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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD2# Folayang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Santos's guard. Santos wants to improve his position but instead Folayang has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Santos has hold of Folayang's hands but Folayang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Folayang on the ground. Santos tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Folayang has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SU2# Folayang stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Santos tries to clinch but Folayang moves away #TD2# and Folayang counters with a takedown into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Folayang in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Santos is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stewart Folayang! An out of breath Stewart Folayang 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:
GDL 110: Hanley VS Hunt
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Wilson clinches. Folayang looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Folayang is trying to drag Wilson to the mat but Wilson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD# Wilson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Folayang uses from the top position. Wilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Wilson wants to stand but Folayang has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Folayang trying to strike off his back.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Folayang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Folayang works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Wilson wants to control from the top but Folayang keeps moving. Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Folayang is keeping the position for now. #T1# Wilson wants to control from the top but Folayang keeps moving. #SUB# Wilson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Folayang keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully. Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control. Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Folayang swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Folayang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Wilson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Wilson passes Folayang's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB# Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Folayang has managed to free his arm - good work. Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB# Wilson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Wilson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Folayang felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB# Wilson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB# Wilson is looking for a kimura here.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Folayang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Wilson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Folayang sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Wilson seems to be working for a kimura but Folayang defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Wilson seems to be looking for submissions.
Folayang 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.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Wilson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Folayang defends it well. Wilson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Folayang! #SUB# Wilson looking for a guillotine from mount but Folayang is having none of it. Wilson lands with some strikes.#SUB# Wilson is working for a guillotine from mount but Folayang frees his head quite easily.
#SUB# Wilson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wilson tries to control but Folayang wriggling away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Wilson 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# No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt. #CL# Wilson has Folayang up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson trying to control the position but instead, Folayang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilson into the cage. Folayang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Wilson gets control of Folayang's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wilson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Folayang is breathing heavily. Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB# Wilson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Folayang defends it easily.#SUB# Wilson working for a triangle but Folayang defends it easily.
Folayang wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving. Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wilson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Folayang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Wilson working for submissions but it's allowed Folayang to get to half guard.
#SUB# Wilson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Wilson trying to control but Folayang postures up.
Folayang thows a huge punch but Wilson dodges it nicely.
#T3##SUB2# Folayang is looking for a kimura but Wilson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Folayang to get the leverage. Wilson trying to control here.
#SUB# Wilson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Folayang. Oh but Wilson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Folayang goes limp - he's gone! Wilson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Wilson! |
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Event:
GDL 101: Raczynski VS Gar
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1# Folayang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.#CL2# Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith is leaning against Folayang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Folayang is breathing heavily. Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Folayang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Folayang could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2# Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Stewart Folayang has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith lands a head kick. Folayang smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Folayang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Folayang wants it to stay on the feet. Folayang appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Stewart Folayang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Smith. Smith lands a high kick!
#T1# Folayang shoots and misses and Smith counters with a straight right hand. We've been hearing reports that Folayang has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#Folayang is rocked!#CL2# Smith gets a clinch. Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Folayang shrugs off. Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Folayang. Smith lands an elbow inside. Oh Folayang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith. #CUT2#Stewart Folayang's cut is getting worse. A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action! Smith just leaning against Folayang, taking a breather. Folayang seems to have got his legs back now. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith. #TD2# Smith pulls Folayang into guard.
Folayang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2# Smith is adopting a defensive guard. Folayang trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Smith looking for a guillotine here but Folayang defends easily.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##ES2# Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Folayang shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith landing knees to the body.
#BC2# Smith breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Folayang gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.#T4# Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Folayang backwards. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith is leaning against Folayang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Folayang after a bit of a struggle. Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
#BC2# Smith manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Smith dominated that round. The cut man is working on Stewart Folayang's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2# Smith moves into the clinch. Folayang has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Smith presses Folayang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Smith landing knees to the head.
#BC2# Smith breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2# Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith lands a damaging elbow. Knees to the body from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1##BC2# Smith breaks from the clinch.
Folayang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith. Smith scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2# Smith pushes Folayang up against the cage in a clinch. Smith working Folayang over with knees to the body. Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Folayang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith. Smith is trying to drag Folayang to the mat but Folayang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Stewart Folayang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Smith.#T2# Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Folayang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Folayang as he avoids it easily. #CL2# Smith closes the distance and pushes Folayang back into the cage. 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!#BC2# Smith breaks from the clinch.
#T3# No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt. Zach Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith shoots in for a double leg but Folayang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Smith throws a combination. Folayang tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Folayang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.#CL2# Smith clinches up with Folayang and pushes him back against the cage. Smith lands a shoulder strike. Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut. A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2# Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4# Left hook, right uppercut from Smith. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Smith forces Folayang back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Smith moves into the clinch.#BC2# Smith manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Smith moves into the clinch. Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2# Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Stewart Folayang's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Folayang doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2# Folayang tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch. Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Smith leaning his opponent against the cage. Folayang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Smith closes the distance and clinches. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Smith pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1# Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Smith just leaning against Folayang, taking a breather. A shot in the inside from Smith. #BC2# Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Smith clinches. Smith taking a breather. A right hand to the body from Smith.
#T2# Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Folayang after a bit of a struggle. Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Folayang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Smith has Folayang pushed against the cage.#BC2# Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Folayang fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Zach Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##CL2# Smith drives through and clinches with Folayang against the cage.
Folayang is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Folayang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Folayang tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch. Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2# Smith breaks the clinch.
Folayang tries to clinch and Folayang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4##CL2# Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2# Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2# Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Folayang's defenses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Folayangs head. Smith landing knees to the head.
#BC2# Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#Stewart Folayang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Smith stalling in the clinch.
Stewart Folayang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zach Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Smith pushes Folayang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Zach Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Smith 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 24:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Smith! |
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Event:
GDL 94: DeLuna VS Submission
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1# Orochi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Folayang. Orochi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Folayang with a body shot. Folayang shoots in for a double leg but Orochi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Orochi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Folayang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Folayang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Orochi stuffs the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Folayang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nice takedown defense from Orochi. No joy for Folayang on that attempt. Folayang is breathing heavily. Folayang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Orochi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1# Folayang fails with a takedown attempt. Folayang misses with a takedown attempt - Orochi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Folayang closes the distance and clinches up with Orochi, looking for a takedown. Folayang pushes Orochi against the cage but Orochi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Folayang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orochi's waist but Orochi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Folayang off to one side. Orochi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Folayang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orochi paws at him with a jab and circles away. Folayang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orochi tries to avoid it but Folayang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orochi to the ground. Orochi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A little jabbing left from Orochi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Folayang shoots and misses and Orochi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Folayang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orochi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Orochi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Folayang fails in his attempt to clinch. Folayang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Folayang shoots in for a takedown but Orochi shows good takedown defense. #T3# Orochi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Folayang. Folayang really is a fat lump. Folayang fails to land the takedown. Orochi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Folayang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orochi defends well and Folayang ends up having to push Orochi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Orochi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Folayang with a body shot. Orochi lands an elbow just above Folayang 's eye. Orochi tries a body shot but Folayang blocks it.
Orochi tries to throw a body punch but Folayang avoids it by throwing Orochi back against the cage. Orochi tries to throw a body punch but Folayang avoids it by throwing Orochi back against the cage. Orochi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Folayang's elbow. Folayang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Orochi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Folayang's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Stewart Folayang has been cut.#T4# Orochi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orochi lands a damaging elbow. Orochi lands a nice elbow. Orochi gets underhooks to prevent Folayang's takedown attempt.
Orochi can't find room to land a body shot as Folayang controls the action.
Orochi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Orochi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orochi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orochi can't find room to land a body shot as Folayang controls the action.
Orochi lands a damaging elbow. Orochi tries to work over Folayang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Orochi. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Orochi tries to work over Folayang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Folayang tries to pull guard but Orochi won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ademir Orochi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Stewart Folayang's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Folayang with a lazy takedown attempt and Folayang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Folayang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. A nice side step and Orochi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Folayang wants to clinch. Orochi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. No luck with that takedown attempt from Folayang. A countering left hand to the body from Orochi misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Folayang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Folayang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orochi as he avoids it easily. Folayang shoots in but Orochi avoids the takedown attempt easily. Orochi throws out a counter right but Folayang avoids it with no problem.#T1# Folayang tries to clinch there but Orochi circles away.
Folayang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Folayang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orochi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Folayang somewhat. Folayang darts in looking for a takedown but Orochi gets double underhooks and turns Folayang into the cage. Orochi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Orochi taking a breather. Orochi lands a damaging elbow. Orochi tries to throw a body punch but Folayang avoids it by throwing Orochi back against the cage. Orochi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Folayang's defenses. Orochi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Folayang's defenses. #CUT2#Stewart Folayang's cut is getting worse. Orochi lands a nice elbow. Orochi misses with a punch to the body.
Folayang blocks a body shot from Orochi. Orochi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orochi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Stewart Folayang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Orochi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Orochi lands a damaging elbow. #T3# Orochi lands an elbow inside that Folayang shrugs off. Orochi tries a body shot but Folayang blocks it.
Orochi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Jeez, Stewart Folayang's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stewart Folayang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ademir Orochi! |
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Event:
GDL 87: Killer VS Valcak
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1# Orochi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Horrible takedown attempt by Folayang or perhaps it was just good defense by Orochi, which made it look bad. Folayang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Folayang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Folayang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orochi swats him away and circles back towards the center. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Folayang with a poor takedown and Orochi counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Orochi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Folayang is breathing heavily. Folayang is looking to clinch but Orochi is avoiding it.
Orochi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Folayang with a body shot. Horrible takedown attempt by Folayang or perhaps it was just good defense by Orochi, which made it look bad. #T1# Folayang misses with a takedown and Orochi counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Folayang really is a fat lump. Folayang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orochi defends it nicely. Orochi flicks out a counter leg kick but Folayang steps away. Folayang fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Folayang has his takedown stuffed and Orochi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2# Orochi stuffs the takedown. Orochi now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Folayang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orochi but Orochi pushes him off and we're back to square one. Folayang shoots in for a double leg but Orochi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nice sprawl there from Orochi as Folayang shoots in. Folayang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orochi as he jumps to the side. A countering left hand to the body from Orochi misses.#T3# Folayang shoots in looking for a takedown but Orochi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Folayang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Orochi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Folayang is looking to clinch but Orochi is avoiding it.
Folayang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orochi! But no joy. Folayang tries to clinch there but Orochi circles away.
Orochi moves out of range of the body kick. Folayang fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Orochi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Folayang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orochi swivels and escapes.#T4# Folayang fails with a takedown attempt. Orochi throws a counter combo. Orochi slaps away a takedown attempt from Folayang, before circling back to the center of the mat. Orochi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Folayang looks to clinch and Orochi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Folayang thinking. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Horrible takedown attempt by Folayang or perhaps it was just good defense by Orochi, which made it look bad. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ademir Orochi dominated that round. That's time! Folayang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Folayang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Folayang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orochi is fending him off so far but Folayang persists. Nope, Orochi circles away and we're back to standing. Orochi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Folayang tries to clinch up. Folayang misses with a takedown attempt and Orochi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Folayang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Folayang tries to clinch up but Orochi circles away and keeps his distance. A countering left hand to the body from Orochi misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Folayang darts in looking for a takedown but Orochi gets double underhooks and turns Folayang into the cage. Orochi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Orochi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orochi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orochi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Stewart Folayang has been cut.#T1# Orochi lands a nice elbow. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Orochi. Orochi struggles to land a body shot inside as Folayang controls his hands.
Orochi tries to throw a body punch but Folayang avoids it by throwing Orochi back against the cage. Orochi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Orochi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Folayang's elbow. Orochi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Orochi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Orochi taking a breather. Orochi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Orochi leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2# Nice elbow from Orochi. Orochi struggles to land a body shot inside as Folayang controls his hands.
Orochi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Stewart Folayang's cut is getting worse. Orochi lands an elbow that stopped Folayang in his tracks for a moment. Orochi lands a damaging elbow. Folayang takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Stewart Folayang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Orochi. #CUT2#Jeez, Stewart Folayang's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stewart Folayang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ademir Orochi! |
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Event:
GDL 81:Wright VS Kock 3
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1# Williams with the inside leg kick. Folayang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Folayang misses with a takedown and Williams counters with a two punch combo. An inside leg kick lands from Williams. #CL2# Folayang rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage. Williams avoiding damage as Folayang throws knees to the body.
#BC# Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Folayang feints the counter takedown. A lazy body kick from Williams #TD2# and Folayang counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that. This has been an exciting period of action! Williams looking to control.
#SUB2# Folayang drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Folayang off! Folayang jumps back into Williams's guard. Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Folayang on the ground.#SU2# Folayang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Williams, up you get! #T1# Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Folayang tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it. Folayang with a lazy takedown attempt and Williams counters with a good low kick that Folayang was not able to check. Robert Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewart Folayang. Folayang shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Folayang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Williams is looking for a counter combo. Williams lands a head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Stewart Folayang has been cut.#KD# Williams lands a big head kick that sends Folayang tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Folayang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Folayang is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice leg kick lands there from Williams. Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2# Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Folayang's sensitive parts. Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Folayang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Folayang somewhat. Williams is looking for a counter combo. Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Folayang circles away quickly and effectively. Stewart Folayang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Folayang moves out of range easily. Williams throws a series of strikes that have Folayang backpedaling.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Williams throws a shot from downtown. Folayang moves away and avoids it. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Folayang is defended easily by Williams.#T3# Folayang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away. Folayang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Folayang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Folayang darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Folayang into the cage. Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4##TD2# Folayang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Williams's guard. Folayang looks winded!#SU2# Folayang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2# Folayang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Williams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Folayang is in Williams's guard. Williams wants to control but Folayang passes easily into half guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Williams is trying to control but Folayang passes into side control!
Williams is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Folayang has just dragged him back down to the mat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Williams dominated that round. The cut man is working on Stewart Folayang's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Williams lands a nice looking body kick. Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Folayang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Folayang gets slowly back to his feet. Williams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Folayang has a takedown stuffed.#T1# Folayang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Folayang fails with a takedown attempt. Robert Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewart Folayang. Nice body kick there by Williams. Folayang is breathing heavily. A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Folayang 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. Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Williams scores with a push kick. Williams lands a nice looking body kick.#T2# Folayang takes one to the chin there. Williams throws a nice outside leg kick. Robert Williams is winning the standup battle so far. A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
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! Folayang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Williams. That one must have hurt.#TD2# Folayang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Williams pulls Folayang in close to his closed guard and prevents Folayang from doing any damage or advancing position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Folayang won't allow Williams to get back to his feet. #T3# Folayang trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. Folayang looking to pass the guard. Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Folayang forces his way into half guard. Folayang prevents Williams from improving his position. Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position. Williams tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Folayang manages to move to mount!
#T4# Williams tries to hold on but Folayang postures up. Williams is trying to stand up. Folayang controlling from mount. Stewart Folayang has got the better of the ground game so far. Williams tries to hold on but Folayang postures up.#SU2# Folayang is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Williams throws a head kick that Folayang semi-blocks.
#TD2# Folayang gets a takedown into half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Williams dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Stewart Folayang's cut. That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Williams throws a nice outside leg kick. Folayang dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2# Folayang gets a takedown into half guard. Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Folayang.#T1# Donk. Williams catches Folayang right on the button with a cross. Folayang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Folayang with a poor takedown and Williams counters with a nice body kick.
Robert Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewart Folayang. Williams lands a head kick!
Folayang misses with a takedown and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Folayang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Folayang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Williams thumps Folayang with a low kick.#T2# Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook. Folayang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Folayang has eaten all the pies! Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Folayang shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Folayang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Folayang. Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3##TD2# Folayang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Williams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Williams trying to remain calm as Folayang controls from the top position.#SUB2# Folayang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Williams is wriggling around trying to escape but Folayang has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Williams taps out and Folayang picks up the big win! Great work there by Folayang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stewart Folayang! After winning the bout, Stewart Folayang 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:
GDL 76:Roughneck VS Tragedy
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1# Folayang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Money throws out a counter right but Folayang avoids it with no problem. Folayang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It seemed like Money was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Folayang misses with a wild body shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Money! But no joy. Stewart Folayang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Money avoids a punch combination nicely.
Folayang misses with a body shot.
Money looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL# Folayang has Money up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Money jumps guard but Folayang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Money is trying to pull guard but Folayang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2# Money decides to pull guard. #T1##SUB2# Money has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Folayang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Folayang wants to control from the top but Money keeps moving. #SUB2# Money looking for a guillotine here but Folayang defends easily.
Money is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Money keeping moving, preventing Folayang from controlling successfully. Folayang is really struggling to control Money but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Money is trying to control the position but Folayang postures up. #SUB2# Money is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Folayang wants to control from the top but Money keeps moving. Folayang could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2# Money throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Folayang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Money swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3# Money wants to sweep but no luck. Money looking to control.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Folayang wants to clinch up but Money keeps it at a distance. It seemed like Money was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Money keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Money looks like he wants to counter punch here. Folayang lands a head shot. Folayang shoots for a double leg takedown but Money sprawls well. He's pushed Folayang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. We've been informed that Money has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4# Money blocks a head kick by Folayang.
It seemed like Money was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Folayang tries to clinch up. Money swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Folayang doesn't manage to clinch there - Money circles away.
Money slaps away a takedown attempt from Folayang, before circling back to the center of the mat. Money looks like he wants to counter punch here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Folayang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Folayang tries a low kick but Money avoids it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Money stuffs the takedown. Money stuffs the takedown. It seemed like Money was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stewart Folayang will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Folayang fails in his attempt to clinch. Money throws out a counter right but Folayang avoids it with no problem. Folayang looks for a takedown but Money sprawls well. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Money! But no joy. Nice takedown defense from Money. No joy for Folayang on that attempt. Stewart Folayang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Money avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Folayang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Money. Money throws out a counter right but Folayang avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Folayang throws a right hand that Money ducks under and follows up with a left that Money also avoids with ease. Folayang shoots in and drives through. Money sprawls well. Money looks like he wants to counter punch here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Folayang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Folayang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Money's waist but Money gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Folayang off to one side. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Money! But no joy. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Money slaps away a takedown attempt from Folayang, before circling back to the center of the mat. Money stuffs the takedown. Money looks like he wants to counter punch here. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Folayang. Folayang misses with a head kick.
Folayang is looking to clinch. Money throws out a counter right but Folayang avoids it with no problem. Mo Money seems to be getting the better of the standup. Folayang tries to clinch there but Money circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Money! But no joy. Folayang looks for a takedown but Money sprawls well. Money swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2# Folayang shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense. Folayang fails with a takedown attempt. Money looks like he wants to counter punch here. Folayang tries to clinch up but Money circles away and keeps his distance. Money swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Money stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Money wants it to stay on the feet. Folayang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Folayang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Money swats him away and circles back towards the center. Money looks like he wants to counter punch here. Folayang throws a hook to the side of Money's head but Money sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Money looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3# Folayang throws a series of punches but Money moves out of range. Money keeps the fight on the outside. Folayang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Money swats him away and circles back towards the center. Folayang is looking to clinch but Money is avoiding it.
Folayang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Money throws out a counter right but Folayang avoids it with no problem. No luck with that takedown attempt from Folayang. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Money! But no joy. Folayang tries to clinch there but Money circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Money! But no joy.#T4# Folayang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Money looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Money might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Folayang looks to land a left hand but Money moved out of range nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Money! But no joy. Folayang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Money tries to avoid it but Folayang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Money to the ground. Money escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Money swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mo Money is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Folayang throws a low kick but Money avoids it. Folayang looks for the body kick but Money saw that one coming. Money swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Folayang misses with a two punch combination.
Folayang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Money counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Folayang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Money throws out a counter right but Folayang avoids it with no problem. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Money showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Folayang darts in looking for a takedown but Money gets double underhooks and turns Folayang into the cage. Folayang is trying to pull guard but Money has him pressed against the cage. Money tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Folayang smiles and moves away.
Folayang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Money is fending him off so far but Folayang persists. Nope, Money circles away and we're back to standing. Money looks like he wants to counter punch here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Folayang. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fight stays on the outside here - Folayang looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Money swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Folayang tries to clinch and Folayang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Folayang doesn't manage to clinch there - Money circles away.
It seemed like Money was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Folayang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Folayang fails with a takedown attempt. A little jabbing left from Money on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Folayang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Money sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Folayang somewhat. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Money! But no joy. Money slaps away a takedown attempt from Folayang, before circling back to the center of the mat. Folayang fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Money was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Folayang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Folayang tries to clinch but Money moves out of range. Money looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL# Folayang has Money up against the cage in a clinch.
Money is trying to pull guard but Folayang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2# Money ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Money no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Folayang advances to half guard. #SUB2# Money looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Money actively working from the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Money tries to roll over but Folayang keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2# Money actively working from the bottom here. Money has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Money wants to get back to full guard. Money trying to control but Folayang postures up.
#SUB2# Money looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Money trying to control but Folayang postures up.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Folayang trying to control the action but Money is working from the bottom. Folayang is thwarting Money's attempts to control the position. Folayang wants to control but Money is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Money looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Money wants to improve his position but Folayang is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Money wants to control but Folayang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Folayang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight! Mo Money comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Money 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Money! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Volkov closes the distance and clinches. A frustrated look appears on Folayang's face as he tries to break the clinch. Folayang fails to pull guard.
Folayang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Volkov stalling in the clinch.
Folayang prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2# Folayang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Folayang. Folayang gets slowly back to his feet. #TD# Volkov drives through with a takedown into Folayang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Folayang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Folayang 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. Folayang tries to pass to full mount but Volkov defends it. #T1# Volkov trying to control but Folayang postures up.
Volkov tries to roll over but Folayang keeps him under control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Folayang wants to control but Volkov is keeping him busy. Volkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB# Volkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Folayang won't allow Volkov to sweep him here. Volkov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Volkov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Folayang puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2# Folayang wants to work for an arm triangle but Volkov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Folayang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Folayang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Volkov trying to control from the bottom.
#SU2# Folayang postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Volkov to stand up. Folayang closes the distance and clinches up with Volkov, looking for a takedown. Folayang pushes Volkov against the cage but Volkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bas Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewart Folayang.#TD# Volkov 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. Folayang looks winded! Volkov looking to pass the guard. #T3# Volkov advances to half guard. Volkov 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. We've been informed that Folayang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Folayang is trying to maintain the position but Volkov is very close to passing his half guard.#SU# Volkov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD# Volkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Volkov showed some decent athleticism there. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. The fighters are battling for position here. Folayang manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4##SUB2# Folayang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Volkov controlling from the top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Folayang trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Volkov dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL# Volkov has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Volkov. Folayang trying to control the position but instead, Volkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Folayang into the cage. Volkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Folayang just stands there and leans against the cage. Volkov is pressed up against the cage. Folayang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Volkov down to the mat. Volkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Bas Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Folayang closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Volkov tries a knee to the head but Folayang blocks it.
Folayang is trying to force a seperation but Volkov has the dominant position.#BC# Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Volkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Volkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Folayang on the ground.#T1##SUB# Volkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Folayang scores with a few weak punches. Folayang trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Volkov manages to pass to mount!
Volkov wants to control the pace but Folayang is squirming around nicely. Volkov landing strikes from the mount.#T2# Volkov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Folayang looks a forlorn figure.
#SU# Volkov get's back to his feet. Volkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Folayang misses with a takedown attempt and Volkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Folayang is breathing heavily.#CL# Volkov pushes Folayang up against the cage in a clinch. Volkov gets through Folayang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Volkov can't get the takedown.
#BC# Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Volkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Folayang's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Folayang keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully. Volkov connects with a couple of short punches.#T3# Volkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Folayang keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully. Folayang wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Folayang has an active guard here but Volkov has managed to pass into half guard.
#SU# Volkov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD# Volkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU# Volkov gets to his feet. Folayang looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD# Volkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Folayang's half guard. Bas Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Folayang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volkov is working away from the top position though. Well, if Volkov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Volkov dominated that second round. 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# Folayang has his takedown stuffed enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab. Volkov stuffs the takedown. Volkov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Stewart Folayang has been cut. Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Folayang steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Volkov.#CL2# Folayang moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Folayang paws at him with a jab and circles away. Folayang tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Folayang shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkov tries to sprawl out of it but Folayang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Bas Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewart Folayang. Folayang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Volkov thuds his shin into the meat of Folayang's side.#CL# Volkov pushes Folayang up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Folayang throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily. Volkov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Folayang just manages to avoid it.#CL# Volkov closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Volkov tightens his grip and picks Folayang up, before dumping him to the ground. Folayang manages to land in guard. #SUB# Volkov drops back looking for a leg! Folayang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Folayang manages to kick Volkov off! Volkov jumps back into Folayang's guard. Volkov distracts Folayang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2# Volkov postures up and lands a big shot to Folayang's brow. Volkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Folayang swivels though and keeps the full guard. Folayang 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.#T3# Volkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Folayang trying to control the position.
Volkov controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Volkov looking to score a takedown here. Folayang is defending well but Volkov drives through and ends up in Folayang's guard.#T4# Volkov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU# Volkov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD# Volkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Nice strikes from Volkov there. Folayang is trying to maintain the position but Volkov is very close to passing his half guard.#SU# Volkov stands up out of the half guard. Stewart Folayang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bas Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Volkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Folayang was covering up waiting for the punch and Volkov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Bas Volkov showed his dominance in that final round. Well Volkov 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Volkov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
#R1# Folayang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bagration to score with a decent uppercut. Good exchange - Bagration coming out on top.#CL2# Folayang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Folayang keeps control of Bagration as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Folayang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# Folayang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Folayang is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bagration is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stewart Folayang! After winning the bout, Stewart Folayang 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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