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Event:
GDL 121: Daddy VS Fochi
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Laizel stuffs the takedown.
Laizel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#KD#
Wilson lands a big head kick that sends Laizel tumbling to the mat! Wilson takes a step backwards and waves Laizel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Laizel is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Casius Laizel has been cut.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Laizel circles away and keeps his distance.
Laizel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Laizel is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilson finish him?
Wilson fakes the leg kick and cracks Laizel in the body. #CL#
Wilson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laizel, pushing him back against the cage.
Laizel seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Laizel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Laizel keeps it at a distance.
Laizel tries a quick counter leg kick but Wilson is wise to it.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Laizel shows good takedown defense.
Wilson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laizel swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Laizel.#T1#
Laizel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wilson. That one must have hurt.
Wilson has a takedown stuffed.
Wilson connects with a body shot.
Laizel swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Wilson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wilson.
Wilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laizel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laizel pinned against the cage. Laizel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wilson throws a head kick that half lands.
#T3#
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laizel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Laizel keeps it at a distance.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Laizel keeps it at a distance.
Wilson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laizel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilson misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Wilson moves into range and clinches up with Laizel.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Laizel won't allow it.
#BC#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laizel keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Laizel pushes him off.
Laizel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Wilson wants to clinch up but Laizel keeps it at a distance.
Laizel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Laizel as Wilson shoots in.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Laizel slips a jab from Wilson.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Wilson darts in and clinches Laizel up against the cage.
Wilson wants to take the fight to the mat but Laizel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Laizel blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Laizel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Laizel is avoiding it.
As Wilson backs off Laizel throws a huge counter combo but Wilson manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Casius Laizel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wilson wants to clinch up but Laizel keeps it at a distance.
Wilson shoots for a takedown but Laizel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laizel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Laizel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
James Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Laizel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laizel keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laizel defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Laizel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson throws a head kick that Laizel semi-blocks.
Wilson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laizel pinned against the cage. Laizel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Laizel thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Wilson connects with a high kick.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Laizel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Wilson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laizel pinned against the cage. Laizel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Laizel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Laizel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Wilson throws a one two combo.
Laizel swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Wilson is looking to clinch.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Laizel moves out of range easily.
Wilson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laizel under the eye.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Laizel circles away.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Laizel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Laizel circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laizel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Laizel tries a quick counter leg kick but Wilson is wise to it.
James Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laizel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laizel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Laizel gets tackled into the cage by Wilson. Wilson maintains the clinch.
Wilson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4##BC#
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laizel can do to turn this around?
Laizel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Laizel keeps it at a distance.
Laizel feints a counter leg kick.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Laizel circles away.
Laizel stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Laizel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wilson's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laizel passes Wilson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laizel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Laizel is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Casius Laizel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Casius Laizel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Wilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laizel's waist but Laizel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilson off to one side.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Laizel tries a quick counter leg kick but Wilson is wise to it.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laizel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Wilson tries to sprawl but Laizel drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Laizel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Laizel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laizel is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Wilson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laizel pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Laizel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilson sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Laizel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laizel working Wilson over with strikes. #SUB2#
Laizel is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilson trying to control but Laizel postures up.
Laizel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Wilson actively working from the bottom here.
Wilson wants to control but Laizel is keeping busy.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laizel scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Laizel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is looking to control Laizel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Wilson actively working from the bottom here.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Laizel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laizel wants to pass to mount but Wilson is defending the position.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laizel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wilson is not content to let Laizel control the position.#T3#
Laizel is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Laizel seems to be looking for submissions.
Wilson trying to control from the bottom.
Laizel 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.
Laizel wants to free his trapped foot but Wilson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wilson trying to control but Laizel postures up.
Laizel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilson tries to roll over but Laizel keeps him under control.
Laizel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Laizel seems to be working for a kimura but Wilson defends the submission attempt.
Laizel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#Wilson is rocked!#T4##SUB#
Wilson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Laizel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Laizel lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Wilson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Laizel is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
Laizel stalling.
Wilson wants to control but Laizel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilson seems to have got his legs back now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Laizel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Laizel maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wilson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Laizel has cracked it and Wilson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Laizel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Casius Laizel!
After the fight, Casius Laizel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GDL 115: Hunt VS Yuldashev
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Speer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilson won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wilson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wilson wants to control but Speer is keeping busy.
Wilson controlling the position well.
Wilson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Speer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Speer is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is staying active underneath Speer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilson is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Speer working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Speer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wilson is tightening it up a little... Speer has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Speer reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Speer taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wilson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Wilson! |
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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 105: BIRTHDAY BASH
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kendrick lands a nice hook to Wilson's body. Wilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kendrick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilson doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Wilson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kendrick!
Wilson looks winded!
Kendrick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wilson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Wilson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kendrick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilson. #SUB#
Kendrick 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 Wilson. Oh but Kendrick has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Wilson goes limp - he's gone! Kendrick jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jalen Kendrick! |
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Event:
GDL 96: McMann VS Camble
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Wilson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Paul if he has to take too many more of those.
Paul looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paul sprawls well. Paul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Wilson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilson crunches a lovely knee into Paul's ribcage.#BC2#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paul as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
Paul prevents a takedown attempt there.
Charlie Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Wilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul prevents a body shot from Wilson. #TD2#
Wilson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wilson looking to control.
#T1##SUB2#
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wilson is tightening it up a little... Paul has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Paul reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Paul taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wilson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Wilson! |
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Event:
GDL 89: West VS Camble
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hadjilis.
Hadjilis lands a jab to Wilson's midsection.
Hadjilis throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wilson walks into a jab.
Hadjilis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hadjilis throws a shot to the body.
Hadjilis moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Hadjilis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hadjilis throws out the jab.
Markos Hadjilis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Hadjilis manages to break the clinch.
Hadjilis throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Wilson moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Still in the clinch, Hadjilis scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Hadjilis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hadjilis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#Wilson is rocked!
Wilson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hadjilis sprawls well. He's pushed Wilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson leaves his chin hanging out and Hadjilis seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Wilson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Markos Hadjilis!
Markos Hadjilis spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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