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Event:
KoF:IW - Nakagawa X Alaoui
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanchez throws a combination. Webber tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Webber with a series of wild strikes but Webber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez works over Webber's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Webber is rocked!
Sanchez sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Webber's defenses. It connects perfectly with Webber's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Sanchez!
Luis Sanchez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Apollo X Mercer
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Lankey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Webber's guard.
Lankey trying to control but Webber is working from the bottom.
Webber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lankey controls the pace.
Lankey looking to sit in guard and control but Webber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lankey wants to sweep here but Webber controlling him for the moment.
Lankey looking to control.
Webber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Lankey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lankey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Webber is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Webber throwing strikes but missing.
Webber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Webber throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Webber drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lankey dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Webber keeping moving, preventing Lankey from controlling successfully.
Lankey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lankey wants to control from the top but Webber keeps moving. #T2#
Lankey passes Webber's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Webber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lankey pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lankey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Webber won't allow Lankey to pass to mount.
Webber wants to improve his position but Lankey is controlling well.
Lankey trying to pass the guard but Webber defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lankey trying to control the action but Webber is working from the bottom.
Webber keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Webber tries to roll over but Lankey keeps him under control.
Lankey stops Webber from getting back to his feet.
#SU2#
Lankey decides to stand up.
Webber fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Lankey gets a clinch.
Lankey lands a knee to the head.
#TD2#
Lankey has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Webber is trying to keep an underhook but Lankey manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Webber manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Webber gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lankey to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Lankey advances position into side control!
Webber wants to get back to his feet.
Webber wants to control but Lankey postures up.
Lankey is chipping away with strikes.
Webber is looking for a sweep.
Webber is breathing heavily.
Webber seems a little lost for a moment, as Lankey dominates the positioning.
Lankey landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
mr Lankey 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##CL2#
Lankey clinches up against the cage.
Webber can't break the clinch.
Lankey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Webber tries to break the clinch but Lankey is controlling the position.
Webber can't get the takedown.
Lankey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lankey taking a breather.#TD2#
Lankey has clasped his hands together around Webber's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Webber sneaks out the side door and pushes Lankey away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Lankey clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lankey obliges.#TD2#
Lankey turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lankey manages to end up in side control.
Webber bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lankey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Webber tries to sprawl but Lankey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Lankey is looking to pass Webber's guard but actually Webber recovers to full guard.
Lankey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lankey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lankey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lankey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Webber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Webber looking for a sweep. Not yet Webber, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lankey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lankey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Lankey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Webber's head.
Lankey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Webber seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lankey distracts Webber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Webber keeping moving, preventing Lankey from controlling successfully.
Lankey looking to sit in guard and control but Webber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Lankey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Webber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Lankey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lankey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Webber looking to sit in guard and control but Lankey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've been informed that Lankey has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lankey wants to control from the top but Webber keeps moving. #SUB#
Webber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lankey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lankey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Lankey gets to his feet. Webber looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Lankey takes the fight into the clinch.
Webber wants to stall.
#T4##TD2#
Lankey turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lankey manages to end up in side control.
Lankey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Webber keeps working.
Lankey cracks Webber with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lankey wants to take a breather but Webber manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lankey.
Lankey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Webber wants to stand up but Lankey is controlling him.
Lankey wants to control from the top but Webber keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
mr Lankey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Lankey forces Webber back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Lankey is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Webber can't fight it off and eventually Lankey manages to take the fight to the floor. Webber looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Webber keeping moving, preventing Lankey from controlling successfully.
Webber wants to stand but Lankey is controlling the position.
Lankey trying to control but Webber is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankey stays in close to Webber's body and controls the position. #T1#
Lankey works over Webber with some ground and pound from guard.
Lankey cracks Webber with a solid left hand.
Lankey content to stall in guard here.
Webber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
mr Lankey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lankey landing some decent shots from guard.
Lankey stands and throws Webber's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lankey scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Lankey wants to control but Webber is keeping him busy.
Webber is letting Lankey control him for a moment.
Webber wants to control but Lankey postures up.
Lankey in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lankey trying to control the action but Webber is working from the bottom.
Webber is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lankey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lankey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Lankey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lankey is keen to just control but Webber is a slippery customer.
Lankey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lankey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Webber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Lankey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Webber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lankey.
Lankey slows the pace down in half guard.
mr Lankey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lankey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Webber wants to control but Lankey is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Webber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lankey uses his free foot to push down on Webber's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Webber.
Lankey controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Lankey has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
mr Lankey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lankey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mr Lankey!
mr Lankey really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
KoF-Iron Wolf I
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Webber throws the kick towards the body but Diesel avoids it.
Diesel swinging wildly here.
Diesel throws the left hand but Webber avoids the punch easily.
Diesel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Webber connects with a leg kick.
Webber blocks a head kick by Diesel.
Webber wants to counter with a clinch but Diesel pushes him away.#CL#
Webber tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diesel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Webber is out of range and Diesel settles back down.
Diesel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diesel misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Webber shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Webber was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webber tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Webber looks up at the clock and then as Diesel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Webber smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Diesel is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Webber is controlling him well.#T1#
Webber tries to score with some ground and pound. Diesel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Webber lands an elbow.
Webber throwing strikes but Diesel manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Webber is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Diesel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Webber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diesel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Diesel decides to stand up, so the ref orders Webber to his feet.
Diesel tries to bum rush Webber with a series of wild strikes but Webber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diesel misses with the combination.
Webber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diesel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Webber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Webber swinging wildly here.
Webber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Diesel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Webber counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diesel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Diesel wants to break free but Webber has control.
#TD#
Diesel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Webber can't fight it off and eventually Diesel manages to take the fight to the floor. Webber looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Webber has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Diesel has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Diesel drags the fight down to the ground.
Webber prevents Diesel from getting back to his feet.
Diesel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Webber trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T3#
Diesel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Webber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diesel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diesel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Webber is controlling him.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Webber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Webber avoids them all with ease.
Webber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diesel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diesel falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Webber counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Webber tries to pull guard but Diesel holds him up against the cage and eventually Webber drops back down to his feet.
Webber jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diesel walks away with a smile on his face. Webber gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Diesel clinches up with Webber and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Webber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel swinging wildly here.
Diesel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Webber misses.
Webber throws a low kick, looking for Diesel's leg but Diesel calmly moves out of range.
Diesel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diesel throws a series of strikes that have Webber backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diesel avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Diesel dominated that round.
That's time! Diesel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Diesel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diesel is trying to break the clinch but Webber is controlling him.
Webber tries to pull guard but Diesel won't allow it.
#TD#
Diesel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Webber looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Webber can do to turn this around?#SU#
Diesel stands up from Webber's guard - Diesel perhaps looking for a knockout.
Diesel misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Diesel.
Webber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diesel.
Webber tries to work over Diesel's front leg with a kick but Diesel checks it. #CL#
Diesel gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Webber breaks the clinch.
Diesel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diesel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Diesel.
Diesel lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Webber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Webber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diesel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel misses with a few strikes there.
Diesel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Webber tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Webber avoids the head kick by Diesel.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diesel throws a right hand that Webber ducks under and follows up with a left that Webber also avoids with ease.
Diesel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Webber.
Trey Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Webber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Webber counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Webber jumps into guard, dragging Diesel to the mat.
Diesel is looking to stand up but Webber won't let him.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Webber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Webber manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Diesel is trying to push Webber away but Webber has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Webber breaks from the clinch.
Diesel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diesel tries to bum rush Webber with a series of wild strikes but Webber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diesel misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Webber tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##TD2#
Webber jumps into guard, dragging Diesel to the mat.
#SU#
Diesel gets to his feet. Webber looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Diesel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Webber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Webber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diesel fails to land with a series of punches.
Trey Diesel is winning the standup battle so far.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Webber.
No joy there for Diesel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Webber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Webber shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diesel's guard.
Webber prevents Diesel from getting back to his feet.
Webber is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Webber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Webber throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Webber from controlling successfully.
Diesel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Webber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Diesel wants to get back to his feet but Webber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Webber trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Webber won't allow Diesel to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Diesel dominated that second round.
That's time! Diesel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Webber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Webber misses the jab.
Diesel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Webber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diesel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Webber circles away quickly and effectively.
Webber changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Webber dodges the punch combination from Diesel.
Webber throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Webber loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Trey Diesel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diesel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Webber lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Trey Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Webber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webber scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Diesel clinches.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diesel is trying to break the clinch but Webber has him pressed against the cage. #T1##TD2#
Webber pulls guard effortlessly.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Webber.
Diesel wants to stand but Webber has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Webber looking for a triangle here. Diesel is fighting it but it looks tight! Webber pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Diesel is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paul Webber! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Webber shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mensah's guard.
Mensah trying to control the position here.
Webber trying to control the position from guard on top but Mensah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mensah pulls Webber in to control the position.
Mensah keeping moving, preventing Webber from controlling successfully.
Mensah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Webber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mensah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mensah keeping moving, preventing Webber from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mensah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Webber trying to control but Mensah is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Webber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mensah throws a big counter head kick but Webber avoids it with no problem.
Webber throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mensah counters with a three punch combo that has Webber backing up. Webber nods at Mensah to acknowledge the strikes.
Mensah stuffs the takedown.
Mensah blocks a head kick by Webber.
Webber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Webber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Webber throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Webber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mensah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mensah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Webber is breathing heavily.
Mensah checks the leg kick.
As Webber backs off Mensah throws a huge counter combo but Webber manages to avoid it all.
Webber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mensah feints the counter takedown.
Webber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Webber misses with a looping right.#TD#
Webber bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mensah tries to buck Webber off but Webber is having none of it.
Mensah struggling a bit here.
Mensah is holding Webber down, trying to stall.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Mensah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Webber is looking to take a break and control but Mensah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mensah tries to improve position but can't.
Mensah parries the strikes from Webber easily there. Webber is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mensah to escape.
Webber throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mensah struggling a bit here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Webber scoring with punches and elbows.
Mensah is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T4#
Webber working away.
Mensah tries to improve position but can't.
Mensah tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Mensah tries to hold on but Webber pushes him away.
Webber thowing shots but they're missing.
Mensah tries to hold on but Webber pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webber lands a big elbow.
Mensah is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Webber is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mensah is surviving well by controlling Webber's body position as best he can.
Mensah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Webber dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Webber throws a body shot but no joy.
Webber wants to clinch.
Mensah feints the counter takedown.
Mensah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Webber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mensah can do to turn this around?
Webber throws a sloppy head kick and Mensah moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webber throws a series of punches but Mensah avoids them all with ease.
Mensah throws a fast counter high kick but Webber manages to duck under it in time.
Webber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mensah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Mensah avoids the head kick by Webber.
Webber fails with the takedown.
Mensah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Webber throws a leg kick
and Mensah counters with a one-two to the body.
Webber throws a lazy right hand but Mensah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Mensah.
Mensah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mensah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Webber throws out the jab.
Webber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mensah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Webber defends it well.
Mensah slips a jab from Webber.
Mensah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Webber fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Webber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mensah thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Webber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webber throws a shot from downtown. Mensah moves away and avoids it.
Mensah is looking for the big counter here.
Webber fails to land with a series of punches.
Webber throws a wild body kick that Mensah sees coming a mile off.
Webber wants to clinch.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Webber.
Webber shoots for a double leg takedown but Mensah sprawls well. He's pushed Webber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Webber throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mensah.
Webber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mensah as he avoids it easily.
Webber throws a leg kick but Mensah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Webber swings for the body but Mensah moves out of range.
Webber misses with a takedown attempt
letting Mensah counter with a right hand. #T4#
Webber throws a leg kick
letting Mensah counter with a right hand.
Mensah stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mensah wants it to stay on the feet.
Mensah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Webber tries to work over Mensah's front leg with a kick but Mensah checks it.
Paul Webber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Webber tries for a takedown but Mensah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mensah feints the counter takedown.
Webber is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mensah's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Webber misses with the combination.
Mensah looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Webber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mensah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Webber somewhat.
Mensah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bakary Mensah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mensah stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mensah wants it to stay on the feet.
Mensah throws a counter combo.
Mensah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Webber.
Mensah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
An inside leg kick from Webber misses.
Mensah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Webber defends it well.
Webber misses with a double jab
and Mensah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Webber misses its intended target.
Bakary Mensah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Webber misses with a few strikes there.
Mensah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Webber throws a sloppy body shot
and Mensah counters with a one-two to the body.
Webber fails to land with a series of punches.
Webber throws a head kick that misses.
Mensah stuffs the takedown attempt from Webber. Webber gets slowly back to his feet.
Mensah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Webber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webber misses with a two punch combination.
Mensah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Webber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mensah counters with a three punch combo that has Webber backing up. Webber nods at Mensah to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Webber misses with a lunging right hand
and Mensah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Webber thinking.
Webber throws a leg kick that misses.
Mensah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Webber defends it well.
Webber throws a head kick that misses
and Mensah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Webber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Webber throws a series of punches but Mensah avoids them all with ease.
Webber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mensah swivels and escapes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webber dives in and grabs Mensah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mensah pushes down on Webber's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Webber misses. #T3#
Webber misses with a wild combination.
Webber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mensah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mensah with the counter takedown but Webber avoids it easily.
Webber has a takedown stuffed.
Mensah with the counter takedown but Webber avoids it easily.
Webber throws a lazy head kick
and Mensah counters with a stiff right hand.
Webber will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mensah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Webber. Mensah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mensah with the counter takedown but Webber avoids it easily.#T4#
Webber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mensah.
Mensah with the counter takedown but Webber avoids it easily.
Webber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mensah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mensah swats away the attempt to clinch by Webber.
Mensah unleashes a big counter combination but Webber bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Webber shoots in but Mensah avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mensah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mensah swats away the attempt to clinch by Webber.
And Mensah tries to counter it with a takedown but Webber pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bakary Mensah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mensah has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bakary Mensah! |
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Event:
KO 4: Apinagewanwa VS. Drake
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
DaSpirit has Webber up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
DaSpirit pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
DaSpirit looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Webber is defending well. DaSpirit quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Webber has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! DaSpirit celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aydan DaSpirit! |
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Event:
KO 2: Jack VS Ilmarinen
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Webber tries to clinch but Kaalim moves out of range. #TD2#
Kaalim feints and as Webber raises his hands in defense, Kaalim changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaalim looking to pass the guard.
Kaalim chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Webber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaalim postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Webber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaalim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaalim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Kaalim postures up in Webber's guard and throws a big left but Webber blocks it.
Kaalim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kaalim is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Webber will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Kaalim is trying to get an arm triangle but Webber is defending well.
Webber tries to buck Kaalim off but Kaalim is having none of it.#T2#
Kaalim advances nicely into full mount.
Webber is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Kaalim with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kaalim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kaalim thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kaalim sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
Kaalim putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kaalim content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Kaalim has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Webber looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
It looks like Kaalim might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaalim lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Webber hang on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dhaahir Kaalim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Kaalim shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Webber napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Webber trying to remain calm as Kaalim controls from the top position.
A control attempt from Webber but he's now mounted!
Kaalim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaalim throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kaalim controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Kaalim there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kaalim controlling the pace for now.
Kaalim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaalim lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kaalim controlling the pace for now.
Webber is trying to escape the mount.
Webber is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T2#
Kaalim controlling from mount.
Kaalim working the ground and pound effectively.
Webber taking shots to the head.
Webber is looking to improve his position but Kaalim isn't that keen on the idea.
Kaalim unloads with some shots from mount but Webber bucks and avoids them well.
Dhaahir Kaalim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaalim is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Webber can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC2#Webber is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU2#
Kaalim gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Oh Webber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaalim throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Kaalim shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Webber is on queer street and Kaalim is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Dhaahir Kaalim!
Dhaahir Kaalim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
League of Handsome Guys 1
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Hill moves into the clinch successfully.
Webber has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
#BC#
Webber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Webber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Webber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hill, pushing him back against the cage.
Hill lands an uppercut.
Hill slowing the pace effectively.
Webber wants to take the fight to the mat but Hill manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hill tries to work over Webber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Webber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Webber takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hill misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Hill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hill slows down the pace here.
Hill lands a body punch in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hill.
Webber is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Webber has Hill pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hill manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Webber manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Webber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2##BC#
Webber manages to break the clinch.
Hill scores with a head kick. Webber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hill lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hill throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aaron Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Hill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Webber, pushing him back against the cage.
Hill pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill lands with a light punch inside.
Hill's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hill managing to block the knees to the body from Webber.
Hill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Webber is defending well for now.
Hill putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Webber in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3##BC#
Webber manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Hill.#CL#
Webber takes the fight into the clinch.
Webber tries to pull guard but Hill won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Webber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill has Webber pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hill.
Webber blocks an uppercut.
Hill crunches a lovely knee into Webber's ribcage.#T4#
Webber drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Webber looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Hill.
Webber tries for a takedown but Hill manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Webber lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Webber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Webber's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Webber throwing strikes but missing.
Webber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Webber won't allow Hill to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Hill dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hill lands with a slapping head kick.
Paul Webber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hill explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Hill drives through and clinches with Webber against the cage.
Webber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Webber pulls Hill into guard.
Hill wants to control from the top but Webber keeps moving.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill wants to stand and escape but instead Webber has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Hill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Webber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hill can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Webber controls the pace.
Webber scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Hill wants to get back to his feet but Webber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hill can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Webber drops back looking for a leg! Hill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hill manages to kick Webber off! Webber jumps back into Hill's guard.
Webber working some strikes from top position.
Webber working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Webber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Webber trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill is looking to stand up but Webber isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Webber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Webber's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Webber won't allow Hill to get back to his feet.
Hill wants to get back to his feet but Webber passes into half guard.
Webber controlling the pace.
Hill is in trouble now - Webber has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill is bucking up trying to escape but Webber cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Webber has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hill's face.
Hill is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Webber controlling from the full mount.
Webber putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Webber is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Webber extends the arm and Hill is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Webber! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1021 Round 3
Date: Nov 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Velasquez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Webber prevents Velasquez from moving into mount.
Velasquez wants to stand but Webber is controlling his arm.
Webber being controlled for a moment.
Webber is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez just content to control the position.
Velasquez wants to take a breather but Webber manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Velasquez. #T1##SUB#
Webber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Velasquez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES#
Webber is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Velasquez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Velasquez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Webber up against the cage.#TD#
Webber gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Webber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Webber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Velasquez is controlling Webber's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Velasquez tries to roll over but Webber keeps him under control.
Velasquez is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Still in half guard, Webber seems content to control.
Velasquez is not content to let Webber control the position.
Velasquez gets back to full guard.
Webber has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Velasquez working a defensive guard but Webber passes into half guard.
Velasquez trying to hold on to Webber's head to control him but Webber postures up.
Webber prevents Velasquez from improving his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Velasquez is looking to escape.
Webber trying to control the action but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Webber is looking to advance position but Velasquez won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Velasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Webber feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Velasquez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Webber sprawls well initially but Velasquez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Webber has one foot on Velasquez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Webber dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Webber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velasquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velasquez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Webber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velasquez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Webber napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Webber is working hard here to advance position.
Webber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Velasquez wants to stand but Webber is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez is working Webber over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Velasquez trying to control the action but Webber is working from the bottom.
Velasquez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Velasquez cracks Webber with a big right hand but Webber just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Velasquez tries to advance to mount but Webber instead regains half guard.
Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Velasquez lands a nice short elbow.
Webber looks like he's trying to stand up.
Webber works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Webber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paul Webber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Velasquez stands up over Webber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Velasquez controlling from the top position.
Velasquez wanted to stand there but Webber had control of the position. #T3#
Webber keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Velasquez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Webber is trying to defend but Velasquez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Webber has one foot on Velasquez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Velasquez closes the distance and pushes Webber back into the cage.#BC2#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##CL2#
Velasquez forces Webber back against the cage and clinches.
Webber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velasquez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Velasquez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from Velasquez.
Webber being controlled against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Webber is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Velasquez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Webber up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cain Velasquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Velasquez gets a takedown into half guard.
Webber is trying to maintain the position but Velasquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Velasquez wants to stand up but Webber has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Velasquez seems to be looking for submissions.
Velasquez prevents Webber from improving his position.#T1#
Webber is trying to control but can't.
Webber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Velasquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velasquez working over Webber with some ground and pound. Webber looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Velasquez wants to work for an arm triangle but Webber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Velasquez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Velasquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Webber is looking to control Velasquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Webber avoid being mounted?#ES#
Webber kicks off Velasquez and gets to his feet. #T2#
Velasquez avoids the head kick by Webber.
#CL2#
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Velasquez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Webber is trying to keep an underhook but Velasquez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Webber is looking to control Velasquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Webber avoid being mounted?
Velasquez slows the pace down in half guard.
Webber is looking for a sweep. Velasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Webber gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Webber has his foot on Velasquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velasquez works his way back into a safe position though.
Velasquez distracts Webber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Velasquez tries to stand but Webber is controlling from the bottom.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Webber keeps moving. #SUB#
Webber looking for a guillotine here but Velasquez defends easily.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Webber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Webber has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Velasquez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Webber.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasquez cracks Webber with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Velasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Velasquez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Cain Velasquez!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Cain Velasquez!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Cain Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1021 Round 2
Date: Nov 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bishop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Webber is defended easily by Bishop.
Webber tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bishop changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Webber gets caught napping as Bishop dives in and scores a takedown. Webber manages to retain guard.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Webber keeps moving.
Bishop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Webber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Webber is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop content to stall in guard here.
Webber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Webber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Webber postures up in Bishop's guard and throws a big left but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bishop is trying to keep Webber in close.
Bishop is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Webber is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Webber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Webber passes Bishop's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bishop misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Webber there.
Webber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bishop defending well though.
Bishop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Webber.
Bishop is trying to stand back up but Webber is controlling him
Webber wants to take a breather but Bishop is having none of it.
Webber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bishop defending well though.
Bishop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Webber wants to control but Bishop is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Webber gets caught flat footed, as Bishop shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Webber uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3##TD#
Bishop looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Webber!#ES2#
Webber throws Bishop to one side and escapes!
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Webber forces Bishop back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Bishop gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webber is pulling down on Bishop's head to control his posture. #ES2#
Webber manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T4##CL#
Bishop clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Bishop pulls Webber into guard.
Bishop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bishop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Webber is fighting to break Bishop's control of his arms but Bishop is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bishop continues to stall.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Webber from controlling successfully.
Webber wants to pass the guard but Bishop is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Webber dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Bishop moves into the clinch.
Bishop stalling the fight.
Webber trying to land knees to the body.
Bishop stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Bishop jumps into guard, dragging Webber to the mat.
Webber trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop wants to sweep here but Webber controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Webber tries to pass.
Bishop trying to control the position.
#T1#
Webber trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Webber might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bishop haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bishop is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Webber landing some decent shots from guard.
Bishop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Webber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bishop pulls Webber in close to his closed guard and prevents Webber from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Webber bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bishop tries to bench press Webber off him but Webber keeps the position.
Webber is looking to take a break and control but Bishop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Bishop trying his best to control but Webber has mounted him.#T3#
Webber wants to control the pace but Bishop is squirming around nicely.
Bishop tries to hold on but Webber pushes him away.
Bishop avoids a series of strikes thrown by Webber.
Webber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Webber is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Webber is breathing heavily.
Webber thowing shots but they're missing.
Bishop throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T4#
Bishop is looking to improve his position but Webber isn't that keen on the idea.
Bishop regains half guard.
Bishop pushes Webber off looking to stand but Webber dives back in and keeps control.
Bishop is staying active underneath Webber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Webber trying to pass the guard but Bishop defending well.
Bishop wants to improve his position but Webber is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Webber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##TD#
Bishop drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but Webber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paul Webber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Webber sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webber throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bishop looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bishop wants to free his trapped foot but Webber is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Bishop slows the pace down in half guard.
Bishop is looking to pass Webber's guard but actually Webber recovers to full guard.
Webber keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Webber wants to sweep but no luck.
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Webber has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Webber throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Bishop looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Webber pushes Bishop off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Webber shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Bishop pushes Webber off and gets back to his feet.
Webber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##CL#
Bishop has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Bishop pulls guard successfully.
Webber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Webber wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Bishop is looking to sweep but instead, Webber has passed into half guard.
Webber thows a huge punch but Bishop dodges it nicely.
Bishop is staying active underneath Webber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Webber takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bishop on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Bishop has his hands clasped together around Webber's back. He's all about the action.
Webber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bishop is looking for a sweep. Webber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bishop is trying to control but can't.
Webber is pressing down on Bishop's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bishop is holding on for now.
Webber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sophia Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Webber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ES#
Bishop kicks off Webber and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sophia Bishop.
I think Webber has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Paul Webber!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Paul Webber!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Paul Webber!
Paul Webber wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1021 Round 1
Date: Nov 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Webber clinches up with Wijnaldum and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Webber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Wijnaldum shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Webber tries to roll over but Wijnaldum keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wijnaldum is looking to take a break and control but Webber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Webber 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.#T1#
Wijnaldum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Webber swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Webber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Webber has his feet on Wijnaldum's thighs here. He's pushed Wijnaldum off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wijnaldum screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Webber! |
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