kokusho wriggling away.
Kokusho wants to control but Werdum is having none of it.
Werdum trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Werdum thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB2#
Werdum jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kokusho is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kokusho and Werdum has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Werdum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kokusho keeps working. #SUB2#
Werdum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kokusho is trying to control Werdum's posture but Werdum avoids it. #T4#
Werdum tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kokusho is looking for a sweep.
Kokusho is not content to let Werdum control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kokusho is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minowa Werdum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kokusho closes the distance and clinches up with Werdum, looking for a takedown. Kokusho pushes Werdum against the cage but Werdum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Werdum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kokusho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hitoiro Kokusho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kokusho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Werdum's waist but Werdum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kokusho off to one side.
Werdum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Werdum fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kokusho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Werdum's waist but Werdum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kokusho off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hitoiro Kokusho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kokusho misses with a two punch combination.
Werdum with the counter takedown but Kokusho avoids it easily.
Kokusho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Werdum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokusho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Werdum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Werdum shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kokusho's guard.
Werdum advances position into side control!
Minowa Werdum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Werdum advances to full mount. #T1#
Werdum looking to control but Kokusho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Werdum wants to finish this one by submission but Kokusho is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Werdum.
Werdum landing strikes, looking to finish!
Werdum wants to control the pace but Kokusho is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Werdum has control of Kokusho's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kokusho regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Werdum wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T2#
Kokusho tries to reverse the position but Werdum maintains control.
Werdum wants to control the pace but Kokusho is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Werdum working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Werdum moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Werdum working for a choke but Kokusho is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Werdum has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Kokusho is defending well but eventually Werdum manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Kokusho has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Minowa Werdum! |
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