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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R1
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1# A decent looking cross lands there for Wallace. Wallace's corner calls for a 1-2. Wallace obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wallace lands a slapping body shot.
Joon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wallace is fending him off so far but Joon persists. Nope, Wallace circles away and we're back to standing. Wallace is looking for the big counter here.#KD2# Wallace drops Joon with a beautiful combination! Joon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wallace is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Joon is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wallace connects with a stiff jab that staggers Joon - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Julian Wallace! A very excited looking Julian Wallace made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Gerald Humpdywonk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Julian Wallace! The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Humpdywonk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Humpdywonk gets underhooks to prevent Wallace's takedown attempt.
#TD# Humpdywonk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wallace uses from the top position. Humpdywonk pulls Wallace in close to his closed guard and prevents Wallace from doing any damage or advancing position. Humpdywonk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wallace's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Humpdywonk (2) vs (0) Wallace Humpdywonk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Wallace is trying to control the position but Humpdywonk postures up. Wallace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Humpdywonk is pushing down on Wallace's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wallace is fighting to maintain full guard but Humpdywonk has managed to sneak the leg through. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Humpdywonk performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB# Humpdywonk 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. Wallace tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Humpdywonk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gerald Humpdywonk! |
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Event:
CTMMA 24: Out With A Bang
Date: Oct 20, 2022 |
#R1# Nazaryan misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming. Wallace scores with a one two! Nazaryan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Wallace connects with a jab. Nazaryan thows a leg kick but Wallace checks it letting Wallace counter with a right hand. Nazaryan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Nazaryan misses with a combination
and Wallace counters with a one-two to the body. Nazaryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nazaryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nazaryan throws a lazy uppercut
and Wallace counters with a left to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nazaryan throws a leg kick and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nazaryan throws a lazy head kick and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nazaryan throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wallace counter with a right hand. Wallace feints a jab promting Nazaryan to slip. Wallace then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nazaryan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Nazaryan is rocked! Nazaryan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wallace counters with a one-two to the body. Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Wallace finish him? Nazaryan throws a lazy uppercut
and Wallace counters with a huge left! Nazaryan is in big trouble! He's backing up but Wallace isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nazaryan from any more damage. A dominating finish by Wallace!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Wallace! Julian Wallace 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:
CTMMA 23: Kasai Vs Johnston 2
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1# TI steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace. TI looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wallace throws a looping overhand right but TI ducks down to avoid it. Wallace misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Wallace. A nice side step and TI releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Wallace scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Wallace. Wallace moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTI. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A cross from Wallace lands. A combination from Wallace does no damage. TI is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wallace with a body shot.#T1# Wallace throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab from Wallace. Wallace throws a hook to the side of TI's head but TI sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. TI appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. TI moves out of range of the strikes. TI takes one to the chin there. Wallace looks to throw the jab but TI is out of range. TI doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. TI ducks under a wild hook from Wallace. TI now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Wallace throws a combination that misses and TI counters with a two punch combo. #T2# TI ducks under a wild hook from Wallace. Wallace throws a head kick that misses. TI doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Wallace moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. TI uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but TI is just out of range. Wallace scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Wallace misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from TI! But no joy. Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but TI moves away. TI let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3# Wallace throws the left hand but TI avoids the punch easily. Wallace misses with an uppercut. TI saw that one coming. TI doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Wallace misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Wallace misses. TI blocks a head kick by Wallace.
Wallace tries to bum rush TI with a series of wild strikes but TI uses good footwork to avoid the assault. TI let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4# Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
TI lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Wallace misses with a straight left. TI steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace. TI throws a counter combo. Wallace throws a low kick, looking for TI's leg but TI calmly moves out of range. TI defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand. TI now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Wallace looks to throw the jab but TI is out of range. TI is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. TI sees it coming and avoids it easily. TI keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace. TI is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wallace with a body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Wallace dominated that round. That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Wallace misses with a hook. TI moves out of range of the strikes. TI is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wallace with a body shot. Wallace throws a shot from downtown. TI moves away and avoids it. TI takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Wallace looks to land a combination but TI avoids it well. TI is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wallace with a body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. TI does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wallace scores with a head kick. TI tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Wallace feints a jab promting TI to slip. Wallace then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. TI slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Julian Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# A swing and a miss from Wallace. Wallace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Wallace swinging wildly here.
TI is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wallace with a body shot. Julian Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wallace misses with an uppercut. Wallace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on TI. That did some damage! Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Wallace is really struggling to find his range with his punches. TI's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. TI staying out of range there. Despite the aggression on TI's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. TI on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as TI checks a leg kick. TI is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wallace with a body shot. Wallace throws a big shot that misses. TI throws a counter combo. Wallace misses the jab. TI doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. TI uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace. Wallace misses the jab. TI doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Nice defenses there by TI. TI throws a fast counter high kick but Wallace manages to duck under it in time. A nice leg kick from Wallace, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T3# Wallace missing with a left hand there. TI was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. TI appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. TI has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. TI gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but TI is out of range. TI appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. TI with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wallace to score with a decent uppercut. TI defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand. Some wild striking there from Wallace.
TI doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Julian Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
TI is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. TI steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace. TI is looking for the big counter here. Wallace throws a right hand that TI ducks under and follows up with a left that TI also avoids with ease. Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. TI avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A countering left hand to the body from TI misses. Nice shot lands for Wallace. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Wallace dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Nice defenses there by TI. Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. TI sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A countering left hand to the body from TI misses. Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by TI. Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. TI avoids the head kick by Wallace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wallace misses with a straight left. A countering left hand to the body from TI misses. TI takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1# Wallace missing with a left hand there. TI was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A nice side step and TI releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Wallace misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from TI! But no joy. A swing and a miss from Wallace. TI moves forwards but Wallace connects with a nice, crisp jab. Wallace scores with a nice right hand.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but TI is out of range. TI now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that TI can do to turn this around? A head kick misses from Wallace. TI now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2# Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
TI now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Wallace throws a looping overhand right but TI ducks down to avoid it. Wallace connects with a good right hand that stumbles TI. TI circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target. A little jabbing left from TI on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Wallace scores with a decent looking hook. Wallace misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
#T3# Wallace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on TI. That did some damage! Wallace connects with a high kick. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but TI might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wallace has got the better of the exchanges. Wallace misses with a leg kick and TI counters with a left to the body. TI is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wallace rather than just go for the knockout. Wallace throws a shot from downtown. TI moves away and avoids it. Wallace lands with an overhand left.#T4# TI is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wallace. Good standup being displayed there by Wallace as he connects with a hook. TI slips under a jab. Wallace misses with a double jab.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace sizes up TI with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TI circles away quickly and effectively. TI unleashes a big counter combination but Wallace bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. IT TI has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wallace swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight! Julian Wallace showed his dominance in that final round. Well Wallace 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:25 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Wallace! After winning the bout, Julian Wallace 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:
CTBA: Thighpunch Vs Arnason
Date: Aug 08, 2022 |
#R1# Buakaw misses the body punch and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Buakaw misses with a straight left. Wallace let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Buakaw takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Buakaw. Buakaw wants to clinch.#CL# Buakaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buakaw misses with a knee to the head. #BC# Buakaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ozaki Buakaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Buakaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Buakaw moves forwards but Wallace connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1# Buakaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range. Buakaw misses with a leg kick. Buakaw finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wallace throws a one two combo.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Wallace. Beautiful body shot. The crowd cheers as Wallace lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buakaw doesn't seem phased though. Buakaw takes one on the button. Buakaw swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace tries to bum rush Buakaw with a series of wild strikes but Buakaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Buakaw lands with a nice body punch. Buakaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Buakaw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wallace scores with a jab to the head.
#T2# Buakaw jabbing away but nothing is landing. A head kick by Wallace misses and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Buakaw takes one to the side of the head.
Buakaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wallace looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Buakaw. Buakaw throws a body shot but no joy. Buakaw misses with a hook. The crowd cheers as Wallace lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buakaw doesn't seem phased though. Buakaw misses with a wild body shot. Buakaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace scores with a nice right hand.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses. Wallace moves into range and connects with a jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Wallace 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# Wallace scores with a sloppy right hand. Buakaw should have avoided that one. #CL# Buakaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buakaw trying to land knees to the body.
Buakaw tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Buakaw missing with knees to the body.
Wallace is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Buakaw is keeping busy. Buakaw throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Buakaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wallace lands a two punch combo.
Wallace lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Buakaw throws a poor cross that misses
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! Buakaw misses with a hook.#T1# Buakaw tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wallace connects with a looping right hand.
Buakaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wallace throws out a counter right but Buakaw avoids it with no problem. Buakaw throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand. Buakaw misses with a kick to the body.
Buakaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wallace throws a counter combo. A big left from Buakaw misses. Buakaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Buakaw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wallace counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Buakaw is lucky that one didn't land flush. Wallace lands with a hook. Buakaw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but Buakaw seems unphased.
Buakaw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Buakaw walks into a stiff left hand from Wallace. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Buakaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Buakaw takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses. #CL# Buakaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. A knee to the head by Buakaw.
#BC# Buakaw breaks the clinch.
Buakaw misses with a low kick. Buakaw looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A left lands for Wallace. Wallace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Buakaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wallace tries to bum rush Buakaw with a series of wild strikes but Buakaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Buakaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Buakaw misses with a low kick.
Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Buakaw throws a big shot that misses. Buakaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wallace with a nice cross. Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Wallace keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wallace staying out of range there. Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but Buakaw seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wallace's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wallace duly obliges. Buakaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Buakaw misses the shot to the body. Buakaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1##CL# Buakaw closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Buakaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buakaw looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Buakaw is looking to land body kicks. Wallace throws a fast counter high kick but Buakaw manages to duck under it in time. Wallace throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Julian Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup. Buakaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range. Donk. Wallace catches Buakaw right on the button with a cross. Wallace's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buakaw under the eye. Buakaw wants to clinch but Wallace slips to the side and Wallace counters with a one-two to the body. Wallace lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buakaw backs up against the ropes.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Buakaw takes one to the side of the head.
Julian Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wallace throws a head kick but Buakaw moves out of range.
#T2# A swing and a miss from Buakaw. Buakaw tries to land a front kick but Wallace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Wallace shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Buakaw eats them both and turns towards Wallace to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Buakaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Wallace checks a low kick from Buakaw. Buakaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.#CL# Buakaw clinches with his opponent.
Ozaki Buakaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of Buakaw backwards. Buakaw misses with the head strike.
#BC# Buakaw manages to break the clinch.
Wallace scores with a one two! Buakaw had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A cross from Wallace lands. Buakaw misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely. Nice shot by Wallace.
And that's the end of the fight! Julian Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Wallace winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Wallace! A relieved looking Julian Wallace 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:
CTBA: Ridderinkhof Vs Cholo
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1# Gracie scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Gracie misses with a double jab
and Wallace counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively. Wallace swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallace throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it. Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Wallace chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Wallace counter with a right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wallace moves out of range and avoids them all easily. It looked like Wallace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Gracie misses with a combination
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand. Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wallace makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie throws a combination that misses and Wallace counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Gracie looks winded! Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Wallace scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gracie throws a combination that misses enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab. Wallace catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Gracie swinging wildly here.
Wallace is looking to counter with head kicks. Gracie tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Wallace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Wallace scores with a jab. Wallace feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down. Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. This has been an exciting period of action! Gracie misses with a double jab
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# Gracie avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Gracie is rocked! Wallace lands with a right hand. Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Wallace finish him? Wallace closes the distance and catches Gracie with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Gracie is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Gracie is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Gracie is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Wallace takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Julian Wallace! An out of breath Julian Wallace thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CTBA
Date: Jun 10, 2022 |
#R1# Wallace throws a head kick that misses. Suzuki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Suzuki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Wallace throws a right hand that Suzuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Suzuki also avoids with ease. Wallace throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wallace keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Suzuki avoids the head kick by Wallace.
#CL# Suzuki moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that Suzuki has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Wallace is trying to force a seperation but Suzuki has the dominant position. A hook to the body from Wallace.
#BC# Suzuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suzuki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside. Wallace throws out a powerful jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wallace connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Suzuki's hands. Suzuki slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
#CL# Suzuki gets a clinch. #T1# Wallace lands with a light punch inside. #BC# Suzuki breaks from the clinch.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Suzuki ducks down to avoid it. Wallace scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL# Suzuki has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Suzuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace. Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Suzuki. Suzuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Suzuki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wallace lands with a thumping leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Wallace scores with a four punch combination! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head kick misses from Wallace. Suzuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Suzuki throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.#T2# The crowd cheers as Wallace lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suzuki doesn't seem phased though. A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target. Suzuki misses with a few strikes there.
#CL# Suzuki moves into the clinch. Suzuki throws a head punch that misses. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC# Suzuki breaks the clinch.
Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suzuki throws a big counter combination but Wallace scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Suzuki doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallace circles away.
Wallace scores with a jab to the head.
Wallace works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Wallace lands with a shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wallace with the inside leg kick. Wallace lands with a shot to the body. Wallace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Suzuki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Wallace dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Wallace clobbers Suzuki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Hideki Suzuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Suzuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suzuki tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it. #CL# Suzuki rushes Wallace and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Wallace letting Suzuki take a breather here.#BC# Suzuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wallace lands a glancing blow to the side of Suzuki's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallace misses with a wild combination.
Suzuki appears to be looking for a big counter. A decent looking cross lands there for Wallace. Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suzuki. Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Suzuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace. Suzuki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace. Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL# Suzuki rushes Wallace and presses him up against the ropes. Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Suzuki controls the action.
Suzuki throws a head punch that misses. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Suzuki as Wallace tries to tie him up. #BC# Suzuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suzuki tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it. Wallace connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Suzuki is rocked! Wallace and Suzuki are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Wallace throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Suzuki into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Wallace knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Julian Wallace! An out of breath Julian Wallace thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Hideki Suzuki spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is'. |
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Event:
CTFA KT 4
Date: Nov 08, 2021 |
#R1# Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by Guillermo. Guillermo avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Guillermo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Wallace moves forwards but Guillermo connects with a nice, crisp jab. Guillermo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Guillermo misses with a left hand and Wallace counters with a left and a right that stings Guillermo. Nice defenses there by Wallace. The crowd cheers as Guillermo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wallace doesn't seem phased though. Wallace looks to land a right hand but Guillermo moved out of range. Guillermo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Guillermo getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Guillermo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Guillermo is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice jab there from Guillermo. Wallace slips under a jab. Wallace slips a jab from Guillermo. Guillermo avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Guillermo throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wallace! But no joy. Wallace throws a low kick but Guillermo avoids it. Wallace goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Wallace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A left lands for Guillermo.#T1# Wallace swings for the body but Guillermo moves out of range.
Guillermo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Wallace throws a head kick but Guillermo moves out of range.
Jab from Guillermo.#ROC#Wallace is rocked! Guillermo ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Wallace out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malachy Guillermo! |
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Event:
CTFA KT 2
Date: Aug 20, 2021 |
#R1# Pike scores with a sloppy right hand. Wallace should have avoided that one. A head kick misses from Wallace. Wallace scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Pike looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range. Pike has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Wallace fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pike has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Pike moves away and avoids it. Wallace throws a lazy uppercut
and Pike counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Wallace goes down! Pike rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Wallace is up to one knee.... 8,9....10! He didn't make it! This fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Norman Pike! Norman Pike is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
CTFA KT 1
Date: Jul 22, 2021 |
#R1# Brown misses with a body kick. Wallace digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A left lands for Wallace. Brown on the wrong end of a nice jab. Some wild striking there from Wallace.
Wallace attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target. Brown throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Wallace misses with a few strikes there.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wallace looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. This has been an exciting period of action! Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Some wild striking there from Brown.
Wallace stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#Brown is rocked!#T1# Brown drops his hands momentarily and Wallace takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Wallace darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wallace scores with a jab to the body. Crunch! Brown slams his shin into Wallace's torso. Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now. Brown slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
Wallace darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Brown throws out a leg kick but Wallace moves out of range and Brown only half commits. Wallace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Wallace moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown throws a right and a left that Wallace avoids nicely. Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Wallace. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch. Brown scores with a kick to the body.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2# Wallace connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Brown avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Brown scores with a spinning back kick! Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Brown walks into a straight right hand from Wallace. Wallace connects with a single shot there. Wallace looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely. A swing and a miss from Wallace. Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily. Brown half committed to a counter leg kick. A cross from Wallace lands. Wallace misses with a low kick. Wallace is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Wallace scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#KD2# Wallace throws out a head kick that Brown doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Brown crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Brown's eyes and has decided to let it go on! Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wallace swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3# Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace throws a nice head kick!
Wallace steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brown. That one must have hurt. Wallace cracks Brown with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Brown is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Brown is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Brown could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Julian Wallace! Julian Wallace is the new bantamweight champion! After the fight, Julian Wallace was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CTFA FN 2: Alvar Vs Dent
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1##TD2# Mannion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wallace's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mannion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Wallace wants to control but Mannion passes easily into half guard.
Mannion is controlling the pace.
Wallace trying to get back to full guard but Mannion takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB2# Mannion with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Wallace bucks Mannion off and manages to get back to his feet! Julian Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Mannion does a little dance to reset his feet. Mannion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace. Wallace connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Mannion moves out of range as Wallace strikes. Wallace looks to land a combination but Mannion avoids it well. Mannion dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
Wallace misses with an uppercut
and Mannion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Mannion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mannion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mannion ducks under a wild hook from Wallace. Mannion now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Mannion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wallace swings widly with a right hand
#TD2# and Mannion counters with a nice double leg into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mannion advances position into side control! You can see the frustration on Wallace's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB2# Mannion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wallace is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Wallace being controlled for a moment. Mannion cracks Wallace with a big elbow. #T3##SUB2# Mannion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. A control attempt from Wallace but he's now mounted! Mannion controlling from mount. Mannion working the ground and pound effectively.
Mannion avoids the attempt from Wallace to control. Mannion content just to control the position here. #T4# Wallace taking shots to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wallace wants to hold on but Mannion pushes him away. Wallace is trying to escape the mount.
Wallace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mannion on the ground. Wallace is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Mannion has taken his back! Mannion lands shots from the back. Wallace trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2# Wallace preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mannion. Mannion controlling well, preventing Wallace from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rylee Mannion dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2# Mannion 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. Mannion distracts Wallace with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU2# Mannion gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mannion. #TD2# Mannion fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wallace to the ground. Mannion is now in Wallace's guard. Wallace working a defensive guard but Mannion passes into half guard.
Wallace is looking for a sweep. Mannion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Wallace trying to control from the bottom.
Wallace tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mannion has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Wallace is trying to reverse the position but instead Mannion has taken his back - oops!#T1##SUB2# Mannion is cranking Wallace's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Wallace! He's tightened the choke and Wallace is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rylee Mannion! |
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Event:
CTFA 5 Camera Tv Vs Gracie
Date: Mar 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Your Face throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wallace was covering up waiting for the punch and Your Face finishes the takedown easily into guard. Wallace keeping moving, preventing Your Face from controlling successfully. Wallace wants to control but Your Face passes easily into half guard.
#SU# Your Face gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD# Your Face shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Your Face showed some decent athleticism there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Your Face is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Your Face sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wallace defending well though. #T1# Wallace tries to roll over but Your Face keeps him under control. Wallace is looking to escape. Wallace on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Your Face could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Your Face throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Wallace trying to control but Your Face postures up.
#SU# Your Face decides to return to a standing position. Nice shot lands for Wallace. Wallace scores with a jab to the head.
A cross from Wallace lands.#T2# Wallace scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Julian Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch lands to the side of Your Face 's head but he takes it in his stride. Wallace scores with a crisp jab that stopped Your Face in his tracks. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Your Face takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Your Face is rocked! Wallace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Your Face. Your Face circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Oh Your Face is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wallace drops Your Face with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Your Face! Wallace dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Wallace! Julian Wallace 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:
Camp Wananaka Ep1 S1
Date: Dec 17, 2020 |
#R1# A nice leg kick lands there from Turner. Turner throws a low kick but Wallace avoids it. An attempted straight right counter from Wallace misses the target. Wallace misses with a wild combination.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wallace. Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wallace. Wallace swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Wallace lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner. Wallace listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallace connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC#Turner is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace. Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Wallace finish him? Wallace scores with a nice right hand.
#T1# Wallace tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turner lands a nice hook to Wallace's body. Wallace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Wallace checks a leg kick. Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch. Turner seems to have recovered his senses. Turner throws a nice looking combination but Wallace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Turner slips a straight right by Wallace. Wallace misses with an uppercut. Turner is looking for the big counter here. Turner ducks under a wild hook from Wallace. Wallace misses with an uppercut
and Turner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Turner moves away from the strike by Wallace. Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Turner cracks a nice hook into Wallace's ribs. Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallace keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2# Turner throws a series of punches but Wallace avoids them all with ease. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice defenses there by Turner. Turner throws a leg kick that misses. A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot. Wallace lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wallace. A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target. Turner swinging wildly here.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target. Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Turner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Turner takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses. Wallace misses with a looping right.#T3# Wallace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Wallace will be more careful next time no doubt. Wallace misses with an uppercut. Turner misses with a low kick.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range. Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace. Turner blocks a jab. Wallace is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Wallace 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. Wallace throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely. Wallace scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks. Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it. A clash of legs there as Wallace blocks the low kick. Wallace throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A swing and a miss from Wallace.#T4# Turner throws a leg kick but Wallace moved away. Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace. Wallace looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range. Wallace throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely. Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw. Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner. Wallace chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing. Turner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#Wallace is rocked! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Oh Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Turner thumps Wallace with a low kick. Turner connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Wallace to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Turner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Turner! During a confident post fight interview, Billy Turner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CTFA 1: Camera TV Vs Duck
Date: Nov 09, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss. James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Wallace misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming. Wallace throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease. Wallace misses with a head kick.
Julian Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wallace lands a two punch combo.
Wallace throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily. James steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wallace. James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2# James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wallace's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2# James gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wallace throws a hook but James avoids it easily. Wallace throws a head kick that misses. Wallace misses with the combination.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1# Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. James tries for a takedown but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively. Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wallace defends it well. James avoids a lazy jab quite easily. James throws a head kick that half lands.
Wallace scoring well with a low kick there.
Wallace misses with a straight right. James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Wallace throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it. Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wallace. James avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Wallace throws a body punch but James moves out of range. #T2# Wallace throws a big shot that misses. James with the counter takedown but Wallace avoids it easily. Julian Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wallace misses with a combination
and James counters with a head kick. Wallace's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wallace scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Wallace connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
Wallace's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wallace duly obliges. Wallace throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it. A jab lands there for Wallace. James fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease. James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace. James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.#T3# Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Wallace throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James feints the counter takedown. Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wallace is breathing heavily. Wallace throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a big head kick but Wallace shrugs it off. James moves out of range of the strikes. James unleashes a big counter combination but Wallace bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Wallace throws a series of punches but James moves out of range. James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. James avoids the head kick by Wallace.
James tries to counter by closing the distance. Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wallace misses with a head kick.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively. Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! James staying out of range there. Wallace misses with a head kick.
Wallace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily. A head kick from Wallace lands but James takes it in his stride. Wallace throws a jab when James was well out of range. Wallace leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Julian Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah James. James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Wallace lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
James takes a kick to the side of the head. Wallace misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely. Wallace is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wallace clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wallace connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Wallace dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely. James is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Wallace lands a jab to the head.
Wallace connects with an inside leg kick. A head kick misses from Wallace. Wallace throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Wallace, which made it look bad. Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands. James steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wallace. Wallace connects with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wallace throws a head kick that misses. Wallace throws a body shot but no joy. Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss! A head kick misses from Wallace. James is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
#T1# Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. James fails with the takedown. Wallace scores with a hook. Wallace swinging wildly here.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wallace defends it well. Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James. James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Wallace throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease. Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James with the counter takedown but Wallace avoids it easily. Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wallace defends it well. Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.#T2# A jab from Wallace misses. James moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off. James blocks a head kick by Wallace.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Julian Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah James. A combination from Wallace does no damage. Wallace throws a head kick that misses. Wallace lands a jab to James's midsection. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wallace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot. Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James. #T3# James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. James fails with a takedown attempt. Wallace throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease. James ducks under a wild hook from Wallace. James ducks under a wild hook from Wallace. James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace. James feints the counter takedown. James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace. James darts in looking for a takedown but Wallace gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage. A combination from Wallace does no damage. Wallace throws a big shot that misses. James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4# Wallace connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands. Wallace scores with a punch to the head. Wallace scores with a head kick.
Wallace throws a series of strikes that have James backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. James tries to clinch up. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Nice cross by Wallace. Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace avoids the head kick by James.
James avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James. James darts in looking for a takedown but Wallace gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage. Wallace throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.#CL2# James clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Wallace dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Wallace misses with a low kick. Wallace throws a leg kick that misses. James looks for a takedown but Wallace sprawls well. Wallace misses with a looping left. Wallace lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around? Wallace misses with a straight right. Wallace misses with a looping right. Wallace misses with a head kick.
James is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Julian Wallace is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wallace misses with a few strikes there.
James moves out of range of the strikes. Nice defenses there by James. Wallace throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it. Wallace misses with an uppercut. James wants to counter with a clinch but Wallace pushes him away. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Some wild striking there from Wallace.
James wants to counter with a clinch but Wallace pushes him away. Wallace misses with a looping right. Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively. James wants to counter with a clinch but Wallace pushes him away. Julian Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wallace scores with a one two! James had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
James avoids the head kick by Wallace.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallace circles away.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wallace throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Wallace lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot. #T2# James tries to clinch up. Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Wallace. Wallace shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away. Wallace wants to slow James down by chopping away at his legs. And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Wallace pushes his down on his head and steps out. Wallace misses with a left hand and James counters with an outside leg kick.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. James wants to clinch. Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wallace throws a big shot that misses. James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wallace, as that shot connected.
#T3# Wallace tries to score with a low kick but James moves his leg out of the way. James blocks a low kick nicely. James tries to counter with a clinch but Wallace shakes him off and moves away. Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
James wants to counter the offense by Wallace and move into the clinch position. Wallace misses with a head kick.
James tries to counter with a clinch but Wallace shakes him off and moves away. Wallace throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James. Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by James. Wallace is looking to counter with a shot to the body. James slips a straight right by Wallace. James slips under a jab from Wallace. Wallace throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting James counter with a right hand. James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wallace as he jumps to the side. #T4# James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wallace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Wallace tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch. Wallace displaying some good clinch control by pressing James up against the cage. Wallace is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A nice left hand lands by Wallace.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! James tries to pull guard but Wallace won't allow it.
Julian Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah James. James tries to pull guard but Wallace holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight! Julian Wallace showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wallace, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Wallace! Julian Wallace took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Chester for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
FJCP 2
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wallace lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Wallace with a nice calf kick. Wallace lands a jab. Mirfin thows a left - swing and a miss! A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target. Mirfin tries to counter with a takedown but Wallace is quick to defend against it. A big left from Wallace misses. Mirfin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace. A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target. A head kick from Mirfin lands but Wallace takes it in his stride. Some bone on bone action there as Mirfin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Julian Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wallace lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wallace. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mirfin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wallace as he avoids it easily. Mirfin moves out of range as Wallace strikes. Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Mirfin moves out of range easily. #TD# Mirfin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wallace was covering up waiting for the punch and Mirfin finishes the takedown easily into guard. Wallace is trying to keep Mirfin in close.
Mirfin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Mirfin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Mirfin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mirfin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Mirfin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Wallace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Wallace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mirfin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Mirfin postures up in Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Wallace blocks it. #SU# Mirfin gets to his feet - Wallace follows without any prompting. Wallace throws the left hand but Mirfin avoids the punch easily. Wallace throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mirfin is looking to counter the offense by Wallace and move into the clinch. Nice body kick from Mirfin. Mirfin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL# Wallace tries to keep at a distance but Mirfin has taken the fight into the clinch. The referee calls for Mirfin to work.
#T2# Mirfin tries a knee to the head but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wallace is looking to break free of the clinch but Mirfin has double underhooks. #BC# Mirfin breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Wallace misses. Mirfin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mirfin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wallace. Mirfin misses with a low kick. Nice sprawl there from Wallace as Mirfin shoots in. Wallace misses with a two punch combination.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mirfin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mirfin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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! Wallace throws the left hand but Mirfin avoids the punch easily. Wallace is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirfin.
Wallace slaps away a takedown attempt from Mirfin, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Mirfin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing. Mirfin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wallace sprawls and moves away.#TD# Mirfin gets a takedown into half guard. Mirfin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wallace! Mirfin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wallace because Mirfin loaded up on that one. Mirfin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Mirfin punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#Wallace is rocked! Mirfin with shots to the head and body - Wallace looks very uncomfortable down there. Wallace is still in real trouble! Can Mirfin finish him? Mirfin postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Wallace in real trouble here! The ref calls for Wallace to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zac Mirfin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace. As Wallace backs away, Oliveira returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Wallace looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range. A low kick lands for Wallace.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
#TD# Wallace gets caught napping as Oliveira dives in and scores a takedown. Wallace manages to retain guard. Oliveira is standing up over Wallace. Wallace looks to escape but Oliveira dives into side control.
#REVB# Oliveira working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Wallace takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB# Oliveira tries for a kimura but Wallace is defending well. Wallace is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Wallace's face as Oliveira controls the position. #T1# Wallace defending against the ground and pound. Wallace tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Wallace is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Oliveira is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Oliveira has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wallace's face.
Wallace avoids a series of strikes thrown by Oliveira.
#SUB# Oliveira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wallace manages to avoid the submission attempt. Wallace tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Wallace struggling a bit here.#SUB# Oliveira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2# Oliveira trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom. #SU# Oliveira stands up and beckons Wallace to his feet. #TD# Oliveira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wallace quickly recovers to half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Oliveira looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wallace with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Wallace is looking to improve his position.
#T3# Oliveira is figuring out what he wants to do next. Wallace tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Oliveira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Oliveira prevents Wallace from improving his position. Still in half guard, Oliveira seems content to control.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oliveira connects with a nice short shot to Wallace's temple. Oliveira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wallace defending well though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wallace trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
#SU# Oliveira escapes and gets back to his feet. Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Julian Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wallace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wallace throws a sloppy head kick #TD# so Oliveira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Oliveira connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2# Wallace working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Oliveira has passed into half guard!
Wallace looks winded! Oliveira controlling the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carla Oliveira 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# Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Wallace. A combination from Wallace does no damage. Wallace misses with a head kick.
Oliveira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Wallace misses with a body punch
#TD# and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into guard. Wallace is looking to stand back up but Oliveira counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wallace. #REVB# Nice strikes from Oliveira there. Oliveira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Oliveira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB# Oliveira seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wallace is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carla Oliveira! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1001 Round 2
Date: Sep 02, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nan ducks under a wild hook from Wallace. Wallace throws a leg kick #TD2# and Nan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wallace won't be happy with that. Wallace bucks up and tries to throw Nan off but instead Nan has got his back! Nan controls the position. Nan loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Wallace hold on?
Nan is not going to allow Wallace to sit and survive in this position. Wallace trying to get back to his feet but Nan is in full control for now. Nan lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Wallace.
Wallace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nan on the ground. Nan lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T1# Nan lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Wallace is covering up but some of the strikes from Nan are getting through and doing damage.
Nan tries to keep control of the position but Wallace is staying busy. Can Wallace hold on?! Nan is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Nan is punishing Wallace with strikes - can he finish him?!#ROC2#Wallace is rocked! Nan lands a good shot there. Wallace covers up! Nan smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Wallace to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Nan jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yu Nan! After the fight, Yu Nan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1001 Round 1
Date: Sep 01, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wallace misses with a double jab.
Wallace throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL# and Reali counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reali. Wallace wants to get back to striking at distance but Reali won't allow it.
Reali tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wallace just stands there and leans against the cage. Reali is trying to pull guard but Wallace turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC# Reali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wallace lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Wallace. Reali wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Julian Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reali. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leone Reali. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reali dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Reali slips the punch. Reali tries to counter with a takedown but Wallace is quick to defend against it.#TD# Reali looking to score a takedown here. Wallace is defending well but Reali drives through and ends up in Wallace's guard.#T1# Reali chips away with some ground and pound. Reali pushes down on Wallace's leg and manages to get into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reali in particular looking to stall. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Reali works his way into side control. Reali moves into full mount! Reali landing strikes from the mount. Wallace tries to control the position but Reali now has his back.
#T2# Wallace prevents Reali from getting a body triangle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Reali is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wallace is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Reali.
Reali tries to keep control of the position but Wallace is staying busy. Reali is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Reali gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Reali gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Reali apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Reali shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense. Wallace cracks Reali with a good jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Reali moves out of range easily. #T3# Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Reali seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. The fighters circle momentarily. Wallace darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Reali is rocked! Wallace shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Reali takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Wallace sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Reali bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julian Wallace! |
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